Camera structure

Abstract

The present application provides a camera structure, comprising a support frame, a camera, a camera switch and a latch mechanism. The camera is disposed on the support frame. The camera switch is spatially separated from the camera. The camera switch is configured to enable and disable the camera. The latch mechanism comprises a slidable latch body and a cover and a link connected to the latch body. The latch body is configured to move between a first position and a second position. When the latch body is in the first position, the camera is exposed from a first opening of the cover and the link contacts the camera switch to enable the camera. When the latch body is in the second position, the cover covers the camera and the link is away from the camera switch to disable the camera. The present application can prevent the user from unknowingly starting the camera shooting function, protecting the user's privacy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a camera structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology, using webcams to create audio-visual content is commonplace. Webcams can be mounted on the bezel of display devices. For example, webcams can be installed on some portable electronic devices. However, if someone activates the webcam to record images without the user's knowledge, it will seriously affect the user's privacy. A common practice is to use a physical cover to shield the webcam. However, this practice can easily cause inconvenience to the use of the webcam. For example, the user may forget to use the physical cover after stopping use. Or, when the user needs to use the webcam temporarily, the physical cover may not be removed, preventing the capture of images.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a technical solution that strikes a balance between protecting user privacy and facilitating camera use is one of the problems that technical personnel in this field want to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this invention is to provide a camera structure that solves the problem that the prior art cannot find a balance between protecting user privacy and facilitating camera use.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the present invention provides a camera structure including a support frame, a camera, a camera switch, and a latching mechanism. The camera is mounted on the support frame. The camera switch is electrically connected to the camera and configured to enable and deactivate the camera. The latching mechanism includes a slidable latch body and a cover and a linkage that are linked to the latch body. The latch body is movable between a first position and a second position. When the latch body is in the first position, the camera is exposed through a first opening in the cover and the linkage abuts against the camera switch to enable the camera. When the latch body is in the second position, the cover obscures the camera and the linkage moves away from the camera switch to deactivate the camera.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of the invention, the latching mechanism further includes a retainer. The retainer is connected to the latching body and has a receiving groove for receiving the screen. The depth of the receiving groove is greater than the thickness of the screen, causing the screen to be spatially separated from the camera.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the material of the retainer includes polyoxymethylene.

[0008] In some embodiments of the invention, the linkage of the latching mechanism is connected to one side of the retainer, and the linkage bypasses the support frame on which the camera is mounted.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the invention, the camera structure further includes a baffle. The baffle covers the camera and the latching mechanism. When the latching body is in a first position, a first opening of the cover aligns with a second opening of the baffle, causing the camera to be exposed through the second opening.

[0010] In some embodiments of the invention, the baffle further includes an elongated slot. The latch body of the latching mechanism protrudes from the elongated slot for contact, causing the latch body to slide between a first position and a second position.

[0011] In some embodiments of the invention, the camera structure further includes a transparent shield. The transparent shield is disposed below the latch body protruding from the elongated slit, and the transparent shield covers the second opening of the baffle.

[0012] In some embodiments of the invention, the camera structure further includes a locking member. The locking member abuts against the latching mechanism against the baffle. The first surface of the locking member facing the baffle has a groove. The groove of the locking member and the baffle form a closed track for the latching body of the latching mechanism to slide relative to the locking member and the baffle.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the locking mechanism has a first spring tab. The first spring tab forms a first receiving space on a second surface of the locking mechanism opposite to the first surface. The first receiving space accommodates a first protrusion of the latching mechanism protruding towards the second surface. When the latch body is in a first position, the first protrusion is accommodated in the first receiving space. When the latch body moves from the first position to a second position, the first protrusion moves through the first spring tab and out of the first receiving space.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the locking mechanism has a second spring. The second spring forms a second receiving space on a second surface of the locking mechanism opposite to the first surface. The second receiving space accommodates a second protrusion of the latching mechanism protruding towards the second surface. When the latch body is in a first position, the second protrusion is outside the second receiving space. When the latch body moves from the first position to the second position, the second protrusion moves through the second spring into the second receiving space.

[0015] In summary, one or more embodiments of the present invention provide a camera structure that can prevent users from activating the camera's shooting function without their knowledge, thereby protecting user privacy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic view of a display device is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic view illustrating a camera structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 A top cross-sectional view of a camera adjacent to a camera structure is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 An exploded view of the camera structure is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5A A front view of the assembly of the baffle and locking fasteners of the camera structure is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5B Draw Figure 5A A rear view of the middle baffle and locking fastener assembly;

[0022] Figure 6A and Figure 6B A rear view of the assembly of the latch mechanism and locking fasteners of the camera structure is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7A and Figure 7B A schematic view of the latch body of the camera structure in a first position and a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 A schematic partial cross-sectional view of a camera structure assembled on a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; and

[0025] Figure 9 A schematic partial cross-sectional view of a camera structure assembled on a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Component designation explanation

[0027] 100: Camera Structure

[0028] 110: Supporting Frame

[0029] 120: Camera

[0030] 130: Support plate

[0031] 131: Camera switch

[0032] 132: Wiring

[0033] 153:Latch body

[0034] 163: Linkage

[0035] 170: baffle

[0036] 171: Opening

[0037] 172: Trench

[0038] X, Y, Z: Direction Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following detailed description provides examples in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the provided examples are not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and the description of the structural operation is not intended to limit the order of execution. Any structure resulting from the recombination of components, producing a device with equivalent functionality, is within the scope of this invention. Furthermore, the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to their original dimensions. For ease of understanding, the same or similar components will be designated with the same symbols in the following description.

[0040] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the terms used throughout this specification and the claims generally have their ordinary meaning in the context of the art, the disclosure, and the specific content. Certain terms used to describe the invention will be discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art in describing the invention.

[0041] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this document do not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor are they intended to limit the invention; they are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms.

[0042] Secondly, the terms "contains," "includes," "has," "contains," etc., used in this article are all open-ended terms, meaning that they include but are not limited to.

[0043] Furthermore, in this document, unless otherwise specified in the text, the words “a” and “the” can refer to one or more. It will be further understood that the words “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and similar terms used herein specify the features, regions, integers, steps, operations, components, and / or components described herein, but do not exclude one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, components, and / or groups thereof described or additionally described herein.

[0044] In order to effectively prevent the camera from being activated unexpectedly and affecting user privacy, while also taking into account ease of use, this invention provides an improved camera structure that can physically stop the camera from being activated while covering it.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 . Figure 1 A schematic view of a display device 200 is shown for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] like Figure 1As shown, the display device 200 includes a display panel 220 and a bezel 210 surrounding the display panel 220. The display panel 220 is capable of displaying images.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the camera structure 100 may be disposed at the bezel 210 above the display panel 220, with the front of the camera structure 100 facing the user, so as to capture an image of the user's front.

[0048] In some embodiments, the display device 200 may be a display device for a portable electronic device, such as a laptop screen, but this is not intended to limit the invention. In some embodiments, the camera structure 100 may be combined with other types of electronic devices (e.g., servers) to provide corresponding imaging capabilities.

[0049] To further illustrate the specific architecture of the camera structure 100 of the present invention, please refer to... Figure 2 . Figure 2 A schematic view of a camera structure 100 is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] exist Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the camera structure 100 includes a support frame 110, a camera 120, a camera switch 131 spatially separated from the camera 120, a baffle 170, and a slidable latching mechanism, the slidable latching mechanism including a latch body 153 protruding from a groove 172 of the baffle 170.

[0051] The camera 120 is mounted on the support frame 110. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the camera 120 is exposed from the opening 171 of the baffle 170. In some embodiments, the camera 120 can be shielded by manually sliding a latch body 153 protruding from a groove 172 in the baffle 170. A detailed description follows.

[0052] exist Figure 2 In this configuration, camera 120 and its camera switch 131 are spatially separated. Camera switch 131 is configured to enable or disable camera 120. For example, camera switch 131 can control the enabling or disabling of camera 120 by being electrically turned on.

[0053] The camera switch 131 is electrically connected to the camera 120. In this embodiment, the camera switch 131 is disposed on a support plate 130 separate from the support frame 110 on which the camera 120 is mounted. A trace 132 extending from the support plate 130 can be used to connect the circuitry on the support plate 130 to other internal components. For the sake of simplicity, Figure 2 Only part of route 132 is shown.

[0054] In some embodiments, the camera 120 on the support frame 110 and the camera switch 131 on the support plate 130 can be connected by the wiring 132.

[0055] In some implementations, the camera switch 131 is, for example, a physical button switch that is physically touched by a physical link 163 extending from behind the baffle 170 to physically control the activation of the camera 120.

[0056] Link 163 extends in the X direction and has an N-shaped design, bypassing the support frame 110. In this embodiment, link 163 is physically connected to the latch body 153 of the latch mechanism. Once the latch body 153 slides in the X direction, it can move link 163 away from the camera switch 131, thereby stopping the camera 120 from recording. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the screen 159 (see below) connected to the latch body 153 can also be used to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The camera 120 is physically covered by the sliding latch body 153. In this way, the camera 120 can be physically covered and the camera 120 can be physically controlled to turn on and off simultaneously by means of the latch body 153.

[0057] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 3 and Figure 4 This is to further illustrate the architecture of the camera structure 100 of the present invention. Figure 3 A top cross-sectional view of a camera 120 adjacent to a camera structure 100 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 An exploded view of a camera structure 100 is shown according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the camera 120 is mounted on the support frame 110, and the baffle 170 covers most of the structure on the support frame 110 in the Y direction except for the camera 120. A latching mechanism is provided between the camera 120 and the baffle 170. The latching mechanism includes a latching body 153, a retaining seat 156 connected to the latching body 153, a cover 159, and a connecting rod 163.

[0059] The holder 156 has a receiving groove 157 to receive a cover 159. The cover 159 has an opening 161 to expose the camera 120. By sliding the latch body 153, the portion of the cover 159 other than the opening 161 can be moved to cover the camera 120.

[0060] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 163 is locked onto the retaining seat 156, so that the connecting rod 163 can move in conjunction with the latch body 153.

[0061] In summary, after assembly, the canopy 159 can be accommodated within the receiving slot 157 of the retainer 156. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the thickness of the cover 159 is less than the thickness of the holder 156. In other words, the depth of the receiving groove 157 of the holder 156 is greater than the thickness of the cover 159, which separates the cover 159 from the camera 120, so that the cover 159 will not directly rub against other components when the latch body 153 slides. The connecting rod 163 can be locked to the back of the holder 156 to move in conjunction with the sliding of the latch body 153.

[0062] Furthermore, a locking element 140 is provided between the camera 120 and the aforementioned latching mechanism. The locking element 140 is capable of abutting the latch body 153 against the baffle 170.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, the fastener 140 has an opening 141 and a groove 144 on its surface facing the baffle 170 and the latch body 153. The groove 144 is a resilient arm portion located on the fastener 140 extending in the X direction. The opening 141 is aligned with the camera 120. The fastener 140 is locked onto the baffle 170 to hold the latch mechanism between the baffle 170 and the fastener 140. The groove 144 on the fastener 140 is aligned with the elongated groove 172 of the baffle 170. Once the baffle 170 and the fastener 140 are installed together, the groove 144 of the fastener 140 and the groove 172 on the baffle 170 form a sealed track, on which the latch body 153 can be positioned, protruding from the groove 172. Thus, by moving the rough contact surface 154 on the latch body 153, the user can make the latch body 153 slide back and forth in the Y direction on the sealing track.

[0064] In this embodiment, the baffle 170 and the locking fastener 140 are arranged to be stationary relative to the camera 120, while the latch body 153 and the connecting rod 163 and the cover 159 connected to the latch body 153 move relative to the camera 120.

[0065] exist Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the opening 141 of the locking fastener 140, the opening 161 on the cover 159 of the latching mechanism, and the opening on the baffle 170 are aligned with each other. As the latch body 153 slides in the Y direction, the cover 159 on the retainer 156 can be displaced from the camera 120, and the connecting rod 163 can be moved away from the camera switch 131, thereby physically blocking the camera 120 and simultaneously stopping the activation of the camera 120, thus protecting user privacy.

[0066] In this embodiment, the locking device 140 can be fixed to the baffle 170 with screws. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 163 is fixed to the retaining base 156 with screws 181. In some embodiments, the connecting rod 163 can be fixed to the retaining base 156 by means of a snap hook or heat fusion. In some embodiments, the connecting rod 163 and the retaining base 156 can be integrally formed.

[0067] For further explanation of the assembly of the baffle 170 and the locking fastener 140, please refer to... Figure 5A and Figure 5B . Figure 5A A front view of the camera structure 100 assembled with the baffle 170 and the locking fastener 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 5B Draw Figure 5A A rear view of the middle baffle 170 assembled with the locking fastener 140.

[0068] For the sake of simplicity, some components other than baffle 170 and locking fastener 140 are... Figure 5A and Figure 5B Omitted in .

[0069] Figure 5A The front view of the baffle 170 and locking fastener 140 after assembly is shown. Figure 5A As shown, viewed from the front in the Y direction, the baffle 170 completely covers the locking element 140.

[0070] Figure 5B The diagram shows the back of the baffle 170 after it has been assembled with the locking fastener 140. In this embodiment, the locking fastener 140 is fixed to the baffle 170 by screws 180.

[0071] Simultaneously refer to Figure 5A and Figure 5B As can be seen, in this embodiment, the opening 171 of the baffle 170 is aligned with the opening 141 of the locking fastener 140. Thus, the camera 120 can be exposed through the openings 141 and 171.

[0072] Furthermore, in Figure 5B In the illustrated rear view, spring tabs 142 and 143 are provided on the side of the locking fastener 140 facing away from the baffle 170. Spring tab 142 defines a receiving space 1421 on the side of the locking fastener 140 facing away from the baffle 170. Spring tab 143 defines a receiving space 1431 on the side of the locking fastener 140 facing away from the baffle 170.

[0073] In some embodiments, spring 142 and / or spring 143 extend from the resilient arm of the locking fastener 140 with a groove. For example, in the Z direction, the upper spring 142 and spring 143 are formed by the groove 144 (see reference). Figure 4The resilient arm extends downward, wherein the groove 144 of the locking fastener 140 and the baffle 170 form a sealed track for the latch body 153 to slide.

[0074] To further explain the sliding mechanism of the latching mechanism, please refer to... Figure 6A and Figure 6B . Figure 6A and Figure 6B The following is a rear view illustrating the assembly of the latching mechanism (including latching body 153, retaining seat 156, cover 159 and connecting rod 163) and locking fastener 140 of the camera structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] For the sake of simplicity, the latching mechanism and some components other than the locking fastener 140 are... Figure 6A and Figure 6B The middle part is omitted. For example, Figure 6A and Figure 6B Baffle 170 is not shown.

[0076] exist Figure 6A and Figure 6B In this configuration, when the latching mechanism is secured to the baffle 170 by the locking fastener 140, the latch body 153 is confined within the sealed track formed by the groove 144 of the locking fastener 140 and the groove 172 of the baffle 170. To further illustrate the sliding of the latch body 153, Figure 6A and Figure 6B Only the assembly state of the latch mechanism and locking fastener 140 is shown.

[0077] Figure 6A The diagram illustrates the state of the latch body 153 in a first position. (Example:) Figure 6A As shown, when the latch body 153 is in the first position, the opening 161 of the cover 159 on the retaining seat 156 of the latch body 153 will be aligned with the opening 141 of the locking fastener 140.

[0078] Figure 6B The diagram illustrates the state of the latch body 153 in a second position. Figure 6B In the middle, the latch body 153 is opposite to Figure 6A The first position moves along the X direction, causing the opening 161 and the opening 141 to be misaligned. In this way, the part of the cover 159 other than the opening 161 will be able to cover the opening 141 of the fastener, thereby blocking the camera 120.

[0079] On the other hand, from Figure 6AFrom the rear view, protrusions 1581 and 1582 are further provided on the back of the latching mechanism retainer 156. When the latching body 153 is in the first position, protrusion 1581 is accommodated in the accommodating space 1421 defined by the spring 142, and protrusion 1582 is located outside the accommodating space 1431 defined by the spring 143.

[0080] Furthermore, from Figure 6B From the rear view, when the latch body 153 moves in the X direction, the protrusion 1581 will leave the original accommodating space 1421. On the other hand, the protrusion 1582 will be pushed into the accommodating space 1431 defined by the spring 143.

[0081] In other words, springs 142 and 143 restrict the movement of the retaining seat 156, thereby restricting the movement of the latch body 153 and the linkage 163 of the latching mechanism. Thus, when the latch body 153 of the latching mechanism is in place, springs 142 and 143 on the locking fastener 140 respectively abut against protrusions 1581 and 1582, preventing unintended misalignment. When it is necessary to slide the latch body 153 to other positions, a pushing force is applied in the X direction to allow protrusions 1581 and 1582 to overcome the limitations imposed by springs 142 and 143. The slight interference and elasticity between protrusions 1581 and 1582 and springs 142 and 143 also provide the user with a manual opening and closing feel during use.

[0082] from Figure 6A and Figure 6B As can be seen, the latching mechanism's linkage 163 is secured to the retaining seat 156 extending from the latch body 153 by a screw 181. As the latch body 153 slides in the X direction, the linkage 163 also moves in the X direction. As previously described, the linkage 163 will move closer to or further away from the camera switch 131 in the X direction to physically activate or deactivate the camera 120 through physical contact.

[0083] Figure 7A and Figure 7B The following is a schematic view of the latch body 153 of the camera structure 100 in a first position and a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7A and Figure 7B Corresponding to Figure 6A and Figure 6B For the purpose of simplicity, baffle 170 is... Figure 7A and Figure 7B The middle part is indicated by a dashed line.

[0084] like Figure 7AAs shown, when the latch body 153 is in the first position, the opening 171 of the baffle 170, the opening 161 of the cover 159 provided on the retaining seat 156, and the opening 141 (not shown) of the locking fastener 140 are aligned, thereby exposing the camera 120. At the same time, the connecting rod 163 linked to the latch body 153 directly touches the camera switch 131, causing the camera 120 to be activated normally.

[0085] exist Figure 7B When the latch body 153 is in the second position, the opening 161 of the cover 159 on the retaining base 156 will be misaligned with the opening 171 of the baffle 170 and the opening 141 of the locking fastener 140, thereby causing the cover 159 to obscure the camera 120. Figure 7B As shown, when the latch body 153 moves to the second position, the retaining seat 156 moves, causing the cover 159 housed in the retaining seat 156 to move and cover the camera 120. The cover 159 is exposed from the opening 171 of the baffle 170 due to the covered camera 120. Simultaneously, the connecting rod 163, linked to the latch body 153, moves away from the camera switch 131, causing the camera 120 to deactivate.

[0086] This achieves a balance between obscuring the camera 120 and controlling its activation. Once the user needs to activate the camera 120, the sliding latch body 153 is moved to... Figure 7A In the first position, the obstruction of the hood 159 is removed, and the linkage 163 contacts the camera switch 131, thereby simultaneously activating the camera 120. When the user wants to deactivate the camera 120, the sliding latch body 153 is moved to... Figure 7B In the second position, the cover 159 housed in the retainer 156 resumes to cover the camera 120, and as the linkage 163 moves away from the camera switch 131, the camera 120 will simultaneously turn off and cease to be used.

[0087] In this embodiment, the latch body 153 slides a distance d in the X direction from the first position to the second position. In some practical examples, the distance d is, for example, 3.5 mm. In some embodiments, the opening 161 of the cover 159 is circular, and the diameter of the opening 161 can be designed to be similar to the distance d.

[0088] In some embodiments, the retainer 156 may be made of polyoxymethylene (POM), which has wear-resistant properties, which helps to withstand the wear caused by sliding and extend the service life of the retainer 156.

[0089] In some embodiments, the material of the cover 159 is, for example, polyester film (mylar).

[0090] Figure 8A schematic partial cross-sectional view of a camera structure 100 assembled in a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 8 The image shows the latch body 153 in a first position, with the camera 120 activated and exposed from openings 171 and 161.

[0091] like Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the camera 120 of the camera structure 100 is disposed on the display panel 220, and the support frame 110 supporting the camera 120 abuts against the back cover 230. Further, in Figure 8 In one embodiment, a transparent shield 190 is further provided on the baffle 170 to prevent dust intrusion. The transparent shield 190 is disposed below the latch body 153 and is completely supported by the baffle 170.

[0092] Figure 9 A schematic partial cross-sectional view of a camera structure 100 assembled on a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0093] Compared to Figure 8 In the embodiments, Figure 9 In this configuration, a transparent shield 191 is used to cover the openings 171 and 161 of the exposed camera 120. Unlike the transparent shield 190, the transparent shield 191 extends beyond the baffle 170 and further covers the display panel 220.

[0094] In summary, one or more embodiments of the present invention provide a camera structure that uses a designed latching mechanism to shield the camera and uses a linked rod to touch or move away from a physical switch to enable or disable the camera, thereby preventing the user from unknowingly activating the camera's shooting function and protecting user privacy.

[0095] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A camera structure, characterized in that, include: A supporting framework; A camera is mounted on the support frame; A camera switch, electrically connected to the camera and configured to enable and disable the camera; as well as A latching mechanism includes a slidable latch body, a cover and a linkage connected to the latch body, wherein the latch body is movable between a first position and a second position. When the latch body is in the first position, the camera is exposed from a first opening in the cover and the linkage abuts the camera switch to activate the camera; when the latch body is in the second position, the cover blocks the camera and the linkage moves away from the camera switch to deactivate the camera. A baffle covers the camera and the latching mechanism, wherein when the latching body is in the first position, the first opening of the cover aligns with a second opening of the baffle, causing the camera to be exposed through the second opening; wherein the baffle further includes an elongated slit from which the latching body of the latching mechanism protrudes for contact, causing the latching body to slide between the first position and the second position.

2. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latching mechanism further includes: A retainer is connected to the latch body and has a receiving groove for receiving the cover, wherein a depth of the receiving groove is greater than a thickness of the cover, causing the cover to be spatially separated from the camera.

3. The camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One of the materials of the retainer includes polyoxymethylene.

4. The camera structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The latching mechanism has a connecting rod that is connected to one side of the retaining seat and the connecting rod passes around the support frame on which the camera is mounted.

5. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further includes: A transparent shield is disposed below the latch body protruding from the elongated slit, and the transparent shield covers the second opening of the baffle.

6. The camera structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further includes: A locking element abuts against the latching mechanism against the baffle, wherein the locking element has a groove on a first surface facing the baffle, the groove of the locking element and the baffle forming a closed track for the latching body of the latching mechanism to slide relative to the locking element and the baffle.

7. The camera structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the channel of the locking fastener has a first spring piece, and the first spring piece forms a first receiving space on a second surface of the locking fastener opposite to the first surface. The first receiving space accommodates a first protrusion of the latching mechanism protruding towards the second surface. When the latching body is in the first position, the first protrusion is accommodated in the first receiving space. When the latching body moves from the first position to the second position, the first protrusion moves through the first spring piece to outside the first receiving space.

8. The camera structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the channel of the locking fastener has a second spring piece, which forms a second receiving space on a second surface of the locking fastener opposite to the first surface. The second receiving space accommodates a second protrusion of the latching mechanism protruding towards the second surface. When the latching body is in the first position, the second protrusion is outside the second receiving space. When the latching body moves from the first position to the second position, the second protrusion moves through the second spring piece into the second receiving space.

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