Camera decorating part, preparation method and mobile equipment

By designing the ladder texture structure and coloring layer on the camera decorative parts, the problem of mobile device appearance convergence is solved, the aesthetics and user experience are improved, and product differentiation is expanded.

CN120529211APending Publication Date: 2025-08-22BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202410185911.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-19
Publication Date
2025-08-22

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Technical Problem

The lack of differentiated design of mobile camera decorative parts leads to the convergence of product appearance, affecting aesthetics and user experience.

Method used

A camera decorative piece is designed, including a substrate, a boss and a lens slot. The outside of the boss is equipped with a ladder texture structure and a coloring layer, which creates a unique appearance effect through processing and anodization treatment.

Benefits of technology

It improves the aesthetics and user experience of mobile devices, expands product differentiation through unique appearance design, and enhances the visual appeal of the camera parts.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a camera decorating part. The camera decorating part comprises a substrate, bosses arranged on the substrate in a stacked mode and a lens groove penetrating through the bosses and the substrate. In the stacking direction, a first side face, a texture structure and a top face are sequentially arranged on the outer side of the boss, and the first side face is close to the substrate; the texture structure comprises at least one texture ring, and each texture ring comprises a plurality of halfpace arranged around the periphery of the boss. The camera decorating part provided by the invention can be used for expanding the difference between a mobile equipment product comprising the camera decorating part and an existing product, and the experience feeling of a user is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a camera decoration, a preparation method and a mobile device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets are widely used. These devices are typically equipped with cameras, which are mounted on the housing of the portable device. To enhance the camera's appearance, camera decorations are often placed around the camera. As mobile device products become increasingly similar, improvements to camera decorations are being made to further differentiate these products. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present disclosure provides a camera decoration component, a preparation method and a mobile device to address the deficiencies in the related art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a camera decorative part is provided, comprising a substrate, a boss stacked on the substrate, and a lens groove passing through the boss and the substrate; in the stacking direction, the outer side of the boss is sequentially provided with a first side surface, a texture structure, and a top surface, and the first side surface is close to the substrate; the texture structure includes at least one texture ring, and each texture ring includes a plurality of steps arranged around the periphery of the boss.

[0005] Optionally, each of the steps includes a bottom surface and a top surface, the area of ​​the bottom surface is larger than the area of ​​the top surface, and the top surface forms a partial appearance surface of the boss.

[0006] Optionally, the length and width of the bottom surface are selected from 0.4 to 0.5 mm.

[0007] Optionally, the length and width of the top surface are selected from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

[0008] Optionally, the angle between two adjacent terraces of each texture circle is 90°.

[0009] Optionally, the texture structure includes a plurality of texture circles, and in the stacking direction, the terraces of adjacent texture circles are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0010] Optionally, in the stacking direction, the angle between two adjacent terraces is 90°.

[0011] Optionally, the camera decoration also includes a first coloring layer arranged on the first side surface.

[0012] Optionally, the first coloring layer includes aluminum oxide and a first colorant.

[0013] Optionally, the thickness of the first coloring layer is selected from 5 to 8 μm.

[0014] Optionally, the camera decoration also includes a second coloring layer, and the second coloring layer includes aluminum oxide and a second colorant.

[0015] Optionally, the thickness of the second coloring layer is selected from 8 to 14 μm.

[0016] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for preparing a camera decorative element is provided, comprising:

[0017] Providing a decorative element blank; the decorative element blank comprises a boss, a base plate, and a lens groove passing through the boss and the base plate;

[0018] The outer side of the boss is processed to form a first side surface, a top surface and a texture structure, wherein the texture structure includes at least one texture ring, and each texture ring includes a plurality of steps arranged around the periphery of the boss, thereby obtaining the camera decorative part.

[0019] Optionally, forming a texture structure on the outer side of the boss includes:

[0020] The boss is processed using an annular cutter to obtain a plurality of vertical textures arranged along the stacking direction;

[0021] Using a T-shaped knife to process the vertical texture around the periphery of the boss to obtain a plurality of prisms;

[0022] The prism is cut using a straight knife to obtain a texture ring including terraces.

[0023] Optionally, the preparation method further comprises:

[0024] After the textured ring including the terrace is obtained on the decorative element blank, an overall anodizing treatment is performed to obtain a decorative element blank with a second colored layer provided on the surface;

[0025] The second colored layer is removed, and the first side surface is subjected to anodization treatment to obtain a first colored layer formed on the first side surface.

[0026] Optionally, the camera decorative piece obtained by the preparation method satisfies any one of the following conditions:

[0027] Each of the steps includes a bottom surface and a top surface, the area of ​​the bottom surface is larger than the area of ​​the top surface, and the top surface forms part of the appearance surface of the boss;

[0028] The length and width of the bottom surface of the step are selected from 0.4 to 0.5 mm;

[0029] The length and width of the top surface of the step are selected from 0.2 to 0.3 mm;

[0030] The angle between two adjacent terraces in each texture circle is 90°;

[0031] The texture structure includes a plurality of texture circles, and in the stacking direction, the terraces of adjacent texture circles are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence;

[0032] The texture structure includes a plurality of texture rings, and in the stacking direction, the angle between two adjacent terraces is 90°.

[0033] Optionally, the first coloring layer includes aluminum oxide and a first colorant; and the second coloring layer includes aluminum oxide and a second colorant.

[0034] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a mobile device is provided, comprising the aforementioned camera decoration or the camera decoration obtained according to the aforementioned preparation method.

[0035] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0036] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the camera decoration provided by the present disclosure can be used to expand the differentiation between mobile device products including the camera decoration and existing products, enhance the aesthetics of the mobile device, and improve the user experience.

[0037] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a camera decoration component at a viewing angle according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 2 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a camera decoration component from another perspective according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a camera decoration according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0042] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a lens groove according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0043] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a lens groove according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0044] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of an annular knife according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram showing a reverse structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0046] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of a glue-applying surface according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0047] Figure 9 The figure is a flow chart showing a method of preparing a camera decoration according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0048] Figure 10 FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a method of preparing a camera decoration according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0049] Figure 11 FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a method of preparing a camera decoration component according to another exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0051] The terms used in this disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining."

[0053] The present disclosure provides a camera decorative part, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the camera decoration part includes: a substrate 1, a boss 2 and a lens groove 3; the boss 2 is stacked on the substrate 1. When the camera decoration part is configured on a mobile device, the substrate 1 can be connected to the mobile device, for example, it can be connected to the back cover of the mobile device. There is no specific restriction on the shape and size of the substrate 1, which can be selected according to actual needs. The lens groove 3 runs through the substrate 1 and the boss 2, and its structure is as follows Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lens groove 3 includes one or more through holes that penetrate the substrate 1 and the boss 2. The through holes can correspond to electronic components such as mobile device camera lenses and flashes. The size and shape of the through holes can be selected according to actual needs and are not limited to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some cases, the boss 2 can be a plate-like structure with uniform thickness, with the lens groove 3 extending through the plate-like structure. In other cases, the side of the boss 2 facing away from the substrate 1 can be recessed inward to form an annular groove, with the lens groove 3 extending through the bottom plate of the annular groove. The specific design can be customized and is not limited by this disclosure.

[0054] The materials of the substrate 1 and the boss 2 can be the same or different. Optionally, the materials of the substrate 1 and the boss 2 are any metal material, which can be a single metal or an alloy. In some embodiments, the materials of the substrate 1 and the boss 2 are the same metal material. In some embodiments, the materials of the substrate 1 and the boss 2 are aluminum alloy.

[0055] The projection of the boss 2 in the horizontal direction can be circular, square, rectangular, etc., and can be designed specifically as needed. In the stacking direction, the outer side of the boss 2 is sequentially provided with a first side surface 22, a texture structure 21 and a top surface 23. The texture structure 21 includes at least one texture ring including multiple terraces arranged around the periphery of the boss 2, and the first side surface 22 is arranged close to the substrate 1.

[0056] In some embodiments, a chamfered structure may be provided between the top surface 23 and the main body of the boss 2, which may reduce the formation of sharp ridges in the camera decorative piece provided by the present disclosure, thereby improving the wear resistance of the camera decorative piece.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first side surface 22 forms a certain angle with the stacking direction of the bosses. The first side surface 22 may be directly connected to the substrate 1 or may not be connected to the substrate 1, which can be selected according to actual needs.

[0058] The texture structure 21 may include one or more texture rings, and each texture ring may include a plurality of terraces arranged around the periphery of the boss 2. Figure 3As shown, the texture structure includes multiple texture circles. In the stacking direction, the terraces of adjacent texture circles are arranged one-to-one. Each terrace includes a bottom surface and a top surface. The area of ​​the bottom surface is larger than the area of ​​the top surface, and the top surface forms part of the appearance of the terrace. The texture structure has 2 to 6 texture circles in the stacking direction. Optionally, the texture structure has 4 texture circles in the stacking direction.

[0059] In some embodiments, for each of the steps, the length and width of the bottom surface are selected from 0.4 to 0.5 mm.

[0060] In some embodiments, for each of the steps, the length and width of the top surface are selected from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

[0061] In some embodiments, for each of the steps, the bottom surface and the top surface connected to the boss body are both square; optionally, the side length of the bottom surface is 0.44 mm, and the side length of the top surface is 0.22 mm.

[0062] In some embodiments, the number of terraces in the texture circle surrounding the outer circumference of the boss 2 is selected from 180 to 400; optionally, the number of terraces in the texture circle surrounding the outer circumference of the boss 2 is 360.

[0063] In some embodiments, the height of the terrace, ie, the distance between the bottom surface and the top surface, is selected from 0.12 to 0.15 mm.

[0064] In some embodiments, the angle between two adjacent terraces of each texture circle is 90°.

[0065] In some embodiments, in the stacking direction, the angle between two adjacent terraces is 90°.

[0066] The camera trim provided herein also includes a first coloring layer and a second coloring layer. In this disclosure, the second coloring layer is first formed on the camera trim, then removed from the first side 22 before the first coloring layer is formed. The first coloring layer comprises aluminum oxide and a first colorant, while the second coloring layer comprises aluminum oxide and a second colorant. The first and second colorants can be the same or different and can be selected from materials with dyeing properties. Thus, the first and second coloring layers can exhibit the same or different color effects. In some embodiments, the second coloring layer is black and the first coloring layer is gold. In other embodiments, the second coloring layer and the first coloring layer can both be gold or black. It is understood that the first coloring layer can also be configured to have multiple colors, such as a pattern of various colors. The first coloring layer can have a different color from the camera trim, enriching the design of the camera area of ​​a mobile device. Combined with the textured structure including the outwardly protruding steps, this can reduce the visual abruptness of the camera area, thereby improving the user experience.

[0067] The mobile device provided by the present disclosure may have one or more cameras. Therefore, the mobile device provided by the present disclosure may have an optional number of the aforementioned camera decorations, which can be selected according to actual needs.

[0068] The mobile device provided by the present disclosure may be a mobile phone, a computer, a digital broadcast terminal, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[0069] The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing a camera decorative piece, such as Figure 9 Shown, including:

[0070] Step 401 , providing a decorative element blank; the decorative element blank includes a boss, a base plate, and a lens groove penetrating the boss and the base plate.

[0071] In step 402, a first side surface, a top surface and a texture structure are formed on the outer side of the boss, wherein the texture structure includes at least one texture ring, and each texture ring includes a plurality of steps arranged around the periphery of the boss, thereby obtaining the camera decorative part.

[0072] The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing a camera decorative piece, such as Figure 10 Shown, including:

[0073] In step 501, a decorative element blank is provided; the decorative element blank comprises a boss 2, a base plate 1, and a lens groove 3 passing through the boss 2 and the base plate 1;

[0074] In step 502, a plurality of vertical textures are formed on the decorative element blank along the stacking direction; the vertical textures extend along the periphery of the boss 2 and are formed on the boss 2;

[0075] In step 503, the vertical texture is processed to obtain a texture circle including steps on the decorative element blank.

[0076] In some embodiments, as Figure 11 As shown, the specific steps of the preparation method provided by the present disclosure include:

[0077] In step 601: CNC machining positioning holes;

[0078] In step 602: providing a decorative component blank including a boss 2, a substrate 1, and a lens groove 3 passing through the boss 2 and the substrate 1, and performing rough processing on the blank;

[0079] In step 603: the product obtained in step 602 is processed using an annular knife to obtain a plurality of vertical textures arranged along the stacking direction on the boss 2; in some embodiments, the annular knife is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the tip angle of the annular knife is 90°, the tip interval deflection angle is 1°, and the total number of teeth of the annular knife is 360. Figure 6 The figure is only an example, and the tip spacing deflection angle and the total number of teeth of the annular knife can be specifically selected according to actual needs.

[0080] In step 604, a T-shaped knife is used to machine upright textures around the periphery of the boss 2 of the product obtained in step 603 to obtain a plurality of prisms. Furthermore, a straight knife is used to cut the prisms to obtain a texture ring including terraces on the boss 2, i.e., texture structure 21.

[0081] In step 605: CNC machining the inner cavity structure and top surface 22 of the product obtained in step 604;

[0082] In step 606: the top surface 22 of the product obtained in step 605 is subjected to a flat grinding and deburring process;

[0083] In step 607: the product obtained in step 606 is subjected to an overall anodizing treatment to obtain a decorative part blank having a second colored layer on the surface; the thickness of the second colored layer is selected from 8 to 14 μm;

[0084] In step 608 : CNC high-finish processing is performed on the first side surface 23 of the product obtained in step 607 to obtain a high-finish first side surface 23 ;

[0085] In step 609: the first side surface 23 of the product obtained in step 608 is anodized to obtain a decorative part blank having a first coloring layer and a second coloring layer provided on the surface; the thickness of the first coloring layer is selected from 5 to 8 μm;

[0086] In step 610: the top surface 22 of the product obtained in step 609 is oxidized and then flat-ground and polished.

[0087] In some embodiments, as Figure 11 As shown, the specific steps of the preparation method provided by the present disclosure also include:

[0088] In step 611: CNC process the reverse structure of the product obtained in step 610. In some embodiments, the reverse structure is as follows Figure 7 As shown, the reverse structure is located inside the substrate 1 on a side close to the mobile device, and is used to be assembled with some electronic components of the mobile device to perform fixing, supporting and protecting functions. Figure 7 The reverse structure shown is only an example, and its specific shape and size can be selected according to actual needs.

[0089] In step 612: laser engrave the product obtained in step 611 to obtain the lens groove adhesive surface. In some embodiments, the adhesive surface is as follows Figure 8 As shown, the adhesive surface is used to stick double-sided adhesive, which is pre-fixed with the back cover of the mobile device through the double-sided adhesive, and can play a waterproof role after bonding. Figure 8 The adhesive surface shown is only an example, and its specific shape and size can be selected according to actual needs. The purpose of using laser engraving is to remove the second coloring layer of the adhesive surface and increase the roughness, thereby increasing the surface energy of the material and improving the bonding force after the double-sided tape is applied.

[0090] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the disclosure herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0091] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A camera decorative part, characterized in that: The lens comprises a substrate, bosses stacked on the substrate, and a lens groove passing through the bosses and the substrate; In the stacking direction, the outer side of the boss is sequentially provided with a first side surface, a texture structure and a top surface, and the first side surface is close to the substrate; The texture structure includes at least one texture ring, each texture ring including a plurality of terraces arranged around the periphery of the boss.

2. The camera decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the steps includes a bottom surface and a top surface. The area of ​​the bottom surface is larger than that of the top surface, and the top surface forms a part of the appearance surface of the boss.

3. The camera decoration according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length and width of the bottom surface are selected from 0.4 to 0.5 mm; and / or the length and width of the top surface are selected from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

4. The camera decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle between two adjacent terraces in each texture circle is 90°.

5. The camera decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The texture structure includes a plurality of texture circles, and in the stacking direction, the terraces of adjacent texture circles are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

6. The camera decoration according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the stacking direction, the angle between two adjacent terraces is 90°.

7. The camera decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first coloring layer disposed on the first side surface.

8. A method for preparing a camera decorative part, characterized in that: The preparation method comprises: Providing a decorative element blank; the decorative element blank comprises a boss, a base plate, and a lens groove passing through the boss and the base plate; The outer side of the boss is processed to form a first side surface, a top surface and a texture structure, wherein the texture structure includes at least one texture ring, and each texture ring includes a plurality of steps arranged around the periphery of the boss, thereby obtaining the camera decorative part.

9. The preparation method according to claim 8, characterized in that Processing the outer side of the boss to form a texture structure includes: The boss is processed using an annular cutter to obtain a plurality of vertical textures arranged along the stacking direction; Using a T-shaped knife to process the vertical texture around the periphery of the boss to obtain a plurality of prisms; The prism is cut using a straight knife to obtain a texture ring including terraces.

10. The preparation method according to claim 9, characterized in that The preparation method further comprises: After obtaining the textured ring including the terrace, the whole body is anodized to obtain a decorative part blank with a second coloring layer provided on the surface; The second colored layer is removed, and the first side surface is subjected to anodization treatment to obtain a first colored layer formed on the first side surface.

11. The preparation method according to claim 8, characterized in that The camera decoration meets any one of the following conditions: Each of the steps includes a bottom surface and a top surface, the area of ​​the bottom surface is larger than the area of ​​the top surface, and the top surface forms part of the appearance surface of the boss; The length and width of the bottom surface of the step are selected from 0.4 to 0.5 mm; The length and width of the top surface of the step are selected from 0.2 to 0.3 mm; The angle between two adjacent terraces in each texture circle is 90°; The texture structure includes a plurality of texture circles, and in the stacking direction, the terraces of adjacent texture circles are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence; The texture structure includes a plurality of texture rings, and in the stacking direction, the angle between two adjacent terraces is 90°.

12. A mobile device, characterized in that: The invention comprises the camera decoration piece according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or the camera decoration piece obtained by the preparation method according to any one of claims 8 to 11.