electronic devices

Abstract

This application discloses an electronic device, including: a first body, a second body, and a camera module; the first body and the second body are movably connected; the camera module includes a first housing, a first driving member, and a lens assembly, the lens assembly being disposed within the first housing, the first housing being slidably disposed within the first body, the first driving member being connected to the first housing, and the optical axis direction of the lens assembly intersecting the plane containing the peripheral sidewall of the first body; wherein, when the first body is away from the second body, the first housing can move relative to the first body along the optical axis direction under the drive of the first driving member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electronic technology, specifically relating to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of mobile terminals, they are becoming increasingly intelligent, convenient, and multifunctional. The emergence of flexible screens has made portable large screens possible, but the unavoidable creases in common foldable phones significantly impact the user experience. Rollable screens, however, perfectly solve this problem. By hiding the screen within the phone, it can be fully unfolded using the phone's built-in motor or external force when needed, thus avoiding creases in portable large screens.

[0003] In common rollable screen technologies, the structure of the retractable camera is designed to extend outwards, meaning the camera extends to the outside of the phone. This feature has many drawbacks; the retractable structure is prone to dust accumulation, which affects image quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to provide an electronic device that can solve the problem that retractable cameras are prone to dust accumulation, thereby affecting image quality.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] This application provides an electronic device, including: a first body, a second body, and a camera module;

[0007] The first main body and the second main body are movably connected; the camera module includes a first housing, a first driving member and a lens assembly, the lens assembly is disposed in the first housing, the first housing is slidably disposed in the first main body, the first driving member is connected to the first housing, and the optical axis direction of the lens assembly intersects with the plane containing the peripheral sidewall of the first main body;

[0008] Wherein, when the first body is far away from the second body, the first housing can move relative to the first body along the optical axis direction under the drive of the first driving member.

[0009] According to an embodiment of this application, an electronic device is provided, wherein the camera module further includes a first guide component, and the first housing is slidably disposed on the bottom wall of the first body via the first guide component.

[0010] An electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the first guide component includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a first rolling element;

[0011] The first guide rail is disposed on the bottom wall of the first body, the second guide rail is disposed on the periphery of the first housing, the first guide rail is provided with a first sliding groove, the first rolling element is disposed on the second guide rail, and the first rolling element is connected to the first sliding groove.

[0012] According to an embodiment of this application, the camera module further includes a second housing, which is disposed within the first main body. The second housing has a first side and a second side facing each other, and both the first side and the second side are provided with openings.

[0013] The first housing is slidably disposed inside the second housing. Under the drive of the first driving member, the first housing can extend out of the second housing from the opening or retract into the second housing.

[0014] According to an embodiment of this application, an electronic device is provided in which the first driving member includes a first magnet and a first coil. The first magnet is disposed in the first housing, and the first coil is disposed in the inner wall of the second housing. Under the electromagnetic force of the first coil and the first magnet, the first housing drives the lens assembly to reciprocate in the shooting direction.

[0015] An electronic device according to an embodiment of this application includes a lens assembly comprising a lens and a second driving member, wherein the lens is slidably disposed within a first housing, and the second driving member is connected to the lens;

[0016] Driven by the second driving member, the lens can move relative to the first housing, and the direction of movement of the lens is the same as the direction of movement of the first housing.

[0017] According to an embodiment of this application, an electronic device is provided in which the lens assembly further includes a second guide assembly, and the lens is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the first housing via the second guide assembly.

[0018] An electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the second guide component includes a third guide rail, a fourth guide rail, and a second rolling element;

[0019] The third guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the first housing, the fourth guide rail is disposed on the periphery of the lens, the third guide rail is provided with a second sliding groove, the second rolling element is disposed on the fourth guide rail, and the second rolling element is engaged with the second sliding groove.

[0020] According to an embodiment of this application, an electronic device is provided in which the second driving member includes a second magnet and a second coil. The second magnet is disposed in the first housing, and the second coil is disposed on the periphery of the lens. Under the electromagnetic force of the second coil and the second magnet, the lens can reciprocate relative to the first housing in the shooting direction.

[0021] According to an embodiment of this application, an electronic device is provided in which there are multiple lenses and multiple second driving components. The multiple lenses are arranged sequentially along the optical axis, and the multiple lenses and the multiple second driving components correspond one-to-one.

[0022] In the embodiments of this application, when the first body is far away from the second body, the first driving member can drive the first housing to move within the first body. Unlike existing camera modules, in this application, the optical axis of the lens assembly is oriented towards the side of the electronic device, rather than towards the back of the electronic device. This allows for reasonable use of the space created after the display screen of the electronic device is unfolded. Furthermore, the camera module is always located within the first body, which solves the problem of dust ingress and improves image quality.

[0023] 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. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a camera module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of a camera module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the decomposition process;

[0028] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1. First main body; 2. Second main body; 3. Camera module; 31. First housing; 32. Lens assembly; 321. Lens; 322. Second driving component; 3221. Second magnet; 3222. Second coil; 323. Second guide assembly; 3231. Fourth guide rail; 3232. Second rolling component; 3233. Third guide rail; 33. Second housing; 34. First driving component; 341. First coil; 342. First magnet; 35. First guide assembly; 351. Second guide rail; 352. First rolling component. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the features referred to by the terms "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of those features.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device in this embodiment includes: a first body 1, a second body 2, and a camera module 3.

[0036] The first body 1 and the second body 2 are movably connected. For example, the first body 1 is provided with a sliding groove, and the second body 2 slides relative to the first body 1 along the sliding groove; the second body 2 is provided with a scroll, which can be used to expand and retract the flexible screen.

[0037] The camera module 3 includes a first housing 31, a first driving member 34, and a lens assembly 32. The lens assembly 32 is disposed inside the first housing 31, and the first housing 31 is slidably disposed inside the first main body 1. The first driving member 34 is connected to the first housing 31, and the optical axis direction of the lens assembly 32 intersects with the plane containing the peripheral sidewall of the first main body 1.

[0038] The first housing 31 has an open side, with the open end of the first housing 31 facing the peripheral sidewall of the first main body 1. The optical axis of the lens assembly 32 can be arranged perpendicular to the plane containing the peripheral sidewall of the first main body 1. That is, the optical axis of the lens assembly 32 faces the side of the electronic device, rather than the back and front of the electronic device. The front refers to the side where the display screen is located.

[0039] When the first body 1 is far away from the second body 2, the display area of ​​the flexible screen increases. Under the drive of the first driving member 34, the first housing 31 can move relative to the first body 1 along the optical axis direction. At this time, the first housing 31 can move away from the peripheral sidewall of the first body 1.

[0040] In this embodiment, when the first main body 1 is far away from the second main body 2, the first driving member 34 can drive the first housing 31 to move within the first main body 1. Unlike existing camera modules, in this application, the optical axis of the lens assembly 32 is oriented towards the side of the electronic device, rather than towards the back of the electronic device. This allows for reasonable use of the space created after the display screen of the electronic device is unfolded. Furthermore, the camera module 3 is always located within the first main body 1, which solves the problem of dust ingress and improves the imaging quality.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the camera module 3 further includes a first guide component 35, and the first housing 31 is slidably disposed on the bottom wall of the first body 1 via the first guide component 35.

[0042] It should be noted that the first guide component 35 is located on the periphery of the first housing 31. The number of the first guide components 35 can be selected according to the actual working conditions, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first housing 31 is slidably disposed on the bottom wall of the first body 1 by the first guide component 35, which can accurately limit the movement direction of the first housing 31 and prevent deviation in its movement direction, thereby affecting the imaging quality.

[0044] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first guide assembly 35 includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail 351, and a first rolling element 352.

[0045] The first guide rail is disposed on the bottom wall of the first main body 1. For example, the first guide rail is glued to the bottom wall of the first main body 1 by adhesive. The second guide rail 351 is glued to the periphery of the first housing 31 by adhesive. The length of the first guide rail is greater than the length of the second guide rail 351. The first guide rail is provided with a first sliding groove. The first rolling element 352 is disposed on the second guide rail 351. The first rolling element 352 is connected to the first sliding groove.

[0046] It should be noted that the first rolling element 352 can be a ball bearing. The first rolling element 352 is movably mounted on the second guide rail 351. There can be multiple first rolling elements 352, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the second guide rail 351. Part of the first rolling element 352 is located on the second guide rail 351, and the other part is located in the first sliding groove.

[0047] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the first housing 31, the camera module 3 also includes a second housing 33. The second housing 33 is disposed inside the first body 1. For example, the second housing 33 is bonded to the first body 1 by adhesive. The second housing 33 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. Both the first side and the second side are provided with openings. The second housing 33 is provided with a receiving space, that is, the receiving space is connected to the opening.

[0048] The first housing 31 is slidably disposed within the receiving space. Under the drive of the first driving member 34, the first housing 31 can extend out of the opening to the outside of the second housing 33 or retract into the second housing 33.

[0049] It should be noted that if Figure 1 As shown, the first guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the second housing 33. For example, the first guide rail is glued to the inner wall of the second housing 33 by adhesive, and the second guide rail 351 is glued to the periphery of the first housing 31 by adhesive. The length of the first guide rail is greater than the length of the second guide rail 351. The first guide rail is provided with a first sliding groove, and the first rolling element 352 is disposed on the second guide rail 351. The first rolling element 352 is engaged with the first sliding groove.

[0050] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first driving component 34 includes a first magnet 342 and a first coil 341. The first magnet 342 is disposed on the periphery of the first housing 31, and the first coil 341 is disposed on the inner wall of the second housing 33. The first magnet 342 and the first coil 341 are arranged opposite to each other. Under the electromagnetic force of the first coil 341 and the first magnet 342, the first housing 31 drives the lens assembly 32 to reciprocate in the shooting direction.

[0051] In this embodiment, under the electromagnetic force of the first coil 341 and the first magnet 342, the first housing 31 is driven to reciprocate, thereby the first housing 31 drives the lens assembly 32 to reciprocate in the shooting direction to achieve optical focusing.

[0052] It should be noted that the first driving element 34 may also be an electro-deformable element or other components that can drive the first housing 31 to reciprocate, without specific limitations here.

[0053] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the lens assembly 32 includes a lens 321 and a second driving member 322. The lens 321 is slidably disposed within the first housing 31, and the second driving member 322 is connected to the lens. Under the drive of the second driving member 322, the lens 321 can move relative to the first housing 31, and the direction of movement of the lens 321 is the same as the direction of movement of the first housing 31.

[0054] In this embodiment, under the electromagnetic force of the first coil 341 and the first magnet 342, the first housing 31 is driven to reciprocate, thereby the first housing 31 drives the lens 321 to reciprocate in the shooting direction to achieve optical focusing. At the same time, the second driving member 322 can also drive the lens 321 to move relative to the first housing 31 to achieve continuous zoom.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the lens assembly 32 further includes a second guide assembly 323, through which the lens 321 is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the first housing 31.

[0056] It should be noted that the second guide component 323 is located on the periphery of the lens 321. The number of the second guide components 323 can be selected according to the actual working conditions, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0057] In this embodiment, the lens 321 is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the first housing 31 by the second guide component 323, which can accurately limit the movement direction of the lens 321 and prevent deviation in its movement direction, thereby affecting the imaging quality.

[0058] In optional embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second guide assembly 323 includes a third guide rail 3233, a fourth guide rail 3231, and a second rolling element 3232. The length of the third guide rail 3233 is greater than the length of the fourth guide rail 3231.

[0059] The third guide rail 3233 is bonded to the inner wall of the first housing 31 by adhesive, and the fourth guide rail 3231 is bonded to the periphery of the lens 321 by adhesive. The third guide rail 3233 is provided with a second sliding groove, and the second rolling element 3232 is provided on the fourth guide rail 3231. The second rolling element 3232 is connected to the second sliding groove.

[0060] It should be noted that the second rolling element 3232 can be a ball bearing. The second rolling element 3232 is movably mounted on the fourth guide rail 3231. There can be multiple second rolling elements 3232, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the fourth guide rail 3231. Part of the second rolling element 3232 is located on the fourth guide rail 3231, and the other part is located in the second sliding groove.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the second driving member 322 includes a second magnet 3221 and a second coil 3222. The second magnet 3221 is disposed on the first housing 31, and the second coil 3222 is disposed on the periphery of the lens 321. Under the electromagnetic force of the second coil 3222 and the second magnet 3221, the lens 321 can reciprocate relative to the first housing 31 in the shooting direction.

[0062] It should be noted that the second magnet 3221 and the first magnet 342 can be used together or set separately. When the second magnet 3221 and the first magnet 342 are used together, the weight of the entire electronic device can be reduced.

[0063] In this embodiment, under the electromagnetic force of the first coil 341 and the first magnet 342, the first housing 31 is driven to reciprocate, thereby the first housing 31 drives the lens 321 to reciprocate in the shooting direction to achieve optical focusing. At the same time, under the electromagnetic force of the second coil 3222 and the second magnet 3221, the lens 321 can reciprocate relative to the first housing 31 in the shooting direction to achieve continuous zoom.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, there are multiple lenses 321 and multiple second driving elements 322. The multiple lenses 321 are arranged sequentially along the optical axis, and the multiple lenses 321 and the multiple second driving elements 322 correspond one-to-one.

[0065] It should be noted that each lens 321 is provided with a fourth guide rail 3231 on its periphery, and each fourth guide rail 3231 is provided with a second rolling element 3232. Multiple fourth guide rails 3231 correspond to one third guide rail 3233. That is to say, multiple lenses 321 slide on one third guide rail 3233.

[0066] Each lens 321 is provided with a second coil 3222, and multiple second coils 3222 share a second magnet 3221. That is to say, multiple lenses 321 can move simultaneously relative to the first housing 31 or move individually.

[0067] The electronic devices disclosed in this application can be mobile phones, computers, e-book readers, wearable devices, etc. This application does not limit the specific types of electronic devices.

[0068] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "optional implementation" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in 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. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The first main body, the second main body, and the camera module; The first main body and the second main body are movably connected; the camera module includes a first housing, a first driving member and a lens assembly, the lens assembly is disposed in the first housing, the first housing is slidably disposed in the first main body, the first driving member is connected to the first housing, and the optical axis direction of the lens assembly intersects with the plane containing the peripheral sidewall of the first main body; When the first body is far away from the second body, the first housing can move relative to the first body along the optical axis under the drive of the first driving member. During the movement of the first housing, the camera module is located inside the first body.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a first guide component, and the first housing is slidably disposed on the bottom wall of the first body through the first guide component.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide assembly includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a first rolling element; The first guide rail is disposed on the bottom wall of the first body, the second guide rail is disposed on the periphery of the first housing, the first guide rail is provided with a first sliding groove, the first rolling element is disposed on the second guide rail, and the first rolling element is engaged with the first sliding groove.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a second housing, which is disposed within the first main body. The second housing has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and both the first side and the second side are provided with openings. The first housing is slidably disposed inside the second housing. Under the drive of the first driving member, the first housing can extend out of the second housing from the opening or retract into the second housing.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first driving component includes a first magnet and a first coil. The first magnet is disposed in the first housing, and the first coil is disposed in the inner wall of the second housing. Under the electromagnetic force of the first coil and the first magnet, the first housing drives the lens assembly to reciprocate in the shooting direction.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens assembly includes a lens and a second driving member. The lens is slidably disposed within the first housing, and the second driving member is connected to the lens. Driven by the second driving member, the lens can move relative to the first housing, and the direction of movement of the lens is the same as the direction of movement of the first housing.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lens assembly further includes a second guide assembly, through which the lens is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the first housing.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second guide assembly includes a third guide rail, a fourth guide rail, and a second rolling element; The third guide rail is disposed on the inner wall of the first housing, the fourth guide rail is disposed on the periphery of the lens, the third guide rail is provided with a second sliding groove, the second rolling element is disposed on the fourth guide rail, and the second rolling element is engaged with the second sliding groove.

9. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second driving component includes a second magnet and a second coil. The second magnet is disposed in the first housing, and the second coil is disposed on the periphery of the lens. Under the electromagnetic force of the second coil and the second magnet, the lens can reciprocate relative to the first housing in the shooting direction.

10. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, There are multiple lenses and multiple second driving elements. The multiple lenses are arranged sequentially along the optical axis, and the multiple lenses and multiple second driving elements correspond one-to-one.

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