Camera device including connection structure and electronic device including the same

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a housing forming an exterior of the electronic device; a main printed circuit board disposed inside the housing; a first camera unit disposed in one direction of the main printed circuit board and including a first printed circuit board, a first image sensor, a first lens assembly, a first housing, and a first contact pin; and a second camera unit disposed on one side of the first camera unit and including a second printed circuit board, a second image sensor, a second lens assembly, a second housing, and a second contact pin, in which the first printed circuit board includes a wire connected to each of the first camera unit and the second camera unit, and the second camera unit includes a second image sensor, a second lens assembly, a second housing, and a second contact pin. And can be connected to a main printed circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a camera including a connection structure and an electronic device including the camera. Background Art

[0002] The electronic device may include a plurality of camera modules therein. Each of the plurality of camera modules may be connected to a main printed circuit board of the electronic device via a separate connector. For example, each of the plurality of camera modules may include a flexible printed circuit board and may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board of the electronic device via a connector located at a distal end of the flexible printed circuit board.

[0003] The camera module may be fixed inside the electronic device by a separate fixing structure. For example, the fixing structure for fixing the camera module may be provided on at least a portion of the electronic device (eg, a back cover or a guide bracket). Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical issues Since a plurality of camera modules are connected to the main printed circuit board via separate connectors, respectively, a layout space may be additionally required to layout the flexible printed circuit board and the connector connected to each camera module. Since a space should be separately secured for the flexible printed circuit board and the connector connected to each camera module, a space available for arranging other components inside the electronic device may be limited.

[0005] Technical Solution According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing forming an exterior of the electronic device; a main printed circuit board disposed inside the housing; a first camera unit; and / or a second camera unit.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first camera unit may be arranged in one direction of the main printed circuit board, and include a first printed circuit board, a first image sensor arranged on the first printed circuit board, a first lens assembly arranged to correspond to the first image sensor, a first shell surrounding the periphery of the first image sensor and the first lens assembly, and a first contact pin, wherein the first contact pin is arranged on at least one surface of the first shell and at least partially contacts the first printed circuit board to be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second camera unit may be disposed on one side of the first camera unit and include a second printed circuit board, a second image sensor disposed on the second printed circuit board, a second lens assembly disposed corresponding to the second image sensor, a second housing surrounding the periphery of the second image sensor and the second lens assembly and at least partially coupled to the first housing, and a second contact pin, wherein the second contact pin is disposed on at least one surface of the second housing and at least partially contacts the second printed circuit board so as to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board.

[0008] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board may include wires, wherein the wires are respectively connected to the first camera unit and the second camera unit and may extend in a direction toward the main printed circuit board to be connected to the main printed circuit board.

[0009] In embodiments, the camera device may include a first camera unit and / or a second camera unit.

[0010] Technical Effects A camera device including a connection structure and an electronic device including the camera device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may reduce a space required to connect a plurality of camera units (eg, camera modules) to a main printed circuit board by electrically connecting the plurality of camera units to each other via the connection structure.

[0011] A camera device including a connection structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and an electronic device including the camera device may eliminate the need for a separate fixing structure for fixing camera units by allowing a plurality of camera units to be coupled to each other.

[0012] A camera including a connection structure and an electronic device including the camera according to an embodiment of the present disclosure allow a plurality of camera units to be decoupled after being coupled, thereby facilitating individual replacement of the camera units. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 is a view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 3c and Figure 3d A first camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0016] Figure 4a , Figure 4b , Figure 4c and Figure 4dA second camera unit is shown according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 5 is a view illustrating a first camera unit and a second camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 6a and Figure 6b is a view illustrating coupling of a first camera unit and a second camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 7a and Figure 7b is a view illustrating a coupling state of a first camera unit and a second camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 9a , Figure 9b , Fig.9c , Figure 9d and Fig.9e is a view illustrating a coupling opening in a first camera unit and a protrusion of a second camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Fig.10a , Fig.10b and Fig.10c 2 is a view showing a connector and electric wires according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Fig.11 is a view illustrating two second camera units coupled to a first camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Fig.12a and Figure 12b is a view showing a (1-1)th camera unit and a (1-2)th camera unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Figure 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (eg, display module 160).

[0025] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 121 in operation. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0026] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q network or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0027] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0028] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0029] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0030] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0031] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0032] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0033] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0034] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0035] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0036] The haptic module 179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0037] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0038] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0039] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0040] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0041] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for a round trip).

[0042] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiation element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiation element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0043] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band.

[0044] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transfer signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0045] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request with or without further processing the result. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology, for example, may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0046] Figure 2 is a view showing an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] When describing the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a width direction of the electronic device 200 may refer to an X-axis direction, and a length direction of the electronic device 200 may refer to a Y-axis direction.

[0048] The electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing 210 , a first camera unit 220 , a second camera unit 230 , a main printed circuit board 240 , and / or a battery 250 .

[0049] In an embodiment, the housing 210 may form the exterior of the electronic device 200. Components of the electronic device 200 may be disposed inside the housing 210. For example, the first camera unit 220, the second camera unit 230, the main printed circuit board 240, and / or the battery 250 may be disposed inside the housing 210.

[0050] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 220 and the second camera unit 230 may be connected to Figure 1 The camera module 180 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to the camera module 180 shown in FIG. 1 . For example, the first camera unit 220 and the second camera unit 230 may perform functions of capturing still images and videos. The first camera unit 220 and the second camera unit 230 may include at least one lens.

[0051] In an embodiment, the main printed circuit board 240 may at least partially include a placement area 241, and the first camera unit 220 and the second camera unit 230 may be disposed in the placement area 241. The placement area 241 may be formed by cutting a portion of the main printed circuit board 240.

[0052] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 220 and the second camera unit 230 may be disposed in the arrangement area 241 .

[0053] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 220 may include a flexible printed circuit board 221 and / or a connector 225. The flexible printed circuit board 221 may extend from the first camera unit 220 toward the main printed circuit board 240. The connector 225 may be disposed at a distal end of the flexible printed circuit board 221.

[0054] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 220 may be at least partially electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240. For example, the first camera unit 220 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 via a connector 225 disposed at a distal end of the flexible printed circuit board 221.

[0055] In embodiments, the second camera unit 230 may include a (2-1)th camera unit 231 and / or a (2-2)th camera unit 232 .

[0056] In an embodiment, the second camera unit 230 may be disposed on an opposite side of the first camera unit 220. One side of the first camera unit 220 may refer to a +Y-axis direction relative to the first camera unit 220, and the other side of the first camera unit 220 may refer to a -Y-axis direction relative to the first camera unit 220. The (2-1)th camera unit 231 may be disposed on one side of the first camera unit 220, and the (2-2)th camera unit 232 may be disposed on the other side of the first camera unit 220.

[0057] In an embodiment, the (2-1)th camera unit 231 and the (2-2)th camera unit 232 may be electrically connected to the first camera unit 220. Since the first camera unit 220 is electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240, the (2-1)th camera unit 231 and the (2-2)th camera unit 232 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 via the first camera unit 220. For example, the (2-1)th camera unit 231 and the (2-2)th camera unit 232 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 via the flexible printed circuit board 221 of the first camera unit 220 and the connector 225 provided at the distal end of the flexible printed circuit board 221.

[0058] In an embodiment, the battery 250 may be positioned in one direction of the main printed circuit board 240. For example, the battery 250 may be positioned in a -Y axis direction relative to the main printed circuit board 240. The battery 250 may supply power to the main printed circuit board 240.

[0059] Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 3c and Figure 3d A first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0060] Figure 3a is a perspective view of the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment. Figure 3b is a plan view of the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment. Figure 3c According to the embodiment, Figure 3b A view of the first camera unit 300 observed in the opposite direction of FIG. Figure 3d is a side view of the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment.

[0061] In an embodiment, Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 3c and Figure 3d The first camera unit 300 shown in FIG. Figure 2 The first camera unit 220 is shown in FIG.

[0062] When describing the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the first camera unit 300 may refer to the X-axis direction, and the length direction of the first camera unit 300 may refer to the Y-axis direction. The height direction of the first camera unit 300 may refer to the Z-axis direction.

[0063] The first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first printed circuit board 310 , a first lens assembly 330 , a first housing 340 , and / or first contact pins 350 .

[0064] Reference Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 3c and Figure 3d , the first lens assembly 330 and the first housing 340 may be disposed in one direction of the first printed circuit board 310. For example, the first lens assembly 330 and the first housing 340 may be disposed in a +Z axis direction relative to the first printed circuit board 310.

[0065] In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may be disposed to surround the outer circumference of the first lens assembly 330. For example, the first housing 340 may include a first housing opening 341, and the first lens assembly 330 may be disposed in the first housing opening 341.

[0066] In an embodiment, the first lens assembly 330 may include a camera lens capable of capturing still images and videos. The first lens assembly 330 may at least partially protrude in a direction (eg, +Z axis direction) away from one surface of the first housing 340 .

[0067] In an embodiment, the first contact pin 350 may be disposed on at least one surface of the first housing 340. The surface of the first housing 340 on which the first contact pin 350 is disposed may be provided with a second camera unit 400 (see FIG. 1 ) coupled to the first camera unit 300. Figure 4a ) surface corresponding to the.

[0068] Reference Figure 3a , the first contact pin 350 may be disposed on a surface of the first housing 340 facing the +Y axis direction. However, this is merely exemplary, and the surface on which the first contact pin 350 is disposed is not limited thereto. For example, the first contact pin 350 may also be disposed on a surface of the first housing 340 facing the -Y axis direction, the +X axis direction, and / or the -X axis direction.

[0069] In an embodiment, the first contact pin 350 may include an elastic material. Since the first contact pin 350 includes an elastic material, when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 (see Figure 4a ) when coupled, the shape of the first contact pin 350 can be elastically deformed.

[0070] In an embodiment, a plurality of first contact pins 350 may be disposed on at least one surface of the first housing 340. Figure 3a and Figure 3d , a plurality of first contact pins 350 may be arranged on one surface of the first housing 340 at intervals in the X-axis direction.

[0071] In an embodiment, at least some of the first contact pins 350 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 310. For example, some of the first contact pins 350 may be disposed on a surface of the first printed circuit board 310 facing the -Z axis direction. Figure 3c , the first contact pin 350 can be extended along the Y-axis direction on the first printed circuit board 310. Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 3c and Figure 3d The first contact pin 350 may extend in a length direction (eg, a Y-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300 , and may be at least partially bent and extend in a height direction (eg, a Z-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300 .

[0072] In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may at least partially include a coupling region 342. Figure 3a and Figure 3d , the coupling area 342 may be disposed on one surface of the first housing 340 on which the first contact pins 350 are disposed.

[0073] In an embodiment, the two coupling regions 342 may be arranged so that the first contact pin 350 is inserted therebetween. Figure 3d , the coupling region 342 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first contact pin 350 in the −X axis direction and the +X axis direction. The coupling region 342 may be disposed with the second camera unit 400 (see Figure 4a ) fixed pin 452 (see Figure 4a ) area.

[0074] In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may at least partially include a coupling opening 343. Figure 3a and Figure 3d , the coupling opening 343 may be formed on one surface of the first housing 340 where the first contact pin 350 is provided.

[0075] In an embodiment, a plurality of coupling openings 343 may be provided to allow the first contact pins 350 to be inserted therebetween. Figure 3d , at least one coupling opening 343 may be provided to be spaced apart from the first contact pin 350 in each of the -X axis direction and the +X axis direction. The coupling region 342 and the first contact pin 350 may be provided between a plurality of coupling openings 343 in a width direction (e.g., X axis direction) of the first camera unit 300. The coupling opening 343 may be an opening into which the protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400 is inserted.

[0076] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may at least partially extend longer than the first housing 340. For example, the first printed circuit board 310 may extend longer in the x-axis direction than the first housing 340. The region where the first printed circuit board 310 extends longer than the first housing 340 may include a flexible printed circuit board FPCB.

[0077] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may include a connector 311. For example, the connector 311 may be disposed at a distal end of the first printed circuit board 310 toward the +X axis direction.

[0078] In an embodiment, the connector 311 may be disposed on the main printed circuit board 240 (see Figure 2 The first camera unit 300 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 via the connector 311 (see Figure 2 ).

[0079] Figure 4a , Figure 4b , Figure 4c and Figure 4d A second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0080] Figure 4a is a perspective view of the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment. Figure 4b is a plan view of the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment. Figure 4c According to the embodiment, Figure 4b A view of the second camera unit 400 observed in the opposite direction of FIG. Figure 4d is a side view of the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment.

[0081] In an embodiment, Figure 4a , Figure 4b , Figure 4c and Figure 4d The first camera unit 400 shown in FIG. Figure 2 The second camera unit 230 is shown in FIG.

[0082] When describing the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the second camera unit 400 may refer to the X-axis direction, and the length direction of the second camera unit 400 may refer to the Y-axis direction. The height direction of the second camera unit 400 may refer to the Z-axis direction.

[0083] The second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second printed circuit board 410 , a second lens assembly 430 , a second housing 440 , a second contact pin 450 , and / or a protrusion 460 .

[0084] Reference Figure 4a , Figure 4b , Figure 4c and Figure 4d , the second lens assembly 430 and the second housing 440 may be disposed in one direction of the second printed circuit board 410. For example, the second lens assembly 430 and the second housing 440 may be disposed in a +Z axis direction relative to the second printed circuit board 410.

[0085] In an embodiment, the second housing 440 may be disposed to surround the outer circumference of the second lens assembly 430. For example, the second housing 440 may include a second housing opening 441, and the second lens assembly 430 may be disposed in the second housing opening 441.

[0086] In an embodiment, the second lens assembly 430 may include a camera lens capable of capturing still images and videos. The second lens assembly 430 may at least partially protrude in a direction (eg, +Z axis direction) away from one surface of the second housing 440 .

[0087] In an embodiment, the second contact pin 450 may be disposed on at least one surface of the second housing 440. For example, the second contact pin 450 may be disposed on a surface of the second housing 440 that faces the +Y axis direction.

[0088] Despite Figure 4a 4 shows that the second contact pin 450 is disposed on the surface of the second housing 440 facing the +Y axis direction, but this is merely exemplary, and the surface on which the second contact pin 450 is disposed is not limited thereto. For example, the second contact pin 450 may also be disposed on the surface of the second housing 440 facing the -Y axis direction and / or the X axis direction.

[0089] In an embodiment, a plurality of second contact pins 450 may be disposed on at least one surface of the second housing 440. Figure 3a and Figure 3d , a plurality of second contact pins 450 may be arranged on one surface of the second housing 440 at intervals in the X-axis direction.

[0090] In an embodiment, the second contact pin 450 may include an elastic material. Since the second contact pin 450 includes an elastic material, when the first camera unit 300 (see Figure 3a ) when coupled to the second camera unit 400, the shape of the second contact pin 450 can be elastically deformed.

[0091] In an embodiment, the second contact pin 450 may include a second connecting pin 451 and / or a fixing pin 452 .

[0092] In an embodiment, when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the second connection pin 451 of the second camera unit 400 may be connected to the first contact pin 350 (see FIG. 1 ) of the first camera unit 300. Figure 3a ) contact. The first contact pin 350 (see Figure 3a ) and the second connection pin 451 may contact each other, allowing the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 to be electrically connected.

[0093] In an embodiment, the first contact pin 350 (see Figure 3a ) and the second connection pin 451 are used for power connection, ground connection and / or data transmission between the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400. Since the first contact pin 350 and the second connection pin 451 are in contact with each other and electrically connected to each other, power connection, ground connection and / or data transmission between the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be possible.

[0094] In an embodiment, the fixing pin 452 may be used to fix the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 in a coupled state. When the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the fixing pin 452 may be disposed in the coupling region 342 of the first camera unit 300 .

[0095] In an embodiment, two fixing pins 452 may be provided so that a plurality of connecting pins 451 are inserted therebetween. Figure 4b , the plurality of connection pins 451 may be spaced apart in the X-axis direction. The fixing pins 452 may be each positioned to be spaced apart from the plurality of connection pins 451 in each of the −X-axis direction and the +X-axis direction.

[0096] In an embodiment, at least some of the second contact pins 450 may be disposed on the second printed circuit board 410. For example, some of the second contact pins 450 may be disposed on a surface of the second printed circuit board 410 facing the -Z axis direction. Figure 4c , the second contact pin 450 may extend along the Y-axis direction on the second printed circuit board 410. Figure 4a , Figure 4b , Figure 4c and Figure 4d The second contact pin 450 may extend in a length direction (eg, a Y-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400 , and may be at least partially bent and extend in a height direction (eg, a Z-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400 .

[0097] In an embodiment, the protrusion 460 may be provided on one surface of the second housing 440. For example, the protrusion 460 may be provided on a surface of the second housing 440 on which the second contact pin 450 is provided. The protrusion 460 may extend in a direction away from one surface of the second housing 440.

[0098] In an embodiment, the protrusions 460 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the second contact pins 450 in opposite directions, respectively. For example, the protrusions 460 may be positioned in the -X axis direction and the +X axis direction with respect to the plurality of second contact pins 450, respectively.

[0099] In an embodiment, when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the protrusion 460 may be inserted into the coupling opening 343 (see FIG. 4 ) of the first camera unit 300 . Figure 3a When the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are in a coupled state, the protrusion 460 may be used to prevent the first camera unit 300 from rotating relative to the second camera unit 400 or moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the protrusion 460 .

[0100] Although the second camera unit 400 is Figure 4a 4 is shown as including the protrusion 460, but the second camera unit 400 according to the embodiment may not include the protrusion 460. In the case where the second camera unit 400 does not include the protrusion 460, the fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 may perform the role of the protrusion 460. For example, the fixing pin 452 may be provided on the first camera unit 300 (see Figure 3a ) of the coupling region 342 (see Figure 3a ) to prevent the first camera unit 300 from rotating or moving relative to the second camera unit 400.

[0101] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may include a connection structure that allows them to be electrically connected while being coupled to each other. For example, the connection structure may include a first contact pin 350 of the first camera unit 300 and a second contact pin 450 of the second camera unit 400, and the first contact pin 350 and the second contact pin 450 electrically connect the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400. In addition, the connection structure may include a coupling opening 343 of the first camera unit 300 and a protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400, and the coupling opening 343 and the protrusion 460 are used to fix the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 in a coupled state.

[0102] Figure 5 2 is a view illustrating a first camera unit 300 and a second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0103] Figure 5 A state before the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be shown.

[0104] Reference Figure 5 , the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment may include a first printed circuit board 310 , a first image sensor 320 , a first lens assembly 330 , a first housing 340 and / or first contact pins 350 .

[0105] Reference Figure 5 , the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment may include a second printed circuit board 410 , a second image sensor 420 , a second lens assembly 430 , a second housing 440 and / or second contact pins 450 .

[0106] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310, the first image sensor 320, and the first lens assembly 330 of the first camera unit 300 may be sequentially arranged in the height direction (e.g., along the Z-axis direction). For example, the first image sensor 320 may be positioned in the +Z-axis direction of the first printed circuit board 310. The first lens assembly 330 may be positioned in the +Z-axis direction of the first image sensor 320.

[0107] In an embodiment, the first lens assembly 330 may collect light emitted from an object located outside. The first image sensor 320 may convert light transmitted from the first lens assembly 330 into an electrical signal. The first image sensor 320 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 310.

[0108] In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may be disposed to surround at least a portion of the first lens assembly 330. For example, the first housing 340 may be provided on one surface of the first printed circuit board 310 and disposed to surround the outer circumference of the first lens assembly 330.

[0109] In an embodiment, the first contact pin 350 may be disposed on at least one surface of the first housing 340. Figure 5 The first contact pin 350 may be disposed on one surface of the first housing 340 , and may extend along a height direction (eg, a Z-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300 .

[0110] In an embodiment, the first contact pin 350 may at least partially contact the first printed circuit board 310. For example, a portion of the first contact pin 350 may extend along the length direction (eg, Y-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300 and may contact the first printed circuit board 310.

[0111] In an embodiment, the second printed circuit board 410, the second image sensor 420, and the second lens assembly 430 of the second camera unit 400 may be sequentially arranged in the height direction (e.g., along the Z-axis direction). For example, the second image sensor 420 may be positioned in the +Z-axis direction of the second printed circuit board 410. The second lens assembly 430 may be positioned in the +Z-axis direction of the second image sensor 420.

[0112] In an embodiment, the second lens assembly 430 may collect light emitted from an object located outside. The second image sensor 420 may convert light transmitted from the second lens assembly 430 into an electrical signal. The second image sensor 420 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 410.

[0113] In an embodiment, the second housing 440 may be disposed to surround at least a portion of the second lens assembly 430. For example, the second housing 440 may be disposed on one surface of the second printed circuit board 410 and disposed to surround the circumference of the second lens assembly 430.

[0114] In an embodiment, the second contact pin 450 may be disposed on at least one surface of the second housing 440. Figure 5 , the second contact pin 450 may be disposed on one surface of the second housing 440. The one surface of the second housing 440 may be a surface of the second housing 440 facing the first housing 340 of the first camera unit 300. The second contact pin 450 may extend along a height direction (eg, Z-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400.

[0115] In an embodiment, the second contact pin 450 may at least partially contact the second printed circuit board 410. For example, a portion of the second contact pin 450 may extend along the length direction (eg, Y-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400 and may contact the second printed circuit board 410.

[0116] In an embodiment, second contact pin 450 may include contact region 4511. When first camera unit 300 and second camera unit 400 are coupled, second contact pin 450 may make contact with first contact pin 350 at contact region 4511.

[0117] In an embodiment, the contact region 4511 of the second contact pin 450 may at least partially include a curved shape. For example, the contact region 4511 may extend in a direction away from the second housing 440 , then may at least partially bend, and may extend toward the second housing 440 .

[0118] In an embodiment, the contact region 4511 of the second contact pin 450 may include an elastic material. When the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the contact region 4511 may come into contact with the first contact pin 350 and may be elastically deformed in shape.

[0119] In an embodiment, the protrusion 460 may extend from at least one surface of the second housing 440. For example, the protrusion 460 may be provided on a surface of the second housing 440 facing the first housing 340 and may extend in a direction toward the first housing 340.

[0120] Figure 6a and Figure 6b is a view illustrating coupling of the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0121] Figure 6a A state before the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be shown. Figure 6b A state in which the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be shown.

[0122] Reference Figure 6a and Figure 6b , in a state where the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be moved in a direction in which the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 become closer to each other, allowing the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 to be coupled.

[0123] Reference Figure 6a and Figure 6b , when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the surface of the first housing 340 on which the first contact pins 350 are disposed may approach the surface of the second housing 440 on which the second contact pins 450 are disposed.

[0124] Reference Figure 6b , when coupling the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400, the first contact pin 350 of the first camera unit 300 may at least partially contact the second contact pin 450 of the second camera unit 400. For example, the second contact pin 450 may contact the first contact pin 350 at the contact area 4511. The first contact pin 350 and the second contact pin 450 may contact each other, allowing the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 to be electrically connected.

[0125] Reference Figure 6bWhen coupling the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400, the protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400 may be at least partially inserted into the first camera unit 300. For example, the distal end of the protrusion 460 (e.g., the distal end of the protrusion 460 facing the first camera unit 300) may be partially inserted into the coupling opening 343 (see FIG. 1 ) in the first camera unit 300. Figure 3a When the distal end of the protrusion 460 is inserted into the coupling opening 343 in the first camera unit 300 , the position of the second camera unit 400 may be fixed relative to the first camera unit 300 .

[0126] Figure 7a and Figure 7b is a view illustrating a state in which the second camera unit 400 is coupled to the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] Figure 7a 2 is a perspective view illustrating a coupled state of the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment. Figure 7b 2 is a plan view showing a coupled state of the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 according to the embodiment.

[0128] In an embodiment, the coupling state of the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may refer to a state in which the fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 is positioned in the coupling area 342 of the first camera unit 300 and the protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400 is inserted into the coupling opening 343 in the first camera unit 300.

[0129] Reference Figure 7a and Figure 7b , the second camera unit 400 may be coupled to one side of the first camera unit 300. For example, the second camera unit 400 may be coupled to a side surface of the first camera unit 300 that faces the +Y axis direction.

[0130] although Figure 7a and Figure 7b The second camera unit 400 is shown to be coupled to the side surface of the first camera unit 300 in the +Y axis direction, but this is merely exemplary, and the position where the second camera unit 400 is coupled is not limited thereto. For example, the second camera unit 400 may also be coupled to the side surface of the first camera unit 300 in the -Y axis direction and / or in the -X axis direction.

[0131] Reference Figure 7a and Figure 7bWhen coupling the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400, the fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 may be disposed in the coupling region 342 of the first camera unit 300, and the protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400 may be inserted into the coupling opening 343 in the first camera unit 300 (see Figure 3a )middle.

[0132] In an embodiment, the fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 may be disposed in the coupling region 342 of the first camera unit 300 to prevent the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 from moving in a direction away from each other.

[0133] In an embodiment, the protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400 can be inserted into the coupling opening 343 in the first camera unit 300 to prevent the second camera unit 400 from moving relative to the first camera unit 300 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction of the protrusion 460 (e.g., the X-axis direction).

[0134] Figure 8a and Figure 8b 4 is a view showing a fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 coupled to the coupling area 342 in the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] Figure 8a 34 is a view showing a state in which the fixing pins 452 are provided in the coupling region 342 . Figure 8b 34 is a view showing a process in which the fixing pin 452 is disposed in the coupling region 342 .

[0136] In an embodiment, the fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 may extend in a direction toward the first camera unit 300. For example, the fixing pin 452 may include an extension area 4521 extending in a direction toward the first camera unit 300. The extension area 4521 may extend in both a height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400 and a length direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400. The fixing pin 452 may include a fixing area 4522 at a distal end of the fixing pin 452. For example, the fixing area 4522 may refer to an area located at a distal end of the extension area 4521.

[0137] In an embodiment, the fixing area 4522 may include a shape that is at least partially bent and extended. For example, the fixing area 4522 may extend in a direction toward the first camera unit 300, then may be at least partially bent, and may extend in a direction toward the second camera unit 400. Because the fixing area 4522 includes a shape that is bent and extended, a portion of the fixing area 4522 may be more easily fixed and disposed in the coupling area 342.

[0138] Reference Figure 8a , the first contact pin 350 may include a first connection pin 351 and / or a coupling pin 352. The first connection pin 351 may be disposed on one surface (e.g., a surface facing the +Z axis direction) of the first housing 340. The coupling pin 352 may be disposed in a coupling region 342 of the first housing 340. When the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the first connection pin 351 may contact the second connection pin 451, and the coupling pin 352 may contact the fixing pin 452.

[0139] Reference Figure 8b , the process of setting the fixing pin 452 in the coupling area 342 may include operation 801 of spacing the fixing pin 452 and the coupling area 342 apart from each other, operation 802 of partially inserting the fixing pin 452 into the coupling groove 3421 and / or operation 803 of partially setting the fixing pin 452 in the coupling area 342.

[0140] Reference Figure 8b , the coupling region 342 may include a coupling groove 3421 and / or a bonding region 3422. The coupling groove 3421 may define a space into which the fixing pin 452 is inserted. The bonding region 3422 may be disposed at one side of the coupling groove 3421.

[0141] Reference Figure 8b , the first camera unit 300 may include a coupling pin 352 disposed in the coupling region 342. For example, the coupling pin 352 may be at least partially disposed on one surface of the engagement region 3422 (eg, a surface of the locking region 3422 facing the +Y axis direction).

[0142] In an embodiment, in operation 801 , the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be positioned at a distance from each other with the fixing pin 452 and the coupling region 342 positioned at a distance from each other.

[0143] In an embodiment, at operation 802, with the fixing pin 452 partially inserted into the coupling region 342, the fixing region 4522 of the fixing pin 452 may be inserted into the coupling groove 3421 in the coupling region 342. The fixing region 4522 of the fixing pin 452 may be inserted into the coupling groove 3421 and may be moved in a direction (e.g., −Y axis direction) toward the first camera unit 300 while being in contact with the engagement region 3422.

[0144] In an embodiment, the joining area 3422 may have a surface inclined relative to the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300. For example, the joining area 3422 may have one surface extending to be inclined relative to a direction parallel to the Y-axis direction, so that the width of the coupling groove 3421 formed on one side of the joining area 3422 (e.g., the length of the coupling groove 3421 in the X-axis direction) decreases toward the inward direction of the first housing 340 (e.g., the −Y-axis direction).

[0145] In an embodiment, the fixing pin 452 may include an elastic material. Because the fixing pin 452 includes the elastic material, the fixing pin 452 may be at least partially elastically deformed during operation 802 in which the fixing pin 452 is partially inserted into the coupling groove 3421 .

[0146] In an embodiment, since the joint area 3422 has an inclined shape, the fixing pin 452 can be more easily inserted into the coupling groove 3421. By including an elastic material, the fixing pin 452 can be inserted into the coupling groove 3421 while being elastically deformed in a direction from the fixing pin 452 toward the protrusion 460 along the inclined shape of the joint area 3422. For example, referring to Figure 8b The fixing pin 452 can move in the +Y-axis direction while contacting the inclined shape of the locking area 3422, thereby receiving force in the x-axis direction, so that the fixing pin 452 can be at least partially deformed in the direction toward the protrusion 460 and inserted into the coupling groove 3421.

[0147] In an embodiment, during operation 803, in the case where the fixing pin 452 is partially disposed in the coupling region 342, the fixing region 4522 of the fixing pin 452 may be disposed in the coupling region 342 while contacting the coupling pin 352 of the first camera unit 300. The fixing pin 452 of the second camera unit 400 and the coupling pin 352 of the first camera unit 300 may contact each other, thereby electrically connecting the second camera unit 400 to the first camera unit 300.

[0148] In an embodiment, the coupling pin 352 and the fixing pin 452 may be used for power connection, ground connection, and / or data transmission between the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400. Since the coupling pin 352 and the fixing pin 452 are in contact with each other and electrically connected to each other, power connection, ground connection, and / or data transmission between the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be possible.

[0149] In an embodiment, the coupling pin 352 and the fixing pin 452 may be in physical contact with each other without being electrically connected. Even if the coupling pin 352 and the fixing pin 452 are not electrically connected, they may still be in physical contact with each other and used to fix the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 in a coupled state. When the coupling pin 352 and the fixing pin 452 are not electrically connected, the electrical connection between the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be achieved through the contact between the first connection pin 351 and the second connection pin 451.

[0150] In an embodiment, since the fixing pin 452 includes an elastic material, the contact state of the fixing pin 452 and the coupling pin 352 may be maintained by elastic force while the fixing pin 452 is disposed in the coupling region 342 .

[0151] Reference Figure 8b , the fixing pin 452 may be shown as being formed into a ring shape that is at least partially bent. However, this is merely an example, and the shape of the fixing pin 452 is not limited thereto. For example, the fixing pin 452 may also include a spring shape or a spring pin shape having elasticity.

[0152] In an embodiment, since the joint region 3422 includes an inclined shape, the fixing pin 452 placed in the coupling region 3422 may be difficult to be disengaged from the coupling region 3422 without an external force. For example, since one surface of the joint region 3422 is inclined, the fixing pin 452 may be easily moved in a direction toward the coupling region 342 (e.g., a direction in which the fixing pin 452 moves from operation 801 to operation 803). However, the fixing pin 452 may be relatively difficult to move in a direction away from the coupling region 342 (e.g., a direction in which the fixing pin 452 moves from operation 803 to operation 801).

[0153] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be separated again after being coupled. For example, the fixing pin 452 may be adjusted to be disengaged from the coupling region 342 by its elasticity, thereby allowing the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 to be separated.

[0154] In an embodiment, when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are separated after being in a coupled state, a force may be applied to the fixing pin 452 via a separate member (e.g., a disassembly jig) to move the fixing pin 452 in a direction away from the coupling area 342 while the fixing pin 452 remains placed in the coupling area 342. The fixing pin 452 may be detached from the coupling area 342 by receiving the force via the separate member.

[0155] Figure 9a , Figure 9b , Fig.9c , Figure 9d and Fig.9e 2 is a view illustrating a coupling opening 343 in the first camera unit 300 and a protrusion 460 of the second camera unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0156] Figure 9a A protrusion 460 is shown according to an embodiment. Figure 9b A coupling opening 343 is shown according to an embodiment. Fig.9c A state in which the protrusion 460 is coupled to the coupling opening 343 according to the embodiment is shown. Figure 9d A protrusion 460 is shown extending in the height direction. Fig.9e A protrusion 460 is shown having a cross-shaped cross-section.

[0157] Reference Figure 9a , the protrusions 460 may extend to protrude from one surface of the second housing 440. The protrusions 460 may be spaced apart from each other in one direction of the second contact pin 450 (eg, in the −X axis direction).

[0158] In an embodiment, the protrusion 460 may have a circular cross-section. The protrusion 460 may extend in the shape of a column having a circular cross-section.

[0159] In an embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 460 may be provided in one direction of the second contact pin 450. Figure 9a , two protrusions 460 may be disposed at a certain distance from each other in a height direction (eg, Z-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400 .

[0160] Reference Figure 9b , the coupling opening 343 may be provided in at least a portion of the first housing 340. For example, the coupling opening 343 may be provided in one direction of the coupling region 342 (eg, in the −X axis direction).

[0161] In an embodiment, the coupling opening 343 may include a circular opening. For example, the coupling opening 343 may be formed as a circular opening to allow insertion of the protrusion 460 having a circular cross-section. The coupling opening 343 may extend a predetermined length toward the interior of the first housing 340 (for example, in the -Y axis direction). The length of the coupling opening 343 extension may be shorter than the length of the protrusion 460 extension.

[0162] In an embodiment, a plurality of coupling openings 343 may be formed in one direction of the coupling region 342. For example, the number of the coupling openings 343 may correspond to the number of the protrusions 460 to be inserted into the coupling openings 343. Figure 9b , the two coupling openings 343 corresponding to the two protrusions 460 may be spaced apart from each other in the height direction (eg, Z-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300 .

[0163] Reference Fig.9c , when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the plurality of protrusions 460 may be inserted into the corresponding coupling openings 343 at their respective positions. Since the protrusions 460 may be inserted only up to the length of the coupling openings 343 extending toward the inside of the first housing 340, when the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled, the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be prevented from being closer than a predetermined length.

[0164] Reference Figure 9d According to an embodiment, a single protrusion 460 may be provided in one direction of the second contact pin 450. For example, Figure 9d As shown in Figure 9a Compared to the protrusion 460 shown in , the protrusion 460 may extend longer in the height direction (eg, the Z-axis direction) of the second camera unit 400 .

[0165] In an embodiment, when a single protrusion 460 is provided in one direction of the second contact pin 450 , a single coupling opening 343 into which the protrusion 460 is inserted and having a shape corresponding to the protrusion 460 may also be provided.

[0166] Although Figure 9a The protrusion 460 in FIG. 4 is shown to extend while having a circular cross-section, but this is merely an example, and the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 460 is not limited thereto.

[0167] Reference Fig.9e , the protrusion 460 may have a cross-shaped cross section. For example, the protrusion 460 may be formed to extend in a columnar shape having a cross-shaped cross section.

[0168] In an embodiment, when the protrusion 460 has a cross-shaped cross-section, the coupling opening 343 into which the protrusion 460 is inserted may also have a corresponding cross-shaped cross-section.

[0169] Fig.10a , Fig.10b and Fig.10c 3 is a view showing a connector 311 and electric wires 312 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Fig.10a is a view showing a first printed circuit board 310 including a first conductive line 3121 and a second conductive line 3122 according to an embodiment. Fig.10b 2 is a view showing a first printed circuit board 310 provided with a first conductive line 3121 on one surface according to an embodiment. Fig.10c2 is a view showing a first printed circuit board 310 provided with a second conductive line 3122 on the other surface according to an embodiment.

[0171] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may at least partially extend in a direction away from the first housing 340. The first printed circuit board 310 may extend in at least one direction along a side surface of the first housing 340 that is not coupled to the second housing 440. For example, referring to Fig.10a , the first printed circuit board 310 may extend in the +X axis direction, wherein the +X axis direction is one of the directions of the side surface of the first housing 340 not coupled to the second housing 440 .

[0172] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may include a connector 311 and / or a wire 312. In an embodiment, the connector 311 may be disposed on the main printed circuit board 240 (see Figure 2 ). The first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 via the connector 311 (see Figure 2 ).

[0173] In an embodiment, the electric wire 312 may include a first wire 3121 and / or a second wire 3122. The first wire 3121 may refer to a wire electrically connected to the first camera unit 300. The second wire 3122 may refer to a wire electrically connected to the second camera unit 400. The first wire 3121 and the second wire 3122 may each be connected to the connector 311 at one end.

[0174] In an embodiment, the first wire 3121 and the second wire 3122 may extend toward the connector 311 positioned at one end of the first printed circuit board 310. The first camera unit 300 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 (see FIG. 2 ) via the first wire 3121 and the connector 311. Figure 2 Since the second camera unit 400 is coupled to the first camera unit 300 and electrically connected to the first camera unit 300, the second camera unit 400 can be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 240 via the first camera unit 300, the second wire 3122 and the connector 311 (see Figure 2 ).

[0175] In an embodiment, both the first conductive line 3121 and the second conductive line 3122 may be disposed on one surface of the first printed circuit board 310. Fig.10aThe first wire 3121 and the second wire 3122 may be arranged side by side on one surface of the first printed circuit board 310 in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the first printed circuit board 310 (e.g., the Y-axis direction), and the first wire 3121 and the second wire 3122 may extend along the extension direction of the first printed circuit board 310 (e.g., the X-axis direction).

[0176] In an embodiment, the first conductive line 3121 and the second conductive line 3122 may be disposed on different surfaces of the first printed circuit board 310. Fig.10b and Fig.10c , the first conductive line 3121 may be disposed on one surface of the first printed circuit board 310 , and the second conductive line 3122 may be disposed on another surface of the first printed circuit board 310 opposite to the one surface.

[0177] Fig.11 2 is a view illustrating two second camera units 400 coupled to the first camera unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] In an embodiment, the second camera unit 400 may include a (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 and / or a (2-2)th camera unit 400-2. The (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 and the (2-2)th camera unit 400-2 may have the same Figure 4a The second camera unit 400 shown in FIG. 1 has substantially the same configuration.

[0179] Reference Fig.11 , the second camera unit 400 may be disposed in the opposite direction of the first camera unit 300. For example, the (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 may be disposed in one direction (e.g., +Y axis direction) of the first camera unit 300, and the (2-2)th camera unit 400-2 may be disposed in the opposite direction (e.g., -Y axis direction) of the first camera unit 300.

[0180] In an embodiment, the second camera units 400 disposed in the opposite direction of the first camera unit 300 may each be electrically connected to the first camera unit 300. For example, the (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 may be electrically connected to the first camera unit 300 via the (2-1)th contact pin 450-1. Similarly, the (2-2)th camera unit 400-2 may be electrically connected to the first camera unit 300 via the (2-2)th contact pin 450-2.

[0181] In an embodiment, the second camera units 400 disposed in the opposite direction of the first camera unit 300 may be each fixed in place while being in a coupled state with the first camera unit 300. For example, the (2-1)th protrusion 460-1 of the (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 may be inserted into a portion of the first camera unit 300, thereby fixing the position of the (2-1)th camera unit 400-1. The (2-2)th protrusion 460-2 of the (2-2)th camera unit 400-2 may be inserted into a portion of the first camera unit 300, thereby fixing the position of the (2-2)th camera unit 400-1.

[0182] although Fig.11 The second camera unit 400 is shown to be disposed in the opposite direction of the first camera unit 300, but this is merely an example. The second camera unit 400 may be disposed not only in the opposite direction of the first camera unit 300 but also in a direction perpendicular to these directions. For example, except for a direction in which the first printed circuit board 310 extends relatively longer from the first camera unit 300, the second camera unit 400 may be disposed in all three directions relative to the first camera unit 300 and may be connected to the first camera unit 300.

[0183] Fig.12a and Figure 12b is a view showing a (1-1)th camera unit 300 - 1 and a (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0184] Fig.12a is a view showing a state in which one second camera unit 400 is coupled to each of the (1-1)th camera unit 300 - 1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12b is a view showing a (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0185] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 300 may include a (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and / or a (1-2)th camera unit 300-2. The (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may have the same Figure 3a The first camera unit 300 shown in FIG. 1 has substantially the same configuration.

[0186] In an embodiment, the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may be disposed in a direction of the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1. Fig.12a , the (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 may be disposed in the −Y axis direction relative to the (1-1)th camera unit 300 - 1 .

[0187] In an embodiment, the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may each be connected to the second camera unit 400. For example, the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 may be electrically connected to the (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 positioned in the +Y axis direction relative to the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1. The (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may be electrically connected to the (2-2)th camera unit 400-2 positioned in the -Y axis direction relative to the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2.

[0188] Reference Figure 12b , the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 according to the embodiment may include a protrusion 360-2. For example, a plurality of protrusions 360-2 may extend on a surface of the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 facing the +Y axis direction.

[0189] In an embodiment, when the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 are coupled, the protrusion 360-2 of the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may be inserted into the coupling opening 343 (see FIG. 1 ) provided in the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1. Figure 3a ), thereby fixing the relative position of the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2.

[0190] Reference Figure 12b According to an embodiment, the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may include an intermediate pin 351-2 and / or a connecting pin 352-2. The intermediate pin 351-2 and the connecting pin 352-2 of the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may be disposed on a surface of the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 facing the +Y axis direction.

[0191] In an embodiment, when the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 are coupled, the connection pin 352-2 of the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may be disposed in the coupling region 342 (see FIG. 342 ) disposed in the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1. Figure 3a ), thereby preventing the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 from being away from each other.

[0192] In an embodiment, the middle pin 351-2 of the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may include an elastic material. When the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 are coupled, the middle pin 351-2 may be elastically deformed in shape. Since the middle pin 351-2 includes the elastic material, the middle pin may be used to provide elastic resistance to prevent the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 from suddenly approaching during the coupling of the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2.

[0193] Reference Fig.12a , the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are shown as being aligned and coupled on substantially the same line along the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300. However, this is merely an example, and the coupling form of the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 is not limited thereto. For example, the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 may be aligned and coupled in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the first camera unit 300. In addition, the second camera unit 400 may be coupled in the X-axis direction of the first camera unit 300 instead of being coupled in the Y-axis direction of the first camera unit 300.

[0194] In describing an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fixing pin 452 and the protrusion 460 are shown as being formed on the second camera unit 400, and the coupling area 342 and the coupling opening 343 are shown as being formed on the first camera unit 300. However, this is merely an example, and the inclusion of these components is not limited thereto. For example, the first camera unit 300 may include the fixing pin 452 and the protrusion 460, and the second camera unit 400 may include the coupling area 342 and the coupling opening 343. In this case, the protrusion 460 provided on the first camera unit 300 may be inserted into the coupling opening 343 in the second camera unit 400, so that the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 are coupled.

[0195] In the electronic device 200 including the camera units 300 and 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, among the plurality of camera units 300 and 400, only the first camera units 300-1 and 300-2 may be connected to the main printed circuit board 240, and the noise components introduced into the printed circuit boards (e.g., the (1-1)th printed circuit board 310-1 and the (1-2)th printed circuit board 310-2)) connected to the main printed circuit board 240 may be reduced compared to a case where all the camera units 300 and 400 are individually connected to the main printed circuit board 240.

[0196] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may include: a housing 210 forming the exterior of the electronic device 200 ; a main printed circuit board 240 disposed inside the housing 210 ; a first camera unit 220 ; and / or a second camera unit 230 .

[0197] In embodiments, the first camera unit 300 may include a first printed circuit board 310 , a first image sensor 320 , a first lens assembly 330 , a first housing 340 , and / or first contact pins 350 .

[0198] In an embodiment, the first camera unit 300 may be disposed in one direction of the main printed circuit board 240. In an embodiment, the first image sensor 320 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 310. In an embodiment, the first lens assembly 330 may be disposed to correspond to the first image sensor 320. In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may surround the periphery of the first image sensor 320 and the first lens assembly 330. In an embodiment, the first contact pin 350 may be disposed on at least one surface of the first housing 340, and the first contact pin 350 may at least partially contact the first printed circuit board 310 to be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 310.

[0199] In embodiments, the second camera unit 400 may include a second printed circuit board 410 , a second image sensor 420 , a second lens assembly 430 , a second housing 440 , and / or second contact pins 450 .

[0200] In an embodiment, the second camera unit 400 may be disposed on one side of the first camera unit 300. In an embodiment, the second image sensor 420 may be disposed on the second printed circuit board 410. In an embodiment, the second lens assembly 430 may be disposed to correspond to the second image sensor 420. In an embodiment, the second housing 440 may surround the circumference of the second image sensor 420 and the second lens assembly 430, and may be at least partially coupled to the first housing 340. In an embodiment, the second contact pin 450 may be disposed on at least one surface of the second housing 440, and may at least partially contact the second printed circuit board 410 and the first contact pin 350 to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 410 and the first contact pin 350.

[0201] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may include wires 312 connected to the first camera unit 300 and the second camera unit 400 , respectively.

[0202] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may extend in a direction toward the main printed circuit board 240 and may be connected to the main printed circuit board 240 .

[0203] In an embodiment, the first contact pins 350 may include a plurality of first connection pins 351 disposed at intervals on one surface of the first housing 340 , and coupling pins 352 disposed between which the plurality of first connection pins 351 are inserted.

[0204] In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may include a coupling region 342 , wherein the coupling pins 352 are disposed in the coupling region 342 .

[0205] In an embodiment, the second contact pins 450 may include a plurality of second connection pins 451 disposed at intervals on one surface of the second housing 440 , and fixing pins 452 disposed so that the plurality of first connection pins 451 are inserted therebetween.

[0206] In an embodiment, the plurality of first connection pins 351 may contact the plurality of second connection pins 451 .

[0207] In an embodiment, the fixing pin 452 may be disposed in the coupling region 342 to contact the coupling pin 352 .

[0208] In an embodiment, the coupling region 342 of the first housing 340 may include: a coupling groove 3421 into which the fixing pin 452 is inserted; and a bonding region 3422 disposed on one side of the coupling groove 342 .

[0209] In an embodiment, the locking area 3422 may have a surface formed on one side of the coupling groove 3421 to be inclined relative to the length direction of the first camera unit 300 so that the width of the coupling groove 3421 decreases in the inward direction of the first shell 340.

[0210] In an embodiment, each of the first contact pin 350 and the second contact pin 450 may include an elastic material.

[0211] In an embodiment, the first housing 340 may include coupling openings 343 disposed on opposite sides of the first contact pins 350 .

[0212] In an embodiment, the second housing 440 may include protrusions 460 disposed on opposite sides of the second contact pins 450 .

[0213] In an embodiment, the protrusion 460 may be inserted into the coupling opening 343 .

[0214] In an embodiment, the protrusion 460 may extend in the shape of a column having a circular cross-section.

[0215] In an embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 460 may be provided on each of the opposing sides of the second contact pin 450 .

[0216] In an embodiment, a plurality of coupling openings 343 may be provided on each of opposite sides of the first contact pin 350 .

[0217] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of second camera units 400 .

[0218] In an embodiment, a plurality of second camera units 400 may be coupled to the first camera unit 300 in different directions relative to the first camera unit 300 and electrically connected with the first camera unit 300 .

[0219] In an embodiment, the plurality of second camera units 400 may include: a (2-1)th camera unit 400 - 1 coupled to the first camera unit 300 at one side of the first camera unit 300 , and a (2-2)th camera unit 400 - 2 coupled to the first camera unit 300 at the other side of the first camera unit 300 .

[0220] In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of first camera units 300 and a plurality of second camera units 400 .

[0221] In an embodiment, multiple first camera units 300 may be at least partially coupled to each other, and each of the multiple second camera units 400 may be coupled to at least one first camera unit 300 among the multiple first camera units 300 and electrically connected to at least one first camera unit 300 among the multiple first camera units 300.

[0222] In an embodiment, the plurality of first camera units 300 may include: a (1-1)th camera unit 300 - 1 ; and a (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 coupled to one side of the (1-1)th camera unit 300 - 1 .

[0223] In an embodiment, the plurality of second camera units 400 may include: a (2-1)th camera unit 400-1 coupled to the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1 on a side surface opposite to a side surface coupled to the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2; and a (2-2)th camera unit 400-2 coupled to the (1-2)th camera unit 300-2 on a side surface opposite to a side surface coupled to the (1-1)th camera unit 300-1.

[0224] In an embodiment, the (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 may include a middle pin 351 - 2 , wherein the middle pin 351 - 2 includes an elastic material and provides elastic resistance between the (1-1)th camera unit 300 - 1 and the (1-2)th camera unit 300 - 2 .

[0225] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 may include: a connector 311 disposed at one end of the first printed circuit board 310; a first wire 3121 electrically connected to the first camera unit 300; and a second wire 3122 electrically connected to the second camera unit 400.

[0226] In an embodiment, the first conductive line 3121 and the second conductive line 3122 may each extend toward the connector 311 on one surface of the first printed circuit board 310 .

[0227] In an embodiment, the first conductive line 3121 may extend toward the connector 311 on the one surface of the first printed circuit board 310 , and the second conductive line 3122 may extend toward the connector 311 on the other surface of the first printed circuit board 310 .

[0228] In embodiments, the camera device 300 or 400 may include a first camera unit 300 and / or a second camera unit 400 .

[0229] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0230] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or alternative forms for the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled with another element (e.g., the second element)”, “coupled to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected with another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” with or without the terms “operably” or “communicatively” being used, it means that the element may be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0231] As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or a minimum unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0232] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0233] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) the computer program product may be published (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online, or the computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a forwarding server).

[0234] According to various embodiments, each of the above-mentioned components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately arranged in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as a corresponding one of the multiple components performs one or more functions before integration.

[0235] According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device (200), include: A housing (210) forming the exterior of the electronic device; A main printed circuit board (240) is arranged inside the housing; A first camera unit (300) is arranged in one direction of the main printed circuit board, wherein the first camera unit includes a first printed circuit board (310), a first image sensor (320) arranged on the first printed circuit board, a first lens assembly (330) arranged to correspond to the first image sensor, a first housing (340) surrounding the periphery of the first image sensor and the first lens assembly, and a first contact pin (350) arranged on at least one surface of the first housing, wherein the first contact pin at least partially contacts the first printed circuit board to be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board; and A second camera unit (400) is arranged on one side of the first camera unit, wherein the second camera unit includes a second printed circuit board (410), a second image sensor (420) arranged on the second printed circuit board, a second lens assembly (430) arranged to correspond to the second image sensor, a second housing (440) surrounding the periphery of the second image sensor and the second lens assembly and at least partially coupled to the first housing, and a second contact pin (450) arranged on at least one surface of the second housing, wherein the second contact pin at least partially contacts the second printed circuit board to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board, The first printed circuit board includes wires (312), wherein the wires (312) are respectively connected to the first camera unit and the second camera unit and extend in a direction toward the main printed circuit board to be connected to the main printed circuit board.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The first contact pins include a plurality of first connection pins (351) arranged at intervals on a surface of the first housing and coupling pins (352) between which the plurality of connection pins are inserted. The first housing comprises a coupling area (342), wherein the coupling pin is arranged in the coupling area. The second contact pins include a plurality of second connection pins (451) arranged at intervals on a surface of the second housing and a fixing pin (452) arranged to insert the plurality of second connection pins therebetween. wherein the plurality of first connecting pins are in contact with the plurality of second connecting pins, and Wherein, the fixing pin is arranged in the coupling area to contact with the coupling pin.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, in, The coupling region of the first housing comprises: A coupling groove (3421), wherein the fixing pin is inserted into the coupling groove (3421); and A bonding area (3422) is formed on one side of the coupling groove, and The engaging area includes a surface formed on one side of the coupling groove to be inclined relative to a length direction of the first camera unit so that a width of the coupling groove decreases in an inward direction of the first housing.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, The first contact pin and the second contact pin each include an elastic material.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in, The first housing includes a coupling opening (343) disposed on opposite sides of the first contact pin, wherein the second housing includes a protrusion (460) disposed on an opposite side of the second contact pin, and Wherein, the protrusion is inserted into the coupling opening.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, in, The protrusion extends in the shape of a column having a circular cross section.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, in, A plurality of protrusions are provided on each of the opposite sides of the second contact pin, and Wherein, the coupling opening is formed on opposite sides of the first contact pin.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in, The electronic device includes a plurality of second camera units, and The plurality of second camera units are coupled to the first camera unit in different directions relative to the first camera unit and are electrically connected to the first camera unit.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, in, The plurality of second camera units include: A (2-1)th camera unit (400-1) coupled to the first camera unit at one side of the first camera unit; and The (2-2)th camera unit (400-2) is coupled to the first camera unit at the other side of the first camera unit.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, in, The electronic device includes a plurality of first camera units and a plurality of second camera units, wherein the plurality of first camera units are at least partially coupled to each other, and Each of the plurality of second camera units is coupled to at least one first camera unit among the plurality of first camera units and is electrically connected to at least one first camera unit among the plurality of first camera units.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, in, The plurality of first camera units include: The (1-1)th camera unit (300-1); and The (1-2)th camera unit (300-2) is coupled to one side of the (1-1)th camera unit, and Wherein, the plurality of second camera units include: a (2-1)th camera unit (400-1) coupled to the (1-1)th camera unit on a side surface opposite to a side surface coupled to the (1-2)th camera unit; and The (2-2)th camera unit (400-2) is coupled to the (1-2)th camera unit on a side surface opposite to a side surface coupled to the (1-1)th camera unit.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, in, The (1-2)th camera unit includes a middle pin (351-2), wherein the middle pin includes an elastic material and provides elastic resistance between the (1-1)th camera unit and the (1-2)th camera unit.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, in, The first printed circuit board comprises: A connector (311) is arranged at one end of the first printed circuit board; A first wire (3121) electrically connected to the first camera unit; and The second conductive line (3122) is electrically connected to the second camera unit.

14. The electronic device as claimed in claim 13, in, The first conductive line and the second conductive line each extend toward the connector on one surface of the first printed circuit board.

15. The electronic device as claimed in claim 13, in, The first conductive line extends toward the connector on one surface of the first printed circuit board, and the second conductive line extends toward the connector on the other surface of the first printed circuit board.

Images