An electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, which comprises a shell, a loudspeaker and a camera module fixed in the shell, and a transparent protective member fixed on the shell and located outside the sound outlet of the loudspeaker and the camera module, wherein the transparent protective member is provided with a mesh camera head corresponding to the sound outlet of the loudspeaker, and the camera head can collect images through the transparent protective member and a light-transmitting ink layer. The camera module and the loudspeaker are simultaneously fixed in the shell and located in the transparent protective member, and the part of the transparent protective member opposite to the camera module is transparent. When the camera module is needed to be used, the camera module can directly collect images through the transparent protective member after being turned on. The camera module is fixed in the shell and does not need to be actuated or moved, so that the structure is simple, the reliability is high, the cost is low, and the timeliness is high after the camera is turned on.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronics, in particular to an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing demand of consumers for the screen ratio of electronic devices, solutions for improving the screen ratio of electronic devices are proposed. The existing camera adopts a mechanical lifting scheme, and when not in use, the camera is located on the back of the device. When the camera is needed, the camera is lifted from the back of the device and can be used after being lifted.

[0003] The camera structure of the existing device is complex, and the camera can only be used after being lifted, resulting in high cost and poor timeliness of the device. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides an electronic device, which at least partially solves the technical problems of high cost and poor timeliness caused by the complex camera structure and the camera can only be used after being lifted in the prior art.

[0005] The present application provides an electronic device, which comprises:

[0006] a housing;

[0007] a loudspeaker and a camera module fixed in the housing;

[0008] a transparent protective member fixed on the housing and located outside the sound outlet of the loudspeaker and the camera module;

[0009] wherein the transparent protective member is provided with a mesh hole corresponding to the sound outlet of the loudspeaker, the surface of the part of the transparent protective member opposite to the camera is provided with a light-transmitting ink layer, the surface of the part of the transparent protective member not opposite to the camera is provided with a light-blocking ink layer, and the camera can collect images through the transparent protective member and the light-transmitting ink layer.

[0010] Optionally, a plurality of light-transmitting holes are formed on the light-blocking ink layer, and the size of at least part of the light-transmitting holes is greater than or equal to the size of the light-transmitting ink layer; the contour shape of the light-transmitting hole is the same as or corresponds to the contour shape of the light-transmitting ink layer.

[0011] Optionally, the electronic device comprises an indicator light fixed in the housing, the surface of the part of the transparent protective member opposite to the indicator light is provided with a light-transmitting ink layer; or the light-transmitting hole on the light-blocking ink layer corresponds to the indicator light.

[0012] Optionally, the shell further comprises a rear shell and a decoration piece fixed on the rear shell, and the transparent protection piece is fixed on the surface of the decoration piece opposite to the rear shell.

[0013] The decoration piece is provided with a through hole, and the camera module can collect images through the through hole.

[0014] Optionally, the electronic device further comprises a support piece fixed on the surface of the decoration piece opposite to the rear shell and opposite to the through hole, and the camera module is fixed on the support piece.

[0015] Optionally, the support piece is integrally formed with the decoration piece, and the support piece is recessed from the surface of the decoration piece opposite to the transparent protection piece to the rear shell.

[0016] Optionally, the support piece is a cylinder, the camera module is bonded to the support piece, and the transparent protection piece is bonded to the decoration piece.

[0017] Optionally, the speaker is located between the rear shell and the decoration piece, and the decoration piece is provided with a group of through holes opposite to the sound outlets of the speaker.

[0018] Optionally, the electronic device further comprises a display screen, the decoration piece is located below the display screen, and the upper edge of the decoration piece is pressed on the non-display area of the lower edge of the display screen.

[0019] Optionally, the camera module is located in the middle of the lower side of the display screen.

[0020] Optionally, the shell further comprises a rear shell and a decoration piece fixed on the rear shell, and the transparent protection piece is fixed on the surface of the decoration piece opposite to the rear shell.

[0021] The decoration piece is provided with a through hole and an indicating hole below the through hole, the camera module can collect images through the through hole, and the indicating hole is provided with the indicating lamp.

[0022] The application has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] By simultaneously fixing the camera module and speaker inside the housing and within a transparent protective component, and making the portion of the protective component opposite the camera module transparent, the camera module can directly capture images through the transparent protective component when needed. Since the camera module is fixed within the housing and requires no operation or movement, it features a simple structure, high reliability, and low cost. Furthermore, image capture can begin immediately after the camera is turned on, offering high timeliness. This design at least partially solves the technical problems of high cost and poor timeliness in existing technologies where the complex camera structure requires the camera to be raised before it can be used.

[0024] By providing a light-transmitting ink layer on the surface of the transparent protective component opposite to the camera, and a light-shielding ink layer on the surface of the non-opposite part of the component, the internal components of the electronic device, such as the camera and speaker, are not easily visible from the outside. The transparent protective component with the light-transmitting ink layer allows some visible light to pass through, thereby enabling the camera module to capture images while preventing the internal components of the electronic device from being exposed and affecting its appearance, making the overall electronic device more aesthetically pleasing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in this application;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A 3D schematic diagram of an electronic device after the transparent protective cover has been removed;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of an electronic device after the transparent protective cover has been removed;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the electronic equipment in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a decorative component of an electronic device in the image;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a decorative element from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 7 forFigure 4 A-A sectional view of the transparent protective member in FIG. 1.

[0033] Reference signs:

[0034] The electronic device 100, the housing 10, the transparent protective member 20, the mesh 21, the loudspeaker 30, the camera module 40, the camera 41, the rear housing 12, the decorative member 13, the through hole group 131, the through hole 132, the indicating hole 133, the indicating lamp 134, the support member 50, the display screen 60, the light-transmitting ink layer 71, the light-blocking ink layer 72, the light-transmitting hole 721. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in greater detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it is understood that the present disclosure can be embodied in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure can be thoroughly understood, and the scope of the present disclosure can be completely conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0036] The present application provides an electronic device, such as Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, the electronic device 100 includes a housing 10, a transparent protective member 20, a loudspeaker 30, and a camera module 40.

[0037] The housing 10 is provided with electronic components (not shown in the figure).

[0038] The loudspeaker 30, commonly known as a loudspeaker, is used to convert the electrical signal output by the power amplifier into a sound signal and radiate it. The loudspeaker 30 is fixed in the housing.

[0039] The camera module 40 is fixed in the housing 10 and is used for image acquisition. The camera module 40, which is short for camera compact module (ccm), works as follows: the light gathered by the lens is converted into an electrical signal by the cmos or ccd integrated circuit, and then converted into a digital image signal by the internal image processor (isp) and output to the digital signal processor (dsp) for processing and conversion into standard grb, yuv, etc. format image signal. The transparent protective member 20 is fixed on the housing 10 and located outside the sound outlet of the loudspeaker 30 and the camera 41 of the camera module 40, and is used to protect the loudspeaker 30 and the camera module 40 from external impact. The transparent protective member 20 is provided with a plurality of mesh holes 21 for sound to pass through.

[0040] Among them, the sound outlet of the loudspeaker 30 and the camera 41 of the camera module 40 face the transparent protective member 20, and when the camera module needs to be used, the camera module can perform image acquisition through the transparent protective member 20.

[0041] The transparent protective piece 20 is transparent. The part of the transparent protective piece 20 opposite the camera 41 refers to a part meeting the camera 41 pattern collection angle, so that the camera 41 can collect images through the transparent protective piece 20 and will not cause shielding to the image collection of the camera 41. It should be noted that the transparent protective piece 20 includes the part opposite the camera 41 and the part non-opposite the camera 41. On the transparent protective piece 20, the part opposite the camera 41 is the part non-opposite the camera 41.

[0042] Specifically, the transparent protective piece 20 can be made of fiber material, plastic or other materials. In the embodiment, the transparent protective piece 20 is made of PC (polycarbonate) material and can be directly injection molded by using transparent raw materials.

[0043] Specifically, the purpose of the mesh hole 21 is to allow the sound emitted by the loudspeaker 30 to pass through, so the mesh hole 21 can be opened on the transparent protective piece 20 as needed, for example, the mesh hole 21 can be opened on the entire area of the transparent protective piece 20, or the mesh hole 21 can be opened on the area of the transparent protective piece 20 opposite the loudspeaker 30. In the embodiment, in order to avoid the mesh hole 21 on the transparent protective piece 20 affecting the path of light, the part of the transparent protective piece 20 opposite the camera 41 is not provided with the mesh hole 21, and only the area opposite the sound outlet of the loudspeaker is provided with the mesh hole 21.

[0044] The electronic device 100 of the application fixes the camera module 40 and the loudspeaker 30 in the shell 10 and in the transparent protective piece 20 at the same time, and sets the part of the transparent protective piece 20 opposite the camera module 40 to be transparent. When the camera module 40 needs to be used, the camera module 40 can directly collect images through the transparent protective piece 20 after being turned on. The camera module 40 is fixed in the shell and does not need to be actuated or moved, so the structure is simple, the reliability is high, the cost is low, and the image collection can be started after the camera 41 is turned on, so the timeliness is high. At least to some extent, the technical problems of high cost and poor timeliness caused by the complex structure of the camera 41 and the use of the camera 41 after being raised in the prior art are solved.

[0045] In addition, the camera module 40 is located in the transparent protective piece 20 and does not affect the overall appearance of the electronic device, which is beneficial to improving the unity of the overall appearance of the electronic device.

[0046] At the same time, refer to Figure 7 In the embodiment, the surface of the part of the transparent protective piece 20 opposite the camera is provided with a light-transmitting ink layer 71 transparent to visible light and infrared light, and the surface of the part non-opposite the camera is provided with a light-shielding ink layer 72. Specifically, the light-transmitting ink layer 71 and the light-shielding ink layer 72 can be sprayed or silk-screened.

[0047] In the embodiment, the light-transmitting ink layer 71 and the light-blocking ink layer 72 are arranged on the inner surface of the transparent protective member 20, i.e., on the surface opposite to the speaker 30 or the camera module 40, to improve the corrosion resistance of the ink, protect the ink, and avoid the corrosion speed of the ink from being accelerated due to sweat or high temperature and humidity. It can be understood that in other embodiments, when the corrosion speed of the ink is not considered or the ink is not easily corroded, the light-transmitting ink layer 71 and the light-blocking ink layer 72 can also be arranged on the outer surface of the transparent protective member 20, or both the outer surface and the inner surface.

[0048] Specifically, the material of the light-transmitting ink layer 71 used in the present application is NR-HF-715+60% gloss oil.

[0049] By arranging the light-transmitting ink layer 71 on the surface of the part of the transparent protective member 20 opposite to the camera 41 and the light-blocking ink layer 72 on the surface of the part opposite to the camera 41, it is difficult to see the internal components of the electronic device, such as the camera 41 and the speaker 30, from the appearance. The transparent protective member 20 sprayed with the light-transmitting ink layer 71 can only allow part of the visible light to pass through, thereby realizing the image acquisition of the camera module 40 and avoiding the exposure of the internal components of the electronic device, which affects the appearance of the electronic device, and making the whole electronic device more beautiful.

[0050] The light-transmitting ink layer 71 and the light-blocking ink layer 72 can be sprayed or silk-screened on the inner surface of the transparent protective member 20, or can be sprayed or silk-screened on the outer surface of the transparent protective member 20, or can be sprayed or silk-screened on both the inner surface and the outer surface of the transparent protective member 20. In addition, the light-transmitting ink layer 71 and the light-blocking ink layer 72 can be sprayed or silk-screened on the same surface of the transparent protective member 20, or can be sprayed on different surfaces, which can be determined according to the selection.

[0051] Further, a plurality of light-transmitting holes 721 are formed on the light-blocking ink layer 72, and the size of at least one of the light-transmitting holes 721 is greater than or equal to the size of the light-transmitting ink layer 71. The contour shape of the light-transmitting hole 721 is the same as or corresponds to the contour shape of the light-transmitting ink layer 71. For example, the light-transmitting hole 721 and the light-transmitting ink layer 71 are both regular or irregular shapes such as circles, ellipses, squares, etc. of the same size or different sizes. In appearance, the plurality of light-transmitting holes 721 and the light-transmitting ink layer 71 form a certain shape that corresponds to each other, improving the aesthetic appearance of the electronic device.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 4-6The shell 10 further comprises a rear shell 12 and a decoration 13 fixed to the rear shell 12, and the transparent protective member 20 is fixed to a surface of the decoration 13 opposite to the rear shell 12. Specifically, in the embodiment, the decoration 13 is fixed to the rear shell 12 by screws, and electronic components and the like are arranged between the decoration 13 and the rear shell 12, and the transparent protective member 20 is bonded to the decoration 13, and in other embodiments, the transparent protective member 20 can also be fixed to the decoration 13 by screws or the like.

[0053] The decoration 13 is provided with a through hole 132, and the camera module 40 can pass through the through hole 132 to perform image acquisition. In the embodiment, the electronic device 100 further comprises a support 50 fixed to a surface of the decoration 13 opposite to the rear shell 12 and opposite to the through hole 132, and the camera module 40 is fixed to the support 50. In the embodiment, the camera module 40 is bonded to the support 50, and in other embodiments, the camera module 40 can also be fixed to the support 50 by bolts or the like. In other embodiments, the camera module 40 can also be directly fixed to the rear shell 12.

[0054] In addition, the support 50 can be fixed to the decoration 13 by bolts or the like, or integrally formed with the decoration 13 and formed by sinking from a surface of the decoration 13 opposite to the transparent protective member 20 to the rear shell 12. By setting the support 50 as an integral structure with the decoration 13, the support 50 can be fixed by bolts or the like, reducing the assembly process and improving the assembly efficiency during device assembly, thereby achieving the technical effects of improving production efficiency and reducing production cost.

[0055] Specifically, in the embodiment, the support 50 is a cylinder shaped corresponding to the shape of the camera module 40, and in other embodiments, other shapes can also be set as needed, as long as the camera module 40 can be supported.

[0056] The speaker 30 is located between the rear shell 12 and the decoration 13. The decoration 13 is provided with a sound hole group 131 opposite to a sound outlet of the speaker 30, and the sound emitted by the sound outlet of the speaker 30 can pass through the sound hole group 131 and then pass through the transparent protective member 20. In the embodiment, the number of the speaker 30 is 2, and correspondingly, the number of the sound hole group 131 is also 2, and the two sound hole groups 131 are opposite to the two speakers 30 and respectively located on opposite sides of the camera module 40.

[0057] The decorative piece 13 further has indication holes 133 below the through holes 132, and indication lamps 134 are arranged in the indication holes 133. In this embodiment, the number of the indication holes 133 is two, and the indication holes 133 are arranged side by side below the through holes 132. By arranging the indication holes 133 and the indication lamps 134 in the indication holes 133, the user can know the display state of the indication lamps 134 or the state of the electronic device 100. The part of the transparent protective piece 20 corresponding to the indication lamp 124 can be provided with an opening, or can not be provided with an opening, and a light-transmitting ink layer 71 is directly coated on the part. When the indication lamp 124 is turned on, light can pass through the opening or pass through the transparent protective piece and the light-transmitting ink layer 71.

[0058] The electronic device 100 further includes a display screen 60, and the decorative piece 13 is in a strip shape and is arranged below the display screen 60. The upper edge of the decorative piece 13 is arranged on the non-display area of the lower edge of the display screen 60. By using the decorative piece 13 to fix the non-display area of the lower edge of the display screen 60, the display screen 60 is fixed without adding another component. In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 is taken as a television for example, and therefore, the electronic device 100 further includes the display screen 60. It can be understood that the electronic device of the present application can also be other display devices, such as a computer, a display device, an advertising screen, etc. In addition, in other embodiments, the electronic device can also be a sound device, a monitor, etc. without a display screen, and details are not described one by one.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the electronic device 100 further includes a camera module 40 and a loudspeaker 30. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the camera module 40 is arranged on the lower side of the display screen 60 and in the middle. In other embodiments, the camera module 40 can also be arranged on the upper side, the left side or the right side of the display screen 60, and the arrangement can be determined according to actual conditions.

[0060] The technical scheme provided in the embodiment of the present application has at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0061] The electronic device 100 of the present application has the following advantages. The camera module 40 and the loudspeaker 30 are fixed in the shell 10 and arranged in the transparent protective piece 20. The part of the transparent protective piece 20 opposite to the camera module 40 is transparent. When the camera module 40 is used, the camera module 40 can directly collect images through the transparent protective piece 20 and the light-transmitting ink layer 71 after the camera module 40 is turned on. The camera module 40 is fixed in the shell and does not need to be actuated or moved. The structure is simple, the reliability is high, and the cost is low. After the camera is turned on, the image collection can be started, and the time efficiency is high. At least to some extent, the technical problem of high cost and poor time efficiency caused by the complex structure of the camera and the use of the camera after the camera is raised is solved.

[0062] In addition, the camera module 40 is located in the transparent protective piece 20, does not affect the overall appearance of the electronic device, and is conducive to improving the unity of the overall appearance of the electronic device.

[0063] In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the application can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the understanding of this description.

[0064] Similarly, it is to be understood that the various features of the disclosure can sometimes be used to advantage together, and sometimes are used separately or independently. Many combinations and subcombinations of the various features and functions described herein can be made and still be within the scope of the disclosure. Similarly, still other specific embodiments of the present disclosure can be devised which, although not specifically described herein, embody the principles of the disclosure and are included within the scope of the disclosure. Moreover, multiple dependent or independent claims can be combined together in some or all embodiments of the application.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that modules in the apparatuses in the embodiments can be adapted and placed in one or more apparatuses other than the embodiments. The modules or units or components in the embodiments can be combined into one module or unit or component, and further can be divided into multiple sub-modules or sub-units or sub-components. Except that at least some of the features and / or processes or units are mutually exclusive, all combinations of all features disclosed in the specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and all processes or units of any methods or apparatuses disclosed so far can be used in any combination. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed in the specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) can be replaced by an alternative feature providing the same, equivalent or similar purpose.

[0066] In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that although some embodiments herein include certain features rather than others included in other embodiments, the combination of features of different embodiments means within the scope of the application and forms different embodiments. For example, in the following claims, any one of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0067] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the application, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word 'comprising' does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in a claim. The word 'a' or 'an' preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The application can be implemented by means of both hardware and software, and any combination thereof. In a unitary claim, several devices or means can be listed, comprising means which can be implemented by one and the same hardware item. The use of the word 'a' or 'an' preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The word 'first','second', 'third' etc. can merely be used for distinguishing between similar elements, and do not imply any order or priority.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: The electronic device comprises: a shell; a speaker and a camera module fixed in the shell; a transparent protective member fixed on the shell and located outside the sound outlet of the speaker and the camera module; wherein the transparent protective member is provided with a mesh hole corresponding to the sound outlet of the speaker, a surface of a portion of the transparent protective member opposite to the camera module is provided with a light-transmitting ink layer, and a surface of a portion of the transparent protective member not opposite to the camera module is provided with a light-blocking ink layer, and the camera module can collect images through the transparent protective member and the light-transmitting ink layer; wherein the light-transmitting ink layer and the light-blocking ink layer are arranged on different surfaces of the transparent protective member; a plurality of light-transmitting holes are formed on the light-blocking ink layer, and at least part of the light-transmitting holes have a size greater than or equal to that of the light-transmitting ink layer, the electronic device comprises a indicator light fixed in the shell, the light-transmitting holes on the light-blocking ink layer correspond to the indicator light, or a surface of a portion of the transparent protective member opposite to the indicator light is provided with a light-transmitting ink layer.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The contour shape of the light-transmitting hole is the same as or corresponds to that of the light-transmitting ink layer.

3. The electronic device of any of claims 1-2, wherein, The shell further comprises a rear shell and a decorative member fixed on the rear shell, and the transparent protective member is fixed on a surface of the decorative member opposite to the rear shell; the decorative member is provided with a through hole, and the camera module can collect images through the through hole.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The electronic device further comprises a support member fixed on a surface of the decorative member opposite to the rear shell and opposite to the through hole, and the camera module is fixed on the support member.

5. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein, The support member is integrally formed with the decorative member, and the support member is recessed from a surface of the decorative member opposite to the transparent protective member to the rear shell.

6. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein, The support member is in a cylindrical shape, the camera module is bonded to the support member, and the transparent protective member is bonded to the decorative member.

7. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The speaker is located between the rear shell and the decorative member, and the decorative member is provided with a group of through holes opposite to the sound outlet of the speaker.

8. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The electronic device further comprises a display screen, the decorative member is located below the display screen, and an upper edge of the decorative member is pressed on a non-display area of a lower edge of the display screen.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein, The camera module is located in a middle portion of the lower side of the display screen.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The shell further comprises a rear shell and a decorative member fixed on the rear shell, and the transparent protective member is fixed on a surface of the decorative member opposite to the rear shell; the decorative member is provided with a through hole and an indicator hole below the through hole, the camera module can collect images through the through hole, and the indicator light is arranged in the indicator hole.

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