Camera module and terminal device

Abstract

This application provides a camera module and a terminal device. The camera module includes a support frame, a camera module, and a driving structure. The driving structure and the camera module are disposed on the support frame, and the driving structure is used to drive the camera module to move along a first direction. The driving structure includes a driving component, a guiding component, and elastic pressing members. The driving component is connected to the support frame and has an output end capable of moving along the first direction, the output end being connected to the camera module. The guiding component connects the support frame and the camera module to guide the camera module to move relative to the support frame along the first direction. The elastic pressing component includes two pressing members connected to the support frame, the two pressing members being spaced apart on both sides of the camera module along a second direction, the pressing members pressing the camera module along the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The two pressing members can limit the camera module from deviating from the first direction when moving along the first direction, reducing the amount of tilt of the camera module relative to the first direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of sliding structure technology, and in particular to a camera module and terminal device. Background Technology

[0002] A smart screen is a screen terminal that integrates multiple interactive modes such as audio and video, fitness, and education. Smart screens are equipped with cameras to capture environmental images, facilitating scene-based interactions. As the image information requirements of smart screens increase, the size of the cameras also becomes larger. However, large cameras can negatively impact the appearance of smart screens. Currently, pop-up cameras are commonly used, allowing them to rise for operation or retract for concealment.

[0003] Current smart screens often have cameras that tilt during the raising and lowering process. This tilted camera, once raised, affects both the screen's appearance and the resulting skewed image information, impacting its usability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a camera module and terminal device to solve the problem of tilting during the camera's raising and lowering process.

[0005] A first aspect of this application provides a camera module. This camera module includes a support frame, a camera module, and a driving structure. The driving structure and the camera module are disposed on the support frame, and the driving structure drives the camera module to move along a first direction. The driving structure includes a driving component, a guiding component, and elastic pressing members. The driving component is connected to the support frame and has an output end capable of moving along the first direction, the output end being connected to the camera module. The guiding component connects the support frame and the camera module to guide the camera module to move relative to the support frame along the first direction. The elastic pressing component includes two pressing members connected to the support frame, the two pressing members being spaced apart on both sides of the camera module along a second direction, the pressing members pressing the camera module along the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0006] In this camera module, a support frame restricts the relative position of the drive structure and the camera module, and a guide component limits the movement path of the camera module to a first direction, allowing the drive structure to move the camera module along that direction. Two extruders of the elastic compression component then compress the camera module along a second direction. The camera module moves under this compression force, preventing it from deviating from the first direction during its movement. The two extruders also reduce the amount of tilt the camera module away from the first direction.

[0007] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the extruder can roll into contact with the camera module.

[0008] In this possible implementation, when the camera module moves along the first direction, there is rolling friction between the extruder and the camera module, which can reduce the frictional force between the extruder and the camera module.

[0009] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the extrusion component includes a rotating shaft and a flexible ring. The flexible ring is fitted onto the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is connected to a support frame so that the flexible ring is rotatably connected to the support frame. The outer periphery of the flexible ring rollably contacts the camera module.

[0010] In this possible implementation, the extruder engages with a flexible ring via a rotating shaft. The flexible ring deforms itself to compress the camera module, absorbing tolerance differences in the manufacturing and assembly of various components of the camera module. This allows the extruder to more stably press against the surface of the camera module as the camera module moves along the first direction. The elastic deformation of the flexible ring itself also creates elastic pressure applied to the camera module.

[0011] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the elastic extrusion assembly further includes an elastic element. One end of the elastic element acts on the support frame, and the other end acts on the extrusion element, so that the extrusion element has an elastic tendency to move closer to the camera module.

[0012] In this possible implementation, the two ends of the elastic element act on the support frame and the pressing element, respectively, allowing the pressing element to move elastically relative to the support frame. By allowing the pressing element to move elastically relative to the support frame, the manufacturing and assembly tolerances of the various components of the camera module can be reduced. This allows the pressing element to more stably press against the surface of the camera module as the camera module moves along the first direction. Furthermore, the elastic deformation of the elastic element can create elastic pressure applied to the camera module.

[0013] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the guide component includes a first slider and a second slider. The first slider is disposed on the support frame, and the second slider is disposed on the camera module. The first slider and the second slider are slidably engaged along a first direction.

[0014] In this possible implementation, the sliding engagement of the first and second sliders guides the camera module to move relative to the support frame along a first direction. The first and second sliders guide the movement of the camera module, while the pressing member directly acts on the camera module to correct any tilt of the camera module in the first direction. Together, they improve the stability of the camera module's movement along the first direction and maintain its orientation along that direction.

[0015] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, two first sliders are spaced apart along the second direction, and two second sliders are spaced apart along the second direction.

[0016] In this possible implementation, the two first sliders cooperate with their corresponding second sliders to improve the guiding effect of the guiding component. Furthermore, the elastic compression component's compression of the camera module along both sides of the second direction reduces the camera module's tilt relative to the first direction, thus alleviating the sliding jamming problem caused by the two first sliders cooperating with their corresponding second sliders.

[0017] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the camera module includes a camera body and two connecting blocks. The two connecting blocks are spaced apart along a second direction. One end of each connecting block is connected to the camera body, and the other end is connected to an output terminal. Each second slider is disposed on a corresponding connecting block.

[0018] In this possible implementation, the camera body works in conjunction with the drive structure via a connecting block, and the connecting block also guides the support frame. On the one hand, this avoids situations where the camera body or support frame cannot be assembled due to manufacturing tolerances, reducing the cost of the camera module. On the other hand, it can reduce maintenance costs, and two tolerance-filling areas are formed between the camera body and the connecting block, and between the connecting block and the support frame, facilitating the filling of tolerances during assembly and achieving a stable assembly.

[0019] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the camera module further includes a floating connector. The floating connector has a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the camera body, and the second connecting end is connected to a connecting block. The first connecting end is elastically engaged with the camera body, or the second connecting end is elastically engaged with the connecting block, so that the camera body and the connecting block can be adjusted to engage along a second direction.

[0020] In this possible implementation, when the camera module and the connecting block are assembled, the floating connector allows the relative position of the camera module and the connecting block assembly to be adjusted in the second direction, facilitating the docking of the first slider and the second slider.

[0021] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the floating connector includes a connecting rod and an elastic washer. The camera body has a first hole, and the connecting block has a second hole. The connecting rod passes through the first and second holes, and an adjustment gap is formed between the connecting rod and the inner wall of the first or second hole. The elastic washer is fitted onto the connecting rod and is located within the adjustment gap to form a first or second connecting end.

[0022] In this possible implementation, the relative positions of the connecting block and the camera body in the second direction are adjusted by adjusting the position of the connecting rod within the first or second hole. An elastic washer is located within the adjustment gap, thereby stabilizing the position of the connecting rod within the first or second hole. Specifically, when an adjustment gap is formed between the connecting rod and the inner wall of the first hole, the position of the connecting rod within the first hole can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the relative position of the connecting rod and the camera body, and consequently, the relative position of the camera body and the connecting block in the second direction. The elastic washer is positioned within the first hole, clamped between the connecting rod and the inner wall of the first hole, stabilizing the position of the connecting rod within the first hole. Similarly, when an adjustment gap is formed between the connecting rod and the inner wall of the second hole, the position of the connecting rod within the second hole can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the relative position of the connecting rod and the connecting block, and consequently, the relative position of the camera body and the connecting block in the second direction. The elastic washer is positioned within the second hole, clamped between the connecting rod and the inner wall of the second hole, stabilizing the position of the connecting rod within the second hole.

[0023] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, one of the first slider and the second slider is a groove extending along the first direction, and the other is a strip extending along the first direction.

[0024] In this possible implementation, the slider extends a long length in the first direction, and the sliding engagement between the slider and the groove can reduce the tilt of the camera module in the first direction.

[0025] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the driving component includes a driving element and a connecting base, the connecting base extending along a second direction. The driving element is fixedly mounted on a support frame, and the connecting base is connected to the driving element to form an output terminal. The camera module is connected to both ends of the connecting base along the second direction.

[0026] In this possible implementation, the camera module is connected to the connector via a connector, so that the camera module and the driving component have at least two connection points spaced apart along the second direction. Compared to the form where the camera module and the driving component have only one connection point, the driving component can drive the camera module to move along the first direction more stably.

[0027] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the drive assembly further includes a first guide member and a second guide member. The first guide member is disposed on the support frame, and the second guide member is disposed on the connecting seat. The first guide member and the second guide member are slidably engaged along a first direction.

[0028] In this possible implementation, the first and second guide members can guide the movement of the connector relative to the support frame, reducing the amount of movement of the connector relative to the support frame in the first direction. The camera module is driven to move relative to the support frame via the connector. By reducing the amount of movement of the connector relative to the support frame in the first direction, the amount of tilt of the camera module in the first direction is also reduced.

[0029] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the connector has two first connection positions spaced apart along a second direction, and the camera module has two second connection positions spaced apart along the second direction. Each first connection position is connected to a corresponding second connection position to connect the connector and the camera module.

[0030] In this possible implementation, the amount of tilt of the connector about any one of the first connection points in the first direction is reduced by connecting two first connection points and a corresponding second connection point.

[0031] Based on the first aspect, in one possible implementation, the driving component includes a motor and a lead screw. The lead screw extends along a first direction, and the motor is connected to the lead screw to drive it to rotate. The lead screw is threaded into a connecting seat.

[0032] In this possible implementation, the cooperation of the motor, lead screw, and connecting seat enables the conversion from rotary motion to linear motion. Furthermore, the threaded engagement between the lead screw and the connecting seat also enables quantitative control of the distance the connecting seat travels along the first direction. The distance the connecting seat travels along the first direction can be controlled by controlling the output speed of the motor.

[0033] A second aspect of this application provides a terminal device. This terminal device includes a terminal body and a camera module as described in any implementation of the first aspect. The camera module is disposed on the terminal body.

[0034] This type of terminal device can acquire image information through a camera module. Within the camera module, a support frame restricts the relative position of the drive structure and the camera module, and a guide component limits the camera module's movement path to a first direction, allowing the drive structure to move the camera module along that direction. Two extruders of the elastic extrusion component then extrude force along a second direction, causing the camera module to move under this force, thus preventing it from deviating from the first direction during its movement.

[0035] Based on the second aspect, in one possible implementation, the terminal body includes a display panel. The display panel has a display surface and a mounting surface facing away from each other. The display surface is used to display image information. A support frame for the camera module is disposed on the mounting surface.

[0036] In this possible implementation, the display surface of the display panel can be set with pixel modules for displaying image information, while the display panel also provides a mounting base for the camera module to reduce the space occupied by the camera module in the terminal device. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device according to one embodiment of this application is shown, with the camera module extending from the terminal body.

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device according to one embodiment of this application is shown, in which a camera module is housed within the terminal body.

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a terminal device according to one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0040] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the camera module in the first embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the camera body is retracted into the support frame.

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the camera module in the first embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the camera body partially extends out of the support frame.

[0042] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the camera module in the first embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the camera body extends out of the support frame.

[0043] Figure 7 An assembly diagram of the camera module according to the first embodiment of this application is shown.

[0044] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a camera module according to a first embodiment of this application is shown.

[0045] Figure 9 An assembly diagram of the camera module according to the second embodiment of this application is shown.

[0046] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of this application is shown.

[0047] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the elastic compression component of the camera module in the first embodiment of this application is shown.

[0048] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the first viewpoint of the camera module in the third embodiment of this application is shown.

[0049] Figure 13A schematic diagram of the second perspective of the camera module in the third embodiment of this application is shown.

[0050] Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the elastic compression component of the camera module in the third embodiment of this application is shown.

[0051] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the elastic compression component of the camera module in the third embodiment of this application is shown.

[0052] Explanation of main component symbols

[0053] Terminal equipment 001

[0054] Terminal body 010

[0055] Display panel 011

[0056] Display surface 0111

[0057] Mounting surface 0113

[0058] First functional module 013

[0059] Second functional module 015

[0060] Camera module 030

[0061] Camera module 100

[0062] Second connection bit 1001

[0063] Pin 1003

[0064] Camera body 110

[0065] First hole 111

[0066] Pre-fixed hole 113

[0067] Connector block 130

[0068] Second hole 131

[0069] Pre-position column 133

[0070] Floating connector 150

[0071] Link 151

[0072] 1511 of the pole

[0073] Head 1513

[0074] 153 elastic washer

[0075] Drive structure 200

[0076] Driver Component 210

[0077] Motor 211

[0078] Screw 212

[0079] Connector 213

[0080] First connection bit 2131

[0081] First guide component 215

[0082] Guide column 2151

[0083] Second guide component 217

[0084] Guide hole 2171

[0085] Guide component 230

[0086] First sliding member 231

[0087] Slide 2311

[0088] Second sliding member 233

[0089] Slider 2331

[0090] Elastic extrusion assembly 250

[0091] Extrusion part 251

[0092] Shaft 2511

[0093] Flexible coil 2513

[0094] Activity seat 2515

[0095] First paragraph 25151

[0096] Second paragraph 25153

[0097] Mounting rod 2517

[0098] Rigid ring 2519

[0099] Elastic component 253

[0100] support frame 300

[0101] 3001 movable cavity

[0102] Installation Channel 3003

[0103] Mounting screw 301

[0104] Base 310

[0105] End cap 330

[0106] Through hole 331

[0107] 350 extension dock

[0108] First protrusion 351

[0109] Second protrusion 353

[0110] Install protrusion 370

[0111] Mounting hole 371

[0112] Control board 400

[0113] First direction X

[0114] Second direction Y

[0115] Third direction Z

[0116] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0117] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this application is presented in conjunction with preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this application are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the application in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this application. To provide a thorough understanding of this application, many specific details will be included in the following description. This application may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this application, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0118] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the indicated orientation of the components in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts used for relative description and clarification, and they may change accordingly depending on the orientation of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0119] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" shall be interpreted broadly, for example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0120] In the following detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the schematic diagrams, for ease of explanation, the diagrams showing the partial structure of the device will be enlarged locally without adhering to the usual scale, and the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0121] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0122] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device 001 in one embodiment of this application is shown, with a camera module 030 extending from the terminal body 010. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device 001 in one embodiment of this application is shown, wherein a camera module 030 is housed within the terminal body 010. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a terminal device 001 according to one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0123] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 This terminal device 001 includes a terminal body 010 and a camera module 030. The camera module 030 includes a camera module 100. The camera module 030 is movably connected to the terminal body 010, allowing the camera module 100 in the camera module 030 to extend out of the terminal body 010 along a first direction X to acquire environmental images outside the terminal body 010. The camera module 100 can also retract into the terminal body 010 along the first direction X, being housed within the terminal body 010 to protect the camera module 100 and maintain the overall flatness of the terminal body 010, thus improving the appearance consistency of the terminal body 010.

[0124] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 3 Optionally, the terminal device 001 can be a device such as an LCD TV or monitor, and through the camera module 030, it can meet various extended feature scenarios such as video, live streaming, and fitness for users. In this terminal device 001, the terminal body 010 includes a display panel 011. The display panel 011 has a display surface 0111 and a mounting surface 0113 facing each other.

[0125] The display surface 0111 is used to display image information. The display surface 0111 can be equipped with pixel modules, such as multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Image information is displayed on the display surface 0111 through the pixel modules. The display panel 011 has a control circuit that can control the on / off state of each LED in the pixel module, thereby controlling the transformation of image information. The camera module 030 is disposed on the mounting surface 0113. Optionally, the camera module 030 also includes a support frame 300, with the camera module 100 movably connected to the support frame 300, and the support frame 300 fixedly connected to the display panel 011. When the camera module 100 moves relative to the support frame 300, it also moves relative to the display panel 011, allowing the camera module 100 to extend or retract from the terminal body 010.

[0126] Optionally, the camera module 030 may also include a control board 400, which is electrically connected to the camera module 030 and can be used to control the movement of the camera module 100 relative to the support frame 300 and / or to receive image information acquired by the camera module 100.

[0127] Optionally, the terminal body 010 may also include a first functional module 013 and a second functional module 015. The first functional module 013 may be a power supply, providing power to the terminal device 001. The second functional module 015 may be a speaker, enabling the terminal device 001 to emit sound for user interaction.

[0128] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module 030 in the first embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the camera body 110 retracts into the support frame 300. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module 030 in the first embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the camera body 110 extends partially out of the support frame 300. Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module 030 in the first embodiment of this application is shown, wherein the camera body 110 extends out of the support frame 300. Figure 7 An assembly diagram of the camera module 030 in the first embodiment of this application is shown.

[0129] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6This camera module 030 also includes a drive structure 200. Both the drive structure 200 and the camera module 100 are mounted on a support frame 300. The drive structure 200 can drive the camera module 100 to move along a first direction X. The support frame 300 is mounted on the terminal body 010. The drive structure 200 drives the camera module 100 to move along the first direction X, allowing the camera module 100 to extend or retract into the terminal body 010 along the first direction X. The support frame 300 includes a base 310 and an end cap 330. The base 310 and the end cap 330 are detachably connected. Both the drive structure 200 and the camera module 100 are mounted on the base 310, and the end cap 330 has a through hole 331. When the camera module 100 moves along the first direction X, it can extend out of the end cap 330 through the through hole 331.

[0130] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 7 The drive structure 200 includes a drive assembly 210. The drive assembly 210 is connected to the support frame 300 and has an output end that is movable relative to the support frame 300 along a first direction X. The camera module 100 is connected to the output end. When the output end moves along the first direction X, it drives the camera module 100 to move along the first direction X.

[0131] The drive structure 200 also includes a guide assembly 230. The guide assembly 230 connects the support frame 300 and the camera module 100. The guide assembly 230 extends along the first direction X, and when the output end drives the camera module 100 to move, the guide assembly 230 can guide the movement of the camera module 100 relative to the support frame 300. The guide assembly 230 ensures that when the camera module 100 moves relative to the support frame 300, the camera module 100 is less likely to tilt in the first direction X.

[0132] The drive structure 200 also includes an elastic compression assembly 250. The elastic compression assembly 250 includes two compression members 251. The two compression members 251 clamp the drive structure 200 in a second direction Y. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X, and the plane formed by the first direction X and the second direction Y is approximately parallel to the mounting surface 0113 of the display panel 011. The two compression members 251 compress the camera module 100 along the second direction Y. Under the compression of the two compression members 251, the tilting tendency of the camera module 100 away from the first direction X is limited, which can reduce the tilting amount of the camera module 100 relative to the first direction X, and also reduce the deviation of the camera module 100's direction of movement from the first direction X.

[0133] By reducing the tilt of the camera module 100 relative to the first direction X, the camera module 100 can acquire image information more closely to its set posture during operation, thus reducing the tilt of the image information. For example, when filming a person, the camera not tilted to the first direction X is in the set posture. The camera module 100 in the set posture acquires image information of a person standing upright, and in this rectangular image information, the person should be in a vertical standing position. In this rectangular image information, the line connecting the person's head to feet should be parallel to one side. The camera tilted to the first direction X is not in the set posture. The camera module 100 not in the set posture acquires image information of a person standing upright, and in this rectangular image information, the person is no longer in a vertical standing position. In this rectangular image information, the line connecting the person's head to feet is tilted to one side.

[0134] Optionally, the drive assembly 210 includes a motor 211 and a lead screw 212. The motor 211 is fixedly connected to the support frame 300. The rotor of the motor 211 is connected to the lead screw 212, enabling the motor 211 to drive the lead screw 212 to rotate around its own axis. The drive assembly 210 also includes a connecting seat 213, with the lead screw 212 threadedly engaged with the connecting seat 213. The connecting seat 213 is circumferentially limited to the support frame 300 around the lead screw 212. When the lead screw 212 rotates around its own axis, the connecting seat 213 does not rotate with the lead screw 212, thereby causing the lead screw 212 to drive the connecting seat 213 to move along the extension direction of the lead screw 212. The lead screw 212 extends along a first direction X, and when the motor 211 drives the lead screw 212 to rotate, the connecting seat 213 moves relative to the support frame 300 along the first direction X.

[0135] The drive assembly 210 also includes a first guide 215 and a second guide 217. The first guide 215 and the second guide 217 guide the movement of the connecting seat 213 relative to the support frame 300, reducing the amount of tilt of the connecting seat 213 relative to the support frame 300 in the first direction X. The first guide 215 includes a guide post 2151 disposed on the support frame 300. The second guide 217 includes a guide hole 2171 disposed on the connecting seat 213. The guide post 2151 extends along the first direction X, passes through the guide hole 2171, and its outer periphery contacts the inner wall of the guide hole 2171. The cooperation between the guide post 2151 and the guide hole 2171 guides the connecting seat 213 to move relative to the support frame 300 along the first direction X. Specifically, the support frame 300 also includes an extension seat 350. The extension seat 350 is fixed to the surface of the base 310. The extension seat 350 includes a first protrusion 351 and a second protrusion 353 spaced apart along a first direction X. One end of a guide post 2151 is connected to the first protrusion 351, and the other end of the guide post 2151 is connected to the second protrusion 353, such that the outer periphery of the guide post 2151 does not contact the surface of the support frame 300, so that the guide post 2151 passes through the guide hole 2171 of the connecting seat 213. The lead screw 212 is rotatably connected to the first protrusion 351 and the second protrusion 353, and the relative position of the lead screw 212 and the support frame 300 can also be limited by the first protrusion 351 and the second protrusion 353.

[0136] Optionally, two guide posts 2151 are spaced apart along the second direction Y, with the lead screw 212 located between the two guide posts 2151. Along the second direction Y, the connecting seat 213 has two guide holes 2171 spaced apart. Each guide post 2151 passes through the corresponding guide hole 2171. Through the cooperation of the two guide posts 2151 and the connecting seat 213, the tilt of the connecting seat 213 relative to the first direction X can be reduced.

[0137] Understandably, the first guide member 215 and the second guide member 217 can also be in other forms. For example, the first guide member 215 can be a guide protrusion, and the second guide member 217 can be a guide groove. The guide protrusion protrudes from the surface of the support frame 300 toward the connecting seat 213, and the guide protrusion extends along the first direction X. The guide groove is disposed in the connecting seat 213, the guide protrusion is accommodated in the guide groove, and the outer surface of the guide protrusion contacts the inner surface of the guide groove. The cooperation between the guide protrusion and the guide groove can also guide the movement of the connecting seat 213 relative to the support frame 300.

[0138] The connector 213 has two first connection positions 2131 spaced apart along the second direction Y. The camera module 100 has two second connection positions 1001 spaced apart along the second direction Y. Each first connection position 2131 is connected to a corresponding second connection position 1001, thereby connecting the connector 213 to the camera module 100. Compared to a connector 213 having only one connection position with the camera module 100, the connection between the connector 213 and the camera module 100 has better stability through the cooperation of two first connection positions 2131 and corresponding second connection positions 1001, and the camera module 100 is less likely to tilt relative to the connector 213 in the first direction X.

[0139] Optionally, the first connection position 2131 and the second connection position are connected by a pin 1003. A circular hole is provided in the first connection position 2131, and the pin 1003 is fixedly provided in the second connection position 1001. The pin 1003 passes through the circular hole to connect the first connection position 2131 and the second connection position 1001, thereby connecting the camera module 100 and the connector 213. The pin 1003 connects the camera module 100 and the connector 213, facilitating assembly and disassembly, and also allowing for a certain amount of rotational allowance between the camera module 100 and the connector 213, thus limiting the transmission of the tilt of the connector 213 in the first direction X to the camera module 030.

[0140] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the camera module 030 in the first embodiment of this application is shown.

[0141] Please refer to the following: Figure 7 and Figure 8 The camera module 100 includes a camera body 110 and two connecting blocks 130. Two second connection positions 1001 of the camera module 100 are disposed on corresponding connecting blocks 130. The camera body 110 and the two connecting blocks 130 are fixedly disposed, and when the two connecting blocks 130 move, they drive the camera body 110 to move synchronously. Optionally, the outer shell of the camera body 110 is integrally formed with the two connecting blocks 130. A mounting area for mounting a drive assembly 210 is formed between the two connecting blocks 130. The mounting area allows the camera module 100 to avoid collisions with the drive assembly 210 during movement, preventing collisions and conflicts between the camera module 100 and the drive assembly 210 during movement along the first direction X.

[0142] The guide assembly 230 includes a first slider 231 and a second slider 233. The first slider 231 is disposed on the support frame 300, and the second slider 233 is disposed on the camera module 100. The first slider 231 and the second slider 233 are slidably engaged to guide the camera module 100 to move relative to the support frame 300 in a first direction X.

[0143] Optionally, the first sliding member 231 is a groove 2311, and the second sliding member 233 is a slider 2331. The groove 2311 extends along a first direction X, and the slider 2331 also extends along the first direction X. The slider 2331 is slidably accommodated within the groove 2311 to guide the camera module 100 to move relative to the support frame 300 along the first direction X. Specifically, the support frame 300 has an extending wall, and a groove 2311 is formed between two adjacent extending walls. The slider 2331 is disposed on the surface of the connecting block 130 facing the support frame 300. Along the second direction Y, the size of the groove 2311 can be larger than the size of the slider 2331, thereby facilitating the insertion of the slider 2331 into the groove 2311, and there is also a clearance between the slider 2331 and the groove 2311 to reduce the friction when the slider 2331 slides within the groove 2311.

[0144] Optionally, each connecting block 130 may be provided with a second sliding member 233, such that the two second sliding members 233 are spaced apart along the second direction Y. Correspondingly, the support frame 300 is also provided with two first sliding members 231 spaced apart along the second direction Y. Each first sliding member 231 slidably engages with its corresponding second sliding member 233. The engagement of the two first sliding members 231 with their corresponding second sliding members 233 enhances the guiding effect of the guide assembly 230.

[0145] Optionally, the cross-section of the slider 2331 can be rectangular, but is not limited to rectangles, in a section perpendicular to the first direction X. For example, the cross-section of the slider 2331 can be trapezoidal, triangular, or other shapes. When the cross-section of the slider 2331 is trapezoidal, with the narrow side facing the support frame 300 and the wide side away from the support frame 300, if the cross-section of the groove 2311 is a trapezoid corresponding to the slider 2331, the cooperation between the slider 2331 and the groove 2311 also has a centering effect. When the camera module 100 is driven close to the support frame 300 along the third direction Z, the two sides of the slider 2331 contact the sidewall of the groove 2311, allowing the slider 2331 to be aligned with the middle position of the groove 2311. The third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0146] Figure 9 An assembly diagram of the camera module 030 in the second embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the camera module 030 in the second embodiment of this application is shown.

[0147] Please refer to the following: Figure 9 and Figure 10The camera module 100 includes a camera body 110 and two connecting blocks 130. Two second connection positions 1001 of the camera module 100 are disposed on corresponding connecting blocks 130. The camera module 100 also includes a floating connector 150. The camera body 110 and the connecting blocks 130 are connected via the floating connector 150. The relative positions of the camera body 110 and the connecting blocks 130 along the second direction Y can be adjusted via the floating connector 150.

[0148] Optionally, the floating connector 150 includes a connecting rod 151 and an elastic washer 153. The camera body 110 has a first hole 111. The connecting block 130 has a second hole 131. The connecting rod 151 passes through the second hole 131 and is threaded into the first hole 111. The connecting rod 151 can limit the relative position of the connecting block 130 and the camera body 110 along the first direction X and the second direction Y. In a section perpendicular to the third direction Z, the cross-sectional area of ​​the second hole 131 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting rod 151, forming an adjustment gap between the inner walls of the connecting rod 151 and the second hole 131. The elastic washer 153 is fitted onto the connecting rod, and the outer side of the elastic washer 153 acts on the inner wall of the second hole 131, filling the adjustment gap. When the connecting rod 151 is threaded into the first hole 111, the relative position of the connecting rod 151 and the camera body 110 in the second direction Y is fixed. The connecting block 130 can move relative to the connecting rod 151 in the second direction Y to adjust the relative position of the connecting rod 151 and the camera body 110 relative to the connecting block 130. At this time, the elastic washer 153 elastically deforms to match the change in adjustment gap.

[0149] Optionally, the connecting rod 151 includes a rod portion 1511 and a head 1513. The head 1513 is fixedly disposed at one end of the rod portion 1511. The second hole 131 is a stepped hole. The rod portion 1511 of the connecting rod 151 is threadedly connected to the first hole 111 to form a first connecting end. An elastic washer 153 is sleeved on the rod portion 1511. In the third direction Z, the elastic washer 153 is clamped by the bottom wall of the second hole 131 and the head 1513 of the connecting rod 151, and the elastic washer 153 forms a second connecting end. The second connecting end formed by the elastic washer 153 elastically engages with the connecting block 130, thereby allowing the camera body 110 and the connecting block 130 to be adjusted to engage in the second direction Y. By increasing the compressive force on the elastic washer 153 by the bottom wall of the second hole 131 and the head 1513 of the connecting rod 151, the elastic washer 153 is deformed, thereby strengthening the rigidity of the elastic washer 153 between the rod portion 1511 and the inner wall of the second hole 131. When it is necessary to assemble the connecting block 130 and the camera body 110, the elastic washer 153 is first fitted onto the connecting rod 151, so that the connecting rod 151 passes through the second hole 131 and is threaded into the first hole 111, but the bottom wall of the second hole 131 and the head 1513 of the connecting rod 151 do not compress the elastic washer 153. Adjust the relative position of the connecting block 130 and the camera module 100 in the second direction Y. After confirming the relative positions of the connecting block 130 and the camera in the second direction Y, the connecting rod 151 is rotated again, so that the connecting rod 151 extends further into the first hole 111, increasing the pressure of the bottom wall of the second hole 131 and the head 1513 of the connecting rod 151 on the elastic washer 153.

[0150] Understandably, on a cross section perpendicular to the third direction Z, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first hole 111 can also be set to be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting rod 151, forming an adjustment gap between the connecting rod 151 and the inner wall of the first hole 111. A flexible sleeve is fitted onto the connecting rod, and the outer side of the elastic washer 153 acts on the inner wall of the first hole 111, filling the adjustment gap through the elastic washer 153.

[0151] Optionally, each connecting block 130 is provided with two second holes 131. Correspondingly, the camera body 110 is provided with four first holes 111, two of which mate with the two second holes 131 of one connecting block 130, and the other two first holes 111 mate with the two second holes 131 of another connecting block 130. The camera body 110 and the two connecting blocks 130 are connected by four floating connectors 150. Understandably, one of the two connecting blocks 130 is connected to the camera body 110 via a floating connector 150, and the other of the two connecting blocks 130 can be fixedly connected to the camera body 110 or integrally formed. The connecting blocks 130 connected by the floating connectors 150 can adjust the relative position of the connecting block 130 and the camera body 110 in the second direction Y, thereby adjusting the relative position of the two connecting blocks 130 along the second direction Y.

[0152] Optionally, the connecting block 130 is further provided with a pre-positioning post 133, and the camera body 110 is further provided with a pre-fixing hole 113. The pre-fixing post is inserted into the pre-fixing hole 113 along the third direction Z to pre-fix the camera body 110 and the connecting block 130. After the camera body 110 and the connecting block 130 are pre-fixed, the first hole 111 and the second hole 131 are roughly aligned. At this time, the connecting rod 151 can be passed through the second hole 131 to match the first hole 111. Then, the relative positions of the connecting block 130 and the camera body 110 along the second direction Y are adjusted.

[0153] During the production of the camera module 100 and the support frame 300, there may be tolerances in the distance between the two first sliding members 231 and the distance between the two second sliding members 233. These tolerances can easily cause the two first sliding members 231 to be difficult to simultaneously engage with their corresponding second sliding members 233. By adjusting the relative positions of the camera body 110 and the connecting block 130 along the second direction Y using the floating connector 150, the relative positions of the two connecting blocks 130 along the second direction Y can be adjusted, and the relative positions of the two second sliding members 233 on the two connecting blocks 130 can be adjusted to match the relative positions of the two first sliding members 231.

[0154] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of the elastic compression component 250 of the camera module 030 in the first embodiment of this application is shown.

[0155] Please refer to section 4 and... Figure 11Two extrusion members 251 are disposed on both sides of the camera body 110 along the second direction Y. Each extrusion member 251 includes a rotating shaft 2511 and a flexible ring 2513. The rotating shaft 2511 is rotatably connected to the support frame 300. The flexible ring 2513 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 2511, allowing it to rotate relative to the support frame 300 along with the rotating shaft 2511. The axis of rotation of the flexible ring 2513 relative to the support frame 300 is approximately parallel to the third direction Z. The outer periphery of the flexible ring 2513 extrudes the camera body 110 along the second direction Y. The side of the camera body 110 is an arc-shaped edge, which abuts against the flexible ring 2513. When the camera module 100 moves relative to the support frame 300 along the first direction X, rolling friction is generated between the flexible ring 2513 and the camera module 100. When the flexible ring 2513 exerts the same compressive force on the camera module 100, the frictional force of rolling friction is less than that of sliding friction, thereby reducing the resistance to the movement of the camera module 100 along the first direction X. Furthermore, the rolling friction between the flexible ring 2513 and the camera module 100 can also reduce the powdering phenomenon caused by friction.

[0156] Optionally, the support frame 300 also includes a mounting screw 301. The support frame 300 has a mounting protrusion 370 extending in a third direction Z, and the mounting protrusion 370 has a mounting hole 371 extending in a third direction Z. A rotating shaft 2511 is fitted over the mounting protrusion 370, allowing the rotating shaft 2511 to rotate about the mounting protrusion 370. The mounting screw 301 is threaded into the mounting hole 371, and the screw head of the mounting screw 301 prevents the rotating shaft 2511 from disengaging from the mounting protrusion 370.

[0157] Understandably, the rotating shaft 2511 can also be fixedly connected to the support frame 300, and the flexible ring 2513 can be rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft 2511, thereby allowing the flexible ring 2513 to be rotatably connected to the support frame 300.

[0158] Understandably, the two extrusion members 251 can also be positioned on either side of the two connecting blocks 130 along the second direction Y, with the two connecting blocks 130 located between the two extrusion members 251. This arrangement also allows the two extrusion members 251 to extrude the camera module 100 along the second direction Y.

[0159] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the first viewpoint of the camera module 030 in the third embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the second perspective of the camera module 030 in the third embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 14 A cross-sectional view of the elastic compression component 250 of the camera module 030 in the third embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 15A schematic diagram of the assembly of the elastic compression component 250 of the camera module 030 in the third embodiment of this application is shown.

[0160] Please refer to the following: Figure 12 and Figure 13 The elastic compression assembly 250 in this camera module 030 includes two compression members 251. The two compression members 251 clamp the camera module 100 along the second direction Y. The elastic compression assembly 250 also includes an elastic member 253. The compression members 251 are elastically engaged with the support frame 300 through the elastic member 253.

[0161] Optionally, each extrusion member 251 is elastically engaged with the support frame 300 via an elastic member 253. The elastic member 253 includes a compression spring. One end of the elastic member 253 acts on the support frame 300, and the other end acts on the extrusion member 251, so that the extrusion member 251 can move elastically relative to the support frame 300. The elastic force applied by the support frame 300 to the extrusion member 251 via the elastic member 253 can also act on the camera module 100, causing the extrusion member 251 to elastically move closer to the camera module 100.

[0162] Please refer to the following: Figure 14 and Figure 15Optionally, the extrusion member 251 includes a movable seat 2515. The support frame 300 is provided with a movable cavity 3001. The movable seat 2515 is disposed within the movable cavity 3001. Along the second direction Y, there is a movable gap between the inner wall of the movable cavity 3001 and the movable seat 2515, allowing the movable seat 2515 to move relative to the support frame 300 along the second direction Y. Specifically, the movable cavity 3001 is provided with mounting channels 3003 on both sides along the second direction Y, and the movable seat 2515 is provided with mounting rods 2517 extending into the corresponding mounting channels 3003 on both sides along the second direction Y. An elastic member 253 is sleeved on the mounting rod 2517, and the mounting rod 2517 guides the elastic member 253 to deform along the second direction Y to form an elastic force along the second direction Y. One end of the elastic member 253 acts on the movable seat 2515, and the other end acts on the wall of the mounting channel 3003. The elastic element 253 on the side of the movable seat 2515 away from the camera module 100 can be configured to have a greater elastic force, while the elastic element 253 on the side of the movable seat 2515 closer to the camera module 100 can be configured to have a smaller elastic force. The two elastic elements 253 work together to push the pressing element 251, driving it to press against the camera module 100. However, if there are manufacturing tolerances in the various parts of the camera module 030, causing the camera module 100 to abut against the pressing element 251 during its movement in the first direction X, pushing the pressing element 251 along the second direction Y to a position away from the other pressing element 251, the elastic element 253 on the side of the movable seat 2515 closer to the camera module 100 can then drive the pressing element 251 back to its original position during the process of the camera module 100 returning to its original position along the second direction Y.

[0163] Understandably, an elastic element 253 may also be provided only on one side of the extruder 251, with one end of the elastic element 253 fixed to the movable seat 2515 and the other end fixed to the support frame 300. The elastic element 253 can drive the extruder 251 to reciprocate along the second direction Y.

[0164] Understandably, elastic members 253 can also be provided on both sides of the extrusion member 251 along the first direction X, so that the extrusion member 251 can also move relative to the support frame 300 in the first direction X. When the extrusion member 251 rolls and gets stuck on the outside of the camera module 100, the floating of the extrusion member 251 along the first direction X can also reduce the sliding friction of the extrusion member 251 on the camera module 100.

[0165] Optionally, the support frame 300 also includes a mounting screw 301. The movable seat 2515 has a mounting protrusion 370 extending in a third direction Z, and the mounting protrusion 370 has a mounting hole 371 extending in a third direction Z. The pressing member 251 includes a rigid ring 2519. The rigid ring 2519 is fitted over the mounting protrusion 370, allowing the rigid ring 2519 to rotate about the mounting protrusion 370. The mounting screw 301 is threaded into the mounting hole 371, and the screw head of the mounting screw 301 prevents the rigid ring 2519 from disengaging from the mounting protrusion 370.

[0166] Optionally, the movable cavity 3001 is a stepped hole extending along the third direction Z. Along the third direction Z, the movable seat 2515 includes a first segment 25151 and a second segment 25153. In a cross-section perpendicular to the third direction Z, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first segment 25151 is larger than that of the third segment. When the second segment 25153 passes through the stepped hole away from one end of the camera module 100 and moves along the third direction Z towards the end where the camera module 100 is located, the first segment 25151 acts on a bottom wall of the stepped-hole-shaped movable cavity 3001 to restrict the movable seat 2515 from continuing to move along the third direction Z, preventing the entire movable seat 2515 from passing through the movable cavity 3001. An opening is formed on the side of the mounting channel 3003 away from the camera module 100. As the movable seat 2515 enters the movable cavity 3001 along the third direction Z, the mounting rod 2517 located in the first segment 25151 also enters the mounting channel 3003 through the opening. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 3 When the support frame 300 is placed on the display panel 011, the display panel 011 closes the opening, thereby restricting the movable seat 2515 from moving away from the movable cavity 3001 along the third direction Z.

[0167] Please refer to the following: Figure 15 and Figure 11 Understandably, the rigid ring 2519 can also be replaced by an assembly in which the pivot 2511 and the flexible ring 2513 mate. The pivot 2511 is rotatably connected to the mounting post 370. The flexible ring 2513 is sleeved on the pivot 2511, which allows the flexible ring 2513 to be rotatably connected relative to the support frame 300. The flexible ring 2513 presses against the camera module 100. Understandably, the pivot 2511 can also be fixedly connected to the support frame 300, with the flexible ring 2513 rotatably engaging with the pivot 2511, thereby allowing the flexible ring 2513 to be rotatably connected to the support frame 300.

[0168] Understandably, the components of the camera module 100 in the first embodiment, the components of the camera module 030 in the second embodiment, and the components of the camera module 030 in the third embodiment can be combined with each other. For example, the camera module 100 in the first embodiment, which has two connecting blocks 130 fixedly connected to the camera body 110 or is integrally formed, can also be applied to the third embodiment.

[0169] In the terminal device 001 provided in this application, the support frame 300 of the camera module 030 restricts the relative position of the drive structure 200 and the camera module 100, and the guide component 230 restricts the movement path of the camera module 100 to the first direction X, so that the drive structure 200 can drive the camera module 100 to move along the first direction X when it operates. The two extrusion members 251 of the elastic extrusion component 250 extrude the camera module 100 along the second direction Y. The camera module 100 moves under this extrusion force, which can limit the camera module 100 from deviating from the first direction X when it moves along the first direction X. The two extrusion members 251 can also reduce the amount of tilt of the camera module 100 in the first direction X.

[0170] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be covered within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera module, comprising a support frame, a camera module, and a driving structure, wherein the driving structure and the camera module are disposed on the support frame, and the driving structure is used to drive the camera module to move along a first direction, characterized in that, The driving structure includes: A drive assembly, connected to the support frame, has an output end capable of moving along the first direction, the output end being connected to the camera module; A guide assembly, connecting the support frame and the camera module, guides the camera module to move relative to the support frame along the first direction; The elastic compression assembly includes two compression members connected to the support frame. The two compression members are spaced apart on both sides of the camera module along a second direction, and the compression members compress the camera module along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction. The camera module includes a camera body and two connecting blocks. The two connecting blocks are spaced apart along the second direction. One end of each connecting block is connected to the camera body, and the other end is connected to the output terminal. Each connecting block is also connected to the guide component. The camera module further includes a floating connector, which has a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the camera body, and the second connecting end is connected to the connecting block. The first connecting end is elastically engaged with the camera body, or the second connecting end is elastically engaged with the connecting block, so that the camera body and the connecting block can be adjusted to engage along the second direction. The floating connector includes a connecting rod and an elastic washer. The camera body has a first hole, the connecting block has a second hole, the connecting rod passes through the first hole and the second hole, and an adjustment gap is formed between the connecting rod and the inner wall of the first hole or the inner wall of the second hole. The elastic washer is sleeved on the connecting rod and is located within the adjustment gap to form the first connecting end or the second connecting end.

2. The camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The extruder can roll into contact with the camera module.

3. The camera module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The extrusion component includes a rotating shaft and a flexible ring; The flexible ring is fitted onto the rotating shaft; The rotating shaft is connected to the support frame so that the flexible ring is rotatably connected to the support frame; The outer periphery of the flexible ring can roll into contact with the camera module.

4. The camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic extrusion assembly also includes an elastic element; One end of the elastic element acts on the support frame, and the other end acts on the pressing element, so that the pressing element has an elastic tendency to move closer to the camera module.

5. The camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes a first slider and a second slider; The first sliding member is disposed on the support frame, and the second sliding member is disposed on the camera module; The first slider and the second slider are slidably engaged along the first direction.

6. The camera module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The two first sliders are spaced apart along the second direction, and the two second sliders are spaced apart along the second direction.

7. The camera module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, One of the first slider and the second slider is a groove extending along the first direction, and the other is a strip extending along the first direction.

8. The camera module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive element and a connector, the connector extending along the second direction; The driving component is fixedly mounted on the support frame, and the connecting seat is connected to the driving component to form the output end; The camera module is connected to both ends of the connector along the second direction.

9. The camera module as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The drive assembly further includes a first guide and a second guide; The first guide member is disposed on the support frame, and the second guide member is disposed on the connecting seat; The first guide member and the second guide member are slidably engaged along the first direction.

10. The camera module as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The driving component includes a motor and a lead screw; The lead screw extends along the first direction, and the motor is connected to the lead screw to drive the lead screw to rotate; The lead screw is threaded into the connecting seat.

11. A terminal device, characterized in that, Includes the terminal body and the camera module as described in any one of claims 1 to 10; The camera module is mounted on the terminal body.

12. The terminal device as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The terminal body includes a display panel; The display panel has a display surface and a mounting surface that are opposite to each other; The display surface is used to display image information; The support frame of the camera module is disposed on the mounting surface.

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