Wearable device and method of assembly

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a wearable device and an assembling method. The wearable device comprises a curved surface shell, a camera assembly and a support; the camera assembly is connected perpendicularly with the support through a universal movable piece; the support is provided with a guide part; the curved surface shell is provided with assembling holes for the camera assembly; at least one assembling hole is located in a curved surface area; when the curved surface shell is assembled with the support, the curved surface area of the curved surface shell exerts a force on the camera assembly, the direction of the force matches the guiding direction of the guide part, the force is used for moving the universal movable piece along the guiding direction until the camera assembly enters the corresponding assembling hole. Through the above structure, the camera assembly is connected perpendicularly with the support through the universal movable piece, so that the camera can be assembled vertically when being assembled with the support. Even in the case of multiple cameras, the assembling directions of the multiple cameras are the same, so that the assembling process can be simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more particularly to a wearable device and its assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of imaging technology, more and more electronic devices are now equipped with cameras. Especially in wearable virtual reality (VR) devices, in order to provide a better virtual reality experience, VR devices generally need cameras to collect information about the user's surrounding environment.

[0003] Typically, VR devices have multiple cameras located on the device's casing. Since the casing is usually curved, the cameras are positioned on different planes. This means that although the cameras are identical, their installation orientation during assembly is different. Therefore, the camera support structure needs to support the cameras in each direction, making the structure complex and requiring high-precision manufacturing processes.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a wearable device and assembly method to simplify the camera assembly process. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a wearable device and an assembly method for simplifying the camera assembly process. The method includes a curved housing, a camera assembly, and a bracket.

[0006] The camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a universal joint;

[0007] The bracket is provided with a guide section; the universal joint can move along the guide direction of the guide section.

[0008] The curved housing is provided with mounting holes for the camera assembly; at least one mounting hole is located in the curved area.

[0009] When the curved housing is assembled with the bracket, the curved area of ​​the curved housing applies a force to the camera assembly. The direction of the force matches the guiding direction of the guide part. The force is used to move the universal movable part along the guiding direction until the camera assembly enters the corresponding mounting hole.

[0010] With the above structure, the camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a universal joint, allowing for vertical assembly of the camera and bracket. Even with multiple cameras, the assembly direction remains the same, simplifying the assembly process. Furthermore, the bracket eliminates the need for beveled surfaces, simplifying bracket mold manufacturing. Only a guide section is needed on the bracket, allowing the universal joint to move along it. This ensures precise insertion of the camera assembly into the mounting holes, reducing assembly deviations caused by hole opening errors and bracket manufacturing errors, thus improving assembly accuracy and the aesthetic appeal of the wearable device.

[0011] In one possible design, the universal joint includes: a shaft and a universal head;

[0012] The shaft passes through the bracket and is vertically fixed to the camera assembly, and moves along the guide direction under the action of the force.

[0013] The universal head and the camera assembly are located on opposite sides of the bracket.

[0014] With the above structure, the shaft of the universal joint moves within the guide section, causing the camera assembly to tilt, thus allowing the camera to be precisely assembled into the mounting hole. Furthermore, the shaft, bracket, and camera assembly are fixed vertically, forming a 90-degree angle with the plane of the bracket. This ensures a consistent assembly direction in wearable devices with multiple camera assemblies, simplifying the assembly process and the bracket manufacturing process.

[0015] In one possible design, the device further includes a clamping element that forms a cavity with the bracket to accommodate the universal joint, the cavity being larger than the size of the universal joint.

[0016] In this manner, when assembling the universal joint and the bracket, the shaft can first pass through the bracket, leaving the universal joint in the cavity. Then, the clamping component and the bracket are fixed in place, using methods not limited to adhesive or screws. Thus, the clamping component confines the universal joint within the cavity. Since the cavity is larger than the universal joint, the universal joint can still move within the cavity.

[0017] In one possible design, the cavity includes a first cavity and a second cavity;

[0018] The first cavity is formed by the bracket, and the second cavity is formed by the clamping member.

[0019] In this structure, after the shaft passes through the bracket, the first part of the universal head is located in the first cavity. After the clamping member and the bracket are fixed, the second part of the universal head is located in the second cavity. This reduces the thickness of the bracket and saves space for other components in the wearable device.

[0020] In one possible design, the guide portion is a groove located above the cavity;

[0021] The shaft passes through the groove and is vertically fixed to the camera assembly.

[0022] With this structure, only a groove needs to be set above the cavity to achieve the guiding function, eliminating the need for other components on the support and simplifying the support manufacturing process.

[0023] In one possible design, the device further includes an elastic element located between the clamping element and the universal joint.

[0024] The aforementioned elastic element alleviates the pressure between the clamping component and the universal head during assembly, reducing the impact on the universal head and ensuring its structural stability. Furthermore, during the rotation of the universal head, the elastic element provides damping, making the rotation smoother and allowing the camera assembly to move smoothly along the guide section, ultimately enabling the camera to accurately enter the mounting hole.

[0025] In one possible design, the bracket includes a first plane and a second plane, wherein the height of the first plane is higher than the height of the second plane;

[0026] The camera assembly is disposed on the second plane;

[0027] After the camera assembly and the curved housing are assembled, the first plane is located in the middle region corresponding to the curved housing; the second plane is located in the curved region corresponding to the curved housing.

[0028] The above structure allows the bracket and the curved shell to fit together more closely, thereby reducing the space between the bracket and the curved shell after assembly, and increasing the space behind the bracket, thus saving space for other components of the wearable device.

[0029] Secondly, based on the structure of the wearable device described above, this application also provides a method for assembling a wearable device, wherein the wearable device includes a curved shell, a camera assembly, and a bracket;

[0030] The camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a universal joint; the bracket is provided with a guide; the universal joint can move along the guide direction of the guide; the arc-shaped housing is provided with mounting holes for the camera assembly; at least one mounting hole is located in the arc-shaped area;

[0031] The bracket is moved by an external force to bring the camera assembly into contact with the curved housing; the curved housing is used to apply a force to the camera assembly, and the force is used to move the universal joint along the guide direction until the camera assembly enters the corresponding mounting hole.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a gimbal, including:

[0033] The universal joint passes through the bracket and is fixed to the camera assembly. The camera assembly, the universal joint, and the bracket are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the plane of the bracket shown.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the wearable device further includes a clamping element, and the universal joint includes a shaft and a universal head; the method further includes:

[0035] The shaft passes through the bracket, and the clamping member is fixed on the bracket to form a cavity with the bracket, the cavity being used to accommodate the universal head.

[0036] The beneficial effects of the second aspect mentioned above can be specifically referred to as the beneficial effects that can be achieved by any of the designs in the first aspect mentioned above, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 An exemplary schematic diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0038] Figure 2 An exemplary schematic diagram of a support member provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0039] Figure 3 An exemplary schematic diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0040] Figure 4 An exemplary schematic diagram of a camera assembly and bracket provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0041] Figure 5 An exemplary schematic diagram of a support structure provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0042] Figure 6An exemplary schematic diagram of a universal joint provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0043] Figure 7 An exemplary schematic diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0044] Figure 8 An exemplary schematic diagram of another wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0046] Figure 1 An exemplary schematic diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the wearable device includes a housing 110 and a support member 210. The housing 110 has an arc-shaped structure and mounting holes 111 on both sides of the arc-shaped structure for mounting cameras 220. The support member 210 is located in the concave surface of the arc-shaped structure of the housing 110, and the camera 220 is fixed on the support member 210. The position of the camera 220 corresponds to the position of the mounting holes 111.

[0047] Since the cameras 220 are located at both ends of the housing 110, and each camera 220 has a different orientation, the cameras 220 need to be adjusted to the appropriate angle before assembly.

[0048] One possible implementation is to use different inclined plane structures on the support member 210. Figure 2 An exemplary structural schematic diagram of a support member 210 provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 As shown, the support member 210 has a flat structure in the middle and beveled structures at both ends, with the angle of the bevels matching the angle of the outer shell 110. After assembling and fixing the camera 220 and the bevels, the support member 210 and the outer shell 110 are then assembled.

[0049] However, in the above structure, when assembling the support 210 and the camera 220, since the cameras 220 are oriented differently, they must be assembled in two directions separately, which increases the number of assembly steps. After assembly, due to differences in production and manufacturing dimensions, the finished product of each camera 220 has a relatively large error, and the assembly accuracy is also reduced. Furthermore, the mold for the support 210 is more complex when manufacturing, increasing the manufacturing cost.

[0050] Based on this, this application provides a wearable device for simplifying the assembly process of the camera 220, improving the assembly accuracy, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the wearable device.

[0051] Figure 3 An exemplary schematic diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown, such as... Figure 3 The wearable device shown includes a curved housing 310, a camera assembly 330, and a bracket 320. It should be noted that... Figure 3 The image shown is a disassembled view after assembly, revealing that the camera assembly 330 is tilted at a certain angle relative to the bracket 320. However, before assembly, the camera assembly 330 and the bracket 320 were perpendicular to each other. Specifically, Figure 4 An exemplary schematic diagram of a camera assembly and bracket provided in an embodiment of this application is shown, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the camera assembly 330 is vertically connected to the bracket 320 via a universal joint 340. Figure 4 The image shown is a front view of the camera assembly 330 and the bracket 320. Figure 5 An exemplary schematic diagram of a support 320 provided in an embodiment of this application is shown, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the bracket 320 is provided with a guide portion 321; the universal joint 340 can move along the guide direction of the guide portion 321. For clarity, Figure 5 The structure of the universal joint 340 is not shown, but it should be understood that the universal joint 340 passes through the guide section 321.

[0052] Continue as Figure 3 As shown, the curved housing 310 is provided with mounting holes 311 for the camera assembly 330; at least one mounting hole 311 is located in the curved area. Figure 3 Four guide holes located in the curved area are shown. When the curved housing 310 is assembled with the bracket 320, the curved area of ​​the curved housing 310 applies a force to the camera assembly 330. The direction of the force matches the guiding direction of the guide part 321. The force is used to move the universal joint 340 along the guiding direction until the camera assembly 330 enters the corresponding assembly hole 311.

[0053] With the above structure, the camera assembly 330 is vertically connected to the bracket 320 via the universal joint 340, allowing for vertical assembly of the camera with the bracket 320. Even with multiple cameras, the assembly direction is the same, simplifying the assembly process. Furthermore, there is no need for a beveled structure on the bracket 320, simplifying the mold manufacturing process. Only a guide 321 is needed on the bracket 320, allowing the universal joint 340 to move along it. This ensures the camera assembly 330 accurately enters the mounting hole 311, reducing assembly deviations caused by opening errors in the mounting hole 311 and manufacturing errors in the bracket 320, thus improving assembly accuracy and the aesthetic appeal of the wearable device.

[0054] The structure of the universal joint 340 is described below. Figure 6 An exemplary schematic diagram of a universal joint provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 6 As shown, the omnidirectional movable component 340 includes: a shaft 341 and an omnidirectional head 342. The shaft 341 is perpendicularly fixed through the bracket 320 and the camera assembly 330, and the angle between the axial directions of the three components and the plane containing the bracket 320 is 90 degrees. The shaft 341 moves along the guide direction under the action of a force; the omnidirectional head 342 and the camera assembly 330 are located on both sides of the bracket 320, respectively. Figure 6 As shown, when the bracket 320 is placed horizontally, the camera assembly 330 is located above the bracket 320, and the universal joint 342 is located below the bracket 320. When the camera assembly 330 is subjected to force, the shaft 341 moves in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure, causing the universal joint 342 to rotate, ultimately causing the camera assembly 330 to tilt to a certain angle, which is the angle at which the camera assembly 330 just enters the mounting hole 311.

[0055] In one possible configuration, the camera assembly 330 includes a camera 331 and a base 332. The camera 331 is fixed to one side of the base 332, and the shaft 341 is fixed to the other side of the base 332. The fixing method can be screw fixing or adhesive fixing. When using screw fixing, screws are provided on the shaft 341, and threaded holes are provided on the base 332. The shaft 341 and base 332 are fixed by screwing the screws into the threaded holes. Alternatively, the camera 331 and base 332 can be fixed by screw fixing, with the four corners of the camera 331 fixed to the base 332 using screws; or the camera 331 can be directly fixed to the base 332 by adhesive fixing. It should be noted that the above fixing methods can be arbitrary, as long as the installation direction of the camera 331, base 332, and shaft 341 is perpendicular to the bracket 320.

[0056] With the above structure, the shaft 341 of the universal joint 340 moves in the guide portion 321, which can tilt the camera assembly 330, thereby allowing the camera 331 to be accurately assembled into the mounting hole 311. Furthermore, the shaft 341, the bracket 320, and the camera assembly 330 are fixed vertically, forming a 90-degree angle with the plane containing the bracket 320. This ensures a unified assembly direction in wearable devices with multiple camera assemblies 330, simplifying the assembly process and the manufacturing process of the bracket 320.

[0057] Continue as Figure 6 As shown, the device also includes a clamping member 350, which and the bracket 320 form a cavity for accommodating the universal head 342. The size of the cavity is larger than the size of the universal head 342.

[0058] In the above manner, when assembling the universal joint 340 and the bracket 320, the shaft 341 can first pass through the bracket 320, thus leaving the universal head 342 in the cavity. Then, the clamping member 350 and the bracket 320 are fixed, and the fixing method is not limited to adhesive or screws. Thus, the clamping member 350 confines the universal head 342 within the cavity. Since the size of the cavity is larger than the size of the universal head 342, the universal head 342 can still move within the cavity.

[0059] The following describes several cavity forms. In one possible structure, the cavity includes a first cavity and a second cavity; the first cavity is composed of a support 320, and the second cavity is composed of a clamping member 350.

[0060] In this structure, after the shaft 341 passes through the bracket 320, the first part of the universal head 342 is located in the first cavity. After the clamping member 350 and the bracket 320 are fixed, the second part of the universal head 342 is located in the second cavity. As a result, the thickness of the bracket 320 can be reduced, saving space for other components in the wearable device.

[0061] In one possible implementation, the universal head 342 can be a spherical structure, the corresponding first cavity can be a first hemisphere structure, and the second cavity can be a second hemisphere structure. The diameter of the first hemisphere and the diameter of the second hemisphere are equal, and this diameter is larger than the diameter of the spherical structure of the universal head 342, thereby ensuring that the universal head 342 can move in the cavity.

[0062] In another possible implementation, the first cavity can be a cylindrical structure with a diameter larger than that of the universal joint 342. The entire universal joint 342 is located within the first cavity, while the second cavity has only a small volume. In this case, after the shaft 341 passes through the bracket 320, the entire universal joint 342 remains within the cylindrical structure, and the clamping member 350 only serves a fixing function.

[0063] Furthermore, the device also includes flexible elements 360°, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the elastic element 360 is located between the clamping element 350 and the universal joint 342.

[0064] The elastic element 360 alleviates the pressure between the clamping element 350 and the universal joint 342 during assembly, reducing the impact on the universal joint 342 and ensuring its structural stability. Furthermore, during the rotation of the universal joint 342, the elastic element 360 provides damping, making the rotation smoother and thus allowing the camera assembly 330 to move smoothly along the guide section 321, ultimately enabling the camera to accurately enter the mounting hole 311.

[0065] One possible implementation is, such as Figure 6 As shown, the guide portion 321 is a groove located above the cavity; the shaft 341 passes through the groove and is vertically fixed to the camera assembly 330. The groove runs from the middle position above the cavity to the edge of the cavity.

[0066] With this structure, only a groove needs to be set above the cavity to achieve the guiding function, eliminating the need for other components on the bracket 320 and simplifying the manufacturing process of the bracket 320.

[0067] Figure 7 An exemplary schematic diagram of a wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the bracket 320 includes a first plane and a second plane 323, the height of the first plane is higher than the height of the second plane 323; a camera assembly 330 is disposed on the second plane 323; after the camera assembly 330 and the curved housing 310 are assembled, the first plane is located in the middle area corresponding to the curved housing 310; the second plane 323 is located in the curved area corresponding to the curved housing 310. Figure 8 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of another wearable device provided in an embodiment of this application, which is a schematic diagram of the camera component 330 and the curved housing 310 after assembly.

[0068] The above structure makes the structure of the bracket 320 and the curved shell 310 fit more closely, thereby reducing the space between the bracket 320 and the curved shell 310 after assembly, and increasing the space behind the bracket 320, saving space for other components of the wearable device.

[0069] Based on the structure of the wearable device described above, including a curved shell 310, a camera assembly 330, and a bracket 320; this application embodiment provides a wearable device assembly method, including:

[0070] The camera assembly 330 is vertically connected to the bracket 320 via a universal joint 340; the bracket 320 is provided with a guide portion 321; the universal joint 340 can move along the guiding direction of the guide portion 321; the arc-shaped housing 310 is provided with mounting holes 311 for the camera assembly 330; at least one mounting hole 311 is located in the arc-shaped area.

[0071] The bracket 320 is moved by an external force so that the camera assembly 330 contacts the arc-shaped housing 310; the arc-shaped housing 310 is used to apply a force to the camera assembly 330, and the force is used to move the universal joint 340 along the guide direction until the camera assembly 330 enters the corresponding mounting hole 311.

[0072] In one possible implementation, the camera assembly 330 is vertically connected to the bracket 320 via a universal joint 340, including:

[0073] The universal joint 340 passes through the bracket 320 and is fixed to the camera assembly 330. The camera assembly 330, the universal joint 340, and the bracket 320 are arranged sequentially in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the bracket 320.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the wearable device further includes a clamping element 350, and the universal joint 340 includes a shaft 341 and a universal head 342; the method further includes:

[0075] The shaft 341 passes through the bracket 320, and the clamping member 350 is fixed on the bracket 320 to form a cavity with the bracket 320, the cavity being used to accommodate the universal head 342.

[0076] Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including both the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention.

[0077] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A wearable device, characterized in that, Includes curved housing, camera assembly, and bracket; The camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a universal joint; The bracket is provided with a guide section; the universal joint can move along the guide direction of the guide section. The curved housing is provided with mounting holes for the camera assembly; at least one mounting hole is located in the curved area. When the curved housing is assembled with the bracket, the curved area of ​​the curved housing applies a force to the camera assembly. The direction of the force matches the guiding direction of the guide part. The force is used to move the universal movable part along the guiding direction until the camera assembly enters the corresponding mounting hole.

2. The device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The universal joint includes: a shaft and a universal head; The shaft passes through the bracket and is vertically fixed to the camera assembly, and moves along the guide direction under the action of the force. The universal head and the camera assembly are located on opposite sides of the bracket.

3. The device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The device also includes a clamping component. The clamping member and the bracket form a cavity for accommodating the universal joint, and the size of the cavity is larger than the size of the universal joint.

4. The device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The cavity includes a first cavity and a second cavity; The first cavity is formed by the bracket, and the second cavity is formed by the clamping member.

5. The device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The guide portion is a groove located above the cavity; The shaft passes through the groove and is vertically fixed to the camera assembly.

6. The device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The device also includes an elastic element located between the clamping element and the universal joint.

7. The device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first plane and a second plane, wherein the height of the first plane is higher than the height of the second plane; The camera assembly is disposed on the second plane; After the camera assembly and the curved housing are assembled, the first plane is located in the middle region corresponding to the curved housing. The second plane is located in the arc-shaped area corresponding to the arc-shaped shell.

8. A method for assembling a wearable device, characterized in that, The wearable device includes a curved shell, a camera assembly, and a bracket; The camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a universal joint; the bracket is provided with a guide; the universal joint can move along the guide direction of the guide; the arc-shaped housing is provided with mounting holes for the camera assembly; at least one mounting hole is located in the arc-shaped area; The bracket is moved by an external force to bring the camera assembly into contact with the curved housing; the curved housing is used to apply a force to the camera assembly, and the force is used to move the universal joint along the guide direction until the camera assembly enters the corresponding mounting hole.

9. The method as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The camera assembly is vertically connected to the bracket via a universal joint, including: The universal joint passes through the bracket and is fixed to the camera assembly. The camera assembly, the universal joint, and the bracket are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the plane of the bracket shown.

10. The method as described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The wearable device further includes a clamping component, and the universal joint includes a shaft and a universal head; the method further includes: The shaft passes through the bracket, and the clamping member is fixed on the bracket to form a cavity with the bracket, the cavity being used to accommodate the universal head.

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