Periscopic camera module and driving assembly thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a periscopic camera module and a driving assembly thereof, the driving assembly comprises a base, a carrier, a driving mechanism and at least one buffer structure, the base is provided with an accommodating space, the carrier is movably arranged in the accommodating space of the base, and the driving mechanism is arranged in the accommodating space of the base. The carrier is arranged on the base, at least one movable gap is formed in the moving direction of the carrier, the carrier is connected with the driving mechanism, the driving mechanism can drive the carrier to move at least one buffer structure relative to the base, and the buffer structures are arranged between the carrier and the base in a spaced mode. And at least part of the buffer structure protrudes to the movable gap so as to prevent the carrier from directly colliding with the base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of optical lens technology, and in particular to a periscope camera module and its driving components. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of mobile electronic devices, the technology related to camera modules used in these devices to help users acquire images has developed and progressed rapidly.

[0003] To achieve clear and stable image quality, camera modules typically include a drive mechanism that moves optical elements. For example, a motor drives the optical elements to achieve functions such as image stabilization, focusing, and zooming, thereby further improving the performance of the camera module. To enable the movement of the optical elements, the motor includes a carrier movably mounted in a base, with the optical elements fixed to the carrier. Due to the mobility of the carrier, impacts may occur between the carrier and the base, generating noise that can significantly affect the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] A key advantage of this invention is that it provides a periscope camera module and its driving assembly, wherein the driving assembly includes a buffer structure disposed on the carrier side of the driving assembly, which helps to reduce the noise of the driving assembly.

[0005] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a periscope camera module and its driving assembly, wherein the buffer structure is fixed to the two sides of the carrier respectively, so that when the carrier exceeds the preset stroke, the carrier can collide with the base through the buffer structure fixed to the side of the carrier in the direction of the optical axis. The impact force is absorbed and mitigated by the buffer structure, thereby reducing the impact noise.

[0006] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a periscope camera module and its driving assembly, wherein the buffer structure includes a structural member and a flexible member fixed to the structural member, wherein the structural member is made of a relatively hard material such as metal, which is suitable for maintaining the shape of the buffer structure; and the flexible member is made of a relatively soft material such as silicone, which is suitable for deformation.

[0007] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a periscope camera module and its driving components, wherein the buffer structure can better absorb and disperse energy when subjected to impact, thereby improving the overall buffering effect; it can also reduce stress concentration of the side flexible parts when subjected to impact, which is beneficial to extending the service life.

[0008] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a periscope camera module and its driving components, wherein the buffer structure is provided with a buffer cavity, which can help reduce noise and improve the acoustic performance of the product by absorbing and isolating sound waves.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, a drive component of the present invention, capable of achieving the foregoing and other objects and advantages, includes:

[0010] The base has a receiving space;

[0011] A carrier, wherein the carrier is movably disposed in the receiving space of the base and has at least one movable gap in the direction of movement of the carrier;

[0012] A drive mechanism, wherein the carrier is connected to the drive mechanism, and the drive mechanism can drive the carrier to move relative to the base;

[0013] At least one buffer structure, wherein the buffer structure is spaced between the carrier and the base, and at least a portion of the buffer structure protrudes into the movable gap to prevent the carrier and the base from colliding directly;

[0014] The buffer structure includes a structural member and at least one flexible member, the structural member and the flexible member are connected, the flexible member is supported by the structural member and held in the movable gap between the carrier and the base, wherein the flexible member further has a buffer cavity that provides buffering when the flexible member deforms.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the structural member includes a transverse structural frame and at least one longitudinal structural frame, wherein the at least one longitudinal structural frame is disposed at an end of the transverse structural frame and the at least one longitudinal structural frame is perpendicular to the transverse structural frame.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible member further includes at least one side flexible member, wherein the side flexible member is disposed on the longitudinal structural frame, and the buffer cavity is formed in the side flexible member of the flexible member.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side flexible member further includes a deformable portion and at least one fixed portion integrally extending from the end of the deformable portion, wherein the buffer cavity is formed between the fixed portion and the deformable portion.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing portion of the side flexible member is fixed to the longitudinal structural frame of the structural member, and the deformable portion of the side flexible member extends outward from the fixing portion.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing portion of the side flexible member further includes a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, and a fixing connection portion connecting the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, wherein the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion, and the fixing connection portion of the fixing portion are an integral structure.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the deformable portion further includes a first deformable unit, a second deformable unit, and a third deformable unit, wherein the first deformable unit is connected to the first fixed portion of the fixed portion, the second deformable unit is connected to the second fixed portion of the fixed portion, wherein the first deformable unit and the second deformable unit are located on both sides of the third deformable unit and protrude outward, and the third deformable unit is located between the first deformable unit and the second deformable unit and protrudes inward.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first deformation unit of the deformation portion integrally extends from the first fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible first buffer cavity is formed between the first deformation unit and the first fixing portion; the second deformation unit of the deformation portion integrally extends from the second fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible second buffer cavity is formed between the second deformation unit and the second fixing portion; the third deformation unit of the deformation portion is opposite to the fixing connection portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible third buffer cavity is formed between the third deformation unit and the fixing connection portion.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first deformation unit of the deformation portion extends integrally from the first fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible first buffer cavity is formed between the first deformation unit and the first fixing portion; the second deformation unit of the deformation portion extends integrally from the second fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible second buffer cavity is formed between the second deformation unit and the second fixing portion; the third deformation unit of the deformation portion is connected to the fixing connection portion of the fixing portion.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the dimension of the third deformation unit of the side flexible member along the direction perpendicular to the carrier movement is smaller than the dimension of the first deformation unit along the direction perpendicular to the carrier movement, and smaller than the dimension of the second deformation unit along the direction perpendicular to the carrier movement.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the active gap is formed between two adjacent carriers.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the carrier includes a carrier bottom and two carrier sides extending integrally upward from the carrier bottom, and the buffer structure is disposed on the carrier sides and faces the base.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base includes a base body and a stop structure, wherein the movable gap is formed between the carrier and the stop structure of the base.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the buffer structure is disposed on the stop structure of the base, and the buffer structure is separated from the carrier by the movable gap.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible member is fixed to the carrier side portion of the carrier, and the buffer cavity is formed between the flexible member and the carrier side portion.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible member includes a side flexible member and a top flexible member, wherein the side flexible member is disposed on the side of the carrier side facing the stop structure, and the top flexible member is disposed at the top of the carrier side.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the drive mechanism further includes a housing, the housing being snapped together with the base to form the receiving space, and the flexible member further includes at least one top flexible member, wherein the top flexible member is disposed on the transverse structural frame of the structural member, and the top flexible member is spaced between the carrier and the housing.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the buffer structure further includes at least one buffer member, wherein the buffer member is disposed on the stop structure of the base, and the buffer member is opposite to the side flexible member, that is, the buffer member and the side flexible member are aligned.

[0032] According to another aspect of this application, this application further provides a periscope camera module, including:

[0033] Lens assembly;

[0034] Imaging components;

[0035] Reflective components; and

[0036] As described in any of the above driving components, wherein the lens assembly, the imaging assembly, and the reflection assembly are fixed to the driving component, the imaging assembly is fixed by the driving component to the light-emitting side of the lens assembly along the optical axis direction of the lens assembly, and the imaging assembly receives imaging light rays converged from the lens assembly to form an image.

[0037] The further objects and advantages of the invention will become fully apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings.

[0038] These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become fully apparent from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same parts. Wherein:

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a periscope camera module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the periscope camera module according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component of the periscope camera module according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer structure of the driving component of the periscope camera module according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the driving component according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention described above.

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the buffer structure of the driving component according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the side flexible member of the buffer structure of the drive assembly according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the side flexible member of the buffer structure of the drive assembly according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carrier of the driving component according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another optional embodiment of the driving component according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving component according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving component according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving component according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer structure of a driving component according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Wherein, 10 is a lens assembly; 11 is a lens group; 111 is a first lens group; 112 is a second lens group; 20 is an imaging assembly; 30 is a drive assembly; 301 is an active gap; 31 is a base; 311 is a base body; 312 is a stop structure; 3121 is a first stop component; 3122 is a second stop component; 310 is a receiving space; 32 is a carrier; 321 is the bottom of the carrier; 322 is the side of the carrier; 3221 is an insertion slot; 3222 is a glue tank; 323 is a carrier connection part; 33 is a drive mechanism; 34 is a housing; 35 is a buffer structure; 351 is a structural component; 3511 is a transverse structural frame; 3512 is a longitudinal structural frame; 352 is a flexible component; 3520 is a buffer cavity; 201 is a first buffer cavity; 202 is a second buffer cavity; 203 is a third buffer cavity; 3521 is a side flexible component; 3522 is a deformation part; 352 21, First deformation unit; 35222, Second deformation unit; 35223, Third deformation unit; 3523, Fixing part; 35231, First fixing part; 35232, Second fixing part; 35233, Fixing connection part; 3524, Top flexible member; 353, Buffer member; 35A, Buffer structure; 351A, Structural member; 3521A, Side flexible member; 3511A, Lateral structural frame; 3512A 30B, longitudinal structural frame; 35B, drive assembly; 35B, buffer structure; 351B, structural component; 3521B, side flexible component; 3511B, transverse structural frame; 3512B, longitudinal structural frame; 30C, drive assembly; 35C, buffer structure; 352C, flexible component; 3521C, side flexible component; 3524C, top flexible component; 353C, buffer component; 3520C, buffer cavity; 40, reflection assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0055] It should be noted that the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples used to specifically and vividly explain and illustrate the concept of the present invention. They are not necessarily drawn to scale in terms of size and structure, nor do they constitute a limitation on the concept of the present invention.

[0056] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, and bottom mentioned or possibly used in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the various accompanying drawings. They are relative concepts and may therefore vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive.

[0057] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0058] Refer to the accompanying drawings in this application specification. Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a periscope camera module and its driving assembly according to a preferred embodiment of this application are described below. The periscope camera module includes a lens assembly 10, an imaging assembly 20, a driving assembly 30, and a reflecting assembly 40, wherein the lens assembly 10, the imaging assembly 20, and the reflecting assembly 40 are fixed to the driving assembly 30. The imaging assembly 20 is fixed by the driving assembly 30 to the light-emitting side of the lens assembly 10 along the optical axis direction, and the imaging assembly 20 receives the imaging light converged from the lens assembly 10 to form an image. The lens assembly 10 is disposed on the driving assembly 30 and connected to the driving assembly 30. The driving assembly 30 can drive the lens assembly 10 to move along the optical axis direction to achieve optical zoom of the camera module and / or drive the lens assembly 10 to move in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction to achieve optical image stabilization of the camera module. The reflective component 40 is fixed on the object side or image side of the lens assembly 10, or is disposed between two lens groups of the lens assembly 10. The incident light is refracted by the reflective component 40 to form an incident light path to the imaging component 20, thereby forming a periscope-type camera module.

[0059] In one specific example of this application, the reflective component 40 is disposed on the object side of the lens assembly 10, meaning that incident light enters the lens assembly 10 after being refracted by the reflective component 40. The reflective component 40 may be, but is not limited to, a prism. The reflective component 40 is rotatably disposed on the driving component 30, thereby achieving optical image stabilization of the camera module through the rotation of the reflective component 40. Optionally, in another alternative embodiment of this application, the reflective component 40 is located on the image side of the lens assembly 10, meaning that incident light enters the reflective component 40 after passing through the lens assembly 10.

[0060] The imaging assembly 20 includes a circuit board, a photosensitive chip, at least one electronic component, a support, and a filter. The photosensitive chip and the at least one electronic component are electrically connected to the circuit board, and the at least one electronic component is arranged around the photosensitive chip. The electronic component can be implemented as a passive device such as a resistor, capacitor, or inductor, or as an active device such as a driver chip or sensor. The filter is fixed to the support, and the support is further fixed to the circuit board, so that the filter is supported above the photosensitive chip by the support.

[0061] In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the lens assembly 10 includes at least one lens group 11, which is disposed in the drive assembly 30, and the at least one lens group 11 is a movable group, wherein the drive assembly 30 can drive the lens group 11 to move along the optical axis. The lens group 11 includes a lens barrel and at least one optical lens disposed within the lens barrel.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, the lens group 11 further includes a first lens group 111 and a second lens group 112, wherein the first lens group 111 is fixed to the drive assembly 30, that is, the first lens group 111 is a fixed group; the second lens group 112 is a movable group relative to the first lens group 111, and the second lens group 112 can be driven by the drive assembly 30 to move relative to the first lens group 111.

[0063] The driving assembly 30 includes a base 31, at least one carrier 32 disposed on the base 31, and a driving mechanism 33. The at least one carrier 32 is movably disposed on the base 31, and the driving mechanism 33 is transversely connected to the at least one carrier 32, driving the carrier 32 to move relative to the base 31. In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the second lens group 112 is a movable group, disposed on the carrier 32 of the driving assembly 30. The driving mechanism 33 drives the carrier 32, causing the second lens group 112 to move along the optical axis, thereby achieving optical zoom.

[0064] The base 31 has a receiving space 310, wherein the lens group 11 and the reflective component 40 of the lens assembly 10 are disposed in the receiving space 310 of the base 31. The imaging component 20 is fixed to one of the outer sides of the base 31. The driving mechanism 33 of the driving component 30 is disposed on the base 31, wherein the driving mechanism 33 may be, but is not limited to, a magnetic driving device composed of a coil and a magnet pair, a piezoelectric actuator, or an SMA actuator. Therefore, this application does not limit the specific type of the driving mechanism 33.

[0065] As an example, in one specific example of this application, when the drive mechanism 33 is implemented as a coil-magnet pair drive mechanism, the magnet can be fixed to the carrier 32, and the coil is fixed to the base 31 and disposed opposite to the magnet, thereby driving the carrier 32 to move by energizing the coil. Optionally, in another alternative embodiment of this application, the coil is fixed to the carrier 32, and the magnet is fixed to the base 31 and disposed opposite to the coil, that is, the mounting positions of the coil and the magnet are interchanged.

[0066] The drive mechanism 30 further includes a housing 34, which is fastened to the base 31 to form the receiving space 310, wherein the housing 34 is fastened to the upper end of the base 31.

[0067] The driving mechanism 30 further includes at least one buffer structure 35, wherein the buffer structure 35 is disposed on the carrier 32 to reduce or mitigate noise generated by collision during the movement of the carrier 32. In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the driving mechanism 33 drives the carrier 32 to move relative to the base 31 along the optical axis of the lens group 11, wherein there is at least one movable gap 301 between the carrier 32 and the base 31 along the optical axis of the lens group 11, and at least a portion of the buffer structure 35 protrudes from the movable gap 301. When the movement of the carrier 32 along the optical axis exceeds a preset stroke, the buffer structure 35 protruding from the carrier 32 first collides with the base 31, thereby avoiding direct collision between the carrier 32 and the base 31. That is, the buffer structure 35 absorbs and mitigates the impact force, thereby reducing the noise of the impact.

[0068] Preferably, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the movable gap 301 is formed at one end of the carrier 32 facing the object side and at one end facing the image side, and the movable gap 301 is formed at both ends of the carrier 32.

[0069] like Figure 3As shown, the carrier 32 includes a carrier bottom 321 and two carrier sides 322 extending integrally upward from the carrier bottom 321, wherein an movable gap 301 is formed between the carrier sides 322 and the base 31. The two carrier sides 322 are located on both sides of the carrier bottom 321 and face each other. The carrier 32 further includes a carrier connecting portion 323, wherein the carrier connecting portion 323 connects the carrier bottom 321 and the carrier sides 322, and the carrier connecting portion 323 is located at the ends of the carrier bottom 321 and the carrier sides 322. It is worth mentioning that the carrier bottom 321, the carrier sides 322, and the carrier connecting portion 323 of the carrier 32 form a receiving space for accommodating the second lens group 112, that is, the second lens group 112 is fixed in the receiving space of the carrier 32.

[0070] The base 31 includes a base body 311 and a stop structure 312, wherein the stop structure 312 is integrally formed in the base body 311. The stop structure 312 has a movable cavity for the carrier 32 to move, and the carrier 32 is disposed in the movable cavity of the stop structure 312. The stop structure 312 is located on both sides of the movable cavity, which can restrict or block the movement of the carrier 32. It is worth mentioning that an movable gap 301 is formed between the carrier 32 and the stop structure 312 of the base 31. More specifically, the movable gap 301 is formed between one end of the carrier 32 and the stop structure 312. The gear shift structure 312 further includes a first gear shift member 3121 and a second gear shift member 3122, wherein the first gear shift member 3121 is located on the object side of the second gear shift member 3122, and the movable gap 301 is formed between the carrier 32 and the first gear shift member 3121; and / or the movable gap 301 is formed between the carrier 32 and the second gear shift member 3122.

[0071] The buffer structure 35 is fixed to the two carrier sides 322 of the carrier 32, so that when the carrier 32 exceeds the preset stroke, the carrier 32 can collide with the stop structure 312 of the base 31 in the direction along the optical axis through the buffer structure 35 fixed to the carrier side 322. The impact force is absorbed and mitigated by the buffer structure 35, thereby reducing the noise of the impact.

[0072] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the buffer structure 35 includes a structural member 351 and at least one flexible member 352, wherein the structural member 351 and the flexible member 352 are connected, the flexible member 352 is supported by the structural member 351, and is held in the movable gap 301 between the carrier 32 and the stop structure 312 of the base 31. The structural member 351 of the buffer structure 35 is disposed on the carrier side 322 of the carrier 32, wherein the flexible member 352 of the buffer structure 35 protrudes from the structural member 351 toward the movable gap 301 on the outer side of the carrier side 322.

[0073] In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the buffer structure 35 includes two flexible members 352, wherein the flexible members 352 are symmetrically disposed at both ends of the structural member 351.

[0074] The flexible component 352 has a buffer cavity 3520, which can increase the elasticity of the flexible component 352, enabling it to better absorb and disperse energy when subjected to impact, thereby improving the overall buffering effect; it can also reduce stress concentration of the flexible component 352 when subjected to impact, extending its service life; in addition, the buffer cavity 3520 of the flexible component 352 can also help reduce noise by absorbing and isolating sound waves, thereby improving the acoustic performance of the product.

[0075] The structural component 351 is fixed to the carrier 32. It is made of a rigid material, such as metal or plastic, and is suitable for supporting the flexible component 352 and maintaining the shape of the buffer structure. The flexible component 352 is made of a flexible material such as silicone or sponge, which is suitable for deformation and absorbs impact, thereby reducing noise.

[0076] The structural member 351 includes a transverse structural frame 3511 and at least one longitudinal structural frame 3512, wherein the at least one longitudinal structural frame 3512 is disposed at an end of the transverse structural frame 3511 and is substantially perpendicular to the transverse structural frame 3511. As an example, in a specific example of this application, the structural member 351 includes two longitudinal structural frames 3512, and the longitudinal structural frames 3512 are disposed at both ends of the transverse structural frame 3511. Preferably, the transverse structural frame 3511 is substantially parallel to the optical axis of the lens group 11, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512 is substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens group 11.

[0077] The two ends of the transverse structural frame 3511 of the structural member 351 are connected to the longitudinal structural frame 3512, wherein the transverse structural frame 3511 is located at the top of the longitudinal structural frame 3512, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512 supports the transverse structural frame 3511.

[0078] like Figure 4 As shown, the flexible member 352 further includes at least one side flexible member 3521, wherein the side flexible member 3521 is disposed on the longitudinal structural frame 3512, and the buffer cavity 3520 is formed in the side flexible member 3521 of the flexible member 352. That is, the buffer cavity 3520 is spaced between the movable gap 301 between the carrier side portion 322 of the carrier 32 and the base 31. When subjected to impact, it can better absorb and disperse energy, thereby improving the overall buffering effect. It can also reduce the stress concentration of the side flexible member 3521 when subjected to impact, thereby extending its service life. In addition, the buffer cavity 3520 of the flexible member 352 can also help reduce noise by absorbing and isolating sound waves, thereby improving the acoustic performance of the product.

[0079] In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the buffer structure 35 has two side flexible members 3521, and the side flexible members 3521 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the structural member 351. Specifically, the side flexible member 3521 includes a first side flexible member and a second side flexible member, wherein the first side flexible member is disposed at the end of the structural member 351 facing the object side, and the first side flexible member protrudes from the structural member 351 and faces the first stop member 3121 of the base 31; the second side flexible member is disposed at the end of the structural member 351 facing the image side, and the second side flexible member protrudes from the structural member 351 and faces the second stop member 3122 of the base 31.

[0080] It is worth mentioning that the buffer cavity 3520 of the flexible member 352 is a cavity formed in the side flexible member 3521. When the side flexible member 3521 deforms, the buffer cavity 3520 provides buffering to facilitate the dispersion of energy.

[0081] The side flexible member 3521 of the flexible member 352 further includes a deformable portion 3522 and at least one fixed portion 3523 integrally extending from the end of the deformable portion 3522, wherein a buffer cavity 3520 is formed between the fixed portion 3523 and the deformable portion 3522. The fixed portion 3523 of the side flexible member 3521 is fixed to the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351, and the deformable portion 3522 of the side flexible member 3521 protrudes outward from the fixed portion 3523.

[0082] It is worth mentioning that, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the buffer cavity 3520 of the flexible member 352 is a cavity formed by the side flexible member 3521 surrounding it. When the flexible member 352 is subjected to impact or collision, the deformable portions 3522 located on both sides of the buffer cavity 3520 can provide balanced support, which can not only improve the buffering effect, but also allow the flexible member 352 to quickly rebound after the force is removed.

[0083] The fixing portion 3523 of the side flexible member 3521 further includes a first fixing portion 35231, a second fixing portion 35232, and a fixing connection portion 35233 connecting the first fixing portion 35231 and the second fixing portion 35232, wherein the first fixing portion 35231, the second fixing portion 35232, and the fixing connection portion 35233 of the fixing portion 3523 are an integral structure. The first fixing portion 35231 extends integrally from one end of the deformable portion 3522, and the second fixing portion 35232 extends integrally from the other end of the deformable portion 3522, that is, the deformable portion 3522 is fixed to one side of the longitudinal structural frame 3512 by the fixing portion 3523.

[0084] The longitudinal structural frame 3512 is provided with mounting holes corresponding to the fixing part 3523, wherein the first fixing part 35231, the second fixing part 35232 and the fixing connection part 35233 of the fixing part 3523 are embedded in the mounting holes of the longitudinal structural frame 3512, thereby fixing the side flexible member 3521 to one side of the longitudinal structural frame 3512.

[0085] The deformable portion 3522 of the side flexible member 3521 extends integrally from the fixed portion 3523 and protrudes outward. The deformable portion 3522 is located on the side away from the carrier 32 relative to the fixed portion 3523 and is opposite to the stop structure 312 of the base 31. The deformable portion 3522 further includes a first deformable unit 35221, a second deformable unit 35222, and a third deformable unit 35223 located between the first deformable unit 35221 and the second deformable unit 35222. The first deformable unit 35221, the second deformable unit 35222, and the third deformable unit 35223 are an integral structure.

[0086] The first deformation unit 35221 is connected to the first fixing portion 35231 of the fixing portion 3523, and the second deformation unit 35222 is connected to the second fixing portion 35232 of the fixing portion 3523. The first deformation unit 35221 and the second deformation unit 35222 are located on both sides of the third deformation unit 35223 and protrude outwards, i.e., the first deformation unit 35221 and the second deformation unit 35222 protrude in a direction away from the carrier 32. The third deformation unit 35223 is located between the first deformation unit 35221 and the second deformation unit 35222 and protrudes inwards, i.e., the third deformation unit 35223 extends in a direction closer to the carrier 32. The deformation portion 3522 of the side flexible member 3521 forms an approximate "3" or approximate... The buffer cavity 3520 is in the shape of a letter. It is worth noting that the specific shape of the deformable part 3522 is merely an example and not a limitation.

[0087] The first deformation unit 35221 of the deformable portion 3522 integrally extends from the first fixing portion 35231 of the fixing portion 3523, and a compressible first buffer cavity 201 is formed between the first deformation unit 35221 and the first fixing portion 35231; the second deformation unit 35222 of the deformable portion 3522 integrally extends from the second fixing portion 35232 of the fixing portion 3523, and a compressible second buffer cavity 202 is formed between the second deformation unit 35222 and the second fixing portion 35232; the third deformation unit 35223 of the deformable portion 3522 is opposite to the fixed connection portion 35233 of the fixing portion 3523, and a compressible third buffer cavity 203 is formed between the third deformation unit 35223 and the fixed connection portion 35233. It is understood that, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the compressible width of the third buffer cavity 203 is smaller than the compressible width of the first buffer cavity 201 or the second buffer cavity 202. It is also understood that, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the buffer cavity 3520 is composed of the first buffer cavity 201, the second buffer cavity 202, and the third buffer cavity 203, which are interconnected.

[0088] like Figure 7 and Figure 8The diagram illustrates another optional embodiment of the side flexible member 3521 of the buffer structure described in the preferred embodiment of this application. The first deformation unit 35221 of the deformable portion 3522 integrally extends from the first fixing portion 35231 of the fixing portion 3523, and a compressible first buffer cavity 201 is formed between the first deformation unit 35221 and the first fixing portion 35231; the second deformation unit 35222 of the deformable portion 3522 integrally extends from the second fixing portion 35232 of the fixing portion 3523, and a compressible second buffer cavity 202 is formed between the second deformation unit 35222 and the second fixing portion 35232; the third deformation unit 35223 of the deformable portion 3522 is connected to the fixed connection portion 35233 of the fixing portion 3523. It is understood that in this preferred embodiment of this application, the buffer cavity 3520 is composed of mutually spaced first buffer cavities 201 and second buffer cavities 202. The deformable portion 3522 and the fixed portion 3523 of the side flexible member 3521 form two D-shaped or B-shaped buffer cavities 3520.

[0089] It is understood that the side flexible member 3521 of the above-described structure of this application helps to maintain its shape when not subjected to impact. Preferably, the dimension of the third deformation unit 35223 of the side flexible member 3521 along the direction of movement perpendicular to the carrier 32 is smaller than the dimension of the first deformation unit 35221 along the direction of movement perpendicular to the carrier 32, and smaller than the dimension of the second deformation unit 35222 along the direction of movement perpendicular to the carrier 32.

[0090] It is understood that the deformation of the buffer structure 35 in the above preferred embodiment of this application can be reduced, so that in the periscope camera module, the space reserved in the direction of motion of the moving part of the drive component 30 does not need to be too large compared with the stator part, which is conducive to reducing the size of the drive component 30.

[0091] It is worth mentioning that when the carrier 32 is driven to move toward the stop structure 312 of the base 31, the side flexible member 3521 impacts the stop structure 312 of the base 31 before the carrier 32. During this impact, the buffer cavity 3520 of the side flexible member 3521 is compressed, with the third buffer cavity 203 corresponding to the third deformation unit 35223 being fully compressed first, and the third deformation unit 35223 contacting the fixed connection portion 35233 or the longitudinal structural frame 3512 first. The first buffer cavity 201 corresponding to the first deformation unit 35221 and the second buffer cavity 202 corresponding to the second deformation unit 35222 are then fully compressed. Therefore, before the carrier 32 collides with the stop structure 312 of the base 31, the side flexible member 3521 of the buffer structure 35 can form a two-stage buffer, further reducing the impact noise. The first stage significantly absorbs the impact force, and the second stage absorbs a smaller amount of impact force. It should be understood that during the compression of the third buffer cavity 203, the first buffer cavity 201 and the second buffer cavity 202 may also be partially compressed. However, the deformation of the third buffer cavity 203 is greater than that of the first buffer cavity 201 and the second buffer cavity 202, and the deformation of the third buffer cavity 203 is completed before the first buffer cavity 201 and the second buffer cavity 202 are fully compressed.

[0092] As an example, in a specific example of this application, the third buffer cavity 203 corresponding to the third deformable portion 35223 has a lateral dimension of 0.2mm-1mm, preferably 0.3mm-0.7mm, including the end values. Within the above range, noise can be effectively reduced, and the shape of the side flexible member 3521 can be maintained when not subjected to impact.

[0093] It should be noted that within the rated stroke of the drive assembly 30, the side flexible member 3521 will not contact the stop structure 312 of the base 31. That is, the arrangement of the side flexible member 3521 will not affect the normal movement of the carrier 32, and within the rated stroke of the drive assembly 30, the side flexible member 3521 and the stop structure 312 of the base 31 are kept at a distance.

[0094] The flexible member 352 further includes at least one top flexible member 3524, wherein the top flexible member 3524 is disposed on the transverse structural frame 3511 of the structural member 351, and the top flexible member 3524 is spaced between the carrier 32 and the housing 34. The top flexible member 3524 can prevent the carrier 32 from directly colliding with the housing 34 when the carrier 32 moves away from the base 31.

[0095] The transverse structural frame 3511 of the structural member 351 is provided with corresponding openings, wherein the top flexible member 3524 is fixed at the opening of the transverse structural frame 3511 and the top flexible member 3524 is embedded in the transverse structural frame 3511 to increase the bonding strength.

[0096] It should be understood that when the drive assembly 30 includes two or more carriers 32, the active gap 301 is formed between two adjacent carriers 32, that is, the buffer structure 35 is disposed in one of the carriers 32 and spaced apart from the other adjacent carrier 32. When one of the carriers 32 is driven, the buffer structure 35 disposed in the carrier 32 impacts the other adjacent carrier 32.

[0097] like Figure 9 As shown, the buffer structure 35 is mounted on the carrier side 322 of the carrier 32. The carrier side 322 has at least one insertion slot 3221 corresponding to the structural member 351 of the buffer structure 35. The insertion slot 3221 is formed at the end of the carrier side 322, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351 of the buffer structure 35 can be inserted into the insertion slot 3221. It is worth noting that the insertion slot 3221 of the carrier 32 is adapted to accommodate the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351 and the fixing portion 3523 of the flexible member 352.

[0098] The insertion groove 3221 of the carrier side portion 322 extends longitudinally from the top end of the carrier side portion 322 to the bottom end of the carrier side portion 322. The carrier side portion 322 is further provided with an adhesive groove 3222, which is formed at the top end of the carrier side portion 322. When the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351 of the buffer structure 35 is inserted into the insertion groove 3221, adhesive can be applied in the adhesive groove 3222 to fix the structural member 351 of the buffer structure 35 to the carrier 32.

[0099] The insertion slot 3221 of the carrier side 322 is a slot structure with a large opening at the top and a gradually decreasing opening downwards. The top opening of the insertion slot 3221 is larger than the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351. After the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351 is inserted into the insertion slot 3221, glue can be further applied from the top opening of the insertion slot 3221 to reinforce the structure. It is understood that in this preferred embodiment of the application, the gradual decrease in the opening of the insertion slot 3221 of the carrier side 322 from top to bottom facilitates the insertion of the longitudinal structural frame 3512 of the structural member 351 and makes glue application easier. It is worth noting that the height of the glue does not exceed the height of the top flexible member 3524.

[0100] The top of the carrier side portion 322 is further provided with a groove corresponding to the top flexible member 3524. When the structural member 351 is installed onto the carrier side portion 322, the top flexible member 3524 is correspondingly installed above the groove. It is worth mentioning that the lateral dimension of the groove in the carrier side portion 322 is larger than the dimension of the lower part of the top flexible member 3524 in the lateral direction, so as not to affect the overall installation accuracy of the buffer structure 35.

[0101] like Figure 10 The above-described preferred embodiment of the buffer structure 35 is another optional implementation thereof, wherein the buffer structure 35 further includes at least one buffer member 353, wherein the buffer member 353 is disposed on the stop structure 312 of the base 31, and the buffer member 353 is opposite to the side flexible member 3521, that is, the buffer member 353 and the side flexible member 3521 are aligned. When the carrier 32 is driven to move toward the stop structure 312 of the base 31, the side flexible member 3521 disposed on the carrier 32 collides with the buffer member 353, avoiding collision between the carrier 32 and the base 31, thereby reducing the noise generated by the collision.

[0102] Preferably, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the buffer 353 is made of silicone or sponge. More preferably, the buffer 353 is fixed to the inner side of the first stop member 3121 and / or the second stop member 3122 of the stop structure 312. The buffer 353 has a wavy buffer surface, wherein the buffer surface faces the side flexible member 3521.

[0103] like Figure 11The diagram illustrates a specific embodiment of a buffer structure 35A according to another preferred embodiment of this application. The buffer structure 35A includes a structural member 351A and a side flexible member 3521A disposed on the structural member 351A. It is worth noting that in this preferred embodiment of the application, the buffer structure 35A is disposed on the side of the carrier 32 facing the first stop member 3121 of the base 31 and / or on the side facing the second stop member 3122 of the base 31. That is, in this preferred embodiment, the buffer structure 35A can be disposed on one or both sides of the carrier 32.

[0104] Unlike the first preferred embodiment described above, the lateral flexible member 3521A is disposed at one end of the structural member 351A. Specifically, the structural member 351A includes a transverse structural frame 3511A and a longitudinal structural frame 3512A disposed at the end of the transverse structural frame 3511A, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512A is substantially perpendicular to the transverse structural frame 3511A. It is worth mentioning that, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, one end of the transverse structural frame 3511A of the structural member 351A is connected to the longitudinal structural frame 3512A, wherein the transverse structural frame 3511A is located at the top of the longitudinal structural frame 3512A, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512A supports the transverse structural frame 3511A. As an example, the structural member 351A is an L-shaped bracket, wherein the structural member 351A is fixed to the side of the carrier 32 facing the first stop member 3121 and / or the side facing the second stop member 3122.

[0105] The structure of the side flexible member 3521A is the same as that of the side flexible member 3521 in the preferred embodiment described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0106] like Figure 12 The driving component 30B shown in another preferred embodiment of this application differs from the above preferred embodiment in that it has a buffer structure 35B, wherein the buffer structure 35B is disposed on the stop structure 312 of the base 31, and the buffer structure 35B and the carrier 32 are separated by the movable gap 301, that is, the buffer structure 35B corresponds to one end of the carrier 32.

[0107] Specifically, the buffer structure 35B includes a structural member 351B and a side flexible member 3521B disposed on the structural member 351B. The side flexible member 3521B is disposed at one end of the structural member 351B. The structural member 351B includes a transverse structural frame 3511B and a longitudinal structural frame 3512B disposed at the end of the transverse structural frame 3511B, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512B is substantially perpendicular to the transverse structural frame 3511B. It is worth mentioning that, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, one end of the transverse structural frame 3511B of the structural member 351B is connected to the longitudinal structural frame 3512B, wherein the transverse structural frame 3511B is located at the top of the longitudinal structural frame 3512B, and the longitudinal structural frame 3512B supports the transverse structural frame 3511B. As an example, the structural member 351B is an L-shaped bracket, wherein the structural member 351B is fixed to the first stop member 3121 and / or the second stop member 3122 of the base 31, and the side flexible member 3521B faces the carrier 32.

[0108] like Figure 13 The diagram shows a drive assembly 30C according to another preferred embodiment of this application. The difference from the above preferred embodiment is the buffer structure 35C, wherein the buffer structure 35C includes at least one flexible member 352C and at least one buffer member 353C. The flexible member 352C is disposed on the carrier side 322 of the carrier 32, and the buffer member 353C is disposed on the stop structure 312 of the base 31. The flexible member 352C and the buffer member 353C are aligned.

[0109] The flexible element 352C is fixed to the carrier side 322 of the carrier 32. A compressible buffer cavity 3520C is formed between the flexible element 352C and the carrier side 322. When the carrier 32 is driven, when the flexible element 352C collides with the buffer element 353C, the buffer cavity 3520C formed between the flexible element 352C and the carrier side 322 can buffer the collision pressure and reduce noise.

[0110] The flexible member 352C includes a side flexible member 3521C and a top flexible member 3524C, wherein the side flexible member 3521C is disposed on the side of the carrier side portion 322 facing the stop structure 312, and the top flexible member 3524C is disposed at the top of the carrier side portion 322. It is worth noting that the side flexible member 3521C and the top flexible member 3524C of the flexible member 352C are an integral structure. Preferably, the flexible member 352C is integrally formed on the carrier side portion 322 of the carrier 32. Optionally, the flexible member 352C is fixed to the carrier side portion 322 of the carrier 32 by adhesive bonding.

[0111] The buffer 353C is disposed on the inner side of the stop structure 312 of the base 31, wherein the buffer 353C is fixed on the inner side of the stop structure 312 by integral molding or adhesive bonding.

[0112] The side flexible member 3521C of the flexible member 352C is facing the buffer member 353C, wherein the outer surface of the side flexible member 3521C facing the buffer member 353C is wavy; the outer surface of the buffer member 353C facing the side flexible member 3521C is wavy.

[0113] like Figure 14 The diagram shows another optional embodiment of the side flexible member 3521 of the buffer structure described in the preferred embodiment of this application. The difference from the preferred embodiment is that the side flexible member 3521 is a solid structure. It is understood that the side flexible member 3521 can provide a buffering effect while reducing deformation, thus allowing the space reserved in the direction of motion of the mover relative to the stator in the periscope camera module to be less than excessively large.

[0114] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been demonstrated and explained in the embodiments, and any variations or modifications may be made to the implementation of the present invention without departing from the stated principles.

[0115] The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A driving component, characterized in that, include: The base has a receiving space; A carrier, wherein the carrier is movably disposed in the receiving space of the base and has at least one movable gap in the direction of movement of the carrier; A drive mechanism, wherein the carrier is connected to the drive mechanism, and the drive mechanism can drive the carrier to move relative to the base; At least one buffer structure, wherein the buffer structure is spaced between the carrier and the base, and at least a portion of the buffer structure protrudes into the movable gap to prevent the carrier and the base from colliding directly; The buffer structure includes a structural member and at least one flexible member, the structural member and the flexible member are connected, the flexible member is supported by the structural member and held in the movable gap between the carrier and the base, wherein the flexible member further has a buffer cavity that provides buffering when the flexible member deforms.

2. The drive assembly according to claim 1, wherein the structural member includes a transverse structural frame and at least one longitudinal structural frame, wherein the at least one longitudinal structural frame is disposed at an end of the transverse structural frame and the at least one longitudinal structural frame is perpendicular to the transverse structural frame.

3. The drive assembly of claim 2, wherein the flexible member further comprises at least one side flexible member, wherein the side flexible member is disposed on the longitudinal structural frame, and the buffer cavity is formed in the side flexible member of the flexible member.

4. The drive assembly of claim 3, wherein the side flexible member further comprises a deformable portion and at least one fixed portion integrally extending from an end of the deformable portion, wherein the buffer cavity is formed between the fixed portion and the deformable portion.

5. The drive assembly according to claim 4, wherein the fixing portion of the side flexible member is fixed to the longitudinal structural frame of the structural member, and the deformable portion of the side flexible member extends outwardly from the fixing portion.

6. The drive assembly according to claim 4, wherein the fixing portion of the side flexible member further includes a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, and a fixing connection portion connecting the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, wherein the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion, and the fixing connection portion of the fixing portion are an integral structure.

7. The drive assembly according to claim 6, wherein the deformable portion further includes a first deformable unit, a second deformable unit, and a third deformable unit, wherein the first deformable unit is connected to the first fixed portion of the fixed portion, the second deformable unit is connected to the second fixed portion of the fixed portion, wherein the first deformable unit and the second deformable unit are located on both sides of the third deformable unit and protrude outwards, and the third deformable unit is located between the first deformable unit and the second deformable unit and protrudes inwards.

8. The drive assembly according to claim 7, wherein the first deformation unit of the deformation portion extends integrally from the first fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible first buffer cavity is formed between the first deformation unit and the first fixing portion; the second deformation unit of the deformation portion extends integrally from the second fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible second buffer cavity is formed between the second deformation unit and the second fixing portion; the third deformation unit of the deformation portion is opposite to the fixing connection portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible third buffer cavity is formed between the third deformation unit and the fixing connection portion.

9. The drive assembly according to claim 7, wherein the first deformation unit of the deformation portion extends integrally from the first fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible first buffer cavity is formed between the first deformation unit and the first fixing portion; the second deformation unit of the deformation portion extends integrally from the second fixing portion of the fixing portion, and a compressible second buffer cavity is formed between the second deformation unit and the second fixing portion; the third deformation unit of the deformation portion is connected to the fixed connection portion of the fixing portion.

10. The drive assembly of claim 9, wherein the dimension of the third deformation unit of the side flexible member along the direction of movement of the carrier is smaller than the dimension of the first deformation unit along the direction of movement of the carrier, and smaller than the dimension of the second deformation unit along the direction of movement of the carrier.

11. The drive assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the active gap is formed between two adjacent carriers.

12. The drive assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the carrier includes a carrier bottom and two carrier sides integrally extending upward from the carrier bottom, the buffer structure being disposed on the carrier sides and facing the base.

13. The drive assembly according to any one of claims 3 to 10, wherein the base includes a base body and a stop structure, wherein the movable gap is formed between the carrier and the stop structure of the base.

14. The drive assembly of claim 13, wherein the buffer structure is disposed on the stop structure of the base, and the buffer structure is spaced apart from the carrier by the movable gap.

15. The drive assembly of claim 13, wherein the flexible member is fixed to the carrier side of the carrier, and the buffer cavity is formed between the flexible member and the carrier side.

16. The drive assembly of claim 15, wherein the flexible member comprises a side flexible member and a top flexible member, wherein the side flexible member is disposed on the side of the carrier side facing the stop structure, and the top flexible member is disposed at the top of the carrier side.

17. The drive assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the drive mechanism further includes a housing that engages with the base to form the receiving space, and the flexible member further includes at least one top flexible member, wherein the top flexible member is disposed on the transverse structural frame of the structural member, and the top flexible member is spaced between the carrier and the housing.

18. The drive assembly of claim 13, wherein the buffer structure further comprises at least one buffer member, wherein the buffer member is disposed on the stop structure of the base, and the buffer member is opposite to the side flexible member, i.e., the buffer member and the side flexible member are aligned.

19. A periscope camera module, characterized in that, include: Lens assembly; Imaging components; Reflective components; as well as The driving assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the lens assembly, the imaging assembly, and the reflection assembly are fixed to the driving assembly, the imaging assembly is fixed by the driving assembly to the light-emitting side of the lens assembly along the optical axis direction of the lens assembly, and the imaging assembly receives imaging light rays converged from the lens assembly to form an image.

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