Electronic device

By setting the first circuit board on the camera assembly of the electronic device, the problem of insufficient circuit board area due to excessive camera size is solved, the increase of the layout area and the reduction of the equipment thickness is achieved, and the stability of the camera assembly is improved.

CN119729167APending Publication Date: 2025-03-28VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411782449.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2025-03-28

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Technical Problem

Electronic devices have insufficient circuit board layout area due to excessive camera size, which affects the layout of internal devices.

Method used

By providing a first circuit board on the camera assembly, the circuit board area is increased by using the peripheral space of the camera assembly, and a stable connection between the circuit board and the camera assembly is achieved through a structure such as a bracket, a fixture, etc.

Benefits of technology

It effectively improves the layout area of ​​the circuit board inside the electronic device, reduces the thickness of the equipment, and improves the stability and reliability of the camera components.

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Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and the electronic equipment comprises a camera assembly which comprises a camera body; the first circuit board is arranged on the camera assembly and located on the peripheral side of the camera body.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and specifically relates to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, in order to improve the shooting effect of electronic devices, it is usually necessary to use a larger camera. However, due to the increase in the size of the camera, the layout area of ​​the main board is reduced, which affects the layout of the internal components of the electronic device. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an electronic device that can effectively solve the technical problem of insufficient layout area of ​​the circuit board due to the excessive size of the camera of the electronic device.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including:

[0005] A camera assembly, the camera assembly comprising a camera body;

[0006] The first circuit board is arranged on the camera assembly and is located on the peripheral side of the camera body.

[0007] As a possible implementation, the camera assembly further includes:

[0008] A bracket, arranged on the peripheral side of the camera body;

[0009] Wherein, the first circuit board is arranged on the bracket.

[0010] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board is attached to the peripheral side of the bracket; or

[0011] The bracket has a first mounting groove, and the first circuit board is arranged in the first mounting groove; or

[0012] The bracket has a first notch, and the first circuit board is arranged at the first notch.

[0013] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board and the bracket are bonded together; or

[0014] The electronic device also includes a first fixing member, which connects the first circuit board and the bracket.

[0015] As a possible implementation, the camera body includes a shell, and the first circuit board is arranged on the shell.

[0016] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board is attached to the peripheral side of the housing; or

[0017] The housing has a second mounting groove, and the first circuit board is arranged in the second mounting groove; or

[0018] The shell has a second notch, and the first circuit board is arranged at the second notch.

[0019] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board and the housing are bonded together; or

[0020] The electronic device also includes a second fixing member, which connects the first circuit board and the housing.

[0021] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board includes at least one of a PCB circuit board and an FPC circuit board.

[0022] As a possible implementation manner, the first circuit board further includes:

[0023] A reinforcing member, at least one of a PCB circuit board and an FPC circuit board is arranged on the reinforcing member, and the reinforcing member faces the camera assembly.

[0024] As a possible implementation, it further includes: a frame, and the camera components are all arranged on the frame; or

[0025] The second circuit board, the camera assembly is arranged on the second circuit board.

[0026] In an embodiment of the present application, the electronic device includes a camera assembly and a first circuit board, the first circuit board is arranged on the camera assembly, the camera assembly includes a camera body, and the first circuit board is located on the peripheral side of the camera body. That is, the camera assembly is utilized to increase the area of ​​the circuit board inside the electronic device, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the circuit board inside the electronic device, and since the first circuit board is located on the peripheral side of the camera assembly, the thickness of the electronic device can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0034] Figure 7 It shows that Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the electronic device shown at A;

[0035] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0036] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0037] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0038] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0039] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0040] Fig.13 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0041] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0042] Fig.15 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0043] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0044] Fig.17 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly and a first circuit board in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0045] Fig.18 A schematic diagram of a camera assembly in an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0046] Fig.19 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0047] Fig. 20 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0048] Figures 1 to 20 Reference numerals:

[0049] 100 electronic device, 110 camera assembly, 112 camera body, 1122 shell, 1124 second mounting groove, 1126 second notch, 114 bracket, 1142 first mounting groove, 1144 first notch, 120 first circuit board, 122 PCB circuit board, 124 FPC circuit board, 126 reinforcement, 130 first fixing part, 140 second fixing part, 150 frame, 160 second circuit board, 170 connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0051] The term "first" or "second" in the specification and claims of this application may include one or more of the features explicitly or implicitly. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally means that the objects connected before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0052] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "inner", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0053] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0054] Combine the following Figures 1 to 20 An electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application is described.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device 100, including: a camera assembly 110, the camera assembly 110 includes a camera body 112; a first circuit board 120, which is arranged on the camera assembly 110 and is located on the peripheral side of the camera body 112.

[0056] In an embodiment of the present application, the electronic device 100 includes a camera assembly 110 and a first circuit board 120. The first circuit board 120 is arranged on the camera assembly 110. The camera assembly 110 includes a camera body 112. The first circuit board 120 is located on the peripheral side of the camera body 112. That is, the camera assembly 110 is used to increase the area of ​​the circuit board inside the electronic device 100, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the circuit board inside the electronic device 100. In addition, since the first circuit board 120 is located on the peripheral side of the camera assembly 110, the thickness of the electronic device 100 can be reduced.

[0057] Specifically, the first circuit board 120 may be provided with electrical components or a shielding cover.

[0058] The camera assembly 110 may be a horizontal periscope structure or a vertical structure, etc., and the first circuit board 120 is disposed on the camera assembly 110 .

[0059] like Figures 2 to 14 As shown, as a possible implementation, the camera assembly 110 further includes: a bracket 114 disposed on the peripheral side of the camera body 112 ; wherein the first circuit board 120 is disposed on the bracket 114 .

[0060] Specifically, the camera assembly 110 also includes a bracket 114, and the camera body 112 is disposed on the bracket 114, and the bracket 114 is located on the peripheral side of the camera body 112, and the bracket 114 can support the camera body 112, wherein the first circuit board 120 can be disposed on the bracket 114 to reduce the mutual influence of factors such as heat between the first circuit board 120 and the camera body 112.

[0061] like Figures 2 to 14 As shown, as a possible implementation, the first circuit board 120 is attached to the peripheral side of the bracket 114; or the bracket 114 has a first mounting groove 1142, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged in the first mounting groove 1142; or the bracket 114 has a first notch 1144, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged at the first notch 1144.

[0062] Specifically, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first circuit board 120 is attached to the peripheral side of the bracket 114 to ensure the integrity of the bracket 114 , and the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 can jointly support the camera body 112 , thereby improving the stability and reliability of the camera assembly 110 .

[0063] That is, the camera assembly 110 includes a camera body 112 and a bracket 114, wherein the bracket 114 is arranged on the peripheral side of the camera body 112 to support the camera body 112, wherein the first circuit board 120 can be arranged on the side wall of the bracket 114, thereby ensuring the reliability of the bracket 114 and reducing the mutual influence of factors such as heat between the first circuit board 120 and the camera body 112.

[0064] Furthermore, since the first circuit board 120 is arranged on the side wall of the bracket 114, the first circuit board 120 increases the strength of the bracket 114 to a certain extent. Therefore, the thickness of the bracket 114 can be appropriately reduced, thereby reducing the internal space occupied by the camera assembly 110 of the electronic device 100.

[0065] When the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 122, the PCB 122 is disposed on the side wall of the bracket 114, which can increase the strength of the bracket 114 and improve the reliability of supporting the camera body 112. Electrical components or shielding covers can be disposed on the PCB 122.

[0066] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in the case where the first circuit board 120 includes an FPC circuit board (Flexible Printed Circuit) 124, the FPC circuit board 124 is arranged on the side wall of the bracket 114, and can adapt to the shape of the side wall of the bracket 114, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and the FPC circuit board 124 has a small thickness, which can reduce the encroachment of the first circuit board 120 on the internal space of the electronic device 100.

[0067] Electrical components or a shielding cover may be disposed on the FPC circuit board 124 .

[0068] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124, the number of the PCB circuit boards 122 is at least two, and the at least two PCB circuit boards 122 are respectively arranged on at least two side walls of the bracket 114, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and reinforcing at least two side walls of the bracket 114, thereby improving the support reliability of the camera body 112. In addition, the first circuit board 120 also includes an FPC circuit board 124, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are electrically connected through the FPC circuit board 124 to achieve communication between the PCB circuit boards 122. In addition, the FPC circuit board 124 adapts to the bending between the side walls of the bracket 114, thereby reducing the production difficulty of the first circuit board 120.

[0069] That is, the present application sets a first circuit board 120 on the side wall of the bracket 114 of the camera assembly, wherein the side wall has a plane and a bending surface, and the first circuit board 120 combining a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124 is set on the side wall, the PCB circuit board 122 of the first circuit board 120 corresponds to the plane setting of the side wall, and the FPC circuit board 124 of the first circuit board 120 corresponds to the bending surface setting of the side wall, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are connected together.

[0070] As mentioned above, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two or more, and the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two or more.

[0071] Or, if Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the bracket 114 has a first mounting groove 1142, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged in the first mounting groove 1142, so as to reduce the protrusion of the first circuit board 120 relative to the bracket 114 and reduce the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110. The number of the first mounting grooves 1142 can be one, two, or more.

[0072] That is, the camera assembly 110 includes a camera body 112 and a bracket 114, wherein the bracket 114 is arranged on the peripheral side of the camera body 112 to support the camera body 112, wherein the side wall of the bracket 114 has a first mounting groove 1142, and the first circuit board 120 can be embedded in the first mounting groove 1142, thereby ensuring the reliability of the bracket 114 and reducing the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110.

[0073] When the first circuit board 120 includes the PCB circuit board 122, the PCB circuit board 122 is embedded in the first mounting groove 1142 of the bracket 114, which can increase the strength of the bracket 114, improve the reliability of supporting the camera body 112, and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the electronic device 100 by the first circuit board 120. Electrical components or shielding covers can be set on the PCB circuit board 122.

[0074] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes the FPC circuit board 124, the FPC circuit board 124 is embedded in the first mounting groove 1142 of the bracket 114, which can adapt to the shape of the side wall of the bracket 114, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and the FPC circuit board 124 has a small thickness, which can reduce the first circuit board 120 from encroaching on the internal space of the electronic device 100. Electrical components or shielding covers can be set on the FPC circuit board 124.

[0075] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124, the number of the PCB circuit boards 122 is at least two, and at least two PCB circuit boards 122 are embedded in the first mounting groove 1142 of the bracket 114. The FPC circuit board 124 can be embedded in the first mounting groove 1142 or located on the outside of the first mounting groove 1142. The PCB circuit board 122 reinforces at least two side walls of the bracket 114, thereby improving the support reliability of the camera body 112. In addition, the first circuit board 120 also includes an FPC circuit board 124. Adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are electrically connected through the FPC circuit board 124 to achieve communication between the PCB circuit boards 122. In addition, the FPC circuit board 124 adapts to the bending between the side walls of the bracket 114, thereby reducing the production difficulty of the first circuit board 120.

[0076] That is, the present application sets the first circuit board 120 in the first mounting groove 1142 of the side wall of the bracket 114 of the camera module, wherein the side wall has a plane and a bending surface, the first mounting groove 1142 is set on the plane of the side wall, and the first circuit board 120 combining a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124 is set on the side wall, the PCB circuit board 122 of the first circuit board 120 is set corresponding to the first mounting groove 1142 on the plane of the side wall, and the FPC circuit board 124 of the first circuit board 120 is set corresponding to the bending surface of the side wall, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are connected together.

[0077] As mentioned above, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two or more, and the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two or more.

[0078] Or, if Fig.10 , Fig.11 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, the bracket 114 has a first notch 1144, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged at the first notch 1144, so as to reduce the protrusion of the first circuit board 120 relative to the bracket 114, reduce the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110, and the first circuit board 120 can play the role of the bracket 114, so as to ensure the stability of the camera assembly 110. The number of the first notches 1144 can be one, two, or more.

[0079] That is, the camera assembly 110 includes a camera body 112 and a bracket 114, wherein the bracket 114 is arranged on the peripheral side of the camera body 112 to support the camera body 112, wherein the side wall of the bracket 114 has a first notch 1144, and the first circuit board 120 can be arranged at the first notch 1144, thereby ensuring the reliability of the bracket 114 and reducing the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110.

[0080] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122, the PCB circuit board 122 is disposed at the first notch 1144, which can increase the strength of the bracket 114, improve the reliability of supporting the camera body 112, and reduce the encroachment of the first circuit board 120 on the internal space of the electronic device 100. Electrical components or shielding covers can be disposed on the PCB circuit board 122.

[0081] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes the FPC circuit board 124, the FPC circuit board 124 is arranged at the first notch 1144, which can adapt to the shape of the side wall of the bracket 114, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and the FPC circuit board 124 has a small thickness, which can reduce the first circuit board 120 from encroaching on the internal space of the electronic device 100. Electrical components or shielding covers can be arranged on the FPC circuit board 124.

[0082] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124, the number of the PCB circuit boards 122 is at least two, at least two PCB circuit boards 122 are arranged at the first notch 1144, the FPC circuit board 124 is arranged at the first notch 1144, and can also be located on the outside of the first notch 1144, the PCB circuit board 122 plays the role of a bracket 114, improving the support reliability of the camera body 112, and the first circuit board 120 also includes an FPC circuit board 124, adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are electrically connected through the FPC circuit board 124, communication between the PCB circuit boards 122 is achieved, and the FPC circuit board 124 adapts to the bending between the side walls of the bracket 114, reducing the production difficulty of the first circuit board 120.

[0083] That is, the present application arranges a first circuit board 120 in a first notch 1144 of a side wall of a bracket 114 of a camera module, wherein the side wall has a plane and a bending surface, the first notch 1144 is arranged on the plane of the side wall, and the first circuit board 120 combining a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124 is arranged on the side wall, the PCB circuit board 122 of the first circuit board 120 is arranged corresponding to the first notch 1144 on the plane of the side wall, the FPC circuit board 124 of the first circuit board 120 is arranged corresponding to the bending surface of the side wall, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are connected together.

[0084] As mentioned above, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two or more, and the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two or more.

[0085] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 are bonded together; or the electronic device 100 further includes a first fixing member 130 , and the first fixing member 130 connects the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 .

[0086] Specifically, Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 can be bonded together by an adhesive, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 and reducing the production cost.

[0087] Or, if Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a first fixing member 130 , which connects the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 . The bracket 114 and the first circuit board 120 are connected via the first fixing member 130 , thereby improving the reliability between the first circuit board 120 and the bracket 114 .

[0088] For example: when the first circuit board 120 is set in the first mounting groove 1142 or the first notch 1144 of the bracket 114, the edge of the first circuit board 120 and the edge of the bracket 114 are connected by at least one first fixing member 130, and the connection method between the first fixing member 130 and the first circuit board 120 and the camera assembly 110 can be welding, glue bonding, snap connection or screw connection, etc.

[0089] like Figures 14 to 18 As shown, as a possible implementation, the camera body 112 includes a housing 1122 , and the first circuit board 120 is disposed on the housing 1122 .

[0090] Specifically, the camera body 112 includes a shell 1122, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged on the shell 1122, that is, the first circuit board 120 is arranged on the shell 1122 of the camera body 112, so as to ensure the integrity of the shell 1122 of the camera body 112, and the first circuit board 120 can play a certain supporting role, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the camera assembly 110.

[0091] like Figures 14 to 18 As shown, as a possible implementation, the first circuit board 120 is attached to the peripheral side of the shell 1122; or the shell 1122 has a second mounting groove 1124, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged in the second mounting groove 1124; or the shell 1122 has a second notch 1126, and the first circuit board 120 is arranged in the second notch 1126.

[0092] Specifically, Fig.14 As shown, the first circuit board 120 is attached to the peripheral side of the shell 1122 to ensure the integrity of the shell 1122 , and the first circuit board 120 can jointly support the camera body 112 , thereby improving the stability and reliability of the camera assembly 110 .

[0093] That is, the camera body 112 includes a shell 1122 , and the first circuit board 120 can be disposed on the shell 1122 of the camera body 112 , thereby providing a certain degree of support for the shell 1122 .

[0094] Furthermore, since the first circuit board 120 is arranged on the side wall of the shell 1122, the first circuit board 120 increases the strength of the shell 1122 to a certain extent. Therefore, the thickness of the shell 1122 can be appropriately reduced, thereby reducing the internal space occupied by the camera assembly 110 of the electronic device 100.

[0095] When the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122, the PCB circuit board 122 is disposed on the side wall of the housing 1122, which can increase the strength of the housing 1122 and improve the reliability of the camera body 112. Electrical components or a shielding cover can be disposed on the PCB circuit board 122.

[0096] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes the FPC circuit board 124, the FPC circuit board 124 is arranged on the side wall of the housing 1122, which can adapt to the shape of the side wall of the housing 1122, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and the FPC circuit board 124 has a small thickness, which can reduce the first circuit board 120 from encroaching on the internal space of the electronic device 100. Electrical components or shielding covers can be arranged on the FPC circuit board 124.

[0097] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124, the number of the PCB circuit boards 122 is at least two, and the at least two PCB circuit boards 122 are respectively arranged on at least two side walls of the shell 1122, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and reinforcing at least two side walls of the shell 1122, thereby improving the reliability of the camera body 112. In addition, the first circuit board 120 also includes an FPC circuit board 124, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are electrically connected through the FPC circuit board 124 to achieve communication between the PCB circuit boards 122. In addition, the FPC circuit board 124 adapts to the bending between the side walls of the shell 1122, thereby reducing the production difficulty of the first circuit board 120.

[0098] That is, the present application sets a first circuit board 120 on the side wall of the shell 1122 of the camera module, wherein the side wall has a plane and a bending surface, and the first circuit board 120 combining a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124 is set on the side wall, the PCB circuit board 122 of the first circuit board 120 corresponds to the plane setting of the side wall, and the FPC circuit board 124 of the first circuit board 120 corresponds to the bending surface setting of the side wall, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are connected together.

[0099] As mentioned above, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two or more, and the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two or more.

[0100] Or, if Fig.15 and Fig.16As shown, the housing 1122 has a second mounting groove 1124, and the first circuit board 120 is disposed in the second mounting groove 1124, thereby reducing the protrusion of the first circuit board 120 relative to the housing 1122 and reducing the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110. The number of the second mounting grooves 1124 can be one, two, or more.

[0101] That is, the camera body 112 includes a shell 1122, and the side wall of the shell 1122 has a second mounting groove 1124, and the first circuit board 120 can be embedded in the second mounting groove 1124, thereby ensuring the reliability of the shell 1122 and reducing the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110.

[0102] When the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122, the PCB circuit board 122 is embedded in the second mounting groove 1124 of the housing 1122, which can increase the strength of the housing 1122, improve the reliability of the camera body 112, and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the electronic device 100 by the first circuit board 120. Electrical components or shielding covers can be set on the PCB circuit board 122.

[0103] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes an FPC circuit board 124, the FPC circuit board 124 is embedded in the second mounting groove 1124 of the housing 1122, which can adapt to the shape of the side wall of the bracket 114, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and the FPC circuit board 124 has a small thickness, which can reduce the first circuit board 120 from encroaching on the internal space of the electronic device 100. Electrical components or shielding covers can be arranged on the FPC circuit board 124.

[0104] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124, the number of the PCB circuit boards 122 is at least two, and at least two PCB circuit boards 122 are embedded in the second mounting groove 1124 of the shell 1122. The FPC circuit board 124 can be embedded in the second mounting groove 1124, or can be located on the outside of the second mounting groove 1124. The PCB circuit board 122 reinforces at least two side walls of the bracket 114, thereby improving the reliability of the camera body 112. In addition, the first circuit board 120 also includes an FPC circuit board 124. Adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are electrically connected through the FPC circuit board 124 to achieve communication between the PCB circuit boards 122. In addition, the FPC circuit board 124 adapts to the bending between the side walls of the shell 1122, thereby reducing the production difficulty of the first circuit board 120.

[0105] That is, the present application arranges a first circuit board 120 in a second mounting groove 1124 of a side wall of a shell 1122 of a camera module, wherein the side wall has a plane and a bending surface, and the second mounting groove 1124 is arranged on the plane of the side wall, and a first circuit board 120 combining a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124 is arranged on the side wall, the PCB circuit board 122 of the first circuit board 120 is arranged corresponding to the second mounting groove 1124 on the plane of the side wall, and the FPC circuit board 124 of the first circuit board 120 is arranged corresponding to the bending surface of the side wall, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are connected together.

[0106] As mentioned above, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two or more, and the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two or more.

[0107] Or Fig.17 and Fig.18 As shown, the housing 1122 has a second notch 1126, and the first circuit board 120 is disposed at the second notch 1126, thereby reducing the protrusion of the second circuit board 160 relative to the housing 1122, reducing the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110, and the first circuit board 120 can play a supporting role, thereby ensuring the stability of the camera assembly 110. The number of the second notches 1126 can be one, two, or more.

[0108] That is, the camera body 112 includes a shell 1122, and the side wall of the shell 1122 has a second notch 1126. The first circuit board 120 can be arranged at the second notch 1126, so as to ensure the reliability of the shell 1122 and reduce the space occupied by the first circuit board 120 outside the camera assembly 110.

[0109] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122, the PCB circuit board 122 is disposed at the second notch 1126, which can increase the strength of the housing 1122, improve the reliability of the camera body 112, and reduce the occupation of the internal space of the electronic device 100 by the first circuit board 120. Electrical components or shielding covers can be disposed on the PCB circuit board 122.

[0110] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes the FPC circuit board 124, the FPC circuit board 124 is arranged at the second notch 1126, which can adapt to the shape of the side wall of the housing 1122, thereby increasing the layout area of ​​the first circuit board 120, and the FPC circuit board 124 has a small thickness, which can reduce the first circuit board 120 from encroaching on the internal space of the electronic device 100. Electrical components or shielding covers can be arranged on the FPC circuit board 124.

[0111] In the case where the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124, the number of the PCB circuit boards 122 is at least two, at least two PCB circuit boards 122 are arranged at the second notch 1126, the FPC circuit board 124 is arranged at the second notch 1126, and the PCB circuit board 122 plays the role of a bracket 114, thereby improving the reliability of the camera body 112, and the first circuit board 120 also includes an FPC circuit board 124, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are electrically connected through the FPC circuit board 124 to achieve communication between the PCB circuit boards 122, and the FPC circuit board 124 adapts to the bending between the side walls of the shell 1122, thereby reducing the production difficulty of the first circuit board 120.

[0112] That is, the present application arranges a first circuit board 120 in the second notch 1126 of the side wall of the shell 1122 of the camera module, wherein the side wall has a plane and a bending surface, the second notch 1126 is arranged on the plane of the side wall, and the first circuit board 120 combining a PCB circuit board 122 and an FPC circuit board 124 is arranged on the side wall, the PCB circuit board 122 of the first circuit board 120 is arranged corresponding to the second notch 1126 on the plane of the side wall, the FPC circuit board 124 of the first circuit board 120 is arranged corresponding to the bending surface of the side wall, and adjacent PCB circuit boards 122 are connected together.

[0113] As mentioned above, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two or more, and the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two or more.

[0114] As a possible implementation, the first circuit board 120 and the housing 1122 are bonded together; or the electronic device 100 further includes a second fixing member 140 , and the second fixing member 140 connects the first circuit board 120 and the housing 1122 .

[0115] Specifically, Figures 14 to 16 As shown, the first circuit board 120 and the housing 1122 are bonded together by an adhesive, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling the first circuit board 120 and the housing 1122 and reducing the production cost.

[0116] Or, if Fig.17 As shown, the electronic device 100 also includes a second fixing member 140, which connects the first circuit board 120 and the shell 1122. The shell 1122 and the first circuit board 120 are connected by the second fixing member 140, thereby improving the reliability between the first circuit board 120 and the shell 1122.

[0117] For example: when the first circuit board 120 is set in the second mounting groove 1124 or the second notch 1126 of the shell 1122, the edge of the first circuit board 120 and the edge of the shell 1122 are connected by at least one second fixing member 140, and the connection method between the second fixing member 140 and the first circuit board 120 and the camera assembly 110 can be welding, glue bonding, snap connection or screw connection.

[0118] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, as a possible implementation, the first circuit board 120 includes at least one of a PCB circuit board 122 and a FPC circuit board 124 .

[0119] Specifically, the first circuit board 120 includes a PCB circuit board 122, an FPC circuit board 124, or a combination of the PCB circuit board 122 and the FPC circuit board 124. The PCB circuit board 122 can enhance the supporting effect, and the FPC circuit board 124 can adapt to structures such as bending.

[0120] Among them, the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be one, two, three, four or five, etc., the number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be one, two, three, four or five, etc., and the number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be set according to the number of planes of the side wall of the bracket 114 or the housing 1122. For example: the camera assembly 110 is a rectangular parallelepiped, and the side wall of the bracket 114 has four planes and four bending surfaces. The number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be four, which correspond to the four planes respectively. The number of FPC circuit boards 124 can be three or four to realize the series connection of four PCB circuit boards 122. Of course, in other embodiments of the present application, the actual number of PCB circuit boards 122 can be determined according to demand, and does not need to correspond one to one with the number of planes of the side wall of the bracket 114.

[0121] Furthermore, the first circuit board 120 which is a combination of soft and hard components can help increase the strength of the bracket 114 or the housing 1122 , thereby improving the reliability of the camera assembly 110 .

[0122] As mentioned above, the electronic device 100 provided in the present application utilizes the side wall space of the bracket 114 of the camera assembly 110, saving the area of ​​the main board or sub-board in the electronic device 100, and then freeing up the space for the battery or other electronic components, thereby achieving the purpose of increasing the battery capacity or reducing the thickness of the electronic device 100.

[0123] like Figure 7As shown, as a possible implementation, the first circuit board 120 further includes: a reinforcing piece 126 , at least one of the PCB circuit board 122 and the FPC circuit board 124 is disposed on the reinforcing piece 126 , and the reinforcing piece 126 faces the camera assembly 110 .

[0124] Specifically, the first circuit board 120 also includes a reinforcement piece 126 , and at least one of the PCB circuit board 122 and the FPC circuit board 124 is disposed on the reinforcement piece 126 , thereby enhancing the strength of the first circuit board 120 and the camera assembly 110 , thereby improving the reliability of the camera assembly 110 .

[0125] The reinforcing member 126 may be a steel plate or a plastic plate.

[0126] like Fig.19 and Fig. 20 As shown, as a possible implementation, it also includes: a frame 150 , on which the camera assembly 110 is disposed; or a second circuit board 160 , on which the camera assembly 110 is disposed.

[0127] Specifically, Fig.19 As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a frame 150 , and the camera assembly 110 is disposed on the frame 150 . There are no other components between the camera assembly 110 and the frame 150 , which helps to reduce the thickness of the electronic device 100 .

[0128] Or, if Fig. 20 As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a second circuit board 160 , and the camera assembly 110 is disposed on the second circuit board 160 , thereby facilitating the routing of the second circuit board 160 .

[0129] The second circuit board 160 may be a main board or a sub-board of the electronic device 100 .

[0130] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 , Fig.19 and Fig. 20 As shown, the first circuit board 120 and the second circuit board 160 are connected via a connector 170 .

[0131] Specifically, the first circuit board 120 and the second circuit board 160 are connected via the connector 170 , thereby ensuring the reliability of communication between the first circuit board 120 and the second circuit board 160 .

[0132] The above connector 170 may be a board-to-board connector 170 , and the number of the connector 170 may be one, two, or more.

[0133] The number of the connectors 170 may be one, two, or more, and the connectors 170 are disposed on the PCB circuit board 122 or the FPC circuit board 124 .

[0134] The electronic device 100 may be a terminal, or may be another device other than the electronic device 100. Exemplarily, the electronic device 100 may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a PDA, an in-vehicle electronic device, a music player, a private network communication terminal device (such as a walkie-talkie), a mobile Internet device (Mobile Internet Device, MID), an augmented reality / virtual reality / mixed reality device, a robot, a wearable device, an ultra-mobile personal computer (ultra-mobile personal computer, UMPC), a netbook or a personal digital assistant (personal digital assistant, PDA), etc. It may also be a server, a network attached storage (Network Attached Storage, NAS), a personal computer (personal computer, PC), a television (television, TV), a teller machine or a self-service machine, etc., and the embodiments of the present application are not specifically limited.

[0135] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment" or "specific embodiment" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0136] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A camera assembly, the camera assembly comprising a camera body; The first circuit board is arranged on the camera assembly and is located on the peripheral side of the camera body.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera assembly also includes: A bracket, arranged on the peripheral side of the camera body; Wherein, the first circuit board is arranged on the bracket.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first circuit board is attached to the peripheral side of the bracket; or The bracket has a first mounting groove, and the first circuit board is arranged in the first mounting groove; or The bracket has a first notch, and the first circuit board is arranged at the first notch.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first circuit board and the bracket are bonded together; or The electronic device further includes a first fixing member, and the first fixing member connects the first circuit board and the bracket.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera body comprises a shell, and the first circuit board is arranged on the shell.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first circuit board is attached to the peripheral side of the housing; or The housing has a second mounting groove, and the first circuit board is arranged in the second mounting groove; or The housing has a second notch, and the first circuit board is arranged at the second notch.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first circuit board and the housing are bonded together; or The electronic device further includes a second fixing member, which connects the first circuit board and the housing.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The first circuit board includes at least one of a PCB circuit board and an FPC circuit board.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first circuit board also includes: A reinforcing piece, at least one of the PCB circuit board and the FPC circuit board is arranged on the reinforcing piece, and the reinforcing piece faces the camera assembly.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A frame, on which the camera assembly is arranged; or A second circuit board, the camera assembly is arranged on the second circuit board.

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