Camera components and electronic equipment

Abstract

The present application discloses a camera assembly and an electronic device, wherein the camera assembly includes: a base having a accommodating space and an opening at a first end; an imaging module movably arranged in the accommodating space along a direction from the first end to the second end of the base; a telescopic member being a telescopic structure, the telescopic member being arranged between the imaging module and the second end of the base, the first end of the telescopic member being connected to the imaging module, and the second end of the telescopic member being connected to the base; and a heat-conducting liquid, wherein during the movement of the imaging module, the first end of the telescopic member is in a connected state with the imaging module, and the heat-conducting liquid is filled in the interior of the telescopic member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and specifically relates to a camera assembly and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, electronic devices such as smartphones have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives and work, and consumers have increasingly higher requirements for the effects and functions of cameras. In order to meet consumers' demands for high-performance anti-shake and raised platform appearance when taking photos, the lifting gimbal design will become a trend. The imaging module of the existing lifting gimbal is usually wrapped by the gimbal shell structure, and because the imaging module needs to move when the gimbal is working, an air gap is usually reserved between the imaging module and the gimbal shell, so that the heat generated by the imaging module during operation cannot be effectively output, resulting in excessively high module temperature. If it is operated for a long time, the accumulated heat in the module will lead to reduced image quality and shortened module life, affecting user experience.

[0003] In the process of implementing this application, the inventors found that there are at least the following problems in the prior art: the existing lifting pan-tilt head has poor heat dissipation of the imaging module, which affects the service life of the module and user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application aims to provide a camera assembly and electronic equipment to solve the problem of poor heat dissipation of the imaging module in the existing lifting gimbal, which affects the service life of the module and user experience.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a camera assembly, comprising:

[0007] A base having a receiving space and an opening at a first end;

[0008] An imaging module is movably disposed in the accommodation space along a direction from the first end to the second end of the base;

[0009] a telescopic member, which is a telescopic structure, and is disposed between the imaging module and the second end of the base, wherein a first end of the telescopic member is connected to the imaging module, and a second end of the telescopic member is connected to the base;

[0010] The heat-conducting liquid is used. During the movement of the imaging module, the first end of the telescopic member is connected to the imaging module, and the heat-conducting liquid is filled in the telescopic member.

[0011] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including:

[0012] A camera assembly, wherein the camera assembly is any one of the above-mentioned camera assemblies;

[0013] The shell is provided with an opening, the base is arranged inside the shell, and the imaging module is located at the opening.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present application, a telescopic part is arranged between the imaging module and the base, and the interior of the telescopic part is filled with heat-conducting liquid. The telescopic part is connected and in contact with the imaging module, so that the heat generated during the operation of the imaging module can be dissipated through conduction of the heat-conducting liquid. The telescopic part is arranged to be able to telescopically deform, which is beneficial for the telescopic part to always maintain contact with the imaging module, and can achieve timely heat dissipation of the imaging module, improve the heat dissipation performance of the camera assembly, thereby helping to increase the service life of the imaging module, ensure the imaging effect, and enhance the user experience.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 2 is a schematic diagram showing the principle of the imaging module changing from a retracted state to an extended state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an imaging module in an extended state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 2 is a schematic diagram showing the principle of the imaging module changing from an extended state to a retracted state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the imaging module in the retracted state according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 1: Base; 2: Imaging module; 2A: Retracted state of the imaging module; 2B: Extended state of the imaging module; 3: Telescopic member; 301: First surface; 302: Second surface; 3A: Shortened state of the telescopic member; 3B: Extended state of the telescopic member; 4: Receiving groove; 5: Heat-conducting liquid; 6: Piston; 7: Pushing member; 8: Connecting channel; 9: Raised edge; 901: Rounded corner structure; 10: Protective shell; 11: Ball structure; 12: Outer shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "inner", "outer", "axial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following combination Figure 1-Figure 5 Describe a camera assembly and an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly includes: a base 1, having a accommodating space and an opening at the first end; an imaging module 2, movably arranged in the accommodating space along the direction from the first end to the second end of the base 1; a telescopic member 3, which is a telescopic structure, and the telescopic member 3 is arranged between the imaging module 2 and the second end of the base 1, the first end of the telescopic member 3 is connected to the imaging module 2, and the second end of the telescopic member 3 is connected to the second end of the base 1; a heat-conducting liquid 5, during the movement of the imaging module 2, the first end of the telescopic member 3 is in a connected state with the imaging module 2, and the heat-conducting liquid 5 is filled in the telescopic member 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, the imaging module 2 is a complete camera assembly, which is the main component for realizing the camera function of the camera assembly. The imaging module 2 moves as a whole relative to the base 1. The base 1 is a carrier for the imaging module 2 and the telescopic member 3; and the base 1 can protect the imaging module 2 on the periphery of the imaging module 2. The imaging module 2 can extend or retract from the first end of the base 1, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the camera assembly, solving the problem of the high boss of the existing camera assembly. The telescopic member 3 is arranged inside the accommodating space of the base 1, and the interior of the telescopic member 3 can be filled with a heat-conducting liquid 5. The telescopic member 3 is connected to the imaging module 2, so that the heat generated during the operation of the imaging module 2 can be promptly transferred out through the heat-conducting liquid 5 by heat conduction. The telescopic member 3 and the heat-conducting liquid 5 filled inside connect the imaging module 2 and the base 1, which can realize the timely heat dissipation capability of the imaging module 2, so that the camera assembly has better heat dissipation performance.

[0030] Furthermore, this embodiment provides a telescopic member 3 with a retractable performance to accommodate the heat-conducting liquid 5, so that when the imaging module 2 extends away from the second end of the base 1, the telescopic member 3 extends; when the imaging module 2 retracts toward the second end of the base 1, the telescopic member 3 shortens. Thus, the telescopic member 3 can correspondingly extend and retract during the extension and retraction of the imaging module 2, always maintaining contact with the imaging module 2, which is conducive to ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the imaging module 2. In this embodiment, the telescopic member 3 is an enclosing structure, that is, the telescopic member 3 has a space inside for accommodating the heat-conducting liquid 5, and the telescopic member 3 can undergo deformation such as extension or shortening.

[0031] According to the camera assembly of the embodiment of the present application, a telescopic part 3 is arranged between the imaging module 2 and the base 1, and the interior of the telescopic part 3 is filled with a heat-conducting liquid 5, and the telescopic part 3 is connected and contacted with the imaging module 2, so that the heat generated during the operation of the imaging module 2 can be conducted and dissipated through the heat-conducting liquid 5. The telescopic part 3 is arranged to be able to perform telescopic deformation, which is beneficial for the telescopic part 3 to always maintain contact with the imaging module 2, and can achieve timely heat dissipation of the imaging module 2, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera assembly, thereby helping to increase the service life of the imaging module 2, ensure the imaging effect, and enhance the user experience.

[0032] According to some embodiments of the camera assembly of the present application, the base 1 is provided with a receiving groove 4, the inner wall of which is sealed and slidably connected to a piston 6, and the heat-conducting liquid 5 is contained between the piston 6 and the receiving groove 4, and the receiving groove 4 is connected to the telescopic member 3. In this embodiment, a telescopic member 3 with a retractable performance is provided to contain the heat-conducting liquid 5, and the internal space of the telescopic member 3 is connected to the receiving groove 4. The receiving groove 4 is also configured as a retractable structure. When the imaging module 2 is extended away from the second end of the base 1, the heat-conducting liquid 5 can flow from the receiving groove 4 to the telescopic member 3, causing the telescopic member 3 to extend. When the imaging module 2 is retracted toward the second end of the base 1, the heat-conducting liquid 5 can flow from the telescopic member 3 to the receiving groove 4, causing the telescopic member 3 to shorten. Therefore, the telescopic member 3 can expand and contract accordingly during the expansion and contraction of the imaging module 2, always maintaining contact with the imaging module 2, which is beneficial for ensuring heat dissipation of the imaging module 2. The receiving groove 4 is a retractable structure, that is, the receiving groove 4 can undergo deformation to extend or shorten to accommodate the inflow or outflow of the heat-conducting liquid 5. The accommodating groove 4 is arranged to communicate with the telescopic member 3 so that the telescopic member 3 can be telescopically deformed.

[0033] Furthermore, this embodiment provides a specific configuration structure for the receiving groove 4. By disposing a piston 6 inside the receiving groove 4, the piston 6 can move along the inner wall of the receiving groove 4 to extend or shorten the receiving groove 4. When the thermal conductive liquid 5 flows from the telescopic member 3 to the receiving groove 4, the movement of the piston 6 can increase the volume of the receiving groove 4; when the thermal conductive liquid 5 flows from the receiving groove 4 to the telescopic member 3, the movement of the piston 6 can reduce the volume of the receiving groove 4.

[0034] In other embodiments, the accommodating slot 4 can also be made retractable through other structures. For example, the slot wall of the accommodating slot 4 can be an elastic structure, and a push-pull member can be provided on the outside of the accommodating slot 4. The push-pull member is connected to the slot wall of the accommodating slot 4. The volume of the accommodating slot 4 is compressed by pushing the slot wall of the accommodating slot 4, and the volume of the accommodating slot 4 is increased by pulling the slot wall of the accommodating slot 4, thereby achieving the retractability of the accommodating slot 4. The specific retractable structure of the accommodating slot 4 can also be other, which is not specifically limited, and the purpose is to achieve the expansion and contraction of the volume of the accommodating slot 4.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly further includes: a pusher 7 connected to the piston 6. In this embodiment, the pusher 7 is provided to push the piston 6 to move. Specifically, the pusher 7 is used to push the piston 6 to push the thermal conductive liquid 5 into the telescopic member 3, causing the telescopic member 3 to extend to push the imaging module 2 away from the second end of the base 1, and the pusher assembly is used to pull the piston 6 to extract the thermal conductive liquid 5 from the telescopic member 3, causing the telescopic member 3 to shorten, thereby pulling the imaging module 2 toward the second end of the base 1.

[0036] Reference Figure 2In this embodiment, the retracted state 2A of the imaging module corresponds to the shortened state 3A of the telescopic member. When the imaging module 2 needs to be extended for use, the pushing member 7 pushes the piston 6 to compress the space of the accommodating groove 4, which can push the heat-conducting liquid 5 inside the accommodating groove 4 into the interior of the telescopic member 3, so that the heat-conducting liquid 5 can push the telescopic member 3 to extend to reach the extended state 3B of the telescopic member. The telescopic member 3 acts on the imaging module 2 to realize the extension movement of the imaging module 2 to reach the extended state 2B of the imaging module. Figure 3 shown; reference Figure 4 , the extended state 2B of the imaging module corresponds to the extended state 3B of the telescopic member. When the imaging module 2 needs to be closed and retracted, the pushing member 7 pulls the piston 6 to extend the space of the receiving groove 4, and the heat-conducting liquid 5 inside the telescopic member 3 can be drawn out to the receiving groove 4. Thus, the heat-conducting liquid 5 can be drawn out and the telescopic member 3 can be pulled back to shorten the telescopic member 3 to reach the shortened state 3A of the telescopic member. The telescopic member 3 can also act on the imaging module 2 to realize the retraction movement of the imaging module 2 to reach the retracted state 2A of the imaging module. Figure 5 shown.

[0037] In this embodiment, a telescopic part 3, a receiving groove 4 and a heat-conducting liquid 5 are provided, which not only realize the timely heat dissipation function of the imaging module 2 as a heat dissipation structure, but also can prevent the heat accumulation of the imaging module 2, thereby affecting the imaging effect and service life; at the same time, the heat dissipation structure can also realize the driving of the telescopic and lifting of the imaging module 2, that is, the heat dissipation structure also constitutes the driving structure for the lifting of the imaging module 2, which is beneficial to reducing the volume of the camera assembly, reducing the power consumption of the camera assembly lifting and lowering and further improving the problem of the high boss of the camera assembly.

[0038] Specifically, the pusher 7 is a cylinder. The cylinder can be provided to push or pull the piston 6. In other embodiments, the pusher 7 can also be other structures, such as a linear slide block structure or a screw nut structure, so as to drive the piston 6 to perform linear telescopic movement.

[0039] Further, refer to Figure 1 The pusher 7 can be disposed within the housing of the receiving groove 4 and connected to the piston 6. This helps reduce the size of the camera assembly, facilitates its installation and layout, and better adapts to the trend of miniaturization of existing equipment. The pusher 7 can also be disposed in other specific locations, for example, outside the receiving groove 4. The specific location can be flexibly set according to actual application and is not specifically limited.

[0040] According to the camera assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the receiving groove 4 is provided inside the side wall of the base 1, referring to Figure 1In this embodiment, the interior of the side wall of the base 1 refers to setting the side wall of the base 1 to have a certain thickness, hollowing out the side wall of the base 1 to form a receiving groove 4, so that the receiving groove 4 is formed inside the side wall of the base 1, and does not occupy the space outside the base 1 and the receiving space on the base 1. It is not only beneficial to reduce the volume of the camera assembly, but also beneficial to improve the integrity of the camera assembly and facilitate installation layout. A connecting channel 8 is provided between the receiving groove 4 and the telescopic part 3, and the connecting channel 8 is arranged near the second end of the base 1. The internal space of the receiving groove 4 and the internal space of the telescopic part 3 are connected through the connecting channel 8. Setting the connecting channel 8 near the second end of the base 1 can avoid the connecting channel 8 from interfering with the lifting and lowering movement of the imaging module 2, thereby ensuring the smooth lifting and lowering movement of the imaging module 2.

[0041] According to the camera assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the accommodating grooves 4 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the telescopic member 3; and / or, the connecting channels 8 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the telescopic member 3. That is, the accommodating grooves 4 can be evenly arranged along the circumference of the telescopic member 3, so that the accommodating grooves 4 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the telescopic member 3, which is conducive to the uniform flow of the heat-conducting liquid 5 between the telescopic member 3 and the accommodating grooves 4, thereby facilitating the improvement of the telescopic stability of the telescopic member 3 and the further improvement of the lifting and lowering stability of the imaging module 2. Similarly, the connecting channels 8 can be evenly arranged along the circumference of the telescopic member 3, so that the connecting channels 8 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction of the telescopic member 3, which is conducive to the uniform flow of the heat-conducting liquid 5 between the telescopic member 3 and the accommodating grooves 4, thereby facilitating the improvement of the telescopic stability of the telescopic member 3 and the further improvement of the lifting and lowering stability of the imaging module 2.

[0042] Specifically, the receiving groove 4 is provided in an annular shape inside the side wall of the base 1; alternatively, a plurality of receiving grooves 4 are provided inside the side wall of the base 1 along the circumference of the base 1, and the plurality of receiving grooves 4 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the telescopic member 3. That is, a circle of receiving grooves 4 can be provided along the circumference inside the side wall of the base 1, so that the receiving grooves 4 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the telescopic member 3. Alternatively, a plurality of receiving grooves 4 can be provided, and the plurality of receiving grooves 4 can be individually telescopically pushed, and the uniform distribution of the plurality of receiving grooves 4 around the circumference of the telescopic member 3 can achieve a uniform distribution of the receiving grooves 4 around the circumference of the telescopic member 3. The specific number of receiving grooves 4 provided is not limited.

[0043] Furthermore, there is one connecting channel 8, and the connecting channel 8 is annular; or there are multiple connecting channels 8, and the multiple connecting channels 8 are distributed along the circumference of the telescopic member 3. That is, a circle of connecting channels 8 is set outside the telescopic member 3 along the circumference of the telescopic member 3, so that the connecting channels 8 are evenly distributed around the circumference of the telescopic member 3. It is also possible to provide multiple connecting channels 8, each of which is independent of each other, and the uniform distribution of the multiple connecting channels 8 around the circumference of the telescopic member 3 achieves a uniform distribution of the connecting channels 8 around the circumference of the telescopic member 3. The specific number of connecting channels 8 is not limited.

[0044] In other embodiments, the accommodating groove 4 may not be set inside the side wall of the base 1. For example, the accommodating groove 4 may be set outside the side wall of the base 1, and the accommodating groove 4 may be connected to the side wall of the base 1 for fixation; the accommodating groove 4 may also be set outside the second end face of the base 1, and the accommodating groove 4 may be connected to the end face of the base 1 for fixation; the accommodating groove 4 may be flexibly set according to the actual application environment, and the specific setting location of the accommodating groove 4 is not limited.

[0045] According to the camera assembly of some embodiments of the present application, refer to Figure 1 The telescopic member 3 includes a first surface 301 and a second surface 302. The first surface 301 is connected to the imaging module 2. One side of the second surface 302 is connected to the side of the first surface 301, and the other side of the second surface 302 is connected to the base 1. The first surface 301 is a plane. In other words, from the perspective of the three-dimensional structure of the telescopic member 3, the main body of the telescopic member 3 includes a first surface 301 and a second surface 302. The first surface 301 is the surface in contact with the imaging module 2. One side of the second surface 302 is connected to the side of the first surface 301, and the other side of the second surface 302 is connected to the base 1. Thus, a space filled with the heat-conducting liquid 5 is enclosed between the first surface 301 and the second surface 302. In this embodiment, the first surface 301 is set as a plane, which can be in contact with the imaging module 2, so that the imaging module 2 and the heat dissipation structure are in stable surface contact, which is beneficial to increasing the contact area between the imaging module 2 and the telescopic member 3, thereby helping to ensure the heat dissipation effect. The surface contact between the imaging module 2 and the telescopic member 3 is also beneficial for the telescopic member 3 to apply force to the imaging module 2 more stably to drive the imaging module 2 to rise and fall.

[0046] Furthermore, the second surface 302 can be a flat or curved structure, without specific limitation, so as to ensure the overall structural stability of the telescopic member 3. The first surface 301 can be circular, square, or any other shape, without specific limitation. When the first surface 301 is circular, one second surface 302 can be provided; when the first surface 301 is polygonal, multiple second surfaces 302 can be provided, with the multiple second surfaces 302 correspondingly connected to the multiple side edges of the first surface 301, so that the first surface 301 and the second surface 302 enclose a filling space.

[0047] Furthermore, the telescopic member 3 may further include a third surface, which is connected to the side of the second surface 302 away from the first surface 301, so that the first surface 301, the second surface 302 and the third surface enclose a filling space. The third surface may be connected to the inner end surface of the second end of the base 1. In other embodiments, the side of the second surface 302 away from the first surface 301 may also be directly connected to the base 1, specifically, may be connected to the inner end surface of the second end of the base 1 or may be connected to the inner side wall of the base 1, so that the first surface 301, the second surface 302 and the inner wall of the base 1 enclose a filling space. The specific formation structure of the filling space of the telescopic member 3 is not limited.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the camera assembly of the present application, the telescopic member 3 is an elastic structure; and / or the telescopic member 3 is configured as a folding structure. That is, the body of the telescopic member 3 can be configured as an elastic structure, so that the telescopic member 3 has a telescopic function; the telescopic member 3 can also be configured as a folding structure, specifically, the second surface 302 of the telescopic member 3 can be configured as a folding structure, that is, the second surface 302 of the telescopic member 3 can be configured to be wrinkled along the movement direction of the imaging module 2, and the telescopic function of the telescopic member 3 can also be achieved through the folding structure; the telescopic member 3 can also be configured as a folding structure, and the body of the telescopic member 3 can be configured as an elastic structure, which can also achieve the telescopic function of the telescopic member 3.

[0049] Specifically, the elastic structure can be an elastic membrane structure, and the elastic membrane can be a silicone membrane, a rubber membrane, a latex membrane, a polymer material membrane or a resin membrane with stretchable properties, such as a balloon material latex material, etc., and other materials with the same properties and meeting the needs that can be expanded and shrunk. There is no specific limitation, and the purpose is to have its own elasticity to achieve stretching.

[0050] In other embodiments, the elastic structure may be a combination of an elastic member and a flexible member. Specifically, the flexible member may be wrapped around the elastic member, and the flexible member may deform as the elastic member deforms, thereby imparting overall elasticity. The elastic member may be a spring or other type of elastic member, without specific limitation. The flexible member may be a stretchable fabric or membrane structure, without specific limitation.

[0051] Furthermore, when the second surface 302 of the telescopic member 3 is configured as a folding structure, that is, a pleated shape, the telescopic member 3 may also be a plastic member or the like.

[0052] Furthermore, the telescopic member 3 is an insulating member. This helps prevent the telescopic member 3 from causing unnecessary interference with the operation of the imaging module 2, ensuring the smooth operation of the imaging module 2. The thermal conductive liquid 5 can be a liquid with good thermal conductivity, such as liquid metal, etc., and is not specifically limited.

[0053] Furthermore, the thermally conductive liquid 5 is a thermally conductive insulating liquid. This further helps prevent unnecessary interference between the telescopic member 3 and the thermally conductive liquid 5 and the operation of the imaging module 2, ensuring smooth operation of the imaging module 2. Furthermore, the thermally conductive insulating liquid can be an electronic fluorinated liquid containing fluorine, which has excellent properties such as excellent inertness, high density, low viscosity, low surface tension, and low dielectric constant, and can be used as a thermally conductive coolant.

[0054] According to the camera assembly of some embodiments of the present application, when the heat-conducting liquid 5 is filled in the telescopic member 3, the cross-sectional dimension of the telescopic member 3 close to the second end of the base 1 is larger than the cross-sectional dimension away from the second end of the base 1. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the cross-sectional size of the telescopic member 3 near the second end surface of the base 1 is larger, which is conducive to achieving stable extension and contraction of the telescopic member 3, thereby improving the stability of driving the imaging module 2 to rise and fall; at the same time, it increases the contact area between the heat-conducting liquid 5 and the second end surface, which is also conducive to improving the heat dissipation capacity and ensuring the heat dissipation effect.

[0055] refer to Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly further includes a protective shell 10, which is inserted into the first end of the base 1 and is movably connected to the side wall of the base 1 along the direction from the first end to the second end of the base 1. The imaging module 2 is arranged inside the protective shell 10, and the imaging module 2 is fixedly connected to the protective shell 10. That is, the imaging module 2 and the protective shell 10 are integrally extended and retracted, and the integral lifting and lowering movement of the two is achieved through the movable connection between the protective shell 10 and the base 1. The protective shell 10 and the base 1 are arranged outside the imaging module 2 to protect the imaging module 2.

[0056] Furthermore, the protective shell 10 may be a shell structure with one end open, and the imaging module 2 is inserted into the protective shell 10 from the open end.

[0057] According to the camera assembly of some embodiments of the present application, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The inner wall of the base 1 is provided with a protruding edge 9 near the second end, the first end of the protruding edge 9 is connected to the inner wall of the base 1, and the second end of the protruding edge 9 protrudes from the inner wall of the base 1. The protruding edge 9 corresponds to the protective shell 10 in the axial direction of the imaging module 2, and the second end face of the protruding edge 9 is set as a rounded structure 901 on the side close to the second end face of the base 1.

[0058] In this embodiment, a ridge 9 is provided inside the base 1 near the second end to limit the movement of the imaging module 2 and the protective shell 10. Specifically, the ridge 9 can be provided corresponding to the protective shell 10, so that when the imaging module 2 and the ridge 9 move together near the second end of the base 1, the protective shell 10 abuts against the ridge 9 to limit the end point of the movement. Furthermore, a rounded structure 901 is provided on the side of the second end surface of the ridge 9 near the second end of the base 1 to facilitate the extension and retraction of the telescopic member 3 and avoid significant friction between the ridge 9 and the telescopic member 3, thereby facilitating the smooth extension and retraction of the telescopic member 3 and protecting the telescopic member 3 from wear and damage caused by the ridge 9.

[0059] Furthermore, a ball structure 11 is provided between the protective shell 10 and the inner surface of the side wall of the base 1. By providing the ball structure 11 between the side walls of the protective shell 10 and the base 1, the protective shell 10 can be flexibly moved relative to the base 1. The ball structure 11 includes a plurality of balls. A setting channel can be formed between the outer wall of the protective shell 10 and the inner wall of the base 1, and a plurality of balls can be provided inside the setting channel, and blocking structures can be provided on both sides of the setting channel to prevent the balls from escaping from the setting channel. For example, a blocking protrusion can be provided on the inner wall of the first end of the base 1 to form a blocking structure.

[0060] Furthermore, ball grooves may be provided on the outer wall of the protective shell 10 and / or the inner wall of the base 1, corresponding to the balls. Each ball is placed in a corresponding ball groove, which helps stabilize the position of the balls, thereby achieving stable movement of the protective shell 10. The specific arrangement of the balls can also be other, as long as the position of the balls between the protective shell 10 and the base 1 is stable and rotatable, and the specific arrangement is not limited.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device includes: a camera assembly, wherein the camera assembly is the camera assembly described in any of the above embodiments; and a housing 12, wherein the housing 12 has an opening, the base 1 is disposed within the housing 12, and the imaging module 2 is located at the opening. When the imaging module 2 is extended, it can extend from the opening into the interior of the housing 12. When the imaging module 2 is retracted, it can retract into the opening so that the outer surface of the housing 12 is flush.

[0062] Other components of the electronic device according to the embodiments of the present application, such as a power supply, a control circuit, etc., as well as operations are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0063] The electronic device according to the embodiments of the present application is not limited to mobile phones, but can also be electronic products such as computers, game consoles, drones, smart TVs, monitors, smart cameras, etc., without specific limitation.

[0064] refer to Figure 1According to some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly includes the following components: an imaging module 2: for imaging the photographed object; a decorative part, i.e., a protective shell 10: a module decorative part, protecting the module; a heat-conducting insulating liquid control component, i.e., a pushing component 7: this component controls the heat-conducting insulating liquid to fill the bottom of the imaging module 2 or to flow the heat-conducting insulating liquid out of the bottom of the imaging module 2, providing power for telescopic expansion; heat-conducting insulating liquid: the heat-conducting insulating liquid can be an electronic fluoride liquid containing fluorine, which has excellent properties such as inertness, high density, low viscosity, low surface tension, and low dielectric constant, and can be used as a heat-conducting coolant; a ball bearing: assists the module to rise or fall; a battery device housing 12: can be the back cover of an electronic device to protect the internal structure of the device; a resin film with telescopic performance, i.e., a telescopic component 3: when the heat-conducting insulating liquid is filled into the bottom of the module, it is used to carry the heat-conducting insulating liquid.

[0065] like Figure 2 When the module is opened for use, the thermally conductive insulating liquid control component fills the resin film with thermally conductive insulating liquid. As the thermally conductive insulating liquid is filled, the module is pushed out by the force exerted on it. When the thermally conductive insulating liquid control component reaches the calibration position, the decorative part and the module are extended. Figure 3 .

[0066] When the module is closed, the heat-conducting insulating liquid returns to the heat-conducting insulating liquid cavity, i.e., the containing tank 4, under the action of the heat-conducting insulating liquid control component. As the heat-conducting insulating liquid returns to the cavity, the resin film with elastic performance drives the module and the decorative parts to sink to the origin, achieving no convex bulge, and the module is closed. Figure 4 Return to Figure 5 state.

[0067] In this embodiment, a new transmission mechanism with better heat dissipation is designed for the camera assembly. The transmission mechanism uses a heat-conducting insulating liquid to act on the bottom of the module, and drives the module assembly up and down through a hydraulic mode, thereby achieving lens extension and retraction while having excellent heat dissipation capabilities, solving the problems of high bosses and poor heat dissipation, and thus improving user experience.

[0068] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0069] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and intent of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A camera assembly, characterized in that: include: A base having a receiving space and an opening at a first end; an imaging module, movably disposed in the accommodation space along a direction from the first end to the second end of the base, the imaging module being capable of extending or retracting from the first end of the base to achieve raising and lowering of the camera assembly; a telescopic member, which is a telescopic structure, and is disposed between the imaging module and the second end of the base, wherein a first end of the telescopic member is connected to the imaging module, and a second end of the telescopic member is connected to the base; a heat-conducting liquid, wherein during the movement of the imaging module, the first end of the telescopic member is connected to the imaging module, and the heat-conducting liquid is filled in the telescopic member; The base is provided with a receiving groove, the inner wall of the receiving groove is sealed and slidably connected with a piston, the heat-conducting liquid is provided between the piston and the receiving groove, and the receiving groove is communicated with the telescopic member; The accommodating groove is arranged inside the side wall of the base, and a connecting channel is provided between the accommodating groove and the telescopic member. The connecting channel is arranged close to the second end of the base.

2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes: A pushing member connected to the piston, the pushing member is used to push the piston to push the heat-conducting liquid into the telescopic member so that the telescopic member extends to push the imaging module away from the second end of the base, and the pushing member is used to pull the piston to extract the heat-conducting liquid from the telescopic member so that the telescopic member shortens to pull the imaging module close to the second end of the base.

3. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: The telescopic member is an elastic structure; and / or the telescopic member is a folding structure.

4. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: When the heat-conducting liquid is filled in the telescopic member, the cross-sectional dimension of the telescopic member close to the second end of the base is larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the telescopic member away from the second end of the base.

5. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that: It also includes a protective shell, which is inserted into the first end of the base and is movably connected to the side wall of the base along the direction from the first end to the second end of the base. The imaging module is arranged inside the protective shell, and the imaging module is fixedly connected to the protective shell.

6. The camera assembly according to claim 5, wherein: A ball structure is provided between the protective shell and the inner surface of the side wall of the base.

7. The camera assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The inner wall of the base is provided with a protrusion near the second end, the first end of the protrusion is connected to the inner wall of the base, the second end of the protrusion protrudes from the inner wall of the base, the protrusion corresponds to the protective shell in the axial direction of the imaging module, and the second end face of the protrusion is set as a rounded structure on the side close to the second end face of the base.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A camera assembly, wherein the camera assembly is the camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7; The shell is provided with an opening, the base is arranged inside the shell, and the imaging module is located at the opening.

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