Periscopic camera module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a periscopic camera module and electronic equipment. The periscopic camera module comprises a shell assembly, a lens assembly and a buffer assembly. The shell assembly includes a mount. The support comprises a first containing space. The lens assembly is arranged in the first accommodating space. The lens assembly comprises a bearing base and a lens. The bearing base is slidably connected to the support. The lens is arranged on the bearing base. The buffering assembly comprises a first flexible buffering piece and a second flexible buffering piece. One of the first flexible buffering piece and the second flexible buffering piece is arranged on the support, and the other one of the first flexible buffering piece and the second flexible buffering piece is arranged on the bearing base. In the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first flexible buffer piece faces the second flexible buffer piece. According to the periscopic camera module provided by the embodiment of the invention, the possibility of generating abnormal sound due to impact force between the lens assembly and the shell assembly can be effectively reduced, and the use experience of the electronic equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a periscope camera module and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the explosive growth of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, electronic devices are becoming increasingly versatile. As users expect electronic devices to meet a wider range of functional demands, the number of functions they can perform is increasing. For example, electronic devices include camera modules. Users expect these devices to be able to capture distant objects with good image quality. Due to the trend toward smaller, lighter, and thinner designs, the thickness of electronic devices continues to decrease. This limits the size of camera modules in the thickness direction of the device, resulting in a relatively short focal length, making it difficult to capture distant objects. With technological advancements, periscope camera modules have become increasingly popular in electronic devices. These modules can occupy a smaller space in the thickness direction of the device, facilitating miniaturization and thinness. They can also offer excellent telephoto characteristics, enabling the capture of distant objects. However, if a user accidentally shakes an electronic device while using it, the periscope camera module can produce unusual noises, impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a periscope camera module and an electronic device, which can effectively reduce the possibility of abnormal noise generated by the impact force between the lens assembly and the shell assembly, and improve the user experience of the electronic device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a periscope camera module, which includes a shell assembly, a lens assembly, and a buffer assembly. The shell assembly includes a support. The support includes a first accommodating space. The lens assembly is arranged in the first accommodating space. The lens assembly includes a supporting base and a lens. The supporting base is slidably connected to the support. The lens is arranged on the supporting base. The buffer assembly includes a first flexible buffer and a second flexible buffer. One of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer is arranged on the support, and the other is arranged on the supporting base. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first flexible buffer is arranged facing the second flexible buffer.

[0005] The periscope camera module of the embodiment of the present application also includes a buffer assembly. The buffer assembly includes a first flexible buffer and a second flexible buffer. One of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer is arranged on a support, and the other is arranged on a bearing base. For example, the first flexible buffer is arranged on the support, and the second flexible buffer is arranged on the bearing base. Alternatively, the first flexible buffer is arranged on the bearing base, and the second flexible buffer is arranged on the support. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first flexible buffer is arranged facing the second flexible buffer. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, there is an overlapping area between the orthographic projection of the first flexible buffer and the orthographic projection of the second flexible buffer. The first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer are each flexible and easily deformed when subjected to force to effectively absorb impact energy, thereby playing a buffering role. The first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer can be used to absorb the impact energy generated by the lens assembly in a moving state.

[0006] In a possible embodiment, the first flexible buffer member includes a buffer recess, and the second flexible buffer member includes a buffer protrusion matched with the buffer recess, and along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffer recess is arranged facing the buffer protrusion.

[0007] Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffer recess is arranged facing the buffer protrusion. When the periscope camera module is shaken and the lens assembly moves relative to the support under the action of inertia, the corresponding first flexible buffer can move close to the second flexible buffer so that the buffer protrusion can enter the buffer recess. After the buffer protrusion comes into contact with the buffer recess, the buffer protrusion and the buffer recess will undergo corresponding deformation to buffer and absorb impact force and vibration. Under the impact of the lens assembly, the number of contact areas between the buffer protrusion and the buffer recess can be increased, and the contact area can be increased, which is beneficial for the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer to achieve the function of multi-stage shock absorption, and effectively buffer and absorb the impact force and vibration generated by the lens assembly.

[0008] In one possible embodiment, the first flexible buffer further includes a first recessed portion. The first recessed portion is disposed on a surface of the first flexible buffer facing away from the second flexible buffer. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffer recessed portion is disposed corresponding to the first recessed portion.

[0009] The manner in which the first recessed portion is provided on the first flexible buffer member corresponding to the buffer recess is conducive to the bottom wall of the buffer recess being easily deformed, so as to more effectively absorb impact force and vibration.

[0010] In a possible embodiment, the first flexible buffer further includes a first connecting portion connected to the support or the bearing base, and the first connecting portion is respectively provided on both sides of the first recessed portion along the depth direction of the first accommodating space.

[0011] The first connecting parts can be respectively provided on both sides of the first recessed part, so that the area below the buffer recess corresponding to the bottom wall can be formed into a suspended structure, which is conducive to the expected deformation of the buffer recess.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the first connection portion is bonded to the support or the bearing base, thereby facilitating reducing the difficulty of connecting the first flexible buffer component and the support or the bearing base.

[0013] In one possible embodiment, the second flexible buffer further includes a second recessed portion. The second recessed portion is disposed on a surface of the second flexible buffer facing away from the first flexible buffer. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffering protrusion is disposed corresponding to the second recessed portion.

[0014] The manner in which the second recessed portion is provided on the second flexible buffer member corresponding to the buffering convex portion is conducive to the buffering convex portion being easily deformed so as to more effectively absorb impact force and vibration.

[0015] In one possible embodiment, the second flexible buffer further includes a second connecting portion. The second connecting portion is connected to the buffer protrusion. The second connecting portion is connected to the support or the supporting base. The second connecting portion is provided on both sides of the second recessed portion along the depth direction of the first accommodating space.

[0016] The second connecting parts can be respectively provided on both sides of the second recessed part, so that the bottom of the buffering protrusion can be formed into a suspended structure, which is conducive to the expected deformation of the buffering protrusion.

[0017] In a possible implementation, a top surface of the first flexible buffer facing the second connecting portion is a curved surface, and a surface of the second connecting portion facing the top surface is a flat surface.

[0018] After the top surface of the first flexible buffer contacts the second connecting part, when the first flexible buffer continues to squeeze the second flexible buffer, the contact area between the top surface of the first flexible buffer facing the second connecting part and the second connecting part can be further increased, thereby effectively buffering and absorbing the impact force and vibration generated by the lens assembly.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the second connection portion is bonded to the support or the bearing base, thereby facilitating reducing the difficulty of connecting the second flexible buffer component and the support or the bearing base.

[0020] In one possible embodiment, the second flexible buffer further includes a third recessed portion. The third recessed portion is disposed on the buffering convex portion. The second recessed portion is connected to the third recessed portion. The third recessed portion extends through the bottom surface of the second recessed portion.

[0021] The buffer convex portion forms a cavity in the third concave portion, which is beneficial to improving the overall flexibility of the buffer convex portion and is beneficial to the deformation of the buffer convex portion when subjected to an extrusion force to compress the third concave portion.

[0022] In one possible embodiment, the buffer recess includes a bottom wall and an inner side wall. The bottom wall is planar. The buffer protrusion includes a top wall and an outer side wall. The top wall is disposed facing the bottom wall. The top wall is planar.

[0023] When the first and second flexible buffer members are pressed against each other, the top wall of the buffer protrusion can contact the bottom wall of the buffer recess. Because the bottom wall of the buffer recess and the top wall of the buffer protrusion can be flat, the contact area between the bottom wall of the buffer recess and the top wall of the buffer protrusion is relatively large, thereby facilitating the absorption of impact and vibration generated by the lens assembly.

[0024] In one possible embodiment, the buffer recess includes a bottom wall and an inner side wall, wherein the inner side wall is an inclined surface. The buffer protrusion includes a top wall and an outer side wall, wherein the outer side wall is an inclined surface.

[0025] When the first and second flexible buffers squeeze each other, the top wall of the buffer protrusion can first contact the bottom wall of the buffer recess. As the first flexible buffer continues to squeeze the second flexible buffer, the buffer protrusion can expand outward, allowing the outer wall of the buffer protrusion to contact the inner wall of the buffer recess, thereby further increasing the contact area between the buffer protrusion and the buffer recess. This also helps the first and second flexible buffers achieve graded buffering to absorb impact and vibration.

[0026] In a possible implementation, the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer are both strip-shaped structural members. Along the width direction of the first flexible buffer, the buffer recess penetrates the first flexible buffer.

[0027] In a possible implementation, the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer are both strip-shaped structural members, and the length direction of the first flexible buffer and the length direction of the second flexible buffer are both the same as the depth direction of the first accommodation space.

[0028] In a possible implementation, the material of the first flexible buffer component and the material of the second flexible buffer component are the same, or the material of the first flexible buffer component and the material of the second flexible buffer component are different.

[0029] The materials of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer can be flexibly selected according to product design requirements, thereby improving the structural design flexibility of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer.

[0030] In a possible implementation, the hardness of the first flexible buffer component and the hardness of the second flexible buffer component are the same, or the hardness of the first flexible buffer component and the hardness of the second flexible buffer component are different.

[0031] The hardness of each of the first flexible buffer member and the second flexible buffer member can be flexibly selected according to product design requirements, thereby improving the structural design flexibility of the first flexible buffer member and the second flexible buffer member.

[0032] In a possible implementation, buffer assemblies are provided on opposite sides of the lens assembly along the sliding direction of the lens assembly.

[0033] Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, during the reciprocating motion of the lens assembly in the support, the buffer assemblies on both sides of the lens assembly can be used to buffer the impact force of the lens assembly, effectively preventing the reciprocating lens assembly from directly hitting the support.

[0034] In one possible embodiment, the support includes a first mounting groove. The supporting base includes a second mounting groove. Both the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are disposed facing the first accommodating space. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first mounting groove faces the second mounting groove. One of the first flexible buffer member and the second flexible buffer member is disposed in the first mounting groove, and the other is disposed in the second mounting groove.

[0035] The first mounting groove provided on the support can play a positioning role, which is conducive to the quick and accurate connection of the first flexible buffer or the second flexible buffer to the support, and reduces the possibility of large deviation in the position of the first flexible buffer or the second flexible buffer, resulting in a decrease in the buffering capacity of the buffer assembly.

[0036] The second mounting groove provided on the supporting base can play a positioning role, which is conducive to the quick and accurate connection of the first flexible buffer or the second flexible buffer to the support, and reduces the possibility of large deviation in the position of the first flexible buffer or the second flexible buffer, resulting in a decrease in the buffering capacity of the buffer assembly.

[0037] In a possible implementation, the hardness of the support and the bearing base are both greater than the hardness of the first flexible buffer. The hardness of the support and the bearing base are both greater than the hardness of the second flexible buffer.

[0038] The hardness of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer is relatively small, so that the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer have good elasticity and are easily deformed when subjected to force, so as to effectively absorb impact force and vibration.

[0039] In one possible embodiment, the periscope camera module further includes a prism assembly. The support further includes a second accommodating space. The first accommodating space is connected to the second accommodating space. The first accommodating space and the second accommodating space are respectively arranged along the sliding direction of the lens assembly. The prism assembly is disposed in the second accommodating space. The prism assembly is connected to the support.

[0040] In one possible embodiment, the support further includes a third storage space. The third storage space is disposed between the first and second storage spaces along the sliding direction of the lens assembly. The first, second, and third storage spaces are interconnected. The periscope camera module further includes a lens unit. The lens unit is disposed in the third storage space and is connected to the support.

[0041] A second aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a housing and a periscope camera module.

[0042] The outer shell includes a middle frame and a battery cover. The battery cover includes a light-transmitting hole. The periscope camera module is connected to the middle frame. The periscope camera module is arranged between the battery cover and the middle frame. The battery cover and the middle frame respectively press the periscope camera module. The light inlet of the periscope camera module is arranged corresponding to the light-transmitting hole. The periscope camera module includes a shell assembly, a lens assembly and a buffer assembly. The shell assembly includes a support. The support includes a first accommodating space. The lens assembly is arranged in the first accommodating space. The lens assembly includes a supporting base and a lens. The supporting base is slidably connected to the support. The lens is arranged on the supporting base. The buffer assembly includes a first flexible buffer and a second flexible buffer. One of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer is arranged on the support, and the other is arranged on the supporting base. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first flexible buffer is arranged facing the second flexible buffer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partially exploded structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the back structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a partially exploded structure of a periscope camera module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 6A schematic diagram of a partially exploded structure of a periscope camera module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of a periscope camera module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of a periscope camera module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a partially exploded structure of a periscope camera module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of a periscope camera module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 11 A schematic structural diagram of a first flexible buffer provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 12 A schematic structural diagram of a first flexible buffer provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 13 A schematic structural diagram of a second flexible buffer provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 14 A schematic structural diagram of a second flexible buffer provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the buffer assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0058] Reference numerals:

[0059] 10. Periscope camera module;

[0060] 20. Shell assembly;

[0061] 21, support; 21a, first accommodation space; 21b, second accommodation space; 21c, third accommodation space;

[0062] 211, limit part;

[0063] 212, first guide groove;

[0064] 213, first mounting slot;

[0065] 22. Housing; 22a. Light inlet;

[0066] 23. Guide slide bar;

[0067] 24. Ball bearing;

[0068] 30. Lens assembly;

[0069] 31, bearing base; 31a, second guide groove; 31b, second mounting groove;

[0070] 32. Lenses;

[0071] 40. Buffer assembly;

[0072] 41. First flexible buffer member; 41a. Top surface;

[0073] 411, buffer recess; 411a, bottom wall; 411b, inner side wall;

[0074] 412, first recessed portion;

[0075] 413, first connecting portion;

[0076] 42. a second flexible buffer;

[0077] 421, buffer convex portion; 421a, top wall; 421b, outer side wall;

[0078] 422, second recessed portion;

[0079] 423, second connecting portion;

[0080] 424, third recess;

[0081] 50. Drive assembly;

[0082] 51. First drive unit;

[0083] 52. Second drive unit;

[0084] 60. Prism assembly;

[0085] 70. Lens unit;

[0086] 100. Electronic equipment;

[0087] 110. Display component;

[0088] 120, outer shell; 121, middle frame; 122, battery cover;

[0089] 130, motherboard;

[0090] 140. Electronic devices;

[0091] X, sliding direction;

[0092] Y, width direction;

[0093] Z, depth direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0094] The electronic device in the embodiments of the present application can be referred to as user equipment (UE) or terminal, etc. For example, the electronic device can be a tablet computer (portable Android device, PAD), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheld device with wireless communication function, a computing device, a vehicle-mounted device, a wearable device, a virtual reality (VR) terminal device, an augmented reality (AR) terminal device, a wireless terminal in industrial control (industrial control), a wireless terminal in self-driving (self-driving), a wireless terminal in remote medical (remote medical), a wireless terminal in smart grid (smartgrid), a wireless terminal in transportation safety (transportation safety), a wireless terminal in smart city (smart city), a wireless terminal in smart home (smart home), and other mobile terminals or fixed terminals. In the embodiments of the present application, the form of the terminal device is not specifically limited.

[0095] In the embodiment of this application, Figure 1 The structure of the electronic device 100 is schematically shown. Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 100 is a handheld device with wireless communication function as an example for description. The handheld device with wireless communication function can be, for example, a mobile phone.

[0096] Figure 2 A partial exploded structure of the electronic device 100 is schematically shown. Figure 3 Schematically shows a partial cross-sectional structure of the electronic device 100. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present application may include a display component 110 and a housing 120. The display component 110 is connected to the housing 120. The display area exposed on the display component 110 can be used to present image information to the user.

[0097] In some implementations, the housing 120 may include a middle frame 121 and a battery cover 122. The display assembly 110 and the battery cover 122 may be disposed on both sides of the middle frame 121, respectively.

[0098] The electronic device 100 may include a mainboard 130 and an electronic device 140. The mainboard 130 may be a printed circuit board (PCB). The electronic device 140 is disposed on the mainboard 130. For example, the electronic device 140 may be soldered to the mainboard 130 using a soldering process. The electronic device 140 may include, but is not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an intelligent algorithm chip, or a power management IC (PMIC).

[0099] Figure 4 The back structure of the electronic device 100 is schematically shown. Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the electronic device 100 may include a periscope camera module 10. The periscope camera module 10 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The periscope camera module 10 may be electrically connected to the mainboard 130 via the FPCB to enable signal exchange. The periscope camera module 10 is disposed within a housing 120. For example, the periscope camera module 10 may be in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.

[0100] In some achievable embodiments, the periscope camera module 10 may be connected to the middle frame 121. The middle frame 121 may include a limiting component. A limiting component is provided in the circumferential direction of the periscope camera module 10. For example, in the length direction of the periscope camera module 10, limiting components are provided on opposite sides of the periscope camera module 10. In the width direction of the periscope camera module 10, limiting components are provided on opposite sides of the periscope camera module 10. The limiting component can form a limiting constraint on the periscope camera module 10 to prevent the periscope camera module 10 from shaking relative to the middle frame 121. Along the thickness direction of the electronic device 100, the periscope camera module 10 is provided between the battery cover 122 and the middle frame 121. The battery cover 122 and the middle frame 121 can respectively press the periscope camera module 10. The battery cover 122 and the middle frame 121 can each apply compressive stress to the periscope camera module 10 to fix the position of the periscope camera module 10 and prevent the periscope camera module 10 from shaking along the thickness direction of the electronic device 100. The battery cover 122 of the housing 120 has a light-transmitting hole. Along the axial direction of the light-transmitting hole, the light-inlet portion of the periscope camera module 10 is arranged corresponding to the light-transmitting hole. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the light-transmitting hole can be circular, elliptical, or polygonal, which is not limited in this application.

[0101] In some possible implementations, the periscope camera module 10 may be, but is not limited to, a periscope telephoto lens. The periscope camera module 10 includes a prism assembly that can deflect light. The prism assembly may include a prism. The prism may include an incident surface, a reflective surface, and an exit surface. The incident surface of the prism may be arranged corresponding to the light-transmitting hole of the battery cover 122. External light may enter the prism from the incident surface along the optical axis. The light entering the prism may be totally reflected at the reflective surface. The reflective surface is used to reflect the light incident from the incident surface to the exit surface. The light may be emitted from the exit surface along the optical axis, thereby achieving light deflection. For example, light may be incident on the periscope camera module 10 along the thickness direction of the electronic device 100. After being deflected by the prism, the light may propagate along the width direction or the length direction of the electronic device 100. Therefore, the periscope camera module 10 may occupy a smaller space in the thickness direction of the electronic device 100.

[0102] Figure 5 The partially exploded structure of the periscope camera module 10 is schematically shown. Figure 5 As shown, the periscope camera module 10 may include a housing assembly 20 and a lens assembly 30. The lens assembly 30 is slidably connected to the housing assembly 20. The lens assembly 30 is a movable lens group. When the lens assembly 30 is in normal operation, it can slide relative to the housing assembly 20, allowing the periscope camera module 10 to adjust its focal length accordingly. Because the periscope camera module 10 can be arranged along the length or width of the electronic device 100, the periscope camera module 10 itself can be relatively long. The lens assembly 30 can slide relative to the housing assembly 20 along the length of the periscope camera module 10, allowing the lens assembly 30 to have a relatively long travel range. Therefore, the periscope camera module 10 can have excellent telephoto characteristics, enabling the capture of distant objects. The periscope camera module 10 also includes a drive assembly. When the lens assembly 30 is in normal operation, the drive assembly can be used to drive the lens assembly 30 to move within the housing assembly 20.

[0103] In the related art, the lens assembly itself has a predetermined weight. When a user accidentally shakes an electronic device during use, the lens assembly may slide relative to the shell assembly under the action of its own inertia. Since the lens assembly itself has a relatively long moving stroke, when the electronic device is accidentally shaken, the acceleration of the lens assembly itself is relatively large, making it easy for the lens assembly to directly collide with the shell assembly, and then an abnormal sound is generated between the lens assembly and the shell assembly due to the impact force. The user cannot observe the collision between the lens assembly and the shell assembly from the outside of the electronic device, which may cause the user to mistakenly judge that the internal components of the electronic device are damaged or other faults, thereby affecting the user experience of the electronic device.

[0104] The electronic device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application includes a periscope camera module 10. The periscope camera module 10 includes a lens assembly 30 and a buffer assembly 40. The buffer assembly 40 has the properties of cushioning impact and absorbing vibration. When the lens assembly 30 slides relative to the housing assembly 20 due to its own inertia, the buffer assembly 40 effectively prevents the lens assembly 30 from directly impacting the housing assembly 20, thereby effectively reducing the possibility of abnormal noise caused by the impact force between the lens assembly 30 and the housing assembly 20, thereby improving the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0105] The following describes the implementation of the periscope camera module 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0106] Figure 6 The partially exploded structure of the periscope camera module 10 is schematically shown. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the periscope camera module 10 of an embodiment of the present application includes a shell assembly 20 and a lens assembly 30. The shell assembly 20 may include a support 21. The support 21 may include a first accommodating space 21a. The lens assembly 30 is disposed in the first accommodating space 21a. The support 21 can be used to accommodate the lens assembly 30. The depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a of the support 21 can be the same as the thickness direction of the periscope camera module 10 as a whole. The lens assembly 30 may include a supporting base 31 and a lens 32. The supporting base 31 of the lens assembly 30 is slidably connected to the support 21. The length direction of the first accommodating space 21a of the support 21 can be the same as the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30. The sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30 is perpendicular to the depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a. The lens assembly 30 is a movable lens group. Therefore, when the lens assembly 30 as a whole is subjected to a force, the supporting base 31 can move relative to the support 21. For example, when using the periscope camera module 10 to capture distant scenes, the lens assembly 30 is driven by a driving force and moves within the first storage space 21a to achieve a focal length adjustment function. When the periscope camera module 10 is not in operation and the electronic device 100 is shaken by an external force, the lens assembly 30 can also move within the first storage space 21a. The lens 32 is disposed on the supporting base 31. The supporting base 31 may include a light hole. The lens 32 is disposed in the light hole. There may be multiple lenses 32. Light emitted from the prism can pass through the lens 32.

[0107] The periscope camera module 10 of the embodiment of the present application also includes a buffer assembly 40. The buffer assembly 40 includes a first flexible buffer 41 and a second flexible buffer 42. One of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 is arranged on the support 21, and the other is arranged on the supporting base 31. For example, the first flexible buffer 41 is arranged on the support 21, and the second flexible buffer 42 is arranged on the supporting base 31. Alternatively, the first flexible buffer 41 is arranged on the supporting base 31, and the second flexible buffer 42 is arranged on the support 21. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the first flexible buffer 41 is arranged facing the second flexible buffer 42. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, there is an overlapping area between the orthographic projection of the first flexible buffer 41 and the orthographic projection of the second flexible buffer 42. The first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 are each flexible and easily deformed when subjected to force to effectively absorb impact energy, thereby playing a buffering role. The first flexible buffer member 41 and the second flexible buffer member 42 can be used to absorb the impact energy generated by the lens assembly 30 in a moving state.

[0108] If the electronic device 100 is shaken by an external force, the lens assembly 30 can move within the support 21. During this movement, the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 can come into contact with each other, and then the first and second flexible buffers 41, 42 can deform accordingly to effectively absorb the impact force generated by the lens assembly 30. In addition, the first and second flexible buffers 41, 42 can effectively prevent the lens assembly 30 from directly contacting the support 21, thereby preventing the lens assembly 30 from directly impacting the support 21.

[0109] See also Figure 5 As shown, the periscope camera module 10 of the embodiment of the present application also includes a housing 22. The housing 22 includes a accommodating cavity. At least a portion of the support 21 is located in the accommodating cavity. The support 21 is connected to the housing 22. In some examples, the support 21 and the housing 22 are connected by bonding. The housing 22 can block the first accommodating space 21a. The housing 22 can block the lens assembly 30 located in the first accommodating space 21a. The lens assembly 30 is arranged between the housing 22 and the support 21. The housing 22 can provide protection for the lens assembly 30 to prevent the lens assembly 30 from being damaged by collision or scratching by other structural parts. The housing 22 and the support 21 can block light to prevent other external interfering light from entering the lens assembly 30. The housing 22 has a light inlet 22a. The prism of the periscope camera module 10 is arranged corresponding to the light inlet 22a of the housing 22.

[0110] In some examples, the material of the housing 22 can be metal. For example, the material of the housing 22 can be, but is not limited to, steel, aluminum, or an aluminum alloy. The material of the support 21 can be plastic. The shell assembly 20 can also include a reinforcing metal plate. The reinforcing metal plate is disposed within the support 21. The support 21 and the reinforcing metal plate can be manufactured using an injection molding process. The integrated structure formed by the reinforcing metal plate and the support 21 has good mechanical strength and is not easily deformed under stress.

[0111] In the related art, because the support 21 is connected to the housing 22, when the electronic device 100 shakes and causes the lens assembly 30 to move within the housing assembly 20, the lens assembly 30 can directly impact the housing assembly 20, generating abnormal noise. At the same time, when the support 21 is subjected to the impact force, the vibration of the support 21 is transmitted to the housing 22, further amplifying the abnormal noise. The periscope camera module 10 of the embodiment of the present application can effectively solve the above technical problems.

[0112] In some possible implementations, see Figure 5 As shown, the periscope camera module 10 also includes a prism assembly 60. The support 21 may also include a second accommodating space 21b. The first accommodating space 21a is connected to the second accommodating space 21b. The first accommodating space 21a and the second accommodating space 21b are respectively arranged along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30. The prism assembly 60 is arranged in the second accommodating space 21b. The prism assembly 60 is connected to the support 21. The prism assembly 60 is arranged on the light-incoming side of the lens assembly 30. The periscope camera module 10 receives external light through the prism assembly 60. The light emitted by the prism assembly 60 can be incident on the lens 32 of the lens assembly 30.

[0113] For some examples, see Figure 5 As shown, the support 21 may further include a third accommodating space 21c. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the third accommodating space 21c is disposed between the first accommodating space 21a and the second accommodating space 21b. The first accommodating space 21a, the second accommodating space 21b, and the third accommodating space 21c are interconnected. The periscope camera module 10 may further include a lens unit 70. The lens unit 70 is disposed in the third accommodating space 21c. The lens unit 70 is connected to the support 21. The lens unit 70 is a fixed lens group, meaning that after the lens unit 70 and the support 21 are assembled, the position of the lens unit 70 itself does not change. The prism assembly 60 is disposed on the light-incoming side of the lens unit 70. The lens unit 70 is disposed on the light-incoming side of the lens assembly 30. Light emitted by the prism assembly 60 can be incident on the lens unit 70. Light emitted by the lens unit 70 can be incident on the lens element 32 of the lens assembly 30. Exemplarily, the lens unit 70 includes a lens barrel and a lens group located within the lens barrel.

[0114] In some possible implementations, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the periscope camera module 10 may further include a drive assembly 50. The drive assembly 50 includes a first drive unit 51 and a second drive unit 52. The first drive unit 51 is disposed on the support 21. The second drive unit 52 is disposed on the supporting base 31. The first drive unit 51 and the second drive unit 52 are used to drive the lens assembly 30 to slide relative to the support 21 within the first accommodating space 21a.

[0115] In some examples, the first drive unit 51 and the second drive unit 52 can drive the lens assembly 30 to slide relative to the support 21 in the first accommodating space 21a through a magnetic force. The first drive unit 51 and the second drive unit 52 can be in a non-contact state, which is conducive to reducing the movement resistance of the lens assembly 30. Exemplarily, the first drive unit 51 can be a coil, and the second drive unit 52 can be a permanent magnet. When the first drive unit 51 is powered on, it can generate a magnetic field, thereby generating a magnetic force between the first drive unit 51 and the second drive unit 52 to drive the lens assembly 30 to slide relative to the support 21 in the first accommodating space 21a, so that the periscope camera module 10 can achieve focal length adjustment.

[0116] In some possible implementations, see Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the support 21 includes a stopper 211. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the stopper 211 of the support 21 is used to prevent the lens assembly 30 from sliding out of the first accommodating space 21a. One of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 is disposed on the stopper 211 of the support 21, while the other is disposed on the supporting base 31. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the orthographic projection of the stopper 211 overlaps with the orthographic projection of the supporting base 31.

[0117] In some achievable ways, Figure 7 The partial structure of the periscope camera module 10 is schematically shown. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, buffer assemblies 40 are provided on opposite sides of the lens assembly 30. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, during the reciprocating motion of the lens assembly 30 within the support 21, the buffer assemblies 40 on both sides of the lens assembly 30 can be used to cushion the impact force of the lens assembly 30, effectively preventing the reciprocating lens assembly 30 from directly impacting the support 21.

[0118] In some examples, along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, two limiting portions 211 are provided on one side of the lens assembly 30, and two limiting portions 211 are provided on the other side of the lens assembly 30. In a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the two limiting portions 211 on either side of the lens assembly 30 on the support 21 are spaced apart to avoid the lens 32 of the lens assembly 30 and avoid blocking the light path of the lens 32. For example, the two limiting portions 211 on one side of the lens assembly 30 are spaced apart in the width direction Y of the periscope camera module 10 (see FIG. Figure 5 The two stoppers 211 located on the other side of the lens assembly 30 are spaced apart in the width direction Y of the periscope camera module 10. In some examples, a buffer assembly 40 can be provided between each stopper 211 on the support 21 and the supporting base 31.

[0119] The periscope camera module 10 of the embodiment of the present application includes a shell assembly 20 and a lens assembly 30 arranged in the shell assembly 20. When the lens assembly 30 is in a normal working state, the lens assembly 30 can slide relative to the shell assembly 20, so that the periscope camera module 10 can adjust the focal length through the lens assembly 30. The periscope camera module 10 also includes a buffer assembly 40 arranged between the shell assembly 20 and the lens assembly 30. When the lens assembly 30 is in a non-working state and moves under the action of its own inertia, the buffer assembly 40 can effectively prevent the lens assembly 30 from directly colliding with the shell assembly 20. The buffer assembly 40 can be used to absorb the impact force generated by the moving lens assembly 30. When the lens assembly 30 in the periscope camera module 10 of the embodiment of the present application moves, no abnormal sound will be generated between the lens assembly 30 and the shell assembly 20 due to collision with each other. Therefore, when the periscope camera module 10 of the embodiment of the present application is applied to the electronic device 100, and when the electronic device 100 is shaken, the periscope camera module 10 will not produce abnormal noise, effectively avoiding the user from mistakenly judging that the internal components of the electronic device 100 are damaged or other faults, thereby helping to improve the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0120] In some possible implementations, see Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the shell assembly 20 may include a guide slide 23. The guide slide 23 is connected to the support 21. The supporting base 31 of the lens assembly 30 is slidably connected to the guide slide 23. The sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30 is the same as the axial direction of the guide slide 23. A portion of the guide slide 23 may be located in the first accommodating space 21a. The lens assembly 30 may slide along the guide slide 23. The guide slide 23 may guide and limit the lens assembly 30, which is beneficial to ensure that the lens assembly 30 slides relative to the support 21 in a straight line direction, thereby improving the stability of the sliding process of the lens assembly 30. When the electronic device 100 shakes, the lens assembly 30 may move back and forth along the guide slide 23.

[0121] In some achievable ways, Figure 8 Schematically shows the partial cross-sectional structure of the periscope camera module 10. Figure 8 As shown, the shell assembly 20 may include a first guide groove 212 and a ball bearing 24. The support 21 is provided with the first guide groove 212. The supporting base 31 of the lens assembly 30 includes a second guide groove 31a. The first guide groove 212 is provided corresponding to the second guide groove 31a. The ball bearing 24 is provided between the first guide groove 212 and the second guide groove 31a. The sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30 is the same as the length direction of the first guide groove 212. The length of the second guide groove 31a of the supporting base 31 may be less than the length of the first guide groove 212 of the support 21. Two or more second guide grooves 31a may be provided corresponding to one first guide groove 212. The number of second guide grooves 31a may be the same as the number of ball bearings 24. When the lens assembly 30 slides relative to the support 21, the supporting base 31 drives the ball bearings 24 to roll, thereby effectively reducing the movement resistance of the lens assembly 30.

[0122] In some achievable ways, Figure 9 The partial exploded structure of the periscope camera module 10 is schematically shown. Figure 10 Schematically shows the partial cross-sectional structure of the periscope camera module 10. Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the support 21 of the shell assembly 20 may include a first mounting groove 213. The supporting base 31 of the lens assembly 30 may include a second mounting groove 31b. The first mounting groove 213 and the second mounting groove 31b are both arranged facing the first accommodating space 21a. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the first mounting groove 213 is arranged facing the second mounting groove 31b. One of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 is arranged in the first mounting groove 213, and the other is arranged in the second mounting groove 31b. The first mounting groove 213 provided on the support 21 can play a positioning role, which is conducive to the first flexible buffer 41 or the second flexible buffer 42 being quickly and accurately connected to the support 21, reducing the possibility of a large deviation in the position of the first flexible buffer 41 or the second flexible buffer 42, which leads to a decrease in the buffering capacity of the buffer assembly 40. Correspondingly, the second mounting groove 31b provided on the supporting base 31 can play a positioning role, which is conducive to the first flexible buffer 41 or the second flexible buffer 42 being quickly and accurately connected to the support 21, reducing the possibility of a large deviation in the position of the first flexible buffer 41 or the second flexible buffer 42, resulting in a decrease in the buffering capacity of the buffer assembly 40.

[0123] In some examples, the first mounting groove 213 of the support 21 is a strip-shaped groove. The length direction of the first mounting groove 213 of the support 21 is the same as the depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a. The second mounting groove 31b of the support base 31 is a strip-shaped groove. The length direction of the second mounting groove 31b of the support base 31 is the same as the depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a. The first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 are both strip-shaped structural members. The length direction of each of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 is the same as the depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a.

[0124] For example, a first flexible buffer member 41 is disposed within the first mounting groove 213 of the support 21. A portion of the first flexible buffer member 41 may protrude from the opening of the first mounting groove 213, that is, a portion of the first flexible buffer member 41 may be located outside the first mounting groove 213. A second flexible buffer member 42 is disposed within the second mounting groove 31b of the support base 31. A portion of the second flexible buffer member 42 may protrude from the opening of the second mounting groove 31b, that is, a portion of the second flexible buffer member 42 may be located outside the second mounting groove 31b.

[0125] Exemplarily, one of the first flexible buffer member 41 and the second flexible buffer member 42 is bonded to the support 21, and the other is bonded to the support base 31. For example, the first flexible buffer member 41 can be bonded to the support 21. The first flexible buffer member 41 is disposed within the first mounting groove 213 of the support 21 and is bonded to the bottom surface of the first mounting groove 213 facing the second mounting groove 31b. The second flexible buffer member 42 can be bonded to the support base 31. The second flexible buffer member 42 is disposed within the second mounting groove 31b of the support base 31 and is bonded to the bottom surface of the second mounting groove 31b facing the first mounting groove 213.

[0126] In some examples, the support 21 includes a limiting portion 211. A first mounting groove 213 is provided on a surface of the limiting portion 211 facing the first accommodation space 21a.

[0127] In some implementations, the hardness of the support 21 and the supporting base 31 are both greater than the hardness of the first flexible buffer 41. The hardness of the support 21 and the supporting base 31 are both greater than the hardness of the second flexible buffer 42. The first and second flexible buffers 41, 42 have relatively low hardness, which allows them to have good elasticity and easily deform under load, effectively absorbing impact and vibration.

[0128] In some examples, the hardness of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 can be the same. Alternatively, the hardness of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 can be different. Therefore, the hardness of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 can be flexibly selected according to product design requirements, thereby improving the structural design flexibility of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42.

[0129] In some examples, the hardness of the first flexible buffer 41 may be a Shore A hardness value. The hardness of the first flexible buffer 41 may range from 40HA to 70HA. The hardness of the second flexible buffer 42 may be a Shore A hardness value. The hardness of the second flexible buffer 42 may range from 40HA to 70HA.

[0130] In some examples, the material of the first flexible buffer 41 and the material of the second flexible buffer 42 can be the same. Alternatively, the material of the first flexible buffer 41 and the material of the second flexible buffer 42 can be different. Therefore, the materials of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 can be flexibly selected according to product design requirements, thereby improving the structural design flexibility of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42.

[0131] In some examples, the material of the support 21 may include, but is not limited to, plastic. The material of the supporting base 31 may include, but is not limited to, plastic. The material of the first flexible buffer 41 may include, but is not limited to, rubber, silicone, or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The material of the second flexible buffer 42 may include, but is not limited to, rubber, silicone, or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

[0132] In some possible implementations, see Figure 10 As shown, the first flexible buffer member 41 may include a buffer recess 411. The second flexible buffer member 42 includes a buffer protrusion 421 that mates with the buffer recess 411. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the buffer recess 411 is arranged facing the buffer protrusion 421. When the periscope camera module 10 is shaken and the lens assembly 30 moves relative to the support 21 due to inertia, the first flexible buffer member 41 may move closer to the second flexible buffer member 42, allowing the buffer protrusion 421 to enter the buffer recess 411. After the buffer protrusion 421 contacts the buffer recess 411, the buffer protrusion 421 and the buffer recess 411 will deform accordingly to absorb impact and vibration. When the lens assembly 30 is impacted, the number of contact areas between the buffer protrusion 421 and the buffer recess 411 can be increased, and the contact area can be increased. This facilitates the first and second flexible buffer members 41 and 42 to achieve multi-stage shock absorption, effectively absorbing the impact and vibration generated by the lens assembly 30.

[0133] In some examples, the first flexible buffer 41 may include a plurality of buffer recesses 411. Correspondingly, the second flexible buffer 42 includes a plurality of buffer protrusions 421. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the number of the buffer recesses 411 and the buffer protrusions 421.

[0134] In some examples, Figure 11 The structure of the first flexible buffer 41 is schematically shown. Figure 12 The structure of the first flexible buffer member 41 is schematically shown. Figure 10 、 Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the buffer recess 411 may include a bottom wall 411a and an inner sidewall 411b. For example, when the buffer protrusion 421 contacts the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411, primary shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer member 41 and the second flexible buffer member 42. As the buffer protrusion 421 continues to press against the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411, the buffer protrusion 421 itself expands outward, allowing the buffer protrusion 421 to contact the inner sidewall 411b of the buffer recess 411, thereby achieving secondary shock absorption between the first flexible buffer member 41 and the second flexible buffer member 42.

[0135] In some examples, the first flexible buffer 41 may further include a first recessed portion 412. The first recessed portion 412 is provided on the surface of the first flexible buffer 41 facing away from the second flexible buffer 42. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the buffer recessed portion 411 is provided corresponding to the first recessed portion 412. The thickness of the first flexible buffer 41 in the area of ​​the first recessed portion 412 is relatively small, and a cavity is formed below the buffer recessed portion 411. For example, when the buffering protrusion 421 contacts the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recessed portion 411, a first-level shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. When the buffering protrusion 421 continues to squeeze the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recessed portion 411, the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recessed portion 411 can be recessed toward the first recessed portion 412, so that a second-level shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. As the buffering protrusion 421 continues to press against the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, the buffering protrusion 421 itself expands outward, causing the buffering protrusion 421 to contact the inner sidewall 411b of the buffering recess 411, thereby achieving three levels of shock absorption between the first flexible buffer member 41 and the second flexible buffer member 42. Therefore, the provision of the first recessed portion 412 on the first flexible buffer member 41 corresponding to the buffering recess 411 facilitates deformation of the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, thereby more effectively absorbing impact and vibration.

[0136] For example, the first flexible buffer 41 may be provided on the support 21 . A cavity may be formed between the first recess 412 of the first flexible buffer 41 and the support 21 , so that the first flexible buffer 41 does not contact the support 21 in the area of ​​the first recess 412 .

[0137] For example, the first flexible buffer member 41 can be a strip-shaped structure. Along the width of the first flexible buffer member 41, the buffer recess 411 and the first recess 412 both extend through the first flexible buffer member 41. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the orthographic projection area of ​​the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411 is less than or equal to the orthographic projection area of ​​the first recess 412. The depth direction of the buffer recess 411 is aligned with the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30. The width direction of the first flexible buffer member 41 can be aligned with the width direction Y of the periscope camera module 10.

[0138] For some examples, see Figure 12As shown, the first flexible buffer 41 may further include a first connecting portion 413. The first flexible buffer 41 may be connected to the support 21 of the shell assembly 20 or the supporting base 31 of the lens assembly 30 via the first connecting portion 413. For example, the first flexible buffer 41 may be bonded to the support 21 or the supporting base 31 via the first connecting portion 413, thereby reducing the difficulty of connecting the first flexible buffer 41 to the support 21 or the supporting base 31. Along the depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a, the first connecting portion 413 may be provided on either side of the first recessed portion 412. For example, the first flexible buffer 41 may be a strip-shaped structural member. The depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a is the same as the length direction of the first flexible buffer 41. By providing the first connecting portion 413 on either side of the first recessed portion 412, the area below the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411 may be formed into a suspended structure, thereby facilitating the expected deformation of the buffer recess 411.

[0139] In some achievable ways, Figure 13 The structure of the second flexible buffer 42 is schematically shown. Figure 14 The structure of the second flexible buffer member 42 is schematically shown. Figure 10 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the second flexible buffer 42 may further include a second recessed portion 422. The second recessed portion 422 is provided on the surface of the second flexible buffer 42 facing away from the first flexible buffer 41. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the buffering protrusion 421 is provided corresponding to the second recessed portion 422, so that a cavity can be formed below the buffering protrusion 421. For example, when the buffering protrusion 421 contacts the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, a first-level shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. When the buffering protrusion 421 continues to press the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, the buffering protrusion 421 itself can deform to compress the space in the second recessed portion 422, so that a second-level shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. Therefore, the provision of the second recessed portion 422 on the second flexible buffer 42 corresponding to the buffering protrusion 421 facilitates the deformation of the buffering protrusion 421 to more effectively absorb impact and vibration.

[0140] For example, the second flexible buffer 42 may be provided on the supporting base 31. A cavity may be formed between the second recess 422 of the second flexible buffer 42 and the supporting base 31, so that the second flexible buffer 42 does not contact the supporting base 31 in the second recess 422 area.

[0141] For example, the second flexible buffer member 42 can be a strip-shaped structure. Along the width direction of the second flexible buffer member 42, the second recessed portion 422 extends through the second flexible buffer member 42. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the orthographic projection area of ​​the buffering protrusion 421 is greater than the orthographic projection area of ​​the second recessed portion 422. The width direction of the second flexible buffer member 42 can be the same as the width direction Y of the periscope camera module 10.

[0142] For some examples, see Figure 14 As shown, the second flexible buffer 42 may further include a second connecting portion 423. The second connecting portion 423 is connected to the buffer protrusion 421. The second flexible buffer 42 can be connected to the support 21 of the shell assembly 20 or the supporting base 31 of the lens assembly 30 via the second connecting portion 423. For example, the second flexible buffer 42 can be bonded to the support 21 or supporting base 31 via the second connecting portion 423, thereby reducing the difficulty of connecting the second flexible buffer 42 to the support 21 or supporting base 31. Along the depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a, the second connecting portion 423 is provided on both sides of the second recessed portion 422. For example, the second flexible buffer 42 may be a strip-shaped structural member. The depth direction Z of the first accommodating space 21a is the same as the length direction of the second flexible buffer 42. The second connecting portion 423 can be provided on both sides of the second recessed portion 422 to form a suspended structure below the buffer protrusion 421, thereby facilitating the expected deformation of the buffer protrusion 421.

[0143] For example, when the buffering protrusion 421 contacts the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, a first level of shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. When the buffering protrusion 421 continues to press against the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, the buffering protrusion 421 itself can deform to compress the space in the second recess 422, thereby achieving a second level of shock absorption between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. When the buffering protrusion 421 continues to press against the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 facing the second connecting portion 423 can contact the second connecting portion 423, thereby achieving a third level of shock absorption between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. Therefore, the arrangement of the second recess 422 and the second connecting portion 423 on the second flexible buffer 42 corresponding to the buffering protrusion 421 helps the buffer assembly 40 more effectively absorb impact and vibration.

[0144] For example, see Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 facing the second connecting portion 423 is a curved surface. The surface of the second connecting portion 423 facing the top surface 41a is a flat surface. After the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 contacts the second connecting portion 423, as the first flexible buffer 41 continues to press the second flexible buffer 42, the contact area between the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 facing the second connecting portion 423 and the second connecting portion 423 can be further increased, thereby effectively buffering and absorbing the impact force and vibration generated by the lens assembly 30. For example, the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 facing the second connecting portion 423 can be a circular arc surface.

[0145] For some examples, see Figure 10 and Figure 14 As shown, the second flexible buffer member 42 may further include a third recessed portion 424. The third recessed portion 424 is disposed in the buffering protrusion 421. The second recessed portion 422 is communicated with the third recessed portion 424. The third recessed portion 424 extends through the bottom surface of the second recessed portion 422. A stepped structure may be formed between the second recessed portion 422 and the third recessed portion 424. The buffering protrusion 421 forms a cavity in the third recessed portion 424, thereby improving the overall flexibility of the buffering protrusion 421 and facilitating deformation of the buffering protrusion 421 to compress the third recessed portion 424 when subjected to a compressive force.

[0146] Illustratively, the second flexible buffer member 42 can be a strip-shaped structure. Along the width of the second flexible buffer member 42, both the second recessed portion 422 and the third recessed portion 424 extend through the second flexible buffer member 42. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the orthographic projection area of ​​the buffering protrusion 421 can be larger than the orthographic projection area of ​​the third recessed portion 424. Along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the orthographic projection area of ​​the third recessed portion 424 can be smaller than the orthographic projection area of ​​the second recessed portion 422. Illustratively, along the sliding direction X of the lens assembly 30, the third recessed portion 424 does not extend through the buffering protrusion 421.

[0147] In some achievable ways, Figure 15 The partial structure of the buffer assembly 40 is schematically shown. Figure 15As shown, the buffer recess 411 of the first flexible buffer member 41 includes a bottom wall 411a and an inner side wall 411b. The bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411 can be a plane. The buffer protrusion 421 of the second flexible buffer member 42 includes a top wall 421a and an outer side wall 421b. The top wall 421a of the buffer protrusion 421 is arranged facing the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411. The top wall 421a of the buffer protrusion 421 can be a plane. When the first flexible buffer member 41 and the second flexible buffer member 42 are pressed against each other, the top wall 421a of the buffer protrusion 421 can contact the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411. Since the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411 and the top wall 421a of the buffer protrusion 421 can be flat, the contact area between the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411 and the top wall 421a of the buffer protrusion 421 is relatively large, which is beneficial for buffering and absorbing the impact force and vibration generated by the lens assembly 30.

[0148] In some examples, the inner wall 411b of the buffer recess 411 is a slope. The outer wall 421b of the buffer protrusion 421 is a slope. For example, when the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 squeeze each other, the top wall 421a of the buffer protrusion 421 can first contact the bottom wall 411a of the buffer recess 411. When the first flexible buffer 41 continues to squeeze the second flexible buffer 42, the buffer protrusion 421 can expand outward so that the outer wall 421b of the buffer protrusion 421 can contact the inner wall 411b of the buffer recess 411, thereby further increasing the contact area between the buffer protrusion 421 and the buffer recess 411, and also facilitating the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 to achieve graded buffering to absorb impact and vibration.

[0149] For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the buffer recess 411 decreases in a direction away from the buffer protrusion 421, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the buffer protrusion 421 decreases in a direction approaching the buffer recess 411. The cross-sectional area of ​​the buffer recess 411 may be trapezoidal. The cross-sectional area of ​​the buffer protrusion 421 may be trapezoidal.

[0150] In some feasible embodiments, the first flexible buffer 41 is provided on the support 21, and the second flexible buffer 42 is provided on the supporting base 31 as an example for explanation. When the electronic device 100 experiences shaking, when the lens assembly 30 slides relative to the support 21 under the action of its own inertia, the second flexible buffer 42 on the supporting base 31 can move closer to the corresponding first flexible buffer 41. The top wall 421a of the buffering protrusion 421 can first contact the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, so that a first level of shock absorption is achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. When the distance between the lens assembly 30 and the support 21 is further reduced, so that the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer further squeeze each other, the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411 is recessed toward the first recess 412, so that a second level of shock absorption can be achieved between the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42. As the distance between the lens assembly 30 and the support 21 further decreases, causing the first and second flexible buffers 41 and 42 to further squeeze each other, the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 can contact the second connecting portion 423 of the second flexible buffer 42, thereby achieving three levels of shock absorption between the first and second flexible buffers 41 and 42. As the first and second flexible buffers 41 and 42 continue to squeeze each other, the buffering protrusion 421 further deforms to compress the third recess 424, thereby achieving four levels of shock absorption between the first and second flexible buffers 41 and 42. As the first and second flexible buffers 41 and 42 continue to squeeze each other, the buffering protrusion 421 can expand outward, allowing the outer wall 421b of the buffering protrusion 421 to contact the inner wall 411b of the buffering recess 411, thereby achieving five levels of shock absorption between the first and second flexible buffers 41 and 42. Therefore, under the impact of the lens assembly 30, the number of contact areas between the buffering protrusion 421 and the buffering recess 411 can be increased, and the contact area can be increased, which is conducive to the first flexible buffer 41 and the second flexible buffer 42 to achieve the multi-stage shock absorption function, and effectively buffer and absorb the impact force and vibration generated by the lens assembly 30.

[0151] In some possible implementations, see Figure 15As shown, for the first flexible buffer 41, the depth H1 of the first recess 412 may be 0.32 millimeters (mm). Along the length direction of the first flexible buffer 41, the width H2 of the first recess 412 may be 1.6 mm. For the second flexible buffer 42, the depth H3 of the third recess 424 may be 0.63 mm. Along the length direction of the second flexible buffer 42, the width H4 of the third recess 424 may be 0.3 mm. When the top wall 421a of the buffering protrusion 421 is in contact with the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, but the top wall 421a of the buffering protrusion 421 does not apply compressive stress to the bottom wall 411a of the buffering recess 411, the gap H5 between the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 and the second connecting portion 423 of the second flexible buffer 42 can be 0.33 mm, and the gap H6 between the outer wall 421b of the buffering protrusion 421 and the inner wall 411b of the buffering recess 411 can be 0.19 mm. The radius R of the top surface 41a of the first flexible buffer 41 can be a circular arc surface of 0.4 mm.

[0152] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or an interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on specific circumstances.

[0153] The embodiments of the present application do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically specified.

[0154] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, systems, products or devices.

[0155] The term "plurality" in this document refers to two or more. The term "and / or" in this document simply describes a relationship between related objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A alone, A and B together, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the related objects; in a formula, the character " / " indicates a "division" relationship between the related objects.

[0156] It will be understood that the various numerical numbers involved in the embodiments of the present application are merely distinctions for the convenience of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present application.

[0157] It can be understood that in the embodiments of the present application, the size of the serial numbers of the above-mentioned processes does not mean the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A periscope camera module, characterized in that: include: The housing assembly includes a support, wherein the support includes a first accommodation space; a lens assembly disposed in the first accommodating space, the lens assembly comprising a bearing base and a lens, the bearing base being slidably connected to the support, and the lens being disposed on the bearing base; The buffer assembly includes a first flexible buffer and a second flexible buffer, one of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer is arranged on the support, and the other is arranged on the supporting base. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first flexible buffer is arranged facing the second flexible buffer.

2. The periscope camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flexible buffer member includes a buffer concave portion, and the second flexible buffer member includes a buffer convex portion matched with the buffer concave portion. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffer concave portion is arranged facing the buffer convex portion.

3. The periscope camera module according to claim 2, wherein: The first flexible buffer further includes a first recessed portion, which is disposed on a surface of the first flexible buffer facing away from the second flexible buffer. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffer recessed portion is disposed corresponding to the first recessed portion.

4. The periscope camera module according to claim 3, wherein: The first flexible buffer also includes a first connecting portion, which is connected to the support or the bearing base. Along the depth direction of the first accommodating space, the first connecting portions are respectively provided on both sides of the first recessed portion.

5. The periscope camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting portion is bonded to the support or the bearing base.

6. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The second flexible buffer further includes a second recessed portion, which is disposed on a surface of the second flexible buffer facing away from the first flexible buffer. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffering protrusion is disposed corresponding to the second recessed portion.

7. The periscope camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second flexible buffer also includes a second connecting portion, which is connected to the buffer protrusion and connected to the support or the bearing base. The second connecting portion is provided on both sides of the second recessed portion along the depth direction of the first accommodating space.

8. The periscope camera module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A top surface of the first flexible buffer facing the second connecting portion is a curved surface, and a surface of the second connecting portion facing the top surface is a flat surface.

9. The periscope camera module according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: The second connecting portion is bonded to the support or the bearing base.

10. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that: The second flexible buffer further includes a third recessed portion, which is disposed on the buffering convex portion. The second recessed portion is communicated with the third recessed portion, and the third recessed portion passes through the bottom surface of the second recessed portion.

11. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that: The buffer recess includes a bottom wall and an inner side wall, the bottom wall is a plane, and the buffer protrusion includes a top wall and an outer side wall, the top wall is arranged facing the bottom wall, and the top wall is a plane.

12. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 2 to 11, characterized in that: The buffer concave portion includes a bottom wall and an inner side wall, the inner side wall is an inclined surface, and the buffer convex portion includes a top wall and an outer side wall, the outer side wall is an inclined surface.

13. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 2 to 12, characterized in that: The first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer are both strip-shaped structural members, and the buffer recess penetrates the first flexible buffer along the width direction of the first flexible buffer.

14. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that: The first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer are both strip-shaped structural members, and the length direction of the first flexible buffer and the length direction of the second flexible buffer are both the same as the depth direction of the first accommodating space.

15. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The material of the first flexible buffer member and the material of the second flexible buffer member are the same; or the material of the first flexible buffer member and the material of the second flexible buffer member are different.

16. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that: The hardness of the first flexible buffer member and the hardness of the second flexible buffer member are the same; or the hardness of the first flexible buffer member and the hardness of the second flexible buffer member are different.

17. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the buffer assemblies are arranged on two opposite sides of the lens assembly.

18. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that: The support includes a first mounting groove, and the supporting base includes a second mounting groove. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are both arranged facing the first accommodating space. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the first mounting groove is arranged facing the second mounting groove. One of the first flexible buffer and the second flexible buffer is arranged in the first mounting groove, and the other is arranged in the second mounting groove.

19. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that: The hardness of the support and the bearing base are both greater than the hardness of the first flexible buffer, and the hardness of the support and the bearing base are both greater than the hardness of the second flexible buffer.

20. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that: The periscope camera module also includes a prism assembly, and the support also includes a second accommodating space. The first accommodating space is connected to the second accommodating space. The first accommodating space and the second accommodating space are respectively arranged along the sliding direction of the lens assembly. The prism assembly is arranged in the second accommodating space, and the prism assembly is connected to the support.

21. The periscope camera module according to claim 20, wherein: The support also includes a third accommodating space. Along the sliding direction of the lens assembly, the third accommodating space is arranged between the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space. The first accommodating space, the second accommodating space and the third accommodating space are connected. The periscope camera module also includes a lens unit. The lens unit is arranged in the third accommodating space, and the lens unit is connected to the support.

22. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: The housing comprises a middle frame and a battery cover, wherein the battery cover comprises a light-transmitting hole; The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the periscope camera module is connected to the middle frame, the periscope camera module is arranged between the battery cover and the middle frame, the battery cover and the middle frame respectively press the periscope camera module, and the light inlet portion of the periscope camera module is arranged corresponding to the light transmission hole.

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