Lifting assembly, camera device and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of terminal equipment, in particular to a lifting assembly, a camera device and electronic equipment. The lifting assembly comprises a shell, a lifting piece, a driving assembly and a first elastic piece. The lifting piece is movably installed on the shell and can ascend and descend in the first direction relative to the shell. The driving assembly is installed on the shell and comprises a supporting piece capable of moving in the first direction. The first elastic piece is elastically connected with the lifting piece and the supporting piece and can at least deform in the first direction. The first elastic piece can play a role in buffering transmission of force between the supporting piece and the lifting piece. The first elastic piece plays a role in stress buffering through deformation, so that part of force borne by the lifting piece is removed, the effect of protecting the lifting piece is achieved, the force transmitted to the driving assembly can be reduced, and therefore damage to the driving assembly is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of terminal equipment, in particular to a lifting assembly, a camera device and an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of technology, the volume of the camera in consumer electronic products such as mobile phones and tablets is getting larger and larger, which causes the camera to protrude from the shell of the electronic device. The prior art has a structure in which the camera is set to be liftable. When shooting, part of the structure of the camera protrudes from the electronic device to increase the optical available space of the camera and achieve high-quality shooting. When shooting is not needed, the above structure of the camera is retracted into the electronic device, thereby meeting the thin design of the electronic device.

[0003] However, when the camera is used, the camera is easily damaged by impact, affecting the user experience. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a lifting assembly, a camera device and an electronic device.

[0005] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a lifting assembly, comprising a shell, a lifting piece, a driving assembly and a first elastic piece; the lifting piece is movably installed on the shell, and the lifting piece can be lifted along a first direction relative to the shell; the driving assembly is installed on the shell, and the driving assembly comprises a support piece that can move along the first direction; the first elastic piece elastically connects the lifting piece and the support piece, and the first elastic piece can be deformed at least along the first direction.

[0006] When the lifting assembly is in the extended state, the lifting piece is in the extended position, and the support piece is also in the extended position, and the lifting piece and the support piece remain relatively fixed.

[0007] When the lifting assembly moves, the driving unit can drive the support piece to move between the initial position and the extended position, so that the lifting assembly can be switched between the retracted state and the extended state, and the positions of the lifting piece and the support piece can remain relatively fixed during the switching process. At this time, the elastic piece mainly plays a role of transmitting driving force.

[0008] When the lifting assembly is disturbed by external force (such as when it falls), for example, when the lifting assembly is in the extended state and the external force presses the lifting piece to retract, the external force will offset the elastic force of the first elastic piece at this time, and the first elastic piece can be compressed and deformed, so that the external force drives the lifting piece to retract, avoiding damage to the lifting piece and the driving assembly caused by the external force.

[0009] When the external force is removed, the first elastic member can restore the deformation to restore the lifting member to the state without the external force, so as to restore the lifting assembly to the state without the external force, that is, the lifting member is lifted to restore the lifting assembly to the extended state, and the lifting continues to work normally.

[0010] In the normal working state of the lifting assembly, the first elastic member can play a role of connecting and transmitting force between the support and the lifting member, and when the support is lifted, the support can synchronously drive the lifting member to lift, so as to realize the conversion between the extended state and the retracted state of the lifting member. In addition, since the first elastic member has elasticity, the first elastic member can also play a buffering role of transmitting force between the support and the lifting member. When the lifting assembly is in the extended state, if the lifting member is subjected to external pressure, the first elastic member can be deformed to make the lifting member retract, that is, the first elastic member plays a role of force buffering through deformation to unload part of the force received by the lifting member, plays a role of protecting the lifting member, and can reduce the force transmitted to the driving assembly, thereby reducing the damage to the driving assembly. In addition, after the external pressure received by the lifting member is unloaded, the first elastic member can also drive the lifting member to rise and restore to the extended state through the deformation recovery force generated by the recovery of the deformation.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first elastic member has a first end and a second end, the first end of the first elastic member abuts against the lifting member, and the second end of the first elastic member abuts against the support; the support has a limiting portion, and the lifting member has an abutting portion; under the elastic force of the first elastic member, the limiting portion abuts against the abutting portion of the lifting member, the first elastic member is in a compressed state, and the abutting portion and the limiting portion are arranged in the direction in which the lifting member rises.

[0012] In the present embodiment, the first elastic member is equivalent to being applied with an elastic pre-tightening force, and the first elastic member abuts the limiting portion and the abutting portion through the elastic force, so as to fix the relative positions of the support and the lifting member, and when the support is lifted in the first direction, the support can drive the lifting member to lift in the first direction, thereby realizing the lifting of the lifting member. The direction in which the lifting member rises and the direction in which the lifting member descends are opposite. Since the direction of the pressing force of the limiting portion against the lifting member is the same as the direction in which the lifting member descends, when the support rises, the support drives the lifting member to rise through the first elastic member, and when the support descends, the support directly drives the lifting member to descend. In addition, when the lifting assembly is impacted in a falling or the like, the lifting member can be subjected to an external force that makes it descend due to the impact. Since the first elastic member has elasticity and can be elastically deformed, the lifting member will overcome the elastic force of the first elastic member and descend in the first direction, thereby relieving the impact.

[0013] In some embodiments, the driving assembly further comprises a plug pin, and the plug pin is inserted into the support; the first elastic member further has a middle portion, the first end, the middle portion and the second end of the first elastic member are sequentially connected, and the middle portion of the first elastic member is sleeved on the plug pin.

[0014] In this embodiment, the first elastic element is installed on the support element by a pin. When the support element moves in the first direction, the first elastic element moves along the first direction with the support element, thereby facilitating the installation and deformation of the first elastic element.

[0015] In some embodiments, the lifting member has an abutting surface that abuts against the first end of the first elastic member, and the abutting surface is an arc surface.

[0016] For example, the first end of the first elastic member can abut against the abutting surface of the support portion. The abutting force of the first end of the first elastic member against the support portion can be substantially parallel to the first direction and toward the top side direction. The limiting portion of the support member can abut against the abutting portion. The direction of the abutting force of the limiting portion against the abutting portion can be parallel to the first direction and toward the bottom side direction.

[0017] In this embodiment, the first elastic element can be movably connected to the abutment surface. Since the abutment surface can be curved, when the lifting member moves up and down, the first elastic element deforms, and the first end of the first elastic element swings slightly relative to the support. The contact position between the first end of the first elastic element and the abutment surface can change accordingly, thereby maintaining reliable contact between the first end of the first elastic element and the abutment surface, making the force transmission between them more stable. In some other embodiments, the first elastic element can be fixedly connected to the abutment surface.

[0018] In some embodiments, the lifting member has a support portion, and the lifting member and the first elastic member abut against each other through the support portion. The support portion and the support member are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0019] For example, a gap may be left between the support and the support member. Since the arrangement direction of the support and the support member is different from the lifting direction of the support, the distance between the support and the support member can be closer, which facilitates the improvement of space utilization.

[0020] In this embodiment, since the first elastic member is deformable in the first direction, the support portion and the support member require space for relative movement in the first direction, resulting in a large space requirement in the first direction. By arranging the support portion and the support member in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, the space in the first direction is reused, reducing the space occupied by the support portion and the support member in the first direction. Furthermore, since the first elastic member is housed inside the support member and is generally arranged laterally, the space occupied by the first elastic member in the first direction is small. The arrangement of the support portion and the support member of the lifting component in this embodiment results in a smaller thickness for the lifting component and the drive assembly, facilitating a thinner design and thus benefiting the thinner design of the lifting assembly.

[0021] In some embodiments, the lifting member includes a sleeve and two support portions. The sleeve has a light-transmitting hole, and the two support portions are fixed to the peripheral side of the sleeve at intervals. The support portion includes two ends, which are provided corresponding to the two support portions. There are two first elastic elements, which are connected one-to-one between the support portion and the two ends of the support portion.

[0022] In this embodiment, the support member and the lifting member are connected through two connection points. The structures of the two connection points are basically the same. The two connection points provide more stable support and more balanced drive for the lifting member, making the lifting of the lifting member more balanced and reliable.

[0023] In some embodiments, the drive assembly further includes a drive unit, two studs and two nuts, the two studs being spaced apart, the two nuts being respectively fitted onto and threadedly connected to the two studs, the two nuts being connected to a support member, and the drive unit being used to drive the studs to rotate.

[0024] In this embodiment, since the nut is fitted and threadedly connected to the stud, when the drive unit drives the stud to rotate, the nut will move along the first direction, and drive the support member to move along the first direction. When the support member is subjected to an external force along the first direction, such as an external force caused by a fall, the support member will exert a force on the nut. Since the nut and stud are threadedly connected, a self-locking structure can be formed. The nut and stud do not move relative to each other and will not exert a force on the drive unit. Therefore, by setting the threaded connection structure between the nut and stud, the drive unit and the drive structure between the drive unit and the stud will not be damaged when the support member is subjected to external force, thereby improving the life of the drive assembly.

[0025] In some embodiments, the drive assembly further includes two second elastic members and two fasteners, with one second elastic member and one fastener corresponding to a nut. The support member has two first through holes, which are spaced apart between two ends of the support member. A fastener passes through one first through hole and one second elastic member in sequence and is fixedly connected to a nut, with the second elastic member abutting against the fastener and the support member.

[0026] In this embodiment, under normal working conditions, since the second elastic element abuts against the nut and the support, the relative position between the nut and the support is fixed, and the second elastic element can move synchronously when the nut moves.

[0027] Furthermore, when there are two studs corresponding to the nut, since the nut and the support can be movably connected, the height of the nut and the support in the first direction is adjustable. The height of multiple nuts in the first direction does not need to be strictly the same, which can avoid jamming caused by height error when multiple nuts are assembled with multiple studs, thus facilitating the assembly of the nuts.

[0028] In some embodiments, the two ends of the support member are a first end and a second end, respectively. The support member also includes a connecting part. The first end of the support member, the connecting part and the second end of the support member are connected in sequence. The first end and the second end of the support member are symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting part.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the first and second ends of the support member are symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting portion, the support member, as both a power transmission component and a support component, facilitates a more balanced driving force from the drive unit on the support member and a more balanced force from the support member on the lifting member, thereby reducing the deflection torque generated on the lifting member.

[0030] In some embodiments, the drive assembly further includes a drive unit that is drive-connected to a support member. The connection portion of the support member is located between the sleeve and the drive unit, and the connection portion and the drive unit are arranged radially along the sleeve.

[0031] In this embodiment, since the connecting part of the support member connects its first and second ends, the drive assembly has a roughly "C"-shaped structure, which fits more closely with the shape of the outer wall between the two support parts of the lifting member. Therefore, by placing the connecting part between the sleeve and the drive unit, the space between the sleeve and the drive unit can be fully utilized, making the arrangement of the components more reasonable and the structure more compact, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the lifting assembly. Furthermore, the drive unit is located between the first and second ends, which is conducive to the rational use of the space between the first and second ends, and also facilitates the drive unit to transmit power to the support member simultaneously through the two studs and two nuts.

[0032] In some embodiments, the angle between the line connecting the two supports and the sleeve axis in the vertical direction and the first direction is in the range of 90° to 180°.

[0033] In this embodiment, since the angle between the line connecting the two support parts and the sleeve axis in the direction perpendicular to the first direction can be in the range of 90° to 180°, that is, the angle between the two support parts is relatively large, when the support member drives the lifting member through the two support parts, the torque applied to the lifting member is smaller, which is beneficial to the balanced lifting of the lifting member.

[0034] In some embodiments, the lifting component also includes a light-transmitting sheet, with a light-transmitting hole opened at one end of the sleeve away from the support portion, and the light-transmitting sheet fixed to the sleeve and covering the light-transmitting hole.

[0035] In this embodiment, a light-transmitting sheet is provided to seal the top of the sleeve, allowing light to pass through while maintaining a closed structure, thus protecting the interior of the sleeve. The top surface of the light-transmitting sheet can be flush with the top surface of the sleeve to make the structure of the lifting component more regular.

[0036] In some embodiments, the drive assembly further includes a drive unit, a stud, and a nut, wherein the nut is fitted onto and threadedly connected to the stud, the nut is connected to a support member, and the drive unit is used to drive the stud to rotate.

[0037] In this embodiment, since there is a threaded nut drive structure in the drive assembly, when an external force is transmitted to the support member, the threaded nut drive structure will self-lock, thus preventing the external force from being transmitted to the drive unit, thereby protecting the drive unit.

[0038] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly further includes a guide wheel, which is rotatably connected to one of the housing and the lifting component. The other of the housing and the lifting component has a guide groove, and the guide wheel abuts against the guide groove or has a gap therebetween.

[0039] In this embodiment, since the guide wheel and guide groove can form a guiding structure, and the guide wheel can be rotatably mounted on the lifting member, the relative movement between the lifting member and the housing can be achieved by the rolling of the guide wheel. Since the guide groove can be arranged along a first direction, the lifting member can also be arranged relative to the housing along a first direction.

[0040] In some embodiments, at least two guide wheels are spaced apart along a first direction to form a set of guide wheels, and the lifting assembly includes at least three sets of guide wheels, which are spaced apart around the first direction.

[0041] In this embodiment, a set of guide wheels can have two guide wheels in the first direction, thus the lifting component and the guide groove of the housing have two contact points in the first direction, which is beneficial for guiding the lifting component when it moves in the first direction. As another example, the lifting assembly can have four sets of guide wheels. The four sets of guide wheels make the contact points between the lifting component and the housing more three-dimensional, which is beneficial for balancing the torque that may be generated in different directions when the lifting component is subjected to force, thereby providing a better guiding effect for the lifting component.

[0042] In some embodiments, the housing has a first cavity and a second cavity, the drive assembly is located in the first cavity, and the lifting element is at least partially located in the second cavity.

[0043] In this embodiment, since the drive assembly is located within the first cavity, the wall panel of the first cavity can protect the drive assembly, preventing the external environment of the housing from affecting it. Since the lifting component is located within the first cavity, the wall panel of the first cavity can protect the lifting component, and the independent cavity facilitates the lifting movement of the lifting component, avoiding the influence of other components outside the first cavity. Furthermore, since the shape of the second cavity can be consistent with the shape of the lifting component, it is beneficial for guiding the lifting component and reducing the volume of the housing, facilitating the miniaturization design of the lifting assembly.

[0044] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a camera device, including a camera module and a lifting assembly as provided in any of the above embodiments, wherein at least a portion of the structure of the camera module is located inside the lifting member of the lifting assembly.

[0045] In this embodiment, the lifting assembly can protect the camera module and has good resistance to drop impacts, resulting in high reliability and long lifespan for the camera device.

[0046] Thirdly, this application provides an electronic device, characterized in that the electronic device includes a housing, a camera module, and a lifting assembly as provided in any of the above embodiments, wherein the camera module and the lifting assembly are fixed to the housing, and at least a portion of the structure of the camera module is located inside the lifting member of the lifting assembly.

[0047] In this embodiment, the lifting component can protect the camera module and has good resistance to drop impacts. The single device has high reliability, long lifespan, and good user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0048] To illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or background art of this application will be described below.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partially exploded structural diagram of the electronic device shown.

[0051] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the camera device protruding from the electronic device shown;

[0052] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a camera device in some embodiments of the electronic device shown;

[0053] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the internal structure of the camera device in some usage states.

[0054] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the lifting assembly in some embodiments;

[0055] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the lifting assembly in some usage states.

[0056] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows an exploded view of the lifting assembly in some embodiments.

[0057] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A further exploded structural diagram of the lifting assembly shown;

[0058] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram of part of the structure of the drive component;

[0059] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 A structural diagram of another part of the driving component shown;

[0060] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A structural schematic diagram of the support component from another perspective;

[0061] Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the driving component shown;

[0062] Figure 14 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the driving component in some embodiments;

[0063] Figure 15 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows the structural schematics of the drive assembly and the first elastic element in some embodiments;

[0064] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the drive assembly and the first elastic element from another perspective;

[0065] Figure 17 yes Figure 9 An exploded view of a portion of the lifting assembly shown.

[0066] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 A top view of a portion of the lifting assembly shown;

[0067] Figure 19 yes Figure 17 The diagram shows the assembly structure of a portion of the lifting assembly.

[0068] Figure 20 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows the assembly structure of a portion of the lifting assembly.

[0069] Figure 21 yes Figure 20 A top view of a portion of the lifting assembly shown;

[0070] Figure 22 yes Figure 9 The exploded structural diagram of the housing in some embodiments is shown;

[0071] Figure 23 yes Figure 22 The diagram shows the top shell from another perspective.

[0072] Figure 24 yes Figure 22 A cross-sectional view of the shell shown;

[0073] Figure 25 It is along Figure 7 A sectional view cut at point BB in the middle;

[0074] Figure 26 It is along Figure 6 A sectional view cut at point AA in the middle;

[0075] Figure 27 It is along Figure 7 A sectional view cut at point CC;

[0076] Figure 28 yes Figure 26 The diagram shows the structure of the lifting assembly in some states. Detailed Implementation

[0077] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0078] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Multiple" refers to at least two.

[0079] The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", "side", etc., are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0080] In the embodiments of this application, the relative positional relationships mentioned, such as parallel, perpendicular, and aligned, are defined in relation to the current technological level, rather than being absolutely strict. Slight deviations are permissible; approximations of parallelism, perpendicularity, or alignment are all acceptable. For example, "A and B are parallel" means that A and B are parallel or approximately parallel, and the angle between A and B can be between 0 and 10 degrees. Similarly, "A and B are perpendicular" means that A and B are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular, and the angle between A and B can be between 80 and 100 degrees.

[0081] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0082] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 1000 provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial exploded view of the electronic device 1000 shown.

[0083] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, smart screen, personal digital assistant (PDA), camera, personal computer, laptop computer, in-vehicle equipment, wearable device, augmented reality (AR) glasses, AR helmet, virtual reality (VR) glasses, or VR helmet, or other devices with camera functions. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the electronic device 1000 is a mobile phone as an example for description. Of course, other types of electronic devices 1000 can also adopt a similar structure, which will not be described in detail below.

[0084] Understandable Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device 1000 is shown only schematically, and the actual shape, size, location, and construction of these components are not subject to change. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Due to limitations, electronic device 1000 may also include, compared to Figure 1 andFigure 2 More or fewer parts.

[0085] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may include a camera device 100, a screen 200, and a housing 300. The screen 200 is used to display images, videos, etc. The screen 200 may include a light-transmitting panel 2001 and a display screen 2002. The light-transmitting panel 2001 and the display screen 2002 are stacked and fixedly connected. The light-transmitting panel 2001 mainly serves to protect the display screen 2002 and prevent dust. The material of the light-transmitting panel 2001 includes, but is not limited to, glass. The display screen 2002 may be a flexible display screen 2002 or a rigid display screen 2002. For example, the display screen 2002 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a mini organic light-emitting diode (MLED) display screen, a microorganic light-emitting diode (MLED) display screen, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display screen, etc.

[0086] For example, the housing 300 is used to protect the internal electronic components of the electronic device 1000. The housing 300 may include a cover plate 3001, a middle frame 3002, and a camera decorative element 3003. The cover plate 3001 is located on the side of the display screen 2002 away from the light-transmitting panel 2001, and is stacked with the light-transmitting panel 2001 and the display screen 2002. The middle frame 3002 is fixed to the cover plate 3001. For example, the middle frame 3002 can be fixedly connected to the cover plate 3001 by adhesive. The middle frame 3002 may also be integrally formed with the cover plate 3001, that is, the middle frame 3002 and the cover plate 3001 are a single structure. The middle frame 3002 is located between the cover plate 3001 and the light-transmitting panel 2001. The light-transmitting panel 2001 can be fixed to the middle frame 3002 by adhesive. The light-transmitting panel 2001, the cover plate 3001, and the middle frame 3002 enclose the internal housing space of the electronic device 1000. This internal housing space accommodates the display screen 2002. The cover plate 3001 can be made of materials such as metal, plastic, or glass. The cover plate 3001 can be a single-material panel or a panel structure composed of multiple materials and panels. The cover plate 3001 has a mounting opening, and the camera decorative piece 3003 covers and is fixed to the mounting opening.

[0087] For example, the camera device 100 is used to capture photos / videos. For example, the camera device 100 is mounted within a housing 300, located within the internal accommodating space of the electronic device 1000. The camera device 100 can be used as a rear-facing camera. For example, the light-incident surface of the camera device 100 faces the camera trim 3003. The camera trim 3003 is used to protect the camera device 100.

[0088] In some embodiments, the camera trim 3003 protrudes from the side of the cover plate 3001 away from the light-transmitting panel 2001. This increases the mounting space of the camera device 100 in the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000. In other embodiments, the camera trim 3003 may be flush with the cover plate 3001 or recessed into the internal accommodating space of the electronic device 1000.

[0089] The camera decorative element 3003 has a through hole 3004. The through hole 3004 allows light from the scene to enter the light-receiving surface of the camera device 100. In some other embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may not include the camera decorative element 3003. In this case, the cover plate 3001 no longer has a mounting opening, but the through hole 3004 is provided on the cover plate 3001, allowing light from the scene to enter the light-receiving surface of the camera device 100.

[0090] In some embodiments, the camera device 100 can also be used as a front-facing camera. For example, the light-incident surface of the camera device 100 faces the light-transmitting panel 2001. The display screen 2002 is provided with a light-path obstruction hole. This light-path obstruction hole allows light from the scene to pass through the light-transmitting panel 2001 and then enter the light-incident surface of the camera device 100. In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may also include one or more other camera modules (not shown in the figures), which are not strictly limited in this application.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 1000 may further include a circuit board 400 and an image processor 500. The circuit board 400 and the image processor 500 are located within the internal accommodating space of the electronic device 1000. The image processor 500 is fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board 400. The image processor 500 is communicatively connected to the camera device 100. The image processor 500 is used to acquire image data from the camera device 100 and process the image data. The communication connection between the camera device 100 and the image processor 500 may include data transmission via electrical connections such as wiring, or data transmission via coupling or other methods. It is understood that the camera device 100 and the image processor 500 may also achieve a communication connection through other methods capable of data transmission.

[0092] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may further include an analog-to-digital converter (also known as an A / D converter, not shown in the figure). The analog-to-digital converter is connected between the camera device 100 and the image processor 500. The analog-to-digital converter is used to convert the signal generated by the camera device 100 into a digital image signal and transmit it to the image processor 500, whereby the image processor 500 processes the digital image signal and finally displays the image or video on the screen 200.

[0093] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may further include a memory (not shown in the figure), which is communicatively connected to the image processor 500. The image processor 500 processes the digital image signal and then transmits the image to the memory, so that the image can be retrieved from the memory and displayed on the screen 200 at any time when it is needed to view the image later. In some embodiments, the image processor 500 may also compress the processed digital image signal before storing it in the memory to save memory space.

[0094] In some other embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may also not include the screen 200.

[0095] Understandable Figure 1 and Figure 2The installation position of the camera device 100 in the illustrated embodiment of the electronic device 100 is merely illustrative, and this application does not strictly limit the installation position of the camera device 100. In some other embodiments, the camera device 100 may also be installed in other locations on the electronic device 1000, such as the upper middle or upper right corner of the back of the electronic device 1000. In some other embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may include a terminal body and an auxiliary component that can rotate, move, or be detached relative to the terminal body, and the camera device 100 may also be disposed on the auxiliary component.

[0096] Please refer to the following: Figures 3 to 5 , Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the protruding portion of the camera device 100 in the electronic device 1000 shown. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the camera device 100 in some embodiments of the electronic device 1000 shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the internal structure of the camera device 100 in some usage states.

[0097] In some embodiments, the camera device 100 may include a lifting assembly 10 and a camera module 20. The lifting assembly 10 has a lifting member 2 capable of lifting, which allows light to pass through. The camera module 20 may be installed within the internal space of the lifting assembly 10. Exemplarily, at least a portion of the structure of the camera module 20 may be located inside the lifting member 2 of the lifting assembly 10. The camera module 20 may include a lens 201 and a photosensitive element 202, which are spaced apart.

[0098] In this embodiment, the lifting member 2 of the lifting assembly 10 can be raised to an extended position through the through hole 3004 of the camera decorative member 3003, thereby increasing the height of the internal space of the lifting assembly 10. This allows the lens 201 or a portion of the lens 201 of the camera module 20 to move away from the photosensitive element 202, increasing the distance between the lens 201 or a portion of the lens 201 and the photosensitive element 202, thus increasing the focal length for shooting. This enables the electronic device 1000 to achieve telephoto shooting, thereby improving the shooting effect. Furthermore, since the lifting member 2 can extend through the through hole 3004, the light-receiving surface of the camera device 100 protrudes from the camera decorative member 3003 and the cover plate 3001, reducing light obstruction and improving the amount of light entering the camera device 100, thus improving the image quality. The top side of the lifting member 2 is translucent, serving as the light-receiving surface of the camera device 100.

[0099] After the shooting is completed, the lifting component 2 can be lowered back to its initial position, reducing the overall thickness of the camera device 100 and allowing more of the lifting component 2 to be located in the internal space of the lifting assembly 10, which is beneficial for protecting the lifting component 2.

[0100] Please refer to the following: Figures 6 to 8 , Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the lifting assembly 10 in some embodiments. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the lifting assembly 10 in some usage states. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows an exploded view of the lifting assembly 10 in some embodiments.

[0101] For ease of description, the lifting assembly 10 is defined as having a width direction X, a length direction Y, and a height direction Z, all three being mutually perpendicular. When the lifting assembly 10 is installed in the electronic device 1000 along with the camera device 100, the height direction of the lifting assembly 10 can be parallel to the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000, that is, perpendicular to the cover plate 3001 and the screen 200 of the electronic device 1000. The light-incident side (i.e., the side used for light intake) of the lifting assembly 10 is the top side of the lifting assembly 10, and the bottom side is opposite to the top side. When the camera device 100 is used as a rear camera, the side of the lifting assembly 10 closest to the cover plate 3001 is its top side, and the side closest to the screen 200 is its bottom side. In the following descriptions, the part of the lifting assembly 10 and its components and structures closest to the light-incident side is referred to as the "top," and the part furthest from the light-incident side is referred to as the "bottom." In other embodiments, the coordinate system of the lifting assembly 10 can be flexibly set according to specific practical needs.

[0102] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 10 may include a housing 1, a lifting member 2, and a drive assembly 3. The lifting member 2 is movably mounted on the housing 1. The drive assembly 3 is housed within the housing 1 and mounted on the housing 1. The drive assembly 3 is drively connected to the lifting member 2 and is used to drive the lifting member 2 to rise or fall.

[0103] For example, the housing 1 may include a top shell 11 and a bottom shell 12, which may be detachably connected and may form a cavity. The lifting member 2 and the drive assembly 3 may be installed in the internal cavity of the housing 1, with the lifting member 2 protruding from the housing 1 and the drive assembly 3 located inside the housing 1.

[0104] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 3 can drive the lifting member 2 to move relative to the housing 1 along the Z direction and protrude from the housing 1, causing the lifting member 2 to rise. The drive assembly 3 can also drive the lifting member 2 to retract relative to the housing 1 along the Z direction, causing the lifting member 2 to descend.

[0105] in, Figure 6 The lifting assembly 10 shown is in the retracted state, and the lifting component 2 is in its initial position relative to the housing 1. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The state of the camera device 100 shown. Figure 7 The lifting assembly 10 shown is in the extended state, and the lifting component 2 is in the extended position relative to the housing 1, corresponding to... Figure 3 and Figure 5 The state of the camera device 100 shown.

[0106] Please refer to the following: Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A further exploded structural diagram of the lifting assembly 10 shown.

[0107] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 10 may further include a first elastic element 4.

[0108] For example, the drive assembly 3 may include a support member 31 that moves up and down along a first direction. The support member 31 may be a component that outputs power to the drive assembly 3. The support member 31 may be housed inside the housing 1. The drive assembly 3 may have a power component, and the support member 31 may be driveably connected to the power component. The power component outputs power by moving the support member 31 along the first direction. The first direction may be the Z direction. In this embodiment, the support member 31 can move along the Z direction under the drive of the drive assembly 3. The support member 31 and the power component may be driveably connected through a threaded connection structure, a gear meshing structure, a linkage structure, or other transmission structures. This embodiment does not strictly limit the specific transmission structure.

[0109] For example, the first elastic element 4 can elastically connect the support element 31 and the lifting element 2, and the first elastic element 4 can be used to support the lifting element 2. In this embodiment, when the support element 31 moves along the first direction, the support element 31 drives the lifting element 2 to move along the first direction through the first elastic element 4, thereby realizing the lifting of the lifting element 2 relative to the housing 1.

[0110] For example, the first elastic member 4 can deform at least along the first direction. Since the elastic member connects the lifting member 2 and the support member 31, there is a space for movement between the lifting member 2 and the support member 31 in the first direction. When the first elastic member 4 deforms, relative displacement can occur between the lifting member 2 and the support member 31.

[0111] In this embodiment, when the lifting assembly 10 is in its normal operating state (e.g., in the retracted and extended states), the first elastic element 4 serves as a connection between the support 31 and the lifting assembly 2, as well as a force transmission function. When the support 31 rises and falls, it synchronously drives the lifting assembly 2 to rise and fall, thereby realizing the transition between the extended and retracted states of the lifting assembly 2. Furthermore, due to its elasticity, the first elastic element 4 also acts as a buffer for the force transmission between the support 31 and the lifting assembly 2. When the lifting assembly 10 is in the extended state, if the lifting assembly 2 is subjected to external pressure, the first elastic element 4 can deform, causing the lifting assembly 2 to retract. That is, the first elastic element 4 acts as a force buffer through deformation, relieving some of the force on the lifting assembly 2, thus protecting the lifting assembly 2 and reducing the force transmitted to the drive assembly 3, thereby reducing damage to the drive assembly 3. Moreover, after the lifting assembly 2 relieves the external pressure, the first elastic element 4 can also drive the lifting assembly 2 to rise and return to the extended state through the deformation recovery force generated by the recovery deformation.

[0112] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 10 may further include an exterior component 5. The exterior component 5 may be installed on the top side of the housing 1. The exterior component 5 may surround the lifting component 2 to cover the gap between the lifting component 2 and the housing 1, serving a decorative and aesthetic purpose. It may also prevent liquids, solid particles, etc., from entering the gap between the lifting component 2 and the housing 1, providing waterproofing and dustproofing. When the lifting assembly 10 is installed on an electronic device, the exterior component 5 may be exposed through a through-hole or hidden below the camera trim or cover.

[0113] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram of part of the structure of the drive component 3.

[0114] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may also include a bracket 32, a drive unit 33, a stud 34, and a guide post 35.

[0115] For example, the bracket 32 ​​can be generally a frame structure. The bracket 32 ​​may include a base 321 and a side plate 322, with the base 321 fixed to the top side of the side plate 322. The base 321 may be a hollow structure with an internal cavity. The side plate 322 may be a plate-like structure, and may have a first rotation hole 3221 and a second rotation hole 3222. In some examples, there may be two side plates 322, which may be symmetrically arranged. In some examples, the side plate 322 and the base 321 may be integrally formed structural components. In some examples, there may be one or more of both the first rotation hole 3221 and the second rotation hole 3222.

[0116] For example, the drive unit 33 may be a motor. It is understood that the drive unit 33 is capable of outputting torque when energized. The drive unit 33 may be fixed to the bracket 32, for example, the drive unit 33 may be fixed to the top side of the base 321 and located between the two side plates 322.

[0117] For example, the stud 34 can be generally cylindrical. It is understood that the cylindrical surface of the stud 34 is threaded. The stud 34 can be mounted on and rotatably connected to the bracket 32, and can be drively connected to the drive unit 33. The stud 34 can rotate under the drive of the drive unit 33, and can transmit power to other components through rotation. The axial direction of the stud 34 can be parallel to the Z-direction. For example, the end of the stud 34 can be rotatably connected to the first rotating hole 3221.

[0118] For example, the guide post 35 can be generally cylindrical, and the cylindrical surface of the guide post 35 can be smooth. The guide post 35 can be mounted on and rotatably connected to the bracket 32. The axial direction of the guide post 35 can be parallel to the axial direction of the stud 34. For example, the end of the stud 34 can be rotatably connected to the second rotating hole 3222.

[0119] In some examples, there can be multiple studs 34, each of which can be driven by a drive unit 33. Multiple studs 34 can be arranged around the drive unit 33 to facilitate their driving connection and make full use of the inner space of the bracket 32. For example, there can be two studs 34, spaced apart, located on opposite sides of the drive unit 33 and rotatably connected to the two side plates 322.

[0120] In some examples, there may be multiple guide posts 35. Multiple guide posts 35 may be located around the drive unit 33 to make full use of the space of the bracket 32.

[0121] In some examples, guide posts 35 can be correspondingly provided with studs 34, and the guide posts 35 and studs 34 can form a drive guide structure. The drive guide structure is used to drive and guide other components connected to it (such as the nut 36 mentioned later). For example, one stud 34 can correspond to multiple guide posts 35, and one stud 34 and multiple guide posts 35 can form a set of drive guide structures. When there are multiple studs 34, there can also be multiple sets of drive guide structures. It is understood that in some other examples, when there are multiple studs 34, guide posts 35 may not be provided.

[0122] In some examples, the bracket 32 ​​can be roughly symmetrical, the drive unit 33 can be located in the middle of the bracket 32, the two studs 34 can be symmetrically arranged relative to the drive unit 33, and the four guide posts 35 can be roughly symmetrical relative to the drive unit 33, but are not strictly limited to this.

[0123] It can be understood that the drive unit 33 is used to drive the stud 34 to rotate. For example, the drive unit 33 and the stud 34 can be driven by gear meshing. For example, the drive assembly 3 can have a gear set (not shown), which can be disposed in the cavity of the base 321. The output shaft of the drive unit 33 and the stud 34 are respectively fixed with gears and mesh, thereby driving the drive unit 33 and the stud 34 to be connected, so that the drive unit 33 can drive the stud 34 to rotate.

[0124] Please see Figure 11 and Figure 12 , Figure 11 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows a structural schematic of another part of the drive component 3. Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the support member 31 from another perspective. Figure 12 The view of the support member 31 shown is Figure 11 The view of the support member 31 after it has been flipped.

[0125] In some embodiments, the support member 31 may include a first end 311, a connecting portion 312, and a second end 313 connected in sequence. The first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 are the two ends of the support member 31.

[0126] The connecting portion 312 can be generally a thin plate structure, and the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 can each be generally rectangular. One end of the connecting portion 312 connects to the side of the first end 311 of the support member 31, and the other end of the connecting portion 312 connects to the side of the second end 313 of the support member 31, thereby connecting the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31. In some examples, the support member 31 can be a one-piece molded structural component.

[0127] In some examples, the support member 31 may have a first mounting groove 314. The first mounting groove 314 may be formed on the side of the first end 311 or the second end 313 near the connecting portion 312. At least a portion of the opening of the first mounting groove 314 is located on the top surface of the first end 311 or the second end 313.

[0128] In some examples, the support member 31 may have a second mounting groove 315. The second mounting groove 315 may be located on the side of the first end 311 or the second end 313 near the connecting portion 312. The second mounting groove 315 may be located on the side of the support member 31 away from the first mounting groove 314. In the Z direction, the groove depth of the first mounting groove 314 may be greater than the groove depth of the second mounting groove 315; and the projection of the second mounting groove 315 may at least partially coincide with the projection of the first mounting groove 314, that is, the first mounting groove 314 and the second mounting groove 315 may be arranged along the first direction (Z direction).

[0129] In some examples, the support member 31 may have a third mounting groove 316. The third mounting groove 316 and the first mounting groove 314 may be arranged in the XY plane to make full use of the space inside the first end 311 or the second end 313. The opening direction of the third mounting groove 316 may be opposite to the opening direction of the first mounting groove 314, and part of the opening of the third mounting groove 316 may face the bottom.

[0130] In some examples, the support member 31 may have a first wall plate 317, which has a first through hole 3171. The first wall plate 317 is located between the first mounting groove 314 and the second mounting groove 315, and can simultaneously form the sidewalls of the first mounting groove 314 and the second mounting groove 315. That is, both the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 have first through holes 3171, and the support member 31 has two first through holes 3171. The first through holes 3171 connect the first mounting groove 314 and the second mounting groove 315.

[0131] In some examples, the support member 31 may have a second through hole 318, which may be formed in the side wall of the third mounting groove 316 and communicate with the third mounting groove 316.

[0132] In some examples, the support member 31 may be provided with a limiting portion 319. The limiting portion 319 may be fixed to the first end 311 and / or the second end 313. The limiting portion 319 may be generally plate-shaped and may extend outward from the sidewall of the first end 311 or the second end 313, perpendicular to the Z-direction. In some examples, there may be multiple limiting portions 319.

[0133] In some embodiments, the support member 31 can be approximately symmetrical in structure. For example, the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 can be symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting portion 312. In this case, two of the following structures can be provided: the first mounting groove 314, the second mounting groove 315, the third mounting groove 316, the first wall plate 317, the first through hole 3171, the second through hole 318, and the limiting portion 319.

[0134] In some other embodiments, the support member 31 can be an asymmetrical structure. The structures of the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 can be different, and other structures on the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 can also have slight differences.

[0135] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may further include a nut 36. The nut 36 may be used for mounting to the support member 31.

[0136] For example, the nut 36 may include a main body 361 and a protrusion 362. The main body 361 and the protrusion 362 may be arranged along the Z direction, and the protrusion 362 may be fixedly connected to the main body 361.

[0137] In some examples, the main body 361 may be generally plate-shaped. A first transmission hole 3611 may be provided on the main body 361, and the first transmission hole 3611 may have internal threads for threaded connection with other components. The first transmission hole 3611 may penetrate the main body 361. A first guide hole 3612 may also be provided on the main body 361, and the first guide hole 3612 may be located around the first transmission hole 3611. One or more first guide holes 3612 may be provided on a nut 36, and the multiple first guide holes 3612 may be located around the first transmission hole 3611.

[0138] In some examples, the protrusion 362 can be fixed to the bottom surface of the main body 361, and the protrusion 362 can be fixed to the end of the main body 361 away from the first transmission hole 3611.

[0139] In some examples, the nut 36 may also have a third through hole 363, which may be located approximately in the middle of the protrusion 362. The third through hole 363 may extend from the top surface of the main body 361 to the bottom surface of the protrusion 362. The third through hole 363 may be a threaded hole.

[0140] In some examples, the number of nuts 36 can be two, and the two nuts 36 can be set symmetrically.

[0141] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may further include a fastener 37 and a second elastic member 38. The fastener 37 may have a head 371 and a rod 372, which are fixedly connected; for example, the fastener 37 may be a screw. The second elastic member 38 may be a spring. The inner diameter of the spring may be larger than the diameter of the rod 372 of the fastener 37. Exemplarily, the number of second elastic members 38 and the number of fasteners 37 are both two.

[0142] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 yes Figure 11A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the driving component 3 shown.

[0143] In some embodiments, the fastener 37, support member 31, second elastic member 38, and nut 36 can be connected sequentially along a first direction. The fastener 37 can pass through the support member 31 and the second elastic member 38 sequentially and be fixedly connected to the nut 36, with the second elastic member 38 abutting against the fastener 37 and the support member 31.

[0144] For example, the head 371 of the fastener 37 may be located in the second mounting groove 315 and abut against the first wall plate 317. The shank 372 of the fastener 37 may pass through the first through hole 3171 and be partially located in the first mounting groove 314. The shank 372 of the fastener 37 may be threaded into the third through hole 363, so that the fastener 37 is fixedly connected to the nut 36.

[0145] For example, a portion of the nut 36 may be located in the first mounting groove 314. For instance, a portion of the protrusion 362 and / or the main body 361 connected to the protrusion 362 may be located in the first mounting groove 314. A gap may be left between the portion of the nut 36 located in the first mounting groove 314 and the sidewall of the first mounting groove 314.

[0146] For example, the second elastic member 38 can be installed in the first mounting groove 314. The second elastic member 38 can be sleeved on the fastener 37, and one end of the second elastic member 38 abuts against the protrusion 362 of the nut 36, and the other end abuts against the first wall plate 317, thereby fixing the relative position of the support member 31 and the nut 36.

[0147] For example, when there are two nuts 36, the number of second elastic members 38 and fasteners 37 can each be set to two. The two nuts 36 are spaced apart. For example, one second elastic member 38 and one fastener 37 are provided for one nut 36. Since the support member 31 has two first through holes 3171, one fastener 37 passes through one first through hole 3171 and one second elastic member 38 in sequence, and is fixedly connected to one nut 36, with the second elastic member 38 abutting against the fastener 37 and the support member 31. The two nuts 36 can be arranged opposite each other. For example, the ends of the two nuts 36 with the first guide hole 3612 are arranged close to each other, and the ends of the two nuts 36 with the third through hole 363 are arranged far apart from each other.

[0148] In this embodiment, under normal working conditions, since the second elastic member 38 abuts against the nut 36 and the support member 31, the relative position between the nut and the support member 31 is fixed, and the second elastic member 38 can move synchronously when the nut 36 moves.

[0149] In some other embodiments, when there are two nuts 36, one nut 36 can be fixedly connected to the support member 31, and the other nut 36 can be movably connected to the support member 31 through a fastener 37 and a second elastic member 38.

[0150] In some other embodiments, the number of nuts 36 may be two or more, and this embodiment does not impose a strict limitation.

[0151] In some other embodiments, the nut 36 can be fixedly connected to the support 31, for example, by welding, bonding, bolting or other methods.

[0152] In some other embodiments, the nut 36 and the support member 31 can be integrally formed structural components. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a fastener 37 and a second elastic member 38 between the nut 36 and the support member 31.

[0153] Please see Figure 14 , Figure 14 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows the structure of the driving component 3 in some embodiments.

[0154] In some embodiments, the support member 31 can be connected to the drive unit 33 via a threaded nut drive structure. The nut 36 is fitted onto and threadedly connected to the stud 34 to form the threaded nut drive structure.

[0155] For example, the first drive hole 3611 of the nut 36 can be threadedly connected to the stud 34, and the first guide hole 3612 of the nut 36 can be slidably connected to the guide post 35. In this case, the stud 34 and the guide post 35 form a drive-guide structure. Due to the restriction imposed on the nut 36 by the stud 34 and the guide post 35, the nut 36 only has the degree of freedom to move along the guide post 35. When the stud 34 rotates, it drives the nut 36 to move in the Z direction. Since the relative position of the nut 36 and the support member 31 can remain fixed, the nut 36 can drive the support member 31 to move in the Z direction. Therefore, the drive unit 33 drives the stud 34 to rotate, thereby driving the support member 31 to move in the Z direction, thus realizing the lifting and lowering of the support member 31.

[0156] In this embodiment, since the nut 36 is fitted and threadedly connected to the stud 34, when the drive unit 33 drives the stud 34 to rotate, the nut 36 will move along the first direction (Z direction), and drive the support member 31 to move along the first direction (Z direction). When the support member 31 is subjected to an external force along the first direction (Z direction) (such as an external force caused by a fall), the support member 31 will exert a force on the nut 36. Since the nut 36 and the stud 34 are threadedly connected, a self-locking structure can be formed. The nut 36 and the stud 34 do not move relative to each other and will not exert a force on the drive unit 33. Therefore, by setting the threaded connection structure between the nut 36 and the stud 34, the drive unit 33 and the drive structure between the drive unit 33 and the stud 34 will not be damaged when the support member 31 is subjected to an external force, thereby improving the life of the drive assembly 3.

[0157] In some examples, when there are two studs 34, since two nuts 36 are respectively fitted onto and threadedly connected to the two studs 34, and the two nuts 36 are connected to the support member 31, the two studs 34 can apply driving force to the support member 31 at multiple points, making the force on the support member 31 more balanced, and the support member 31 is also more balanced when lifting and lowering. Furthermore, the two studs 34 are more likely to form a symmetrical drive structure. When the support member 31 has a symmetrical structure, the drive assembly 3 as a whole is also more likely to form a symmetrical structure, thus giving the support member 31 a smoother driving performance.

[0158] In addition, when there are two studs 34 corresponding to the nut 36, since the nut 36 and the support 31 are movably connected, the height of the nut 36 and the support 31 in the first direction (Z direction) is adjustable. The height of multiple nuts 36 in the first direction (Z direction) does not need to be strictly the same, which can avoid jamming caused by height error when multiple nuts 36 are assembled with multiple studs 34, thus facilitating the assembly of the nut 36.

[0159] In some examples, when there are multiple guide posts 35, the multiple guide posts 35 can improve the guiding accuracy of the nut 36, thereby providing a better guiding effect for the nut 36.

[0160] Please refer to the following: Figure 15 and Figure 16 , Figure 15 yes Figure 9 The schematic diagrams shown below illustrate the structure of the drive component 3 and the first elastic element 4 in some embodiments. Figure 16 yes Figure 15 The diagram shows the structural layout of the driving component 3 and the first elastic element 4 from another perspective. Figure 16 The perspective is Figure 15 The view of the drive component 3 and the first elastic element 4 after being flipped.

[0161] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may also have a pin 39. The pin 39 may be a cylindrical structure. The axis of the pin 39 may be perpendicular to the Z direction. In some examples, the number of pins 39 may be two.

[0162] The pin 39 can be installed in the second through hole 318. For example, the pin 39 can be rotatably connected to the second through hole 318, or the pin 39 can be fixedly connected to the second through hole 318. A portion of the structure of the pin 39 can be located within the third mounting groove 316.

[0163] In some embodiments, the first elastic member 4 may have a first end 41, a middle portion 42, and a second end 43 connected in sequence.

[0164] For example, the first end 41 and the second end 43 of the first elastic element 4 are rod-shaped structures, and the middle part 42 of the first elastic element 4 is a spiral structure. The first elastic element 4 can deform under force, and its main deformation structure can be the middle part 42.

[0165] For example, the first elastic element 4 can be a torsion spring.

[0166] For example, the number of first elastic elements 4 can be multiple, such as two first elastic elements 4.

[0167] In some other embodiments, the first elastic element 4 may be a metal sheet, a rubber rod, or other elastic component.

[0168] In some embodiments, the first elastic element 4 may be mounted on the first end 311 and / or the second end 313 of the support 31.

[0169] For example, the middle portion 42 of the first elastic member 4 can be located within the third mounting groove 316 and sleeved on the pin 39. The first elastic member 4 can move its first end 41 and second end 43 relative to each other through deformation of the middle portion 42. The first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 can be at least partially exposed relative to the first end 311 or the second end 313 of the support member 31, so that the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 can be connected to other components. The second end 43 of the first elastic member 4 can be received within the third mounting groove 316 of the support member 31 and abut against the groove wall of the third mounting groove 316. Since the axial direction of the pin 39 is perpendicular to the Z direction, the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 can move in the Z direction when the first elastic member 4 is deformed by force. Since the opening of the third mounting groove 316 can be at least partially facing the bottom, it is convenient for the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 to move in the Z direction towards the bottom.

[0170] For example, when there are two first elastic members 4, one first elastic member 4 is installed at the first end 311 of the support member 31, and the other first elastic member 4 is installed at the second end 313 of the support member 31.

[0171] In this embodiment, the first elastic member 4 is installed on the support member 31 by means of a pin 39. When the support member 31 moves in the first direction, the first elastic member 4 moves along the first direction with the support member 31, thereby facilitating the installation and deformation of the first elastic member 4.

[0172] Please refer to the following: Figures 17 to 19 , Figure 17 yes Figure 9 An exploded view of a portion of the lifting assembly 10 shown. Figure 18 yes Figure 17 A top view of a portion of the structure of the lifting assembly 10 shown. Figure 19 yes Figure 17 The diagram shows the assembly structure of a portion of the lifting assembly 10.

[0173] In some embodiments, the lifting member 2 may include a sleeve 21 and a light-transmitting sheet 22. The lifting member 2 may also be provided with a support portion 23 and an abutment portion 24.

[0174] For example, the sleeve 21 can be generally cylindrical in shape, with a hollow interior forming a receiving space. A light-transmitting hole 211 can be provided at the top of the sleeve 21 to allow light to pass through. The light-transmitting hole 211 can be located at the end of the sleeve 21 opposite to the support portion 23. A fixing groove 212 can be provided at the light-transmitting hole 211 at the top of the sleeve 21, and the fixing groove 212 can be generally circular in shape.

[0175] For example, the outer wall of the bottom of the sleeve 21 may have a receiving groove 213, which may be generally a rectangular prism groove structure. The side wall of the receiving groove 213 may have a rotating groove 214, which connects to the receiving groove 213 and may be generally a semi-cylindrical groove structure. The size of the rotating groove 214 may be smaller than the size of the receiving groove 213. In some examples, there may be multiple receiving grooves 213, which may be arranged circumferentially along the sleeve 21.

[0176] For example, the support portion 23 can be fixed to the sleeve 21. The support portion 23 can be formed to extend radially outward relative to the sidewall of the sleeve 21. The abutment groove 231 can be formed along the Z direction and on the side opposite to the fixing groove 212.

[0177] For example, there can be multiple support portions 23, which can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the sleeve 21. For instance, if there are two support portions 23, the angle α between the lines connecting the two support portions 23 and the axis of the sleeve 21 in the direction perpendicular to Z can be greater than 90° and less than or equal to 180°. In this case, the angle between the two support portions 23 is relatively large, and when the lifting member 2 is supported by the two support portions 23, the torque on the lifting member 2 is smaller, which is beneficial to the balanced lifting of the lifting member 2. In some other embodiments, the angle α between the lines connecting the two support portions 23 and the axis of the sleeve 21 can be equal to 90° or 180°; or, the angle α between the lines connecting the two support portions 23 and the axis of the sleeve 21 can also be between 0° and 90°. When the sleeve 21 is used to place the lens, the axis of the sleeve 21 can coincide with the optical axis of the lens.

[0178] For example, the support portion 23 may have an abutment groove 231, and the bottom wall of the abutment groove 231 may form an abutment surface 2311. The abutment surface 2311 may be oriented in the Z direction away from the light-transmitting hole 211. In some examples, the abutment surface 2311 may be an arc surface.

[0179] For example, one end of the support portion 23 can be fixedly connected to the sleeve 21, and the other end can have an abutment groove 231. The abutment portion 24 can be fixedly connected to both the sleeve 21 and the support portion 23 to improve the structural performance of the support portion 23 and the abutment portion 24. The fixing groove 212 can be formed at the top of the sleeve 21, and the receiving groove 213 can be formed at the bottom of the sleeve 21.

[0180] For example, the abutment portion 24 can be fixed to the sleeve 21. The abutment portion 24 can be generally plate-shaped and can extend radially outward relative to the sidewall of the sleeve 21. The abutment portion 24 can be disposed adjacent to the support portion 23. The height of the abutment portion 24 in the Z direction can be lower than the height of the abutment surface 2311 to facilitate proper positioning of the abutment portion 24. In some other embodiments, the height of the abutment portion 24 in the Z direction can be higher than the height of the abutment surface 2311.

[0181] For example, the light-transmitting sheet 22 may be a generally circular thin sheet. The light-transmitting sheet 22 may be made of a transparent material to facilitate light transmission; for example, the light-transmitting sheet 22 may be made of transparent materials such as glass or resin.

[0182] In some embodiments, such as Figure 19As shown, the light-transmitting sheet 22 can be fixed in the fixing groove 212 of the sleeve 21 and cover the light-transmitting hole 211. By setting the light-transmitting sheet 22, the top of the sleeve 21 is closed, so that the top of the sleeve 21 can both transmit light and form a closed structure, thereby protecting the inside of the sleeve 21. The top surface of the light-transmitting sheet 22 can be flush with the top surface of the sleeve 21 to make the structure of the lifting component 2 more regular.

[0183] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 10 may also include guide wheels 6.

[0184] For example, the guide wheel 6 may include a rolling part 61 and a rotating part 62. The rotating part 62 may be fixedly connected to the rolling part 61. Both the rolling part 61 and the rotating part 62 may be cylindrical structures to facilitate the rotation of the guide wheel 6. The cylindrical surface of the rolling part 61 may serve as the rolling surface 611. The rolling part 61 and the rotating part 62 may be coaxially arranged, and the diameter of the rolling part 61 may be larger than the diameter of the rotating part 62.

[0185] For example, there can be multiple guide wheels 6. In some examples, multiple guide wheels 6 can be arranged at intervals in the Z direction. Multiple guide wheels 6 can be located in the same receiving groove 213 to reduce damage to the sleeve 21 structure. When the guide wheels 6 arranged in the Z direction come into contact with other components, multiple guide wheels 6 can form multiple contact points with other components in the Z direction.

[0186] In some examples, at least two guide wheels 6 are spaced apart along a first direction to form a group of guide wheels 6, and the lifting assembly 10 includes at least three groups of guide wheels 6, which are spaced apart around the first direction. For example, in the Z direction, two guide wheels 6 form a group of guide wheels 6; in the circumferential direction of the sleeve 21, four groups of guide wheels 6 are spaced apart. In this example, when the guide wheels 6 arranged circumferentially contact other components, multiple guide wheels 6 can form multiple contact points with other components in the circumferential direction. When the guide wheels 6 arranged along the Z direction contact other components, multiple guide wheels 6 can form multiple contact points with other components in the Z direction. In other examples, the lifting assembly 10 may also include one or two groups of guide wheels 6, depending on the actual configuration.

[0187] In some other examples, the multiple guide wheels 6 may be arranged at circumferential intervals along only the sleeve 21, or the multiple guide wheels 6 may be arranged only along the Z direction.

[0188] For example, such as Figure 19 As shown, the guide wheel 6 can be installed on the sleeve 21. The rotating part 62 of the guide wheel 6 can be rotatably connected to the rotating groove 214 of the sleeve 21, and the rolling part 61 of the guide wheel 6 can be partially located in the receiving groove 213, with a gap between the rolling part 61 of the guide wheel 6 and the groove wall of the receiving groove 213.

[0189] Please refer to the following: Figure 20 and Figure 21 , Figure 20 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows a partial assembly structure of the lifting component 10. Figure 21 yes Figure 20 A top view of a portion of the structure of the lifting assembly 10 shown.

[0190] In some embodiments, the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 can abut against the lifting member 2, and the limiting portion 319 of the support member 31 can abut against the lifting member 2. Under the elastic force of the first elastic member 4, the limiting portion 319 abuts against the abutting portion 24 of the lifting member 2, the first elastic member 4 is in a compressed state, and the abutting portion 24 and the limiting portion 319 are arranged along the lifting direction of the lifting member 2. Since the abutting portion 24 and the limiting portion 319 are arranged along the lifting direction of the lifting member 2 (i.e., arranged upwards along the Z direction, with the abutting portion 24 located below the limiting portion 319), when the abutting portion 24 and the limiting portion 319 abut, the direction of the force exerted by the limiting portion 319 on the abutting portion 24 is downwards. Figure 16 As shown, it can be understood that since the pressure of the limiting part 319 against the abutting part 24 comes from the first elastic member 4, the direction of the elastic force of the first elastic member 4 is opposite to the direction of the force of the limiting part 319 against the abutting part 24. Combined with the aforementioned direction of the pressure of the limiting part 319 against the abutting part 24 being downward along the Z direction, the first elastic member 4 has an upward elastic force on the lifting member 2 along the Z direction.

[0191] For example, the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 can abut against the abutment surface 2311 of the support portion 23. The abutment force of the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 against the support portion 23 can be approximately parallel to the first direction and towards the top side. It is understood that the abutment force of the first elastic member 4 against the lifting member 2, or its component force, can be in the same direction as the lifting member 2. The first elastic member 4 can be movably connected to the abutment surface 2311, and since the abutment surface 2311 can be an arc surface, when the lifting member 2 rises and falls, the first elastic member 4 deforms, and the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 swings slightly relative to the support portion 23. The contact position between the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 and the abutment surface 2311 can change accordingly, thereby maintaining reliable contact between the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 and the abutment surface 2311, making the force transmission between them more stable. In some other embodiments, the first elastic member 4 can be fixedly connected to the abutment surface 2311.

[0192] For example, the limiting portion 319 of the support member 31 can abut against the abutment portion 24. The direction of the abutment force of the limiting portion 319 against the abutment portion 24 can be parallel to the first direction (Z direction) and towards the bottom side. When the lifting member 2 moves towards the bottom side along the first direction, the limiting portion 319 directly abuts against and pushes the abutment portion 24, making the drive of the lifting member 2 by the support member 31 more stable. In some other embodiments, the direction of the abutment force of the limiting portion 319 against the abutment portion 24 can have an angle with the first direction.

[0193] For example, since there can be two support portions 23, the two support portions 23 can be fixed to the peripheral side of the sleeve 21 at intervals. In this case, the two ends of the support member 31 (i.e., the first end 311 and the second end 313) are respectively provided for the two support portions 23, and the number of first elastic members 4 is two, with the two first elastic members 4 connected one-to-one between the support portion 23 and the two ends of the support member 31. For example, the first end 311 of the support member 31 can be connected to one support portion 23 through one first elastic member 4, and the second end 313 of the support member 31 can be connected to another support portion 23 through another first elastic member 4. In this case, the support member 31 and the lifting member 2 are connected through two connection points. The structures of the two connection points are basically the same, and the two connection points provide more stable support and more balanced drive for the lifting member 2, making the lifting of the lifting member 2 more balanced and reliable.

[0194] Furthermore, when the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 are symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting portion 312, the support member 31, as a power transmission component and a support component, facilitates a more balanced driving force of the drive unit 33 on the support member 31 and a more balanced force of the support member 31 on the lifting member 2, thereby helping to reduce the deflection torque generated on the lifting member 2.

[0195] In addition, since the angle between the line connecting the two support parts 23 and the axis of the sleeve 21 in the direction perpendicular to the first direction can be in the range of 90° to 180°, that is, the angle between the two support parts 23 is relatively large, when the support member 31 drives the lifting member 2 through the two support parts 23, the torque applied to the lifting member 2 is smaller, which is beneficial to the balanced lifting of the lifting member 2.

[0196] In this embodiment, the first elastic member 4 is equivalent to being subjected to an elastic preload. The first elastic member 4 fixes the relative positions of the support member 31 and the lifting member 2 through its elastic force. When the support member 31 moves up and down along the first direction (i.e., the Z direction), the support member 31 can drive the lifting member 2 to move up and down along the first direction (i.e., the Z direction), thereby realizing the lifting of the lifting member 2. The direction of the lifting member 2's ascent and descent are opposite. Since the direction of the pressure exerted by the limiting part 319 on the lifting member 2 is the same as the direction of the lifting member 2's descent, when the support member 31 rises, the support member 31 drives the lifting member 2 to rise through the first elastic member 4; when the support member 31 descends, the support member 31 directly drives the lifting member 2 to descend. Furthermore, when the lifting assembly 10 is impacted by a fall or other event, the lifting member 2 may be subjected to an external force that causes it to descend. Because the first elastic member 4 is elastic and capable of elastic deformation, the lifting member 2 will overcome the elastic force of the first elastic member 4 and descend along the first direction, thereby mitigating the impact.

[0197] In some embodiments, the support portion 23 and the support member 31 of the lifting member 2 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0198] For example, the support portion 23 and the support member 31 can be distributed in the XY plane (the plane formed by the X and Y directions). When there is no relative displacement between the support member 31 and the lifting member 2, the heights of the support portion 23 and the support member 31 in the first direction (Z direction) can be the same or different; this embodiment does not impose strict limitations. It is understood that the highest points of the support portion 23 and the support member 31 in the Z direction do not need to be strictly aligned. The support portion 23 and the support member 31 can be slightly offset in the first direction (Z direction).

[0199] For example, a gap may be left between the support portion 23 and the support member 31. Since the arrangement direction of the support portion 23 and the support member 31 is different from the lifting direction of the support portion 23, the distance between the support portion 23 and the support member 31 can be closer, which facilitates the improvement of space utilization.

[0200] Since the first elastic member 4 is deformable in the first direction, the support portion 23 and the support member 31 need space for relative movement in the first direction, resulting in a large space requirement in the Z direction. By arranging the support portion 23 and the support member 31 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, the space in the first direction is reused, reducing the space occupied by the support portion 23 and the support member 31 in the first direction. Furthermore, since the first elastic member 4 is housed inside the support member 31 and is generally arranged laterally, the first elastic member 4 occupies less space in the first direction. The arrangement of the support portion 23 and the support member 31 in the lifting member 2 in this embodiment results in a smaller thickness for the lifting member 2 and the drive assembly 3, facilitating a thinner design and thus contributing to a thinner design for the lifting assembly 10.

[0201] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 312 of the support member 31 can be located between the sleeve 21 and the drive unit 33, and the connecting portion 312 and the drive unit 33 can be arranged radially along the sleeve 21. Since the drive unit 33 can be connected to the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31 via studs 34 and nuts 36 respectively, the drive unit 33 is essentially located between the first end 311 and the second end 313 of the support member 31. Because the connecting portion 312 of the support member 31 connects its first end 311 and the second end 313, the drive assembly 3 has a roughly "C"-shaped structure, which fits more closely with the shape of the outer wall between the two support portions 23 of the lifting member 2. Therefore, by placing the connecting portion 312 between the sleeve 21 and the drive unit 33, the space between the sleeve 21 and the drive unit 33 can be fully utilized, making the arrangement of the components more reasonable and the structure more compact, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the lifting assembly 10. Furthermore, the drive unit 33 is located between the first end 311 and the second end 313, which is conducive to the rational use of the space between the first end 311 and the second end 313, and also facilitates the drive unit 33 to transmit power to the support member 31 simultaneously through the two studs 34 and the two nuts 36.

[0202] In some embodiments, the overall height of the drive assembly 3 can be less than the height of the lifting member 2, thereby facilitating the miniaturization of the lifting assembly 10. The drive assembly 3 and the lifting member 2 can be arranged in the XY plane, thereby reducing the height of the drive assembly 3 in the Z direction, which in turn helps to reduce the height of the lifting assembly 10. The projection of the drive assembly 3 in the XY plane can be different from the projection of the sleeve 21 of the lifting member 2 in the XY plane, thus facilitating a more rational arrangement of the drive assembly 3's position. Furthermore, the drive assembly 3 can be located on one side of the lifting member 2; for example, the drive assembly 3 can be located between the two support portions 23 of the lifting member 2, thereby reducing the area occupied by the drive assembly 3 in the XY plane.

[0203] Please see Figure 22 and Figure 23 , Figure 22 yesFigure 9 The exploded structural diagram of housing 1 shown in some embodiments is shown. Figure 23 yes Figure 22 A schematic diagram of the top shell 11 from another perspective. Wherein, Figure 23 The perspective is Figure 22 The top shell 11 shown is viewed from the perspective after being flipped.

[0204] In some embodiments, the top shell 11 of the housing 1 may have an outer wall panel 111 and an inner wall panel 112. The inner wall panel 112 is fixedly connected to the outer wall panel 111 and is located inside the outer wall panel 111. The outer wall panel 111 may enclose the inner space of the housing 1, and the outer wall may generally form a cover structure. The inner wall panel 112 may be located inside the outer wall panel 111, dividing the inner space of the top shell 11 into two opposing spaces, namely a first space 113 and a second space 114. The first space 113 is enclosed by a portion of the outer wall panel 111 and the inner wall panel 112, and the second space 114 is enclosed by another portion of the outer wall panel 111 and the inner wall panel 112. The bottom end of the first space 113 may have a connection interface 1131, which can communicate with the outside of the outer wall panel 111. The top of the outer wall panel 111 may have a telescopic opening 115, which may be a circular opening. The telescopic opening 115 may connect to the second space 114 of the top shell 11.

[0205] For example, the inner wall of the second space 114 in the top shell 11 is provided with a guide groove 116, which extends along the first direction (Z direction). There can be multiple guide grooves 116, which can be arranged around the first direction. It is understood that guide grooves 116 can be distributed on the side of the outer wall panel 111 and the inner wall panel 112 facing the first space 113.

[0206] For example, a first connecting hole 117 may be provided on the top shell 11. There may be multiple first connecting holes 117, and the first connecting hole 117 may be a threaded hole.

[0207] In some embodiments, the bottom shell 12 of the housing 1 can be generally flat. The bottom shell 12 may have a second connecting hole 121, and the number of second connecting holes 121 can be multiple. The bottom shell 12 may have a fixing area 122, which may be located at the center of the bottom shell 12. In some examples, the bottom shell 12 may have a generally symmetrical structure.

[0208] Please see Figure 24 , Figure 24 yes Figure 22 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the shell 1 shown.

[0209] In some embodiments, the bottom shell 12 and the top shell 11 can be fixedly connected. For example, the bottom shell 12 can be installed correspondingly to the interface 1131 of the top shell 11, with the first connecting hole 117 and the second connecting hole 121 mating together. Fasteners such as screws are then sequentially inserted through the second connecting hole 121 and the first connecting hole 117, thereby fixing the bottom shell 12 and the top shell 11 together. In other embodiments, the bottom shell 12 and the top shell 11 can also be connected using a non-removable connection method such as welding; this embodiment does not strictly limit this method.

[0210] In some embodiments, a first cavity 13 and a second cavity 14 may be formed inside the housing 1. The first cavity 13 may communicate with the second cavity 14. The second cavity 14 may have a generally cylindrical spatial structure. Exemplarily, the bottom shell 12 is fixedly connected to the top shell 11, and the bottom shell 12 may cover the interface 1131, thereby opening the first space 113 (see [reference]). Figure 23 The first cavity 13 forms the shell 1. The second space 114 of the top shell 11 (see also...) Figure 23 The second cavity 14 of the housing 1 can be directly formed. The top and bottom sides of the second cavity 14 can be open structures in the Z direction, so that other components can enter the second cavity 14 from the bottom side and extend from the top side of the second cavity 14.

[0211] Please refer to the following: Figure 20 and Figure 25 , Figure 25 It is along Figure 7 A sectional view taken at point BB.

[0212] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 may be located in the first cavity 13, and the lifting member 2 may be located at least partially in the second cavity 14.

[0213] The drive assembly 3 can be fixed to the inner wall of the first cavity 13. In this embodiment, since the drive assembly 3 is located inside the first cavity 13, the wall panel of the first cavity 13 can protect the drive assembly 3 and prevent the external environment of the housing 1 from affecting the drive assembly 3.

[0214] For example, the bottom of the bracket 32 ​​can be fixed to the wall surface of the bottom shell 12 facing the first cavity 13, and fixedly connected to the fixing area 122 (see [link]). Figure 22 For example, the bracket 32 ​​and the base shell 12 can be connected by bolts to form a fixed connection structure, or they can be connected by welding to form a fixed connection structure. In this case, the bracket 32 ​​and the base shell 12 are separate components, which are easy to assemble.

[0215] The lifting component 2 is movably disposed within the second cavity 14. In this embodiment, since the lifting component 2 is located within the first cavity 13, the wall panel of the first cavity 13 can protect the lifting component 2. Furthermore, the independent cavity facilitates the lifting movement of the lifting component 2 and avoids the influence of other components outside the first cavity 13. In addition, since the shape of the second cavity 14 can be consistent with the shape of the lifting component 2, it is beneficial to guide the lifting component 2 and reduce the volume of the housing 1, thus facilitating the miniaturization design of the lifting assembly 10.

[0216] For example, the lifting member 2 can be movably connected to the housing 1 via guide wheels 6. The guide wheels 6 can be partially located in the guide groove 116, and the rolling surface 611 of the guide wheels 6 can contact the bottom wall of the guide groove 116. The guide wheels 6 can abut against the guide groove 116. In some other examples, the guide wheels 6 can be clearance-fitted with the guide groove 116. In this example, since the guide wheels 6 and the guide groove 116 can form a guiding structure, and the guide wheels 6 can be rotatably mounted on the lifting member 2, the relative movement between the lifting member 2 and the housing 1 can be achieved through the rolling of the guide wheels 6. Since the guide groove 116 can be arranged along the Z-direction, the lifting member 2 can also be arranged relative to the housing 1 along the Z-direction. As shown above, for example, a set of guide wheels 6 can have two guide wheels 6 in the Z-direction, thus providing two contact points between the lifting member 2 and the guide groove 116 of the housing 1 in the Z-direction, which is beneficial for guiding the lifting member 2 in the Z-direction during movement. As another example, the lifting assembly 10 may have four sets of guide wheels 6. The four sets of guide wheels 6 make the contact points between the lifting component 2 and the housing 1 more three-dimensional, which is beneficial to balance the torque that may be generated in different directions when the lifting component 2 is subjected to force, thereby providing a better guiding effect for the lifting component 2.

[0217] In some other embodiments, in the guide structure formed by the guide wheel 6 and the guide groove 116, the guide wheel 6 can be rotatably connected to the housing 1, and the guide groove 116 can be formed on the lifting member 2.

[0218] In some other embodiments, when the force of the drive assembly 3 to make the lifting member 2 move up and down does not generate torque on the lifting member 2, the guide structure formed by the guide wheel 6 and the guide groove 116 may not be provided. In this case, the lifting member 2 can move in a balanced manner during the up and down movement.

[0219] In some embodiments, the outer appearance component 5 can be installed in the telescopic opening 115 of the housing 1. The outer appearance component 5 can be an annular component, and it can have an inner hole 51, the diameter of which can be larger than the outer diameter of the sleeve 21. The outer appearance component 5 can be fixed to the side wall of the telescopic opening 115 and fitted onto the outside of the sleeve 21.

[0220] For example, the outer appearance component 5 may have a horizontal plate 52 and a vertical plate 53. The vertical plate 53 may be perpendicular to the horizontal plate 52, and the horizontal plate 52 and the vertical plate 53 are fixedly connected. Both the horizontal plate 52 and the vertical plate 53 may be annular, and the vertical plate 53 may be fixed at the middle position of the horizontal plate 52. Therefore, the cross-section of the outer appearance component 5 may be approximately T-shaped. The inner hole 51 of the outer appearance component 5 may be formed in the horizontal plate 52. When the outer appearance component 5 is installed in the telescopic opening 115, there may be a gap between the inner hole 51 and the sleeve 21. The vertical plate 53 may abut against the inner wall of the telescopic opening 115, and the horizontal plate 52 may contact the end face of the telescopic opening 115.

[0221] Please refer to the following: Figure 26 and Figure 27 , Figure 26 It is along Figure 6 A sectional view cut at point AA. Figure 27 It is along Figure 7 A sectional view cut at point CC.

[0222] In some embodiments, when the lifting assembly 10 is in the retracted state, the lifting member 2 is in the initial position, the support member 31 is also in the initial position, and the lifting member 2 and the support member 31 remain relatively fixed.

[0223] When the lifting assembly 10 is in the extended state, the lifting member 2 is in the extended position, and the support member 31 is also in the extended position. The lifting member 2 and the support member 31 remain relatively fixed.

[0224] When the lifting assembly 10 is operating normally, the drive unit 33 can drive the support member 31 to move between the initial position and the extended position, thereby enabling the lifting assembly 10 to switch between the retracted state and the extended state. During the switching process, the positions of the lifting member 2 and the support member 31 can remain relatively fixed. For example, the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 can abut against the abutment surface 2311 of the support portion 23. The abutment force of the first end 41 of the first elastic member 4 against the support portion 23 can be approximately parallel to the first direction and towards the top side. The limiting portion 319 of the support member 31 can abut against the abutment portion 24 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 25 The direction of the pressure exerted by the limiting part 319 on the abutting part 24 can be parallel to the first direction (Z direction) and towards the bottom side. At this time, the first elastic member 4 mainly plays the role of transmitting driving force.

[0225] Please see Figure 28 , Figure 28 yes Figure 26 The diagram shows the structure of the lifting assembly 10 in some states.

[0226] When the lifting assembly 10 is subjected to external forces such as drops during operation, for example, when the lifting assembly 10 is in the extended state and an external force presses against the lifting member 2 to cause it to retract, the external force will counteract the elastic force of the first elastic member 4. The first elastic member 4 can be compressed and deformed, thereby driving the lifting member 2 to retract and preventing damage to the lifting member 2 and the drive assembly 3. In addition, since the drive assembly 3 has a threaded nut drive structure, when the external force is transmitted to the support member 31, the threaded nut drive structure will self-lock, thus preventing the external force from being transmitted to the drive unit 33, thereby protecting the drive unit 33.

[0227] When the external force is removed, the first elastic element 4 restores the deformation, which enables the lifting element 2 to return to the state without external force, thereby restoring the lifting assembly 10 to the state without external force. That is, the lifting element 2 is lifted to restore the lifting assembly 10 to the extended state, so that the lifting assembly 10 can continue to work normally.

[0228] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and any combination of features in different embodiments is also within the protection scope of this application. That is to say, the multiple embodiments described above can also be arbitrarily combined according to actual needs.

[0229] It should be noted that all the above figures are exemplary illustrations of this application and do not represent the actual size of the product. Furthermore, the dimensional proportions between the components in the figures are not intended to limit the actual product of this application.

[0230] The above are merely some embodiments and implementation methods of this application. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A lifting assembly (10), characterized in that, include: Shell (1); A lifting component (2) is movably mounted on the housing (1), and the lifting component (2) is capable of moving up and down relative to the housing (1) in a first direction; A drive assembly (3), mounted on the housing (1), the drive assembly (3) including a support member (31) movable along the first direction; and The first elastic element (4) elastically connects the lifting element (2) and the support element (31), and the first elastic element (4) is capable of deforming at least along a first direction.

2. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first elastic member (4) has a first end (41) and a second end (43). The first end (41) of the first elastic member (4) abuts against the lifting member (2), and the second end (43) of the first elastic member (4) abuts against the support member (31). The support member (31) has a limiting part (319), and the lifting member (2) has an abutting part (24). Under the elastic force of the first elastic member (4), the limiting part (319) abuts against the abutting part (24) of the lifting member (2). The first elastic member (4) is in a compressed state, and the abutting part (24) and the limiting part (319) are arranged along the direction in which the lifting member (2) rises.

3. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a pin (39) inserted into the support member (31); The first elastic member (4) also has a middle part (42), and the first end (41), the middle part (42) and the second end (43) of the first elastic member (4) are connected in sequence, and the middle part (42) of the first elastic member (4) is sleeved on the pin (39).

4. The lifting component (2) assembly according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The lifting member (2) has an abutting surface (2311), which abuts against the first end (41) of the first elastic member (4), and the abutting surface (2311) is an arc surface.

5. The lifting assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The lifting member (2) has a support portion (23), and the lifting member (2) and the first elastic member (4) abut against each other through the support portion (23). The support portion (23) and the support member (31) are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

6. The lifting assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The lifting component (2) includes a sleeve (21) and two support parts (23). The sleeve (21) has a light-transmitting hole (211), and the two support parts (23) are fixed to the peripheral side of the sleeve (21) at intervals. The support member (31) includes two ends, and the two ends of the support member (31) are provided corresponding to the two support parts (23). The number of the first elastic members (4) is two, and the two first elastic members (4) are connected one-to-one between the support parts (23) and the two ends of the support member (31).

7. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a drive unit (33), two studs (34) and two nuts (36). The two studs (34) are spaced apart, and the two nuts (36) are respectively sleeved and threaded to the two studs (34). The two nuts (36) are connected to the support member (31). The drive unit (33) is used to drive the studs (34) to rotate.

8. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes two second elastic elements (38) and two fasteners (37). One second elastic element (38) and one fastener (37) are provided corresponding to one nut (36). The support member (31) is provided with two first through holes (3171). The two first through holes (3171) are located between the two ends of the support member (31) at intervals. One fastener (37) passes through one first through hole (3171) and one second elastic element (38) in sequence and is fixedly connected to one nut (36). The second elastic element (38) abuts against the fastener (37) and the support member (31).

9. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two ends of the support member (31) are a first end (311) and a second end (313), respectively. The support member (31) also includes a connecting part (312). The first end (311), the connecting part (312) and the second end (313) of the support member (31) are connected in sequence. The first end (311) and the second end (313) of the support member (31) are symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting part (312).

10. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a drive unit (33), which is connected to the support member (31). The connecting part (312) of the support member (31) is located between the sleeve (21) and the drive unit (33), and the connecting part (312) and the drive unit (33) are arranged radially along the sleeve (21).

11. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The angle between the lines connecting the two support portions (23) and the axis of the sleeve (21) perpendicular to the first direction is in the range of 90° to 180°.

12. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting component (2) also includes a light-transmitting sheet (22), and the light-transmitting hole (211) is opened at one end of the sleeve (21) away from the support part (23). The light-transmitting sheet (22) is fixed to the sleeve (21) and covers the light-transmitting hole (211).

13. The lifting assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly (3) further includes a drive unit (33), a stud (34) and a nut (36). The nut (36) is fitted onto and threadedly connected to the stud (34). The nut (36) is connected to the support member (31). The drive unit (33) is used to drive the stud (34) to rotate.

14. The lifting assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (10) also includes a guide wheel (6), which is rotatably connected to one of the housing (1) and the lifting component (2). The other of the housing (1) and the lifting component (2) is provided with a guide groove (116), and the guide wheel (6) abuts against or has a gap with the guide groove (116).

15. The lifting assembly (10) according to claim 14, characterized in that, At least two of the guide wheels (6) are arranged at intervals along a first direction to form a set of the guide wheels (6), and the lifting assembly (10) includes at least three sets of the guide wheels (6), which are arranged at intervals around the first direction.

16. The lifting assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The housing (1) has a first cavity (13) and a second cavity (14), the drive assembly (3) is located in the first cavity (13), and the lifting member (2) is at least partially located in the second cavity (14).

17. A camera device (100), characterized in that, Includes a camera module (20) and a lifting assembly (10) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein at least a portion of the structure of the camera module (20) is located inside the lifting member (2) of the lifting assembly (10).

18. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a housing (300), a camera module (20), and a lifting assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the camera module (20) and the lifting assembly (10) are fixed to the housing (300), and at least a portion of the structure of the camera module (20) is located inside the lifting member (2) of the lifting assembly (10).

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