Electronic device having a cover assembly for an image capture device and cover assembly thereof
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RAZER ASIA PACIFIC
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The embodiments generally relate to an electronic device having a cover assembly and an image capture device. The embodiments also generally relate to a cover assembly for an image capture device in an electronic device. Background Technology
[0002] Today, image capture devices, such as cameras or webcams, are typically built into electronic devices. For example, mobile phones, smartphones, and laptops usually come with built-in cameras. However, users may prefer to cover these built-in cameras when not in use. This is especially true for electronic devices like laptops, where users often prefer webcam covers to hide the camera. With technological advancements, electronic devices now have more than one built-in camera. However, traditional webcam covers or laptop camera covers can only cover or hide one camera at a time.
[0003] Therefore, an improved cover assembly or electronic device is needed to address at least some of the aforementioned identified problems. Summary of the Invention
[0004] According to various embodiments, a cover assembly for an image capture device of an electronic device can be provided. The assembly includes a front panel; and a cover member disposed behind the front panel, the cover member being slidable relative to the front panel along a sliding axis. The front panel includes a first window and a second window spaced apart from each other along the sliding axis, wherein the second window has an elongated shape extending longitudinally along the sliding axis. The cover member includes a first cover portion, a second cover portion spaced apart from the first cover portion, and a bridging portion extending between the first cover portion and the second cover portion, wherein the first cover portion and the second cover portion move together as the cover member slides along the sliding axis. When the cover member slides relative to the front panel along the sliding axis in a first direction, the first cover portion is moved to cover the first window, and the second cover portion is moved to cover a first longitudinal end of the second window. When the cover member slides relative to the front panel along the sliding axis in a second direction, the first cover portion is moved to expose the first window, and the second cover portion is moved to cover a second longitudinal end of the second window. The first direction and the second direction are opposite directions along the sliding axis. Attached Figure Description
[0005] In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals generally refer to the same portions throughout different views. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but generally emphasize the principles of the invention. In the following description, various embodiments are described with reference to the following drawings, wherein:
[0006] Figure 1A An exploded view of the cover assembly according to various embodiments is shown;
[0007] Figure 1BThe diagram illustrates the state in a first state according to various embodiments. Figure 1A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0008] Figure 1C The second state is shown according to various embodiments. Figure 1A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0009] Figure 2A A perspective front view of a cover assembly in a first state, according to various embodiments, is shown. Figures 1A to 1C Variations of the cover component;
[0010] Figure 2B The second state is shown according to various embodiments. Figure 2A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0011] Figure 3A An exploded view of the cover assembly according to various embodiments is shown;
[0012] Figure 3B The diagram illustrates the state in a first state according to various embodiments. Figure 3A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0013] Figure 3C The second state is shown according to various embodiments. Figure 3A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0014] Figure 4A An exploded view of the cover assembly according to various embodiments is shown;
[0015] Figure 4B The diagram illustrates the state in a first state according to various embodiments. Figure 4A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0016] Figure 4C The second state is shown according to various embodiments. Figure 4A The perspective main view of the cover component;
[0017] Figure 5A Electronic devices according to various embodiments are shown; and
[0018] Figure 5B The following are illustrated according to various embodiments: Figure 5A Exploded view of the electronic device along the edge of the electronic device Detailed Implementation
[0019] The embodiments described below in the context of the device are similarly applicable to their respective methods, and vice versa. Furthermore, it is understood that the embodiments described below can be combined; for example, a portion of one embodiment can be combined with a portion of another embodiment.
[0020] It should be understood that the terms “above,” “on top,” “top,” “bottom,” “lower,” “side,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “side,” “upper,” “lower,” etc., used in the following description are for convenience and to aid in understanding relative position or direction, and are not intended to limit the orientation of any device or structure or any part thereof. Furthermore, the singular terms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the word “or” should include “and” unless the context clearly indicates the opposite.
[0021] Various embodiments relate to electronic devices having a cover assembly and an image capture device. In particular, the cover assembly can be configured to cover and expose the image capture device of the electronic device. Furthermore, embodiments generally also relate to a cover assembly for an image capture device of an electronic device. According to various embodiments, the electronic device can be, but is not limited to, a display, laptop, notebook, all-in-one desktop computer, smartphone, mobile phone, tablet computer, or any suitable electronic device with a built-in image capture device. According to various embodiments, the image capture device can be, but is not limited to, a webcam, camera, laptop webcam, infrared camera, or any suitable camera. According to various embodiments, the image capture device can refer to an arrangement of two or more image capture devices. Therefore, the image capture device can include two or more image capture devices. According to various embodiments, the two or more image capture devices can be two or more different image capture devices. According to various embodiments, the two or more image capture devices can be two or more similar image capture devices. According to various embodiments, the cover assembly is operable to cover or expose the image capture device. For example, the cover assembly can be operated to simultaneously cover or expose two or more image capture devices of the image capture device. As another example, the cover assembly can also alternatively be operated to cover or expose two or more image capture devices in a group of image capture devices. In other words, the cover assembly can be operated to cover the first image capturing device while simultaneously exposing the second image capturing device. According to various embodiments, the cover assembly can be integrated into an electronic device. According to various embodiments, the cover assembly can be a component separate from the electronic device, wherein the cover assembly can be detachably attached to the electronic device.
[0022] The following examples apply to various implementation methods.
[0023] Example 1 is a cover assembly for an image capture device of an electronic device, the assembly comprising:
[0024] Front panel; and
[0025] A cover member disposed behind the front panel, the cover member being slidable relative to the front panel along a sliding axis.
[0026] The front panel includes a first window and a second window spaced apart from each other along a sliding axis, wherein the second window is an elongated shape extending longitudinally along the sliding axis.
[0027] The cover member includes a first cover portion, a second cover portion spaced apart from the first cover portion, and a bridging portion extending between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. When the cover member slides along a sliding axis, the first cover portion and the second cover portion move together.
[0028] When the cover member slides along the sliding axis relative to the front panel in a first direction, the first cover portion is moved to cover the first window, and the second cover portion is moved to cover the first longitudinal end of the second window. When the cover member slides along the sliding axis relative to the front panel in a second direction, the first cover portion is moved to expose the first window, and the second cover portion is moved to cover the second longitudinal end of the second window. The first and second directions are opposite along the sliding axis.
[0029] In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 may optionally include: the bridging portion of the cover member may extend between the same sides of the first cover portion and the second cover portion relative to the sliding axis.
[0030] In Example 3, the subject matter of Example 1 may optionally include: the edge of each of the first cover portion and the second cover portion opposite to the bridging portion may be straight and may be parallel to the sliding axis.
[0031] In Example 4, the subject matter of Example 2 or Example 3 may optionally include: the bridging portion of the cover member may have a corresponding engaging element that engages slidably at the rear surface of the front panel.
[0032] In Example 5, the subject matter of Example 4 may optionally include: the bridging portion of the cover member may have a raised profile as an engaging element, and the rear surface of the front panel may include a longitudinal groove as a corresponding engaging element, wherein the longitudinal groove may extend parallel to the sliding axis and be laterally offset from both the first window and the second window, wherein the bridging portion of the cover member may be slidably fitted into the longitudinal groove of the front panel, thereby allowing the bridging portion of the cover to slidably engage with the longitudinal groove of the front panel.
[0033] In Example 6, any one of the themes from Examples 1 to 5 may optionally include: the first cover portion and the second cover portion may have the same shape.
[0034] In Example 7, any of the themes in Examples 1 through 6 may optionally include: the cover component can be integrally formed as a one-piece cover component.
[0035] In Example 8, any of the themes in Examples 1 through 7 may optionally include: the second window may be an opening, wherein the second cover portion may include a raised area protruding into the opening.
[0036] In Example 9, the subject matter of Example 8 may optionally include: the cover member may include a gripping device at the raised area.
[0037] In Example 10, any of the subjects of Examples 1 through 9 may optionally include a rear panel to sandwich a cover member between the rear panel and the front panel, wherein the rear panel may include a corresponding first window and a corresponding second window respectively aligned to a first window and a second window of the front panel, wherein the rear panel may be directly adhered to the front panel, wherein the rear panel may include a recess for receiving the cover member in such a way that the cover member is slidable within the recess.
[0038] In Example 11, the subject of Example 10 may optionally include: the recessed portion of the rear panel may include a first region surrounding the corresponding first window and extending to an adjacent region of the rear panel next to the corresponding first window, wherein the recessed portion of the rear panel may include a second region outlining the corresponding second window.
[0039] In Example 12, the subject matter of Example 10 or Example 11 may optionally include: the opposite sidewall of the recessed portion of the rear panel may be straight and parallel to the sliding axis relative to the sliding axis.
[0040] In Example 13, any of the subjects of Examples 10 to 12 may optionally include a lens hood that is attached to a rear panel on the opposite side of the front panel to cover a corresponding second window of the rear panel, wherein the lens hood may be elongated and may include a transparent portion at the longitudinal end of the lens hood, while the remaining portion may be opaque.
[0041] In Example 14, the subject of Example 13 may optionally include: the lens cover may be oriented such that: the transparent portion is aligned with either the first longitudinal end of the second window of the front panel or the second longitudinal end of the second window of the front panel.
[0042] Example 15 is an electronic device, including:
[0043] Image capture device, comprising a first image capture device and a second image capture device, and
[0044] The cover assembly according to any one of embodiments 1 to 14,
[0045] The first image capturing device is aligned with a first window of the front panel of the cover assembly, and the second image capturing device is aligned with a second window of the front panel of the cover assembly.
[0046] Figure 1A An exploded view of the cover assembly 110 according to various embodiments is shown. Figure 1B A front view of the cover assembly 110 in a first state according to various embodiments is shown. Figure 1C A front view of the cover assembly 110 in a second state, according to various embodiments, is shown.
[0047] According to various embodiments, the cover assembly 110 can be used in the image capture device of an electronic device. Electronic device (e.g., see...) Figure 5A The 500 in the image capture device may include, but is not limited to, a monitor, laptop, notebook, all-in-one desktop computer, smartphone, mobile phone, tablet computer, or any suitable electronic device. The electronic device may have a built-in image capture device (e.g., see [reference]). Figure 5B (See 570). The image capture device may include two or more image capture devices (e.g., see 570). Figure 5B (referring to 572 in the original text). According to various embodiments, the cover assembly 110 can be configured to operate to cover and expose the image capturing devices of the image capturing apparatus. Therefore, when the cover assembly 110 is operated to cover any one of the image capturing devices, that image capturing device can be hidden, obscured, or blocked by the cover assembly 110, preventing it from capturing any image. On the other hand, when the cover assembly 110 is operated to expose any one of the image capturing devices, that image capturing device can be exposed or opened for capturing images.
[0048] According to various embodiments, the cover assembly 110 may include a front panel 120. The front panel 120 may be a planar structure. For example, the front panel 120 may be in the form of a plate, sheet, strip, flat plate, or thick plate. According to various embodiments, the front panel 120 may include two wide surfaces. For example, the front panel may include a front surface 122 and a rear surface 124. When the cover assembly 110 is disposed on an electronic device, the front surface 122 of the front panel 120 may face the user. Therefore, the front surface 122 of the front panel 120 may face the outside of the electronic device. Therefore, the front surface 122 of the front panel 120 may be an external portion or surface of the cover assembly 110. The rear surface 124 of the front panel 120 may be opposite the front surface 122. Therefore, the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120 may face away from the user or may face the inside of the electronic device.
[0049] According to various embodiments, the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110 may include two or more windows. According to various embodiments, the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110 may include a first window 126 and a second window 128. According to various embodiments, the windows 126, 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110 may be transparent portions of the front panel 120 or openings in the front panel. For example, as... Figure 1A As shown, the first window 126 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110 can be a first opening in the front panel 120, and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110 can be a second opening in the front panel 120.
[0050] According to various embodiments, the cover assembly 110 may include a cover member 130. The cover member 130 may be disposed behind the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110. Therefore, the cover member 130 may be located on one side of the front panel 120 opposite to the front surface 122 of the front panel 120. Therefore, the cover member 130 may be located on one side of the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120. According to various embodiments, the cover member 130 is slidable relative to the front panel 120 along a sliding axis 131. Therefore, the cover member 130 may move, slide, or translate relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131. Therefore, the cover member 130 may be slidable relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131 in a first direction, and / or the cover member 130 may be slidable relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131 in a second direction opposite to the first direction. According to various embodiments, since the cover member 130 is behind the front panel 120, the cover member 130 can be slidable along the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120 and along the sliding axis 131.
[0051] According to various embodiments, the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 110 can be spaced apart from each other along the sliding axis 131. Therefore, the first window 126 and the second window 128 can be set apart from each other by a certain distance and can be arranged along the sliding axis 131. Thus, the first window 126 and the second window 128 can be two separate and independent windows arranged along the sliding axis 131 in the front panel 120.
[0052] According to various embodiments, the second window 128 may be an elongated shape. For example, the elongated shape may include, but is not limited to, a runway shape, a pill shape, an ellipse shape, a rectangle shape, a rounded rectangle shape, an ellipse shape, etc. According to various embodiments, the second window 128 may extend longitudinally along the sliding axis 131. Therefore, the second window 128 may be positioned such that its longitudinal axis is aligned with the sliding axis 131, or positioned longitudinally along the sliding axis 131.
[0053] According to various embodiments, the cover member 130 may include a first cover portion 132, a second cover portion 134, and a bridging portion 136. According to various embodiments, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 may be spaced apart from each other. Therefore, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 may not be directly adjacent or in contact with each other. Instead, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 may be spaced apart from each other. According to various embodiments, the bridging portion 136 may extend between the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134. Therefore, the bridging portion 136 may separate the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134, such that the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 are spaced apart from each other. Therefore, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 may be respectively disposed at two opposite ends of the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130. According to various embodiments, a first cover portion 132 and a second cover portion 134 are connected by a bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130. When the cover member 130 slides along the sliding axis 131, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 can move together with the bridging portion 136. Therefore, when the cover member 130 moves to slide relative to the front panel 120, the first cover portion 132, the second cover portion 134, and the bridging portion 136 can move together as a whole.
[0054] According to various embodiments, the arrangement of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can correspond to the arrangement of the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120. For example, as Figure 1B and Figure 1CAs shown, the arrangement of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can correspond to the arrangement of the longitudinal ends of the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120. As shown, the longitudinal end of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 can be close to the first window 126 (or the longitudinal end 128a of the proximal end of the second window 128 of the front panel 120). Therefore, the spacing between the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can correspond to the spacing between the longitudinal ends (or the longitudinal ends 128a of the proximal end) of the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120.
[0055] According to various embodiments, with the settings described above, when the cover member 130 is in the first direction (e.g., as...), Figure 1B and Figure 1C As the cover member 130 slides relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131 (shown from right to left), the first cover portion 132 can be moved to cover the first window 126, and the second cover portion 134 can be moved to cover the longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128. Furthermore, when the cover member 130 slides in the second direction (e.g., as shown from right to left), the first cover portion 132 can be moved to cover the first window 126, and the second cover portion 134 can be moved to cover the longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128. Figure 1B and Figure 1CAs the cover member 130 slides relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131 (shown from right to left), the first cover portion 132 can be moved to expose the first window 126, and the second cover portion 134 can be moved to cover the opposing longitudinal ends (or the distal longitudinal ends 128b) of the second window 128. The opposing longitudinal ends 128b of the second window 128 can be located away from the first window 126 (or the distal longitudinal ends 128b of the second window 128 of the front panel 120). The first direction and the second direction can be opposite directions along the sliding axis 131. Therefore, by moving the cover member 130 in the first direction, the first window 126 of the front panel 120 can be covered by the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130, and the longitudinal ends (or the proximal longitudinal ends 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 can be covered by the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130. Furthermore, moving the cover member 130 in the second direction can expose or reveal the first window 126 of the front panel 120, and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can cover the opposing longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Therefore, sliding the cover member 130 relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131 allows the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 to slide between the longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) and the opposing longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Conversely, the sliding between the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 and the longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and the opposite longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 can allow the cover member 13 to slide along the sliding axis 131 to cover and expose the first window 126 of the front panel 120.
[0056] According to various embodiments, the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 can be configured to completely cover and fully expose the first window 126 of the front panel 120. Therefore, when the cover member 130 slides along the sliding axis 131 in a first direction, the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 can be shaped, sized, and / or fixed to completely cover the first window 126 of the front panel 120, and when the cover member 130 slides along the sliding axis 131 in a second direction, the first window 126 of the front panel 120 can be fully exposed. Therefore, the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 can have an area equal to or greater than the area of the first window 126 of the front panel 120.
[0057] According to various embodiments, when the cover member 130 slides along the sliding axis 131 in a first direction, the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can be configured to cover the longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and expose (or reveal or display) the opposite longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120, and when the cover member 130 slides along the sliding axis 131 in a second direction, expose (or reveal or display) the longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and cover the opposite longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Therefore, the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can be shaped, sized, and / or fixed in size, having a dimension along the sliding axis 131 equal to or less than half the length of the second window 128 of the front panel 120.
[0058] According to various embodiments, the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 may extend between the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 without directly occupying the space between the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134. Therefore, the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 may extend relative to the sliding axis 131 between the same sides 132a, 134a of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134. The side 132a of the first cover portion 132 may be the side of the first cover portion 132 furthest from its center in a direction perpendicular to the sliding axis 131. Similarly, the side 134a of the second cover portion 134 may be the side of the second cover portion 134 furthest from its center in a direction perpendicular to the sliding axis 131. The bridging portion 136 may extend longitudinally parallel to the sliding axis 131 to connect the side 132a of the first cover portion 132 and the side 134a of the second cover portion 134. Therefore, the first cover portion 132, the second cover portion 134 and the bridging portion 136 can form a U-shaped arrangement, wherein the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 can resemble the legs of the U-shape, and the bridging portion 136 can resemble the connection at the bottom of the U-shape.
[0059] According to various embodiments, the edges 132b and 134b of each of the first cover portions 132 and 134 opposite to the bridging portion 136 can be straight and parallel to the sliding axis 131. The edge 132b of the first cover portion 132 can be located on one side of the first cover portion 132, opposite to the side surface 132a connected to the bridging portion 136. Similarly, the edge 134b of the second cover portion 134 can be located on one side of the second cover portion 134, opposite to the side surface 134b connected to the bridging portion 136. According to various embodiments, the bridging portion 136 can be in the form of a straight rod, a rod-like object, or a bar-like object. Therefore, the edge 132b of the first cover portion 132 can be parallel to the bridging portion 136, such that the edge 132b and the bridging portion 136 can be located on opposite sides of the first cover portion 132. Similarly, the edge 134b of the second cover portion 134 may be parallel to the bridging portion 136, so that the edge 132b and the bridging portion 136 may be located on opposite sides of the second cover portion 134.
[0060] According to various embodiments, the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 may include an engaging element 136a that slidably engages with a corresponding engaging element 124a at the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120. Therefore, the engaging element 136a of the bridging portion 136 can engage with the corresponding engaging element 124a of the front panel 120 in such a manner that the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 is slidable relative to the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120, so that the cover member 130 is slidable relative to the front panel 120. According to various embodiments, the slidable engagement may include, but is not limited to, slidable engagement of a tongue / slider with a groove, slidable engagement of a roller with a track, slidable engagement of a pin with a slot / guide, slide rail engagement, and engagement of a slider with a rod.
[0061] According to various embodiments, the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 may have a raised profile serving as an engaging element 136a. The raised profile may be in the form of an increased thickness relative to the first cover portion 132 and / or the second cover portion 134, such that the bridging portion 136 has a raised profile resembling a ridge or rib structure. According to various embodiments, the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120 may include a longitudinal groove serving as a corresponding mating element 124a. The longitudinal groove may be a straight channel, pipe, or trench, embedded in the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120. The longitudinal groove may extend parallel to the sliding axis 131 and be laterally offset relative to the sliding axis 131 from both the first window 126 and the second window 128. Therefore, the longitudinal groove may extend longitudinally in a manner parallel to the sliding axis 131 and below the first window 126 and the second window 128. According to various embodiments, the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 can be slidably adapted to a longitudinal groove in the front panel 120, such that the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130 can slidably engage with the longitudinal groove of the front panel 120. Therefore, the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130, having a raised profile adapted to the longitudinal groove of the front panel 120, allows the bridging portion 136 to slide along the longitudinal groove of the front panel so that the cover member 130 can slide relative to the front panel 120. According to various embodiments, the longitudinal groove of the front panel 120 can have a length greater than the length of the bridging portion 136 of the cover member 130.
[0062] According to various embodiments, refer to Figures 1A to 1C The first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 can have the same shape. Therefore, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 can provide the same covering area for covering. In addition, the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 can have the same outline.
[0063] According to various embodiments, the cover member 130 can be integrally formed as a one-piece cover member. Therefore, the first cover portion 132, the second cover portion 134, and the bridging portion 136 can be integrally molded, cast, or printed as a single integral part. Thus, the first cover portion 132, the second cover portion 134, and the bridging portion 136 can form a complete structural unit as the cover member 130, and can move or slide relative to the front panel 120 as a single component.
[0064] According to various embodiments, the second window 128 of the front panel 120 may be an opening. Therefore, the second window 128 may be a gap, opening, or hole in the front panel 120. The second window 128 of the front panel 120 is an opening through which the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 is accessible. Furthermore, due to the sliding of the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 between the longitudinal ends (or proximal longitudinal ends 128a) and the opposing longitudinal ends (or distal longitudinal ends 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120, the cover member 130 can be slid along the sliding axis 131 to cover and expose the first window 126 of the front panel 120. A user can contact the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 through the second window 129 of the front panel 120 to control the sliding of the cover member 130 along the sliding axis 131, thereby controlling the covering and / or exposure of the image capture device of the electronic device.
[0065] According to various embodiments, the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 may include a raised region 134c. The raised region 134c may have an increased thickness relative to other regions of the second cover portion 134. According to various embodiments, the raised region 134c may be a central region of the second cover portion 134. Thus, the raised region 134c may be a central region with increased thickness relative to the peripheral region of the second cover portion 134. According to various embodiments, the raised region 134c of the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 may protrude into the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Thus, the raised region 134c of the second cover portion 134 may be inserted, inserted, or fitted into the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Thus, the cover member 130 is slidable relative to the front panel 120, and the raised region 134c of the second cover portion 134 is slidable within the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Conversely, the raised region 134c of the second cover portion 134 is slidable within the second window 128 of the front panel 120 for sliding of the cover member 130 relative to the front panel 120. According to various embodiments, the raised region 134c of the second cover portion 134 protrudes into the second window 128 of the front panel 120, providing the user with easier access to the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130.
[0066] According to various embodiments, the cover member 130 may include a gripping device 140 at a raised region 134c of the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130. The gripping device 140 may include, but is not limited to, an arrangement of gripping surfaces, rough surfaces, gripping material layers, or gripping textures. The gripping device 140 may enhance the user's grip on the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 for sliding the cover member 130 relative to the front panel 120.
[0067] Figure 2A A front view of the cover assembly 210 in a first state according to various embodiments is shown. Figures 1A to 1C A variant of the cover component 110. Figure 2B A front view of the cover assembly 210 in a second state, according to various embodiments, is shown. Figure 2A and Figure 2B The cover assembly 210 includes Figures 1A to 1C All features of the cover assembly. Therefore, all applicable Figures 1A to 1C Features, changes, modifications, and variations of the cover component 110 also apply. Figure 2A and Figure 2B The cover assembly 210. Therefore, the same elements described above are given the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted for brevity. According to various embodiments, such as Figure 2A and Figure 2B The cover assembly 210 can be similar to Figures 1A to 1C The component 110 includes a front panel 120 having a first window 126 and a second window 128, and a cover member 130 having a first cover portion 132, a second cover portion 134, and a bridging portion 136. However, the arrangement of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 relative to the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210 is different from that of the cover assembly 110.
[0068] According to various embodiments, the arrangement of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 may still correspond to the arrangement of the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210. Similar to... Figures 1A to 1C Cover component 110, such as Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the arrangement of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 corresponds to the arrangement of the longitudinal ends of the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210. However, the longitudinal end of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210 may be located away from the first window 126 (or the distal longitudinal end 128b of the second window 128 of the front panel 120). Therefore, the spacing between the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 may correspond to the spacing between the longitudinal ends (or the distal longitudinal ends 128b) of the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120.
[0069] According to various embodiments, with the settings described above, when the cover member 130 slides in a first direction (e.g., from left to right, as shown in the image), Figure 2A and Figure 2B When the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 (as shown) slides along the sliding axis 131 relative to the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210, the first cover portion 132 can move to cover the first window 126 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210, and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 can move along the sliding axis 131 relative to the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210 to cover the longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210. Furthermore, when the cover member 130 slides along the sliding axis 131 relative to the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210 in a second direction (e.g., from right to left, as shown), the cover member 130 can also move along the sliding axis 131 relative to the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210. Figure 2A and Figure 2B When the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 is moved (as shown), the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 can be moved to expose the first window 126 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210, and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 210 can be moved to cover the opposite longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210. The opposite longitudinal end 128b of the second window 128 can be close to the first window 126 (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 210). The first direction and the second direction can be opposite directions along the sliding axis 131. Therefore, in the cover assembly 210, moving the cover member 130 in the first direction can cover the first window 126 of the front panel 120 with the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130, and can cover the longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 with the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130. Furthermore, in the cover assembly 210, moving the cover member 130 in the second direction can expose or reveal the first window 126 of the front panel 120, and the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can cover the opposing longitudinal end (or proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Therefore, in the cover assembly 210, the sliding of the cover member 130 relative to the front panel 120 along the sliding axis 131 allows the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 to slide between the longitudinal end (or distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and the opposing longitudinal end (or proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Conversely, the sliding of the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 between the longitudinal end (or the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and the opposing longitudinal end (or the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 can slide the cover member 130 along the sliding axis 131 to cover and expose the first window 126 of the front panel 120.
[0070] Figure 3AAn exploded view of the cover assembly 310 according to various embodiments is shown. Figure 3B A front view of the cover assembly 310 in a first state according to various embodiments is shown. Figure 3C A front view of the cover assembly 310 in a second state, according to various embodiments, is shown. Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 includes Figures 1A to 1C All features of the cover assembly 110. Therefore, suitable for Figures 1A to 1C All features, changes, modifications, and variations of the cover component 110 also apply. Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310. Therefore, the same elements as described above are given the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted for brevity. According to various embodiments, such as Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 can be similar to Figures 1A to 1C The component 110 includes a front panel 120 having a first window 126 and a second window 128, and a cover member 130 having a first cover portion 132, a second cover portion 134, and a bridging portion 136. According to various embodiments, Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 can be used with Figures 1A to 1C Component 110 is different because Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 may additionally include the following.
[0071] According to various embodiments, the cover assembly 310 also includes a rear panel 350. The rear panel 350 may be a planar structure. For example, the rear panel 350 may be in the form of a plate, sheet, strip, flat plate, or thick plate. According to various embodiments, the rear panel 350 may include two wide surfaces. For example, the rear panel 350 may include a front surface 352 and a rear surface 354. The front surface 352 of the rear panel 350 may face the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 310. Therefore, the front surface 352 of the rear panel 350 may face the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120. The rear surface 354 of the rear panel 350 may be opposite the front surface 352. Therefore, the rear surface 354 of the rear panel 350 may face away from the front panel 120.
[0072] According to various embodiments, the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may include two or more windows. According to various embodiments, the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may include a corresponding first window 356 and a corresponding second window 358. The corresponding first window 356 and the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may be aligned with the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 310, respectively. According to various embodiments, the windows 356 and 358 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may be transparent portions of the rear panel 350 or openings in the rear panel 350. For example, as... Figure 3AAs shown, the first window 356 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may be a first opening in the rear panel 350, and the second window 358 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may be a second opening in the rear panel 350. According to various embodiments, the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may have a shape corresponding to the first window 126 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 310. Similarly, the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 may have a shape corresponding to the elongated shape of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 310.
[0073] According to various embodiments, the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310 can sandwich the cover member 130 between the rear panel 350 and the front panel 120. Therefore, the cover member 130 can be located between the rear panel 350 and the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 310. According to various embodiments, the rear panel 350 and the front panel 130 of the cover assembly 310 can be directly adhered to each other via the cover member 130 between them.
[0074] According to various embodiments, the rear panel 350 may include a recessed portion 355. The recessed portion 355 is located at the front surface 352 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310. Thus, the recessed portion 355 may be a dent, recess, or retraction in the front surface 352 of the rear panel 350 of the cover assembly 310. According to various embodiments, the cover member 130 may be received, included, or retained within the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350 when the front surface 352 of the rear panel 350 is directly adhered to the rear surface 124 of the front panel 120 via the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350. According to various embodiments, the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350 may receive the cover member 130 in such a manner that the cover member 130 may be slidable relative to the front panel 120 and / or the rear panel 350 within the recessed portion 355. Therefore, the cover member 130 is movable within the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350 for sliding relative to the front panel 120 and / or the rear panel 350 when the front panel 120 and the rear panel 350 are directly adhered together.
[0075] According to various embodiments, the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350 may include a first region 355a that surrounds the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350 and extends to an adjacent region of the rear panel 350 next to the corresponding first window 356. The first region 355a of the recessed portion 355 may accommodate a first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 such that the cover portion 132 is movable across the first region 355a of the recessed portion 355 to cover and expose the first window 126 of the front panel 120 and the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350. For example, when the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 moves to an adjacent region of the rear panel 350 next to the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350, the first window 126 of the front panel 120 and the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350 are exposed or displayed. On the other hand, when the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 moves to cover or overlap the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350, the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 can cover, hide or block the first window 126 of the front panel 120 and the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350.
[0076] According to various embodiments, the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350 may include a second region 355b that outlines a corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350. According to various embodiments, the second region 355b of the recessed portion 355 may accommodate a second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130. Since the corresponding second window 358 is elongated, the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 may move across the second region 355b between the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350, between a first longitudinal end (e.g., the proximal longitudinal end 128a) and a second opposing longitudinal end (e.g., the distal longitudinal end 128b). Therefore, when the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 is at the first longitudinal end (e.g., the proximal longitudinal end 128a), the second cover portion 134 can cover the first longitudinal end (e.g., the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the front panel 120 (and the rear panel 350), while the second opposing longitudinal end (e.g., the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the front panel 120 (and the rear panel 350) is exposed, revealed, or displayed. On the other hand, when the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 is at the second opposing longitudinal end (e.g., the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the front panel 120 (and the rear panel 350), the second cover portion 134 can cover the second opposing longitudinal end (e.g., the distal longitudinal end 128b) of the front panel 120 (and the rear panel 350), while the first longitudinal end (e.g., the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the front panel 120 (and the rear panel 350) is exposed, revealed, or displayed.
[0077] According to various embodiments, the width of the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding axis 131 is greater than or wider than the width of the first window 126 of the front panel 120 (and the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350). Therefore, in this manner, the first cover portion 132 can be held between the front panel 120 and the rear panel 350. According to various embodiments, the width of the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding axis 131 is greater than or wider than the width of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 (and the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350). Therefore, in this manner, the second cover portion 134 can be held between the front panel 120 and the rear panel 350.
[0078] According to various embodiments, the opposing sidewalls 355c and 355d of the recessed portion 355 of the rear panel 350 relative to the sliding shaft 131 may be straight and parallel to the sliding shaft 131. The opposing sidewalls 355c and 355d may be sidewalls of the recessed portion 355, and they are opposite each other in a direction perpendicular to the sliding shaft 131. Therefore, the opposing sidewalls 355c and 355d may be parallel to the sliding shaft 131. Because the bridging portion 126 of the cover member 120 is located relative to the sliding axis 131 on the side surfaces 132a and 134a of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134, and the edges 132b and 134b of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 opposite to the bridging portion 136 are straight and parallel to the sliding axis 131, the bridging portion 126 of the cover member 120 can abut against and slide along one of the opposing sidewalls 355c and 355d (e.g., 355c), while the edges 132b and 134b of the first cover portion 132 and the second cover portion 134 can abut against and slide along the other of the opposing sidewalls 355c and 355d (e.g., 355d). In this arrangement, the opposing sidewalls 355c and 355d can serve as guides for sliding the cover member 130 relative to the front panel 120 and the rear panel 350.
[0079] According to various embodiments, the cover assembly 110 may further include a lens hood 360. The lens hood 360 may adhere to or attach to a rear panel 350 on the side opposite the front panel 120 to cover a corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350. Thus, the lens hood 360 may adhere to the rear surface 354 of the rear panel 350. According to various embodiments, the lens hood 360 may have a size larger than the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350 to completely cover the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350. According to various embodiments, the lens hood 360 may have an elongated shape. The elongated shape may include, but is not limited to, a racetrack shape, a pill shape, an ellipse shape, a rectangular shape, a rounded rectangle shape, or an oblong shape.
[0080] According to various embodiments, the lens hood 360 may include a transparent portion 362. According to various embodiments, the transparent portion 362 is located at a longitudinal end of the lens hood 360, while the remaining portion of the lens hood may be opaque. Therefore, the lens hood 360 can be used to limit or reduce the effective area of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 (and the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350). According to various embodiments, the lens hood 360 may serve as a shield or protective screen similar to an image capture device and is disposed behind the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350. The image capture device may be smaller than the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350, and the lens hood 360 can prevent direct access to the image capture device through the second window 128 of the front panel 120 (and the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350).
[0081] According to various embodiments, the lens hood can be positioned such that the transparent portion 362 is aligned with one of the longitudinal ends 128a or 128b of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. For example, the lens hood 360 can be adhered to or attached to the rear panel 350 such that the transparent portion 362 is aligned with the proximal longitudinal end 128a of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Thus, the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130, moving along the second window 128 of the front panel 120 between the two longitudinal ends of the second window 128, can cover or expose the transparent portion 362 of the lens hood 360 at the proximal longitudinal end 128a of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. As another example, the lens hood 360 can be adhered to or attached to the rear panel 350 such that the transparent portion 362 is aligned with the distal longitudinal end 128b of the second window 128 of the front panel 120. Similarly, the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130, moving along the second window 128 of the front panel 120 between the two longitudinal ends of the second window 128, can cover or expose the transparent portion 362 of the lens cover 360 at the distal longitudinal end 128b of the second window 128 of the front panel 120.
[0082] Figure 4A An exploded view of the cover assembly 410 according to various embodiments is shown. Figure 4B A front view of the cover assembly 410 in a first state according to various embodiments is shown. Figure 4C A front view of the cover assembly 410 in a second state, according to various embodiments, is shown. Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410 can be Figures 3A to 3C A variant of the cover assembly 310. Therefore, Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410 includes Figures 1A to 1C The cover assembly 110 and Figures 3A to 3C All features of the cover assembly 310. Therefore, suitable for Figures 1A to 1C The cover assembly 110 and Figures 3A to 3C All features, changes, modifications, and variations of the cover component 310 also apply. Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410. Therefore, the same elements as those described above are given the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted for brevity.
[0083] like Figures 3A to 3C as well as Figures 4A to 4C As shown, both cover assembly 310 and cover assembly 410 include three windows in the front panel 120 and three corresponding windows in the rear panel 350. Therefore, it can be understood that in various embodiments, the front panel 120 may include two or more windows, and the rear panel 350 may include two or more corresponding windows.
[0084] According to various embodiments, Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410 and Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 differs from the cover assembly 410 because some windows (e.g., first window 126) of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 410 can be transparent portions of the front panel 120, rather than openings in the front panel 120. The transparent portions of the front panel 120 can be glass or transparent plastic disposed on the windows of the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 410.
[0085] Furthermore, according to various embodiments, Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410 and Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 is different because the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 310 can be configured to cover and expose two adjacent windows, while the cover member 130 of the cover assembly 410 can be configured to cover the two outermost windows in a three-window sequence, with the third window between the two outermost windows.
[0086] Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410 is used to illustrate some possible variations in the cover assembly. From Figures 4A to 4C The cover assembly 410 and Figures 3A to 3C Considering the variations between the cover components 310, it is understandable that, without deviating from... Figures 1A to 1C Cover component 110, Figure 2A and Figure 2B Cover component 210, Figures 3A to 3C The cover assembly 310 and Figures 4A to 4C Given the principle of the cover assembly 410, various possible variations are possible. For example, cover member 130 may include two or more cover portions; front panel 120 may include two or more windows; rear panel 350 may include two or more corresponding windows; the windows of front panel 120 may be transparent portions of front panel 120 or openings in front panel 120; the two or more windows of front panel 120 may be elongated shapes; the cover portions of cover member 130 may have different shapes; the cover assembly may be without a lens hood. It is understood that these examples are not exhaustive, and various other variations may exist.
[0087] According to various embodiments, cover assemblies 110, 210, 310, and 410 can be independently operating devices that can be detachably attached to an electronic device having an image capture device. For example, the front panel 120 of cover assemblies 110 and 210 can be directly and detachably attached to the electronic device. As another example, the rear panel 350 of cover assemblies 310 and 410 can be directly and detachably attached to the electronic device. As a further example, variations of cover assemblies 310 and 410 without a lens cover can also be detachably attached to the electronic device via the rear panel 350.
[0088] According to various embodiments, cover assembly 110, cover assembly 210, cover assembly 310, and cover assembly 410 can be integrated into an electronic device. Figure 5A An electronic device 500 according to various embodiments is illustrated. According to various embodiments, the front panel 120 of cover assembly 110, cover assembly 210, cover assembly 310, and cover assembly 410 can be the frame of the electronic device 500. Therefore, the first window 126 and the second window 128 of the front panel 120 can be camera windows within the frame of the electronic device 500.
[0089] Figure 5BAn exploded view of an electronic device 500 along its border is shown, taking the front panel 120 of the cover assembly 310 as an example. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 500 may include an image capture device 570. According to various embodiments, the image capture device 570 may include two or more image capture devices 572 and image capture devices 574. As shown, the image capture device 570 may include a first image capture device 572 and a second image capture device 574. According to various embodiments, the image capture devices 572 and 574 may include, but are not limited to, webcams, cameras, laptop webcams, infrared cameras, or any suitable cameras. According to various embodiments, the first image capture device 572 and the second image capture device 574 may be arranged side-by-side or parallel along the border of the electronic device 500 (i.e., the front panel 120). According to various embodiments, the first image capturing device 572 can be aligned with the first window 126 of the front panel 120 and the corresponding first window 356 of the rear panel 350, and the second image capturing device 574 can be aligned with the longitudinal end (e.g., the proximal longitudinal end 128a) of the second window 128 of the front panel 120 and the longitudinal end of the corresponding second window 358 of the rear panel 350. Therefore, the cover member 130 is slidable relative to the front panel 120 (and the rear panel 350), such that the first cover portion 132 of the cover member 130 can be moved to cover and expose the first image capturing device 572, while the second cover portion 134 of the cover member 130 can be moved to cover and expose the second image capturing device 574.
[0090] Various embodiments provide electronic devices with built-in cover assemblies for covering and exposing image capturing devices therein, wherein the image capturing devices include two or more image capturing devices. Various embodiments also provide cover assemblies that can be built into or detachably attached to an electronic device, wherein the electronic device includes an image capturing device having two or more image capturing devices. In various embodiments, the cover assembly can be manually operated by a user with their fingertips to slide the cover member to simultaneously or alternately cover and expose two or more image capturing devices.
[0091] While the invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, and variations in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims, and all variations falling within the meaning and equivalent scope of the claims are included.
Claims
1. A cover assembly for an image capture device of an electronic device, the assembly comprising: Front panel; as well as A cover member, disposed behind the front panel, is slidable relative to the front panel along a sliding axis. The front panel includes a first window and a second window, which are spaced apart from each other along the sliding axis. The first window and the second window are two independent and separate windows. The second window has an elongated shape extending longitudinally along the sliding axis. The cover member includes a first cover portion, a second cover portion spaced apart from the first cover portion, and a bridging portion extending between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. When the cover member slides along the sliding axis, the first cover portion and the second cover portion move together. When the cover member slides relative to the front panel along the sliding axis in a first direction, the first cover portion is moved to cover the first window, and the second cover portion is moved to cover the first longitudinal end of the second window. When the cover member slides relative to the front panel along the sliding axis in a second direction, the first cover portion is moved to expose the first window, and the second cover portion is moved to cover the second longitudinal end of the second window. The first direction and the second direction are opposite along the sliding axis.
2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the bridging portion of the cover member extends relative to the sliding axis between the same side of the first cover portion and the second cover portion.
3. The component of claim 2, wherein the edge of each of the first cover portion and the second cover portion opposite the bridging portion is straight and parallel to the sliding axis.
4. The assembly according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the bridging portion of the cover member has an engagement element that slidably engages with a corresponding engagement element on the rear surface of the front panel.
5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the bridging portion of the cover member has a raised profile as the engagement element, and the rear surface of the front panel includes a longitudinal groove as the corresponding engagement element, wherein the longitudinal groove extends parallel to the sliding axis and is laterally offset from both the first window and the second window, wherein the bridging portion of the cover member is slidably adapted to the longitudinal groove of the front panel such that the bridging portion of the cover slidably engages with the longitudinal groove of the front panel.
6. The component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first cover portion and the second cover portion have the same shape.
7. The component according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cover member is integrally formed as a one-piece cover member.
8. The component according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second window is an opening, and wherein the second cover portion includes a raised area protruding into the opening.
9. The component of claim 8, wherein the cover member includes a gripping device at the raised region.
10. The component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a rear panel to clamp the cover member between the rear panel and the front panel, wherein, The rear panel includes a corresponding first window and a corresponding second window respectively aligned with the first window and the second window of the front panel, wherein the rear panel is directly adhered to the front panel, and wherein the rear panel includes a recessed portion for receiving the cover member in such a way that the cover member is slidable within the recessed portion.
11. The component of claim 10, wherein the recessed portion of the rear panel includes a first region surrounding the respective first window and extending to an adjacent region of the rear panel next to the respective first window, wherein the recessed portion of the rear panel includes a second region outlining the respective second window.
12. The component according to claim 10 or 11, wherein, The recessed portion of the rear panel is straight and parallel to the sliding axis relative to the opposite sidewall of the sliding axis.
13. The component according to any one of claims 10 to 12, further comprising a lens hood adhered to the rear panel on the opposite side of the front panel to cover the corresponding second window of the rear panel, wherein the lens hood is elongated and includes a transparent portion at a longitudinal end of the lens hood, while the remainder is opaque.
14. The component of claim 13, wherein the lens cover is oriented such that the transparent portion is aligned with either the first longitudinal end of the second window of the front panel or the second longitudinal end of the second window of the front panel.
15. An electronic device comprising: An image capture device includes a first image capture device and a second image capture device, and The cover assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 14, The first image capturing device is aligned with the first window of the front panel of the cover assembly, and the second image capturing device is aligned with the second window of the front panel of the cover assembly.