Camera holder, camera assembly and electronic device

Abstract

The application provides a camera support, a camera assembly and an electronic device. The camera support comprises a first protection part and a second protection part arranged oppositely on a peripheral side surface, and a third protection part arranged on a top surface; opposite ends of the third protection part are connected to the first protection part and the second protection part respectively; the camera support further comprises a first hollow part and a second hollow part on the top surface, and the first hollow part and the second hollow part are arranged on opposite sides of the third protection part respectively; the first protection part and the second protection part are arranged on opposite sides of a motion module respectively, and the third protection part is arranged on a top of the motion module; the first hollow part is arranged to correspond to at least a light collection area of a camera module; and at least part of the second hollow part is arranged to be staggered with the motion module. The application provides a camera support, a camera assembly and an electronic device with the camera assembly, which improve the impact resistance of the camera module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic technology, specifically to a camera bracket, camera assembly, and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] As people increasingly demand higher image quality from electronic devices, camera modules are often incorporated into camera assemblies for optical focusing. However, these motion modules are precision components. When an electronic device is dropped or subjected to impact, the motion module inside the camera assembly may seize up, causing the optical focusing function of the camera module to fail and reducing the reliability of the electronic device. Therefore, improving the impact resistance of camera assemblies has become a crucial technical problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a camera bracket, a camera assembly, and an electronic device having the camera assembly to improve the impact resistance of a camera module.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a camera bracket for mounting a camera module with a motion module. The camera bracket includes a first protective portion and a second protective portion disposed on the peripheral side and disposed opposite to each other, and a third protective portion disposed on the top surface. The opposite ends of the third protective portion are respectively connected to the first protective portion and the second protective portion. The camera bracket also has a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion located on the top surface, the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion being respectively located on opposite sides of the third protective portion. The first protective portion and the second protective portion are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the motion module, the third protective portion is disposed on the top of the motion module, the first hollow portion is at least corresponding to the light collection area of ​​the camera module, and at least a portion of the second hollow portion is offset from the motion module.

[0005] Secondly, this application provides a camera assembly including a camera module with a motion module and the camera bracket, wherein the camera module is housed within the camera bracket, and the orthographic projection of the third protective part covers at least a portion of the motion module.

[0006] Thirdly, this application provides an electronic device including the aforementioned camera assembly.

[0007] This application provides a camera bracket, which has a first protective part and a second protective part arranged opposite to each other on the peripheral side of the camera bracket, and a first cutout part, a third protective part and a second cutout part arranged sequentially on the top surface of the camera bracket. When the camera bracket is applied to a camera module with a motion module, the first protective part and the second protective part are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the motion module, and the third protective part is arranged on the top of the motion module. In this way, the first protective part, the second protective part and the third protective part can protect the motion module in the camera module to resist external impact forces.

[0008] This application provides a camera assembly, which includes the aforementioned camera bracket. Therefore, the camera assembly can effectively protect the moving module inside the camera bracket from being jammed by external impact, thereby improving the impact resistance of the camera assembly and ensuring the stability of the optical zoom function of the camera module.

[0009] This application provides an electronic device having the aforementioned camera assembly, which can improve the impact resistance of the camera assembly, ensure the stability of the optical zoom function of the camera module, and improve the reliability of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a disassembled structural diagram of the electronic device.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of camera assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the camera module in the camera assembly.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of camera bracket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A top view of the camera assembly shown;

[0017] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 The diagram shown is a top view of the camera assembly with part of the camera housing removed.

[0018] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the camera assembly along the X-axis.

[0019] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of camera bracket provided in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of camera assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 The diagram shown is a top view of the second type of camera assembly with part of the camera housing removed.

[0022] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 The first cross-sectional view of the camera assembly along the X-axis is shown.

[0023] Figure 13 yes Figure 10 The second cross-sectional view of the camera assembly along the X-axis is shown.

[0024] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of camera bracket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth type of camera bracket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 16 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fifth type of camera bracket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 17 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sixth type of camera bracket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 18 This is a structural schematic diagram of the seventh type of camera bracket provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 19 yes Figure 10 The third cross-sectional view of the camera assembly along the X-axis is shown.

[0030] Figure 20 yes Figure 10 The fourth cross-sectional view of the camera assembly along the X-axis is shown.

[0031] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly installed in the middle frame according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera assembly provided in this application, which has a flexible circuit board and a support plate at the bottom;

[0033] Figure 23 This is a partial structural diagram of the camera assembly and battery cover assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The embodiments listed in this application can be appropriately combined with each other.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. The electronic device 100 can be a mobile phone, watch, tablet computer, camera, personal computer, laptop computer, wearable device, or other device with a camera module. Taking a mobile phone as an example, for ease of description, the electronic device 100 will be referred to as... Figure 1 The electronic device 100 shown is defined with reference to the first-person perspective. The width direction of the electronic device 100 is defined as the X-axis direction, the length direction of the electronic device 100 is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the thickness direction of the electronic device 100 is defined as the Z-axis direction. The direction indicated by the arrow is positive, and the X-axis direction, Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device 1000 includes a battery cover 320, a display screen 200, and a frame 310. The display screen 200 is disposed opposite to the battery cover 320, specifically along the Z-axis. The frame 310 connects the battery cover 320 and the display screen 200. The frame 310 is generally rectangular. Both the battery cover 320 and the display screen 200 are generally rectangular. The battery cover 320 covers one side of the frame 310 (e.g., the positive Z-axis side). The display screen 200 covers the other side of the frame 310 (e.g., the negative Z-axis side). The battery cover 320, the frame 310, and the display screen 200 form the overall appearance of the electronic device 1000. In actual design, the battery cover 320 and the frame 310 can be an integral structure or a separate structure. The display screen 200 can be a flat or curved screen. The four corners of the frame 310 can be rounded. The frame 310 can also be curved in the thickness direction. The battery cover 320 can be a flat cover or a curved cover.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 2 A middle plate 330 is formed within the frame 310 by injection molding, and multiple mounting slots for mounting various electronic components are formed on the middle plate 330. The middle plate 330 and the frame 310 together form the middle frame 340 of the electronic device 1000. After the display screen 200, the middle frame 340 and the battery cover 320 are closed, they form receiving spaces on both sides of the middle plate 330. The electronic device 1000 also includes a circuit board 350, a battery 360, a camera module, a microphone, a receiver, a speaker, a face recognition module, a fingerprint recognition module, and other components that can realize the basic functions of a mobile phone, which will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0038] Please see Figure 3 This application provides a camera assembly 100. The camera assembly 100 includes a camera bracket 10 and a camera module 20.

[0039] Please see Figure 4 The camera module 20 contains a motion module 201, which is a module capable of movement within the camera module 20. For example, the camera module 20 may contain movable lenses, and the motion module 201 consists of a slider 202 that moves the lenses. This motion module 201 enables optical zoom of the camera module 20. The camera module 20 includes, but is not limited to, periscope cameras and retractable cameras capable of optical zoom.

[0040] When the camera module 20 has a motion module 201 inside, the slider 202 slides along the guide rail. However, when the camera module 20 is subjected to external impact, the slider 202 is prone to displacement under the impact force. For example, it may be knocked into an inclined position from a forward position by the impact force, and the inclined slider 202 may get stuck in the guide rail. As a result, the slider 202 of the camera module 20 cannot be driven by the drive component (such as a micro motor), which in turn prevents the camera module 20 from realizing its optical zoom function. Moreover, with the miniaturization of electronic devices 1000, the thinness and lightness of electronic devices 1000 have become a research focus.

[0041] Please see Figure 5 This application provides a camera bracket 10 for mounting a camera module 20 having a motion module 201. The camera bracket 10 includes a first protective portion 101 and a second protective portion 102 disposed on its peripheral side surfaces and disposed opposite to each other, and a third protective portion 103 disposed on its top surface. In other words, the peripheral side surfaces of the camera bracket 10 are provided with the first protective portion 101 and the second protective portion 102. The first protective portion 101 and the second protective portion 102 are arranged sequentially along the Y-axis direction.

[0042] When the camera module 20 is housed within the camera bracket 10, the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102 are respectively located on opposite sides of the camera module 20 along the Y-axis. A third protective part 103 is also provided on the top surface of the camera bracket 10. The opposite ends of the third protective part 103 are respectively connected to the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102. The third protective part 103 can be integrally formed with the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102. When the camera module 20 is housed within the camera bracket 10, the third protective part 103 is located on the light-collecting side of the camera module 20; naturally, the third protective part 103 is offset from the light-transmitting window 203a (i.e., the light-collecting area) of the camera module 20.

[0043] Further, please refer to Figure 5 The camera bracket 10 also has a first cutout portion 104 and a second cutout portion 105 located on the top surface. That is, the first cutout portion 104, the third protective portion 103, and the second cutout portion 105 are located on the same surface. The first cutout portion 104 and the second cutout portion 105 are respectively located on opposite sides of the third protective portion 103.

[0044] Please see Figure 6 When the camera bracket 10 is mounted on the camera module 20, the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the motion module 201. The third protective part 103 is disposed on the top of the motion module 201. The orthographic projection of the third protective part 103 (in the Z-axis direction) covers at least a portion of the motion module 201.

[0045] The first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, and the third protective part 103 respectively protect the sides and top of the motion module 201 along the Y-axis direction. Furthermore, the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, and the third protective part 103 are all made of rigid (hard and not easily deformed) materials, such as stainless steel, rigid metal, carbon fiber, etc. In this way, the camera bracket 10 protects the periphery of the motion module 201 of the camera module 20. When subjected to external impact, the camera bracket 10 can effectively resist the external impact force, preventing the impact force from affecting the motion module 201 of the camera module 20, thereby avoiding problems such as jamming of the motion module 201 after being subjected to impact.

[0046] The first cutout portion 104 is configured to correspond at least to the light-transmitting window 203a (i.e., the light-collecting area) of the camera module 20, allowing light to be collected by the camera module 20 to pass through and reducing the weight of the camera bracket 10. At least a portion of the second cutout portion 105 is configured to be offset from the motion module 201, further reducing the weight of the camera bracket 10. Furthermore, when the camera assembly 100 is mounted on the electronic device 1000, the first cutout portion 104 and the second cutout portion 105 can also accommodate other functional components, reducing the overall stacking thickness of the electronic device 1000 and promoting miniaturization of the electronic device 1000.

[0047] Thus, the camera bracket 10 provided in this application, by providing a first protective part 101 and a second protective part 102 arranged opposite to each other on the peripheral side of the camera bracket 10, and by providing a first hollow part 104, a third protective part 103 and a second hollow part 105 arranged sequentially on the top surface of the camera bracket 10, when the camera bracket 10 is applied to a camera module 20 having a motion module 201, the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the motion module 201, and the third protective part 103 is provided on the top of the motion module 201. In this way, the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102 and the third protective part 103 can protect the motion module 201 in the camera module 20 to resist external impact and ensure the stability of the optical zoom function of the camera module 20. By providing a first cutout portion 104 and a second cutout portion 105 on opposite sides of the third protective portion 103, the third protective portion 103 is provided on the parts of the camera module 20 that are susceptible to impact (i.e., the motion module 201), while the other parts that are not susceptible to impact are cut out, thus combining the optical performance and the thin and light characteristics of the camera module 20.

[0048] Thus, the camera assembly 100 provided in this application includes the aforementioned camera bracket 10. Therefore, the camera assembly 100 can effectively protect the motion module 201 inside the camera bracket 10 from being jammed by external impact, thereby improving the impact resistance of the camera assembly 100 and ensuring the stability of the optical zoom function of the camera module 20.

[0049] The structure of the camera assembly 100 provided in the embodiments of this application will be specifically illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Please see Figure 4 The camera module 20 includes a camera housing 203 and an optical module disposed within the camera housing 203 (see...). Figure 4 (206, 207, 208, 209), imaging module 205, and sliding component 202.

[0051] The camera housing 203 is a shell that encapsulates the internal components of the camera module 20, and its material includes, but is not limited to, plastic and metal. The camera housing 203 is used to encapsulate and protect the internal components of the camera module 20, providing a certain degree of protection for all internal components. However, when the camera module 20 is subjected to impact, the impact force may cause the camera housing 203 to deform, which could lead to the sliding member 202 in the motion module 201 becoming stuck. Therefore, a camera bracket 10 is provided outside the camera housing 203. This camera bracket 10 can form a protective barrier outside the camera housing 203, effectively preventing the portion of the camera housing 203 corresponding to the motion module 201 from being deformed by impact, thus preventing the sliding member 202 from becoming stuck. This improves the impact resistance of the camera assembly 100, ensures the optical focusing function of the camera module 20, and enhances the reliability of the electronic device 1000.

[0052] Please see Figure 3 The camera housing 203 is provided with a light-transmitting window 203a. The light-transmitting window 203a faces the positive Z-axis, that is, the light-transmitting window 203a faces the top surface of the camera bracket 10. The light-transmitting window 203a is, but is not limited to, light-transmitting glass. The light-transmitting window 203a is used to receive light.

[0053] Please see Figure 4 The optical module includes a first optical lens group 206 (below the light-transmitting window 203a) and a second optical lens group 207.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 7 The first optical lens group 206 corresponds to the light-transmitting window 203a and is fixed relative to the camera housing 203.

[0055] Please see Figure 4 The second optical lens group 207 is located between the first optical lens group 206 and the imaging module 205 in a first direction. The first direction is either the positive or negative X-axis direction.

[0056] Please see Figure 8 The first optical lens group 206 includes an optical conversion element, which is not limited to, a prism, a plane mirror, etc. The tilted reflective surface of the optical conversion element receives light rays incident from the light-transmitting window 203a along the positive Z-axis and reflects them in the opposite direction along the X-axis. The light rays reflected by the optical conversion element are then processed by the second optical lens group 207 and enter the imaging module 205. The second optical lens group 207 includes multiple optical lenses, at least some of which are capable of sliding along the X-axis, thereby adjusting the position of the optical lenses and adjusting the focal length of the camera module 20.

[0057] The imaging module 205 is used to receive the light collected by the optical module. The imaging module 205 includes, but is not limited to, an image sensor. An image sensor utilizes the photoelectric conversion function of an optoelectronic device to convert a light image on a photosensitive surface into an electrical signal proportional to the light image. Image sensors include, but are not limited to, CCD sensors, CMOS sensors, and CIS sensors.

[0058] Please see Figure 4 The camera housing 203 has at least one pair of guide rails 203b extending along the X-axis. This embodiment uses a pair of guide rails 203b as an example, denoted as the first pair of guide rails 203b. A slider 202 is slidably connected to the guide rails 203b within the camera housing 203. The slider 202 drives the first optical lens group 206 to slide relative to the camera housing 203 along the first direction, where the first direction is either the positive or negative X-axis. Specifically, the number of sliders 202 is at least one pair. For example, the number of sliders 202 is one pair, denoted as the first pair of sliders 202. The first pair of sliders 202 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first optical lens group 206 in the Y-axis direction, and are slidably connected to the first pair of guide rails 203b in the camera housing 203. It can be understood that the second optical lens group 207 and the sliders 202 form the motion module 201.

[0059] The first guide rail 203b extends along the X-axis, and the area where the first guide rail 203b is located along the X-axis is the movement area of ​​the slider 202. The orthographic projection of the third protective part 103 in the opposite direction along the Z-axis covers the movement area of ​​the slider 202.

[0060] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of pairs of guide rails 203b can also be two, three, four, etc.

[0061] The camera module 20 also includes a drive component (not shown), which includes a micro motor, etc. The drive component is connected to the slider 202 through a transmission component (not shown). The transmission component includes, but is not limited to, a lead screw, etc. The drive component is used to drive the slider 202 to move along the X-axis direction through the transmission component, so as to change the position of the first optical lens group 206, thereby realizing optical focusing.

[0062] Optional, please refer to Figure 4The camera module 20 further includes a third optical lens group 208, which is disposed between the first optical lens group 206 and the second optical lens group 207, and is fixed relative to the camera housing 203. Light enters the first optical lens group 206 from the light-transmitting window 203a along the Z-axis, is reflected by the first optical lens group 206 to the X-axis, and is then received and imaged by the imaging module 205 after being acted upon by the third optical lens group 208 and the second optical lens group 207 in sequence.

[0063] Optional, please refer to Figure 4 The camera module 20 further includes a fourth optical lens group 209, which can be disposed between the second optical lens group 207 and the imaging module 205, and is fixed relative to the camera housing 203. Light enters the first optical lens group 206 from the light-transmitting window 203a along the Z-axis, and is reflected by the first optical lens group 206 to the X-axis, and is then received and imaged by the imaging module 205 after passing through the third optical lens group 208, the second optical lens group 207, and the fourth optical lens group 209 in sequence. Of course, in this embodiment, the second optical lens group 207 may not be provided.

[0064] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 When the camera bracket 10 is mounted on the camera module 20, the first cutout portion 104 faces the light-transmitting window 203a in the second direction, at least to allow light to pass through. The second cutout portion 105 corresponds to the imaging module 205 in the second direction. Since the motion module 201 is not provided at the imaging module 205, the second cutout portion 105 is designed to minimize the area of ​​the third protective portion 103 while ensuring that the third protective portion 103 protects the motion module 201 below it, thereby reducing the weight and space occupied by the camera bracket 10. The second direction intersects the first direction; in other words, the angle between the first and second directions is [0~90°]. In this embodiment, the first and second directions are perpendicular. The first direction is the X-axis direction, and the second direction is the Z-axis direction.

[0065] Due to the thickness limitations of the electronic device 1000, the focal length of a camera with the imaging module 205 and the light-transmitting window 203a arranged linearly along the thickness direction is relatively small, resulting in limited optical zoom capability. However, in this embodiment, the imaging module 205 and the light-transmitting window 203a of the camera module 20 are arranged in two perpendicular directions. The light received by the light-transmitting window 203a is transmitted to the imaging module 205 via an optical conversion element. Since the imaging module 205 and the optical lens are arranged along the X-axis, there is a relatively large space along the X-axis, allowing the optical lens to move along the X-axis. This achieves a higher optical zoom ratio without increasing the thickness of the electronic device 1000, resulting in clearer images of distant objects.

[0066] Optionally, the camera module 20 is a periscope camera.

[0067] The following describes the structure of the camera bracket 10 provided in the embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0068] Optional, please refer to Figures 9-11 The camera bracket 10 further includes a fourth protective part 106 and a fifth protective part 107 disposed on the peripheral side and disposed opposite to each other. The fourth protective part 106 is connected between the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102. The fifth protective part 107 is connected between the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102. The first protective part 101, the fourth protective part 106, the second protective part 102 and the fifth protective part 107 are used to sequentially surround the periphery of the camera module 20.

[0069] Specifically, the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the camera module 20 along the Y-axis direction, and the fourth protective part 106 and the fifth protective part 107 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the camera module 20 along the X-axis direction. The first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103 can be integrally formed. Among them, the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103 are all made of rigid materials to provide impact protection for the four sides and the top surface of the camera module 20, thereby improving the impact resistance of the camera module 20 when the electronic device 1000 is dropped or subjected to pressure in the opposite direction of the Z-axis, effectively preventing the internal moving module 201 of the camera module 20 from being jammed, ensuring the imaging quality of the camera module 20, and improving the reliability of the electronic device 1000.

[0070] Optionally, a portion of the first protective portion 101, a portion of the fourth protective portion 106, a portion of the second protective portion 102, and one side of the third protective portion 103 surround the periphery of the first hollow portion 104. Another portion of the first protective portion 101, another portion of the fifth protective portion 107, another portion of the second protective portion 102, and the other side of the third protective portion 103 surround the periphery of the second hollow portion 105. The second hollow portion 105 is used to correspond at least to the imaging area of ​​the camera module 20. In other words, the area where the second hollow portion 105 is located corresponds to the area where the imaging module 205 of the camera module 20 is located.

[0071] This application does not limit the first hollow portion 104 and the fourth protective portion 106 to being adjacent in position or to having other physical protective portions between the first hollow portion 104 and the fourth protective portion 106. Figure 9 The first cutout portion 104 and the fourth protective portion 106 are adjacent in position. In other embodiments, there is another physical protective portion between the first cutout portion 104 and the fourth protective portion 106.

[0072] Optionally, this application does not limit the first protective part 101 and the first hollow part 104 to being adjacent in position or to having other physical protective parts between the first protective part 101 and the first hollow part 104.

[0073] Optionally, this application does not limit the second protective part 102 to be adjacent to the first hollow part 104 in position or to have other physical protective parts between the second protective part 102 and the first hollow part 104.

[0074] Optionally, this application does not limit the third protective part 103 to be adjacent to the first hollow part 104 in position or to have other physical protective parts between the third protective part 103 and the first hollow part 104.

[0075] Accordingly, the positional relationship between the second hollow portion 105 and another part of the first protective portion 101, the fifth protective portion 107, another part of the second protective portion 102 and the third protective portion 103 can be referred to the description of the first hollow portion 104 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0076] Specifically, the length of the third protective part 103 along the X-axis is less than the length of the first protective part 101 along the X-axis, and the length of the third protective part 103 along the X-axis is less than the length of the second protective part 102 along the X-axis. A first cutout 104 is formed between the third protective part 103 and the fourth protective part 106. A second cutout 105 is formed between the third protective part 103 and the fifth protective part 107. The third protective part 103 is similar to having the first cutout 104 and the second cutout 105 formed on the top surface of the camera bracket 10. The first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103 surround and form a frame-like space, within which the camera module 20 is housed.

[0077] Optionally, the camera bracket 10 is made of a rigid material, that is, the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107 and the third protective part 103 are all made of rigid materials, including but not limited to stainless steel, rigid metal, carbon fiber, etc.

[0078] Understandably, when the electronic device 1000 is dropped without the camera bracket 10 installed, the impact force generated during the drop will be directly transmitted to the camera module 20, through the camera housing 203, and then to the motion module. This causes the slider 202 to misalign and become stuck in the guide rail 203b, preventing the camera module 20 from zooming. However, by installing the camera bracket 10, all protective parts of the camera bracket 10 are made of rigid material, and the camera bracket 10 has strong support on its surface to resist external impacts, thus effectively protecting the interior of the camera module 20.

[0079] By setting the camera bracket 10 to a rigid material, the periphery of the camera module 20 can be effectively protected, as well as the position on the top surface of the camera module 20 corresponding to the motion module 201. This effectively improves the impact resistance of the camera module 20 when the electronic device 1000 is dropped or subjected to pressure in the opposite direction of the Z-axis, effectively preventing the motion module 201 inside the camera module 20 from getting stuck, ensuring the imaging quality of the camera module 20, and improving the reliability of the electronic device 1000.

[0080] Understandably, the rigidity of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103 can be the same or different. Optionally, the rigidity of the third protective part 103 can be greater than the rigidity of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107. Since the camera assembly 100 is installed inside the electronic device 1000, the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107 are provided with a middle frame 340 around them, which can provide a certain degree of protection against external impact forces. Therefore, setting the rigidity of the third protective part 103 to be greater than the rigidity of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107 can effectively protect the motion module 201 on the top surface of the camera bracket 10.

[0081] Optionally, the materials of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103 may be the same or different. For example, the rigidity of the material of the third protective part 103 may be greater than the rigidity of the materials of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107, so that the rigidity of the third protective part 103 is greater than the rigidity of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107.

[0082] Optionally, when the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103 are made of the same material, their thicknesses may be the same or different. For example, the thickness of the third protective part 103 may be greater than the thickness of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107, so that the rigidity of the third protective part 103 is greater than that of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107.

[0083] Understandably, this application does not impose specific limitations on the dimensions of the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, the fifth protective part 107, and the third protective part 103.

[0084] Optionally, the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107 can be closely attached to the periphery of the camera module 20 so that the overall size of the camera assembly 100 in the XY plane is relatively small, and the space occupied by the camera assembly 100 on the mid-frame 340 of the electronic device 1000 is relatively small.

[0085] Optional, please refer to Figure 12 The third protective part 103 can be closely attached to the top surface of the camera module 20 so that the size of the camera assembly 100 in the Z-axis direction is relatively small and the thickness of the camera assembly 100 is relatively small.

[0086] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 13 The third protective part 103 can be spaced apart from the top surface of the camera module 20. This space can form a deformation-accommodating space for the third protective part 103. That is, when the third protective part 103 is subjected to external impact and collapses or sinks, the space can be deformed by the collapse or sinking of the third protective part 103 to avoid the collapse or sinking deformation of the third protective part 103 affecting the motion module 201.

[0087] Optional, please refer to Figure 11 The third protective portion 103 further includes a first through hole 103a and a second through hole 103b. The first through hole 103a is located near the first protective portion 101. The second through hole 103b is located near the second protective portion 102. Both the first through hole 103a and the second through hole 103b are elongated and extend along the direction from the first hollow portion 104 to the second hollow portion 105.

[0088] Specifically, both the first through hole 103a and the second through hole 103b penetrate the third protective part 103 along the Z-axis direction. Both the first through hole 103a and the second through hole 103b extend along the X-axis direction, but do not penetrate the third protective part 103 along the X-axis direction. By providing the first through hole 103a and the second through hole 103b, clearance can be achieved for installing other devices. When subjected to impact stress along the Y-axis direction, the first through hole 103a and the second through hole 103b can deform to offset part of the stress, preventing the entire third protective part 103 from collapsing (or sinking) and causing it to collide with the moving module 201 below, thereby improving the resistance of the third protective part 103 to external impact forces.

[0089] In this embodiment, there are two elongated holes along the X-axis. In other embodiments, there may be one or three elongated holes along the X-axis, etc. This application does not limit the number of holes.

[0090] Of course, in other embodiments, the third protective part 103 may also be provided with through holes extending in other directions, such as the Y-axis direction, or a direction that intersects both the X-axis and the Y-axis. The shape of the through hole can be elongated, circular, square, or other shapes.

[0091] Optional, please refer to Figure 14The third protective part 103 includes at least one first protective strip 131 and at least one second protective strip 132. The first protective strip 131 and the second protective strip 132 intersect.

[0092] Please see Figure 14 For example, a first protective strip 131 extending along the Y-axis and a second protective strip 132 extending along the X-axis form a cross-shaped third protective part 103.

[0093] Please see Figure 15 For example, two first protective strips 131 extending along the Y-axis and a second protective strip 132 extending along the X-axis form an H-shaped third protective part 103.

[0094] Please see Figure 16 For example, two first protective strips 131 extending along the Y-axis and two second protective strips 132 extending along the X-axis form a "U"-shaped third protective section 103. For example, multiple first protective strips 131 extending along the Y-axis and multiple second protective strips 132 extending along the X-axis form a square grid-like third protective section 103.

[0095] For example, a third protective section 103 is formed by multiple first protective strips 131 extending in a direction intersecting the Y-axis and multiple second protective strips 132 extending in a direction intersecting the X-axis. And so on.

[0096] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 17 The third protective part 103 has a plurality of spaced third through holes 103c. The third through holes 103c correspond to the areas covered by the third protective part 103 where no sliding member 202 is provided, so that the third protective part 103 can protect the areas where the sliding member 202 is provided. The areas where no sliding member 202 is provided can be hollowed out to reduce the weight and space occupied by the camera bracket 10 and to accommodate other devices, thereby achieving a small stacking thickness of the entire electronic device 1000.

[0097] Optional, please refer to Figure 18 The surface of the third protective part 103 is provided with at least one reinforcing rib 133, and the two opposite ends of the reinforcing rib 133 are respectively connected to the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102. The reinforcing rib 133 is located on the side of the third protective part 103 facing the top of the camera module 20, and / or on the side away from the top of the camera module 20.

[0098] The reinforcing rib 133 may be made of the same material as the third protective part 103. Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 133 is integrally formed with the third protective part 103. The opposite ends of the reinforcing rib 133 are respectively connected to the first protective part 101 and the second protective part 102, and the reinforcing rib 133 extends along the Y-axis direction to improve the supporting force of the third protective part 103 in the Y-axis direction.

[0099] This application does not specify which side of the third protective part 103 the reinforcing rib 133 is located on.

[0100] Optional, please refer to Figure 19 The reinforcing rib 133 is located on the side of the third protective part 103 facing the top of the camera module 20. In this case, the reinforcing rib 133 can abut against the top of the camera module 20 or be spaced apart from the top of the camera module 20. Furthermore, at least one groove can be provided on the top of the camera module 20 (e.g., the side of the camera housing 203 of the camera module 20 facing the third protective part 103), and the third protective part 103 can be disposed within the groove, thus accommodating the setting of the reinforcing rib 133 on the third protective part 103 and reducing the overall size of the camera assembly 100.

[0101] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 18 The reinforcing rib 133 is located on the side of the third protective part 103 opposite to the top of the camera module 20. When the third protective part 103 is disposed opposite to the battery cover 320 of the electronic device 1000, the reinforcing rib 133 can abut against the battery cover 320.

[0102] Alternatively, the reinforcing rib 133 can be provided on both the side of the third protective part 103 facing the top of the camera module 20 and the side facing away from the top of the camera module 20, in order to further enhance the support strength of the third protective part 103.

[0103] Optional, please refer to Figure 20 The camera bracket 10 also includes an elastic buffer 108. The elastic buffer 108 is disposed between the third protective part 103 and the top of the camera module 20. Specifically, the elastic buffer 108 includes, but is not limited to, foam, elastic silicone, etc. By providing an elastic buffer 108 between the third protective part 103 and the top of the camera, the elastic buffer 108 is used to compress when the third protective part 103 collapses or sinks towards the top of the camera module 20, so as to absorb part of the stress and further improve the protection of the motion module 201 inside the camera module 20.

[0104] The following is a specific example illustrating the structure of the camera assembly 100 disposed in the electronic device 1000, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0105] Optional, please refer to Figure 21 The electronic device 1000 has a receiving groove 340a in its mid-frame 340. The camera module 20 is disposed within the receiving groove 340a. The camera bracket 10 covers the camera module 20, and at least a portion of the camera bracket 10 is disposed within the receiving groove 340a. The camera bracket 10 is fixedly connected to the mid-frame 340 to fix the camera module 20 to the mid-frame 340.

[0106] For details, please refer to Figure 21 The first protective part 101 of the camera bracket 10 has a first fixing part 111 protruding near the fifth protective part 107, and the second protective part 102 of the camera bracket 10 has a second fixing part 121 protruding near the fourth protective part 106. The first fixing part 111 and the second fixing part 121 are fixedly connected to the middle frame 340. The fixed connection method includes, but is not limited to, screw connection.

[0107] Optional, please refer to Figure 22 The camera module 20 includes a camera body (which includes the aforementioned camera housing 203, first optical lens group 206, second optical lens group 207, slider 202, and imaging module 205, etc.), a flexible circuit board 212 electrically connected to the camera body, and a support plate 213 connected to the flexible circuit board 212. Optionally, the flexible circuit board 212 is electrically connected to a driving component and / or an image sensor, etc. The support plate 213 is located at the bottom of the receiving groove 340a. The support plate 213 is a steel plate and is located below the flexible circuit board 212. The flexible circuit board 212 is located below the camera body. The support plate 213 abuts against the camera bracket 10. Specifically, the support plate 213 has a certain rigidity and can protect the bottom of the camera body. Furthermore, the support plate 213 can abut against the first protective part 101, the second protective part 102, the fourth protective part 106, and the fifth protective part 107. In this way, the support plate 213 and the camera bracket 10 can protect the bottom, sides, and top of the camera body corresponding to the positions of the motion module 201, so as to protect the four sides, bottom surface, and top surface of the camera module 20 from impact. This improves the impact resistance of the camera module 20 when the electronic device 1000 is dropped or subjected to pressure in the reverse direction of the Z-axis, effectively preventing the motion module 201 inside the camera module 20 from getting stuck, ensuring the imaging quality of the camera module 20, and improving the reliability of the electronic device 1000.

[0108] Optionally, the area of ​​the opening region of the first hollow portion 104 is larger than the area of ​​the light-transmitting window 203a of the camera module 20. The motion module 201 is at a certain distance from the light-transmitting window 203a. The opening region of the first hollow portion 104 can cover the area of ​​the light-transmitting window 203a and the area around the light-transmitting window 203a where the motion module 201 is not located.

[0109] Optional, please refer to Figure 23 The electronic device 1000 further includes a first functional element 30. At least a portion of the first functional element 30 is disposed within the first hollow portion 104. The opening area of ​​the first hollow portion 104 is designed to be as large as possible in addition to aligning with the light-transmitting window 203a to allow light to pass through, in order to accommodate the first functional element 30, etc. Compared to the technical solution where the first functional element 30 is stacked on the third protective portion 103 of the camera bracket 10, this embodiment reduces the overall stacking thickness of the electronic device 1000 by disposing of the first functional element 30 within the first hollow portion 104 and abutting against the camera housing 203.

[0110] Optional, please refer to Figure 23 The electronic device 1000 further includes a battery cover 320. The battery cover 320 has a mounting hole 320a. The first functional element 30 includes a light-transmitting cover plate 31, a decorative ring 32, and a light-shielding member 33. The decorative ring 32 surrounds the periphery of the light-transmitting cover plate 31. The decorative ring 32 is installed within the mounting hole 320a of the battery cover 320.

[0111] The light-shielding member 33 is annular, with one annular end abutting against the inner side of the decorative ring 32. The other annular end of the light-shielding member 33 is located within the first hollow portion 104 and abuts against the area outside the light-transmitting window 203a on the camera module 20 (the camera housing 203 of the camera module 20).

[0112] Optionally, the light-shielding element 33 may include, but is not limited to, light-shielding foam. The light-shielding element 33 is arranged around the periphery of the light-transmitting window 203a so that the decorative ring 32, the light-shielding element 33 and the light-transmitting window 203a form a light-guiding channel for light entering from outside the light-transmitting cover 31 and prevent crosstalk of light emitted by other light-emitting devices such as flash lamps to the light-transmitting window 203a, thereby improving the image quality captured by the camera module 20.

[0113] Optional, please refer to Figure 23The electronic device 1000 further includes at least one second functional element 40. At least a portion of the second functional element 40 is disposed within the second hollow portion 105. The opening area of ​​the second hollow portion 105 is not only aligned with the imaging module 205 and does not correspond to the slider 202, but is also set as large as possible to accommodate the second functional element 40, etc. Compared with the technical solution where the second functional element 40 is superimposed on the third protective portion 103 of the camera bracket 10, this embodiment reduces the overall stacking thickness of the electronic device 1000 by disposing the second functional element 40 within the second hollow portion 105 and abutting against the camera housing 203.

[0114] Optionally, the second functional element 40 includes at least one of a flash lamp 41, a color temperature lamp 42, and a barometer 43. By making the second cutout portion 105 as large as possible so that it can accommodate the flash lamp 41, the color temperature lamp 42, the barometer 43, etc., the thickness of the overall component stack of the electronic device 1000 can be reduced.

[0115] This application addresses the increasingly powerful imaging capabilities of current electronic devices 1000. Consequently, the image sensors and lenses of camera modules 100 inevitably become larger, leading to the development of periscope cameras. As camera modules 100 become larger, with more moving parts and larger image sensors, increased stress is unavoidable, becoming a bottleneck for many terminal manufacturers. The moving parts of camera module 20 (i.e., motion module 201) are primarily located in the center. If these moving parts are subjected to impact or pressure, they can become stuck, resulting in a loss of focus.

[0116] This application provides a novel camera bracket 10 that strengthens the protection of the most vulnerable motor moving parts. Through multiple simulations, the bracket portions above the lens (corresponding to the first cutout 104) and above the image sensor (corresponding to the second cutout 105) are reduced, freeing up space for other structural components. This allows for thickness staggering, achieving the most extreme overall thickness while ensuring the reliability of the camera module 20. The technical solution provided in this application offers high protection for ultra-large sensor + ultra-large periscope cameras. It utilizes minimal space to design a semi-enclosed bracket, and through multiple simulation evaluations and modifications, stress risks are minimized. By protecting the weakest area within the camera body, the reliability of the electronic device 1000 is guaranteed. The extreme design of structural components achieved through simulation, using minimal space to protect the most critical motor moving parts, plays a crucial role in the thinning and lightening of high-performance large camera terminals.

[0117] The above description represents some embodiments of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A camera bracket, characterized in that, For mounting a camera module with a motion module, the camera bracket includes a first protective part and a second protective part disposed on the peripheral side and disposed opposite to each other, and a third protective part disposed on the top surface; the opposite ends of the third protective part are respectively connected to the first protective part and the second protective part; the third protective part is integrally formed with the first protective part and the second protective part, and the camera bracket also has a first hollow part and a second hollow part located on the top surface, the first hollow part and the second hollow part being respectively located on opposite sides of the third protective part; the first protective part and the second protective part are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the motion module, the third protective part is disposed on the top of the motion module, and the third protective part also has a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole being close to the first protective part, the second through hole being close to the second protective part, the first hollow part being at least corresponding to the light collection area of ​​the camera module, and at least a portion of the second hollow part being offset from the motion module.

2. The camera bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera bracket further includes a fourth protective part and a fifth protective part disposed on the peripheral side and disposed opposite to each other. The fourth protective part is connected between the first protective part and the second protective part, and the fifth protective part is connected between the first protective part and the second protective part. The first protective part, the fourth protective part, the second protective part and the fifth protective part are used to sequentially surround the peripheral side of the camera module.

3. The camera bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A portion of the first protective part, the fourth protective part, a portion of the second protective part, and one side of the third protective part surround the periphery of the first hollow part. Another portion of the first protective part, another portion of the fifth protective part, another portion of the second protective part, and the other side of the third protective part surround the periphery of the second hollow part. The second hollow part is used to correspond at least to the imaging area of ​​the camera module.

4. The camera bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The camera bracket is made of a rigid material.

5. The camera bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Both the first through hole and the second through hole are elongated and extend along the direction from the first hollow portion to the second hollow portion.

6. The camera bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The third protective part includes at least one first protective strip and at least one second protective strip, wherein the first protective strip intersects with the second protective strip; or, the third protective part has a plurality of spaced-apart third through holes.

7. The camera bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The surface of the third protective part is provided with reinforcing ribs, and the two ends of the reinforcing ribs are respectively connected to the first protective part and the second protective part. The reinforcing ribs are located on the side of the third protective part facing the top of the camera module, and / or on the side away from the top of the camera module.

8. The camera bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The camera bracket also includes an elastic buffer, which is located between the third protective part and the top of the camera module.

9. A camera assembly, characterized in that, The device includes a camera module with a motion module and a camera bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the camera module is housed within the camera bracket, and the orthographic projection of the third protective part covers at least a portion of the motion module.

10. The camera assembly as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The camera module includes a camera housing and an optical module, an imaging module, and a slider disposed within the camera housing. The camera housing has a light-transmitting window. The optical module includes a first optical lens group and a second optical lens group. The first optical lens group corresponds to the light-transmitting window and is fixed relative to the camera housing. The second optical lens group is located between the first optical lens group and the imaging module in a first direction. The slider is slidably connected to a guide rail within the camera housing. The slider is used to drive the first optical lens group to slide relative to the camera housing along the first direction. The second optical lens group and the slider form the motion module. The imaging module is used to receive the light collected by the optical module. The first cutout portion faces the light-transmitting window in a second direction, and the second cutout portion corresponds to the imaging module in the second direction. The second direction intersects with the first direction.

11. The camera assembly as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The camera module is a periscope camera.

12. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the camera assembly as described in any one of claims 9 to 11.

13. The electronic device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes a mid-frame with a receiving slot, the camera module is disposed in the receiving slot, the camera bracket covers the camera module and at least a portion of the camera bracket is disposed in the receiving slot, and the camera bracket is fixedly connected to the mid-frame.

14. The electronic device as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that, The camera module includes a camera body, a flexible circuit board electrically connected to the camera body, and a support plate connected to the flexible circuit board. The support plate is located at the bottom of the receiving groove and abuts against the camera bracket.

15. The electronic device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The area of ​​the opening region of the first hollow part is larger than the area of ​​the light-transmitting window of the camera module. The electronic device further includes a first functional element, at least a portion of which is disposed within the first hollow portion.

16. The electronic device as claimed in claim 15, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes a battery cover having mounting holes; The first functional element includes a light-transmitting cover, a decorative ring, and a light-shielding component. The decorative ring is arranged around the periphery of the light-transmitting cover and is installed in the mounting hole of the battery cover. The light-shielding component is annular, with one annular end abutting against the decorative ring and the other annular end of the light-shielding component located within the first hollow portion and abutting against the area outside the light-transmitting window on the camera module.

17. The electronic device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes at least one second functional element, at least a portion of which is disposed within the second hollow portion.

18. The electronic device as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that, The second functional element includes at least one of a flash, a color temperature lamp, and a barometer.

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