Electronic equipment and periscopic camera module thereof

Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment and a periscopic camera module thereof. A stop assembly of the periscopic camera module can achieve good stop, shock absorption and noise reduction effects in two moving directions of a lens assembly of the periscopic camera module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of periscope camera module technology, and more particularly to an electronic device and its periscope camera module. Background Technology

[0002] Camera modules are an essential component of mobile electronic devices. With the further development of camera module technology, user demands for camera modules are becoming increasingly sophisticated and demanding. The development of camera module products not only needs to meet the requirements of high performance, but also miniaturization and portability.

[0003] Periscope camera modules are used for telephoto photography. They add a refractive element (such as a plane mirror refractive element or a prism refractive element) in front of the lens assembly to deflect a light beam incident on the camera module in one direction into an outgoing direction (e.g., the outgoing direction is perpendicular to the incident direction). This beam then passes through the lens assembly to the photosensitive chip of the image sensor, where photoelectric conversion occurs to form an image. By folding the light path through the refractive element, periscope camera modules achieve telephoto shooting while reducing the height of the camera module. This allows the camera module to be mounted horizontally instead of vertically on electronic devices, thus reducing its impact on the thickness of the electronic device.

[0004] The lens assembly of a periscope camera module can be driven by a drive component to perform focusing or zooming movements, and the lens assembly is restricted to move between a first stop position and a second stop position. However, when the lens assembly moves to the first stop position or the second stop position, a collision may occur, which will cause some components in the camera module to vibrate significantly, negatively impacting the performance and lifespan of the camera module. Moreover, abnormal noises may be emitted during the collision, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main advantage of this invention is that it provides a periscope camera module, wherein the stop component of the periscope camera module can achieve good stopping, vibration reduction and noise reduction effects in both directions of movement of the lens assembly of the periscope camera module.

[0006] Accordingly, the periscope camera module according to embodiments of the present invention includes: Base; A refractive component is disposed in the first receiving space of the base for converting a light beam incident in the incident direction into a light beam emitted in the exit direction. The lens assembly is disposed in the second receiving space of the base; A photosensitive assembly, wherein the lens assembly and the photosensitive assembly are sequentially disposed on the emission side of the refractive assembly along the emission direction; A lens drive assembly is used to drive the lens assembly to move in the same direction or opposite direction as the emission direction; and A stop assembly is fixed to the base, the base forming at least one first slot, wherein the stop assembly includes a frame and two stop elements, wherein the frame has two lateral sides and two longitudinal sides, wherein the two lateral sides and the two longitudinal sides of the frame enclose a window, the two stop elements are respectively integrally formed on the two longitudinal sides of the frame and respectively extend outward from the two longitudinal sides of the frame, wherein the two stop elements are respectively disposed across the lens assembly, and the lens assembly is disposed between a first stop position and a second stop position formed by the two stop elements, wherein the at least one first slot is formed between the lens assembly and the photosensitive assembly, and the frame is at least partially engaged with the at least one first slot.

[0007] The above and other advantages of the present invention will become fully apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.

[0008] The above and other advantages and features of the present invention will be fully apparent from the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the outer shell of the periscope camera module has been removed.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a top view of a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the outer casing of the periscope camera module has been removed.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0014] Figure 6A This is a perspective view of a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the stop component of the periscope camera module is removed.

[0015] Figure 6B yes Figure 6A A magnified view of a portion of the periscope camera module shown.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the stop component of the periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 8 This is another perspective view of a stop assembly of a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first and second buffer members of the stop assembly are removed.

[0018] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the second buffer member of the stop assembly of the periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the first buffer member of the stop assembly of the periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device with a periscope camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, Periscope camera module; 200, Electronic device body; 1, Refractive assembly; 11, Emission side; 2, Lens assembly; 21, Carrier; 3, Photosensitive assembly; 4, Lens drive assembly; 41, Coil; 42, Magnet; 5, Base; 501, First receiving space; 502, Second receiving space; 51, Side wall; 510, Receiving groove; 5100, Top opening; 5101, First fixing groove; 5102, Second fixing groove; 5103, Lateral opening; 511, Top; 5110, Dispensing groove; 5111, Outer edge; 5112, Protrusion; 52, Longitudinal side wall; 53, Bottom wall; 54, Holding plate; 541, Opening groove; 542, Top; 540, First slot; 55, Holding member; 550, Second slot; 56, Buckle; 6, Outer 61. Shell; 7. Gap; 82. Stop assembly; 73. Frame; 74. Window; 75. Lateral side; 76. Longitudinal side; 77. Stop element; 78. First buffer; 79. First buffer portion; 70. First lateral fixing portion; 710. First top fixing portion; 7214. First buffer surface; 722. Second buffer; 7221. Second buffer portion; 7222. Second lateral fixing portion; 7223. Second top fixing portion; 7224. Second buffer surface; 723. Main component; 7231. First bending portion; 7232. Second bending portion; 7233. Main body; 7234. Overlapping portion; 7235. Notch; 7236. Adhesive arm; 7237. Notch; 7238. Covering portion; 81. First gap; 82. Second gap. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following description is provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement the invention. Other obvious substitutions, modifications, and variations will arise for those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention should not be limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0023] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically indicated herein, the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," meaning that in one embodiment, the number of an element may be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element may be multiple.

[0024] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically indicated herein, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., refer to the orientation or position based on the accompanying drawings, and are merely for the purpose of describing the invention, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or element involved must have a specific orientation or position. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0025] Referring to the accompanying drawings of this invention Figures 1 to 10 The periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in the following description. It includes a refractive component 1, a lens assembly 2, a photosensitive component 3, a lens driving component 4, a base 5, and a housing 6. The refractive component 1 is used to convert a light beam incident along the incident direction into a light beam emitted along the emission direction. The lens assembly 2 and the photosensitive component 3 are sequentially disposed on the emission side 11 of the refractive component 1 along the emission direction. The refractive component 1 is disposed in the first receiving space 501 of the base 5, and the lens assembly 2 is disposed in the second receiving space 502 of the base 5. The housing 6 covers the base 5. The lens driving component 4 is used to drive the lens assembly 2 to move in the same direction or opposite direction as the emission direction to achieve focusing and / or zooming. Therefore, after being deflected by the refractive component 1, the light beam can pass through the lens assembly 2 and achieve focusing and / or zooming through the lens assembly 2, and then reach the photosensitive chip of the photosensitive component 3, where photoelectric conversion is performed to form an image.

[0026] As shown in the attached image. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6A and Figure 6BAs shown, the lens assembly 2 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a carrier 21 and a lens group. The lens group is disposed within the carrier 21, and the lens driving assembly 4 drives the lens assembly 2 to move for focusing and / or zooming. Optionally, the lens assembly 2 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include multiple carriers 21 and multiple lens groups. The carriers 21 are respectively used to support corresponding lens groups. Then, the lens driving assembly 4 achieves focusing and / or zooming by driving at least one carrier 21 of the lens assembly 2. It can be understood that the carrier 21 may include a lens barrel and a support, which are assembled together. The lens barrel is used to mount the lens group, and the support is used to support the lens barrel to drive the lens barrel to move. Preferably, the carrier 21 may also be implemented as an integrally formed component, integrating the functions of the lens barrel and the support.

[0027] As shown in the attached image. Figure 4 , Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown in the figure, the lens driving assembly 4 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a coil 41 and a magnet 42, wherein one of the coil 41 and the magnet 42 is disposed on the carrier 21, and the other is disposed on the side wall 51 of the base 5. (See attached figures) Figure 4 , Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown, exemplarily, the magnet 42 is disposed on the carrier 21, and the coil 41 is disposed on the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lens drive assembly 4 is provided on both sides of the lens assembly 2. It can be understood that the coil 41 may be disposed on the carrier 21, and the magnet 42 may be disposed on the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lens drive assembly 4 is provided on only one side of the lens assembly 2.

[0028] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 10 As shown, the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a stop component 7, wherein the stop component 7 is fixed to the base 5 to ensure that the lens assembly 2 moves along a preset stroke, so that the lens assembly 2 is held between a first stop position and a second stop position formed by the stop component 7.

[0029] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 10As shown, the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 71 and two stop elements 72. The frame 71 has two lateral sides 711 and two longitudinal sides 712. The two lateral sides 711 and the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71 surround a window 710. The two stop elements 72 are integrally formed on the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71 and extend outward from the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71, respectively. The two stop elements 72 form a first stop position and a second stop position. The two stop elements 72 are respectively disposed across the lens assembly 2. The base 5 forms at least one first slot 540, and the at least one first slot 540 is formed between the lens assembly 2 and the photosensitive assembly 3. The frame 71 is at least partially engaged with the at least one first slot 540. It is understood that the window 710 of the frame 71 faces the photosensitive component 3 so that imaging light can reach the photosensitive component 3 through the window 710. Correspondingly, since the frame 71 and the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention are integrally formed, the frame 71 and the two stop elements 72 are manufactured as a single unit, which not only simplifies the process steps and reduces the number of parts, but also makes the assembly process of the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention simpler and helps to reduce assembly tolerances. Preferably, the frame 71 forms a light-shielding portion surrounding the window 710 to block stray light and prevent it from affecting image quality. Accordingly, the frame 71 is disposed between the lens assembly 2 and the photosensitive component 3, so that the light-shielding portion formed by the frame 71 further limits the light reaching the photosensitive component 3 through the window 710, further blocking stray light and preventing it from affecting image quality.

[0030] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 10As shown, further, each of the stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first buffer 721, a second buffer 722, and a main component 723, wherein the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 are respectively disposed at both ends of the main component 723 of the stop element 72, wherein the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 are disposed opposite each other, and the two first buffers 721 of the two stop elements 72 are aligned with each other, and the two second buffers 722 of the two stop elements 72 are aligned with each other, thereby forming the first stop position by the two first buffers 721 of the two stop elements 72, and forming the second stop position by the two second buffers 722 of the two stop elements 72, and the lens assembly 2 is disposed between the first stop position and the second stop position. Accordingly, when the lens assembly 2 moves between the first stop position and the second stop position, the lens assembly 2 can be stopped by the two first buffers 721 and the two second buffers 722 of the two stop elements 72. This ensures that even if the lens assembly 2 collides with the corresponding first buffer 721 or the corresponding second buffer 722, the hard impact of the lens assembly 2 is avoided due to the shock absorption and cushioning effect of the two first buffers 721 and the two second buffers 722. The noise and vibration generated by the lens assembly 2 colliding with the corresponding first buffers 721 and the second buffers 722 are reduced or even eliminated. Preferably, both the two first buffers 721 and the two second buffers 722 are made of an elastic material with appropriate elasticity, such as rubber. Furthermore, since the two stop elements 72 are integrally formed on the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71, and each stop element 72 includes a first buffer 721 and a second buffer 722, wherein the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 are respectively disposed at both ends of the main component 723 of the stop element 72, the four corners of the lens assembly 2 are provided with buffers, thereby ensuring that the lens assembly 2 can be provided with good shock absorption and cushioning. Preferably, the second buffer 722 of the two stop elements 72 is respectively disposed at the top end adjacent to the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71, so that when assembling the stop assembly 7, the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 do not need to be inserted too deeply into the base 5, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of the stop assembly 7 and preventing the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 from colliding during the assembly of the stop assembly 7.

[0031] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, in an embodiment of the periscope camera module 100 according to the present invention, the main component 723 of each of the stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 includes a first bent portion 7231, a second bent portion 7232, and a main body portion 7233. The first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 extend downwardly from both ends of the main body portion 7233, and the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer member 722 are respectively fixed inside the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232. It can be understood that the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 of the main component 723 form both ends of the main component 723.

[0032] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8 As shown, in an embodiment of the periscope camera module 100, the main body 7233 of the main component 723 of the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 is adapted to be disposed above the lens assembly 2 (i.e. above the second receiving space 502), and the main body 7233 extends across the lens assembly 2 along the moving direction of the lens assembly 2, between the first bend 7231 and the second bend 7232. The main body 7233 extends perpendicular to the moving direction of the lens assembly 2, thereby increasing its width. This facilitates the placement of the first bend 7231 and the second bend 7232 at both ends of the main body 7233, and ensures that the junction between the main body 7233 and the first bend 7231 and the second bend 7232 has sufficient width to enhance the structural stability of the stop assembly 7.

[0033] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, in the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first buffer 721 of each of the stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 forms a first buffer portion 7211, and the second buffer 722 forms a second buffer portion 7221, wherein the first buffer portion 7211 of the first buffer 721 of the stop element 72 and the second buffer portion 7221 of the second buffer 722 extend toward each other, and the lens assembly 2 is disposed between the first buffer portion 7211 of the first buffer 721 and the second buffer portion 7221 of the second buffer 722 of the second buffer 722 of the main component 723. Accordingly, when the lens assembly 2 moves between the first buffer portion 7211 of the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer portion 7221 of the second buffer member 722 of the main member 723, and collides with the first buffer portion 7211 of the first buffer member 721 or the second buffer portion 7221 of the second buffer member 722, the first buffer portion 7211 of the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer portion 7221 of the second buffer member 722 can undergo elastic deformation and buffer the movement of the lens assembly 2, thereby enabling the stop component 7 to achieve the above-mentioned stop, vibration reduction and noise reduction effects.

[0034] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8 As shown, in the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first buffer portion 7211 of the first buffer member 721 of each stop element 72 of the stop assembly 7 forms a first buffer surface 7214, and the second buffer portion 7221 of the second buffer member 722 forms a second buffer surface 7224. Both the first buffer surface 7214 and the second buffer surface 7224 are corrugated to enhance the elastic deformation effect of the first buffer portion 7211 and the second buffer portion 7221, thereby enhancing the vibration reduction and noise reduction effect of the stop assembly 7. Correspondingly, the corrugated surface of the first buffer surface 7214 and the second buffer surface 7224 creates an alternating concave-convex structure on their surfaces, thereby improving the elastic deformation effect of the first buffer portion 7211 and the second buffer portion 7221.

[0035] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, in an embodiment of the periscope camera module 100 according to the present invention, the first buffer 721 of each of the stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 includes a first lateral fixing portion 7212 and a first top fixing portion 7213, and the second buffer 722 includes a second lateral fixing portion 7222 and a second top fixing portion 7223. The first buffer 721 is fixed to the first bending portion 7231 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by the first lateral fixing portion 7212, the second buffer 722 is fixed to the second bending portion 7232 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by the second lateral fixing portion 7222, the first buffer 721 is fixed to the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by the first top fixing portion 7213, and the second buffer 722 is fixed to the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by the second top fixing portion 7223. It is understood that the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer member 722 of the stop element 72 can be fixed to the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by means of screwing or interference fit. The first buffer member 721 and the second buffer member 722 of the stop element 72 can also be fixed to the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by means of screwing or interference fit. It is understood that the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer member 722 of the stop element 72 are fixed to the main component 723 of the stop element 72 by lateral fixing and top fixing, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer member 722 and the main component 723, and preventing the first buffer member 721 and the second buffer member 722 from detaching from the main component 723 due to frequent impacts.

[0036] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes two transverse sidewalls 51, one longitudinal sidewall 52, one bottom wall 53, and two retaining plates 54. The two transverse sidewalls 51 and the longitudinal sidewall 52 extend upward from the bottom wall 53 to form a second receiving space 502. The two retaining plates 54 are fixedly disposed in the second receiving space 502. The two retaining plates 54 are perpendicular to the bottom wall 53 and are spaced apart from the longitudinal sidewall 52 to form two first slots 540 located between the two retaining plates 54 and the longitudinal sidewall 52, respectively. The first slots 540 are configured to accommodate the longitudinal side 712 of the frame 71, so that the two longitudinal side 712 of the frame 71 can be respectively engaged in the first slots 540. Accordingly, since the two stop elements 72 are integrally formed on the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71 and extend outward from the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71, and the two longitudinal sides 712 of the frame 71 are respectively engaged in the first slot 540, the stop assembly 7 is fixed and held in the appropriate position by the first slot 540 formed by the two retaining plates 54 and the longitudinal sidewall 52. Simultaneously, since the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 are fixed by the frame 71, the buffering effect of the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 of the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 is not affected by the fixing of the two stop elements 72. Furthermore, since the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 are fixed by the frame 71, the space between the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 of the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 is also not affected by the fixing of the two stop elements 72.

[0037] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8 As shown, in an embodiment of the periscope camera module 100 according to the present invention, the two retaining plates 54 of the base 5 each form an opening slot 541, wherein the opening slot 541 is formed at the top end 542 of the retaining plate 54 to provide placement space for the second buffer member 722 of the two stop elements 72. It can be understood that the top end 542 of the retaining plate 54 is the end away from the bottom wall 53 of the base 5.

[0038] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a retainer 55, wherein the retainer 55 is fixed to the bottom wall 53 of the base 5, and the retainer 55 is spaced apart from the longitudinal sidewall 52, thereby forming a second slot 550 located between the retainer 55 and the longitudinal sidewall 52, wherein the second slot 550 is configured to accommodate the lateral side 711 of the frame 71, so that the lateral side 711 of the frame 71 away from the two stop elements 72 can be engaged in the second slot 550. Preferably, the retainer 55 is strip-shaped. It can be understood that the first slot 540 and the second slot 550 are located on the same plane to accommodate and retain the longitudinal side 712 and the lateral side 711 near the bottom wall 53 of the frame 71 in the first slot 540 and the second slot 550, respectively. Preferably, the longitudinal side 712 and the transverse side 711 of the frame 71 have the same thickness, and the thickness of the longitudinal side 712 and the transverse side 711 are designed according to the width of the first slot 540 and the second slot 550, respectively, so that the frame 71 is held within the first slot 540 and the second slot 550 in all three directions. In other words, the frame 71 is held within the first slot 540 and the second slot 550 in all three directions, thereby stably holding the frame 71 in the appropriate position, and thus stably holding the entire stop assembly 7 in the appropriate position.

[0039] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention further has two buckles 56, wherein the two buckles 56 are respectively disposed on the top end 542 of the retaining plate 54, so as to fix the longitudinal side 712 of the frame 71 in the first slot 540.

[0040] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 further forms two first fixing grooves 5101 and two second fixing grooves 5102, wherein the two first fixing grooves 5101 are configured to accommodate the first buffer 721 and the first bending portion 7231 of the two stop elements 72, and the two second fixing grooves 5102 are configured to accommodate the second buffer 722 and the second bending portion 7232 of the two stop elements 72, and the two second fixing grooves 5102 are respectively connected to the opening groove 541. Accordingly, when the stop assembly 7 is installed, the first buffer 721 and the corresponding first bending portion 7231 of the two stop elements 72 are respectively housed in the two first fixing grooves 5101, and the second buffer 722 and the corresponding second bending portion 7232 of the two stop elements 72 are respectively housed in the two second fixing grooves 5102. Then, adhesive (or glue injection) is further filled into the two first fixing grooves 5101 and the two second fixing grooves 5102, so that the first buffer 721 and the first bending portion 7231 are respectively fixed in the two first fixing grooves 5101, and the second buffer 722 and the second bending portion 7232 are respectively fixed in the two second fixing grooves 5102.

[0041] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 has a side opening 5103 for each of the two first fixing slots 5101 and the two second fixing slots 5102. The side openings 5103 face the lens assembly 2. The first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 are exposed through the side openings 5103, so that the lens assembly 2 can abut against the first buffer 721 when it moves to the first stop position and against the second buffer 722 when it moves to the second stop position.

[0042] As shown in the attached image. Figure 2 , Figure 3 ,and Figures 6A to 8As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main component 723 of the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 further includes at least one overlapping portion 7234 extending outward from the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723. The overlapping portion 7234 is overlapped and fixed to the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5, so as to be fixedly connected to the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 through the overlapping portion 7234, thereby enhancing the deformation resistance of the main body portion 7233 and reducing the deformation of the main body portion. 7233 prevents the risk of warping during the installation and operation of the stop component 7, avoiding excessive deformation of the main body 7233 that could interfere with the outer shell 6 of the periscope camera module 100 (e.g., preventing the main body 7233 from warping and interfering with the installation of the outer shell 6 during the installation of the stop component 7, or preventing the main body 7233 from warping and abutting or impacting the outer shell 6 after the periscope camera module 100 has been in operation for a period of time). It also prevents excessive deformation of the main body 7233 that could affect the effectiveness of the stop component 7. Therefore, the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 of the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention is overlapped and fixed to the top 511 of the side wall 51 of the base 5, thereby reducing the risk of the main component 723 lifting during the assembly and operation of the stop assembly 7, avoiding excessive deformation of the main component 723 and interference with the outer shell 6 of the periscope camera module 100, and also avoiding excessive deformation of the main component 723 that would affect the effect of the stop assembly 7. Accordingly, the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the stop element 72 of the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention reduces the risk of the main component 723 lifting during the assembly and operation of the stop assembly 7 in two ways: First, the overlapping portion 7234 extends outward from the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723, enhancing the strength of the main body portion 7233; second, the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 is overlapped and fixed to the top 511 of the side wall 51 of the base 5, thereby maintaining the shape of the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723 through the side wall 51 of the base 5, enhancing the deformation resistance of the main body portion 7233, and reducing the risk of the main body portion 7233 lifting.

[0043] As shown in the attached image. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention, the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the two stop elements 72 of the stop assembly 7 forms two notches 7235, wherein the two notches 7235 extend from the first bending portion 7231 and the second bending portion 7232 to the main body portion 7233 respectively. On the one hand, this makes it easy for the first bending portion 7231 and the second bending portion 7232 to be disposed inside the longitudinal sidewall 52 of the base 5, so that the stop assembly 7 can achieve stop, vibration reduction and noise reduction in the two moving directions of the lens assembly 2. On the other hand, this makes it possible for the overlapping portion 7234 to be overlapped and fixed to the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5, so that the fixed connection between the overlapping portion 7234 and the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 enhances the deformation resistance of the main body portion 7233 and reduces the risk of the main body portion 7233 lifting.

[0044] As shown in the attached image. Figure 2 , Figure 3 ,and Figures 6A to 8As shown, in an embodiment of the periscope camera module 100, at least one adhesive groove 5110 is formed on the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5. The overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 includes at least one adhesive arm 7236. The adhesive groove 5110 is disposed at the outer edge 5111 of the top 511 of the lateral sidewall 51. The adhesive arm 7236 is bent and extended into the adhesive groove 5110 and fixed by adhesive, thereby increasing the bonding area and bonding strength between the overlapping portion 7234 and the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5, and further reducing the risk of the main component 723 lifting. When installing the stop assembly 7, adhesive is pre-applied to the dispensing groove 5110 to fill it. Then, the longitudinal side 712 and the lateral side 711 away from the first bend 7231 and the second bend 7232 of the frame 71 are respectively snapped into the first slot 540 and the second slot 550. At this time, the first bend 7231 and the second bend 7232 will also be inserted into the two first fixing slots of the base 5. The first fixing groove 5101 and the two second fixing grooves 5102 are used to place the adhesive arm 7236 within the dispensing groove 5110. The adhesive arm 7236 is then bonded and fixed to the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5. Adhesive is then filled into the two first fixing grooves 5101 and the two second fixing grooves 5102, allowing the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 to be bonded and fixed within them. Therefore, a fixed connection is formed between the stop assembly 7 and the base 5 at the middle and both ends, which enhances the stability of the connection and reduces the risk of warping of the main body 7233 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7. Meanwhile, the longitudinal side 712 and the transverse side 711 away from the first bend 7231 and the second bend 7232 of the frame 71 are respectively engaged in the first slot 540 and the second slot 550, further strengthening the positional fixation of the stop component 7. It is worth mentioning that when dispensing adhesive into the dispensing groove 5110, since the dispensing groove 5110 is located at the outer edge 5111 of the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51, adhesive overflow into the inner side of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5 is prevented.Preferably, the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5 forms at least two adhesive grooves 5110, and the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 includes at least two adhesive arms 7236, wherein the at least two adhesive arms 7236 are spaced appropriately apart from each other, the adhesive grooves 5110 are spaced appropriately apart from both the first bending portion 7231 and the second bending portion 7232, and there is also an appropriate distance between adjacent adhesive grooves 5110, thereby increasing the deformation resistance of the middle area of ​​the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723 and reducing the risk of warping. Furthermore, the adhesive grooves 5110 and the receiving grooves 510 avoid each other to prevent interference.

[0045] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8 As shown, in an embodiment of the periscope camera module 100 according to the present invention, the main body portion 7233 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 forms at least two recesses 7237, wherein the two recesses 7237 extend outward from both sides of the adhesive arm 7236, thereby making the adhesive arm 7236 easy to bend and extend. Further, the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5 forms at least two protrusions 5112, which are adapted to engage with the at least two recesses 7237 respectively, so that when the stop assembly 7 is installed, the mutual cooperation between the protrusions 5112 and the recesses 7237 provides a certain positioning function for the stop assembly 7. (See attached figures) Figure 5 , Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown, in particular, the thickness T1 of the protrusion 5112 is greater than the thickness T2 of the main body 7233 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7, so that the support of the protrusion 5112 on the outer shell 6 creates a gap 61 between the main body 7233 and the outer shell 6, further preventing interference between the main body 7233 and the outer shell 6.

[0046] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 of the periscope camera module 100 is overlapped and fixed to the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5, so that the installation height of the stop assembly 7 can be limited by the top 511 of the transverse sidewall 51 of the base 5, thereby ensuring that the ends of the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 do not contact the bottom of the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102. In other words, the ends of the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 form a first gap 81 with the bottom wall of the corresponding first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102, respectively. When adhesive is filled into the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102, the adhesive can flow and fill the first gap 81 to cover the ends of the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232, thereby significantly increasing the bonding area and bonding strength between the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 and the base 5, so as to better fix the first bent portion 7231 and the second bent portion 7232 in the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102.

[0047] As shown in the attached image. Figures 2 to 8As shown, in the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention, the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 of the stop element 72 of the main component 723 of the stop assembly 7 form a second gap 82 with the sidewalls of the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102, respectively. When adhesive is filled into the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102, the adhesive can flow and fill the second gap 82, so that the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 can be bonded to the sidewalls of the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102, respectively. On the one hand, this can prevent the first buffer 721 and the second buffer 722 from detaching from the main component 723 due to frequent impacts, and on the other hand, it can enhance the bonding area and bonding strength between the stop assembly 7 and the base 5. It is worth mentioning that, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first interval 81 and the second interval 82 may not be formed, and the first bending portion 7231, the second bending portion 7232, the first buffer member 721 and / or the second buffer member 722 can still be bonded and fixed by the adhesive in the first fixing groove 5101 and the second fixing groove 5102. In other words, whether or not the first interval 81 and the second interval 82 are implemented does not affect the core concept of the present invention. If implemented, the corresponding technical problems mentioned above can be further solved and the corresponding beneficial effects can be achieved based on the core concept of the present invention.

[0048] As shown in the attached image. Figure 6A and Figure 6B As shown, in some embodiments, at least one lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 according to the present invention is formed with a receiving groove 510 for accommodating the coil 41 or the magnet 42, so as to dispose the coil 41 or the magnet 42 on the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5. Further, the receiving groove 510 of the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5 of the periscope camera module 100 of the present invention has a top opening 5100, which is formed at the top 511 of the lateral sidewall 51 of the base 5, so that the top of the coil 41 or the magnet 42 within the receiving groove 510 is exposed.

[0049] As shown in the attached image. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body portion 7233 and the overlapping portion 7234 of the main component 723 of the stop component 7 of the stop element 72 form a cover portion 7238, wherein the cover portion 7238 covers the top opening 5100 of the receiving groove 510, so that the coil 41 or the magnet 42 of the lens drive component 4 is hidden in the inner wall of the receiving groove 510, avoiding interference between the stop component 7 and the lens drive component 4. At the same time, the stop component 7 can also cover the top opening 5100 of the receiving groove 510 to provide a certain degree of protection for the coil 41 or the magnet 42 in the receiving groove 510.

[0050] As shown in the attached image. Figure 11 As shown, an electronic device with the periscope camera module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be illustrated in the following description. The electronic device includes at least one of the periscope camera modules 100 and an electronic device body 200, wherein the periscope camera module 100 is mounted on the electronic device body 200, and the periscope camera module 100 and the electronic device body 200 are communicatively connected to enable the electronic device to capture images via the periscope camera module 100. For example, light from the object being photographed enters the periscope camera module 100, is deflected by the refractive component 1, and can pass through the lens assembly 2. The lens assembly 2 enables focusing and / or zooming, and then reaches the photosensitive chip of the photosensitive component 3. The photosensitive chip receives the light and performs photoelectric conversion to form an image of the object being photographed. This image can then be sent to the electronic device body 200, for example, but not limited to, displaying the image on the display screen of the electronic device body 200, storing it in the memory of the electronic device body 200, storing it in the cloud, or sharing it over a network.

[0051] Furthermore, although in the attached diagram Figure 11 The electronic device body 200 shown is implemented as an example of a smartphone. In other embodiments, the electronic device body 200 can also be implemented as a tablet computer, iPad, personal digital assistant, camera, monitoring device, television, washing machine, refrigerator, audio equipment, or any electronic product that can be configured with the periscope camera module 100.

[0052] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments are merely examples, and features of different embodiments can be combined with each other to obtain implementation methods that are readily conceivable according to the content disclosed in the present invention but are not explicitly shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0053] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described above and illustrated in the figures are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. All equivalent implementations, modifications, and improvements within the spirit of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A periscope camera module, characterized in that, include: Base; A refractive component is disposed in the first receiving space of the base for converting a light beam incident in the incident direction into a light beam emitted in the exit direction. The lens assembly is disposed in the second receiving space of the base; A photosensitive assembly, wherein the lens assembly and the photosensitive assembly are sequentially disposed on the emission side of the refractive assembly along the emission direction; A lens drive assembly is used to drive the lens assembly to move in the same direction or opposite direction as the emission direction; and A stop assembly is fixed to the base, the base forming at least one first slot, wherein the stop assembly includes a frame and two stop elements, wherein the frame has two lateral sides and two longitudinal sides, wherein the two lateral sides and the two longitudinal sides of the frame enclose a window, the two stop elements are respectively integrally formed on the two longitudinal sides of the frame and respectively extend outward from the two longitudinal sides of the frame, wherein the two stop elements are respectively disposed across the lens assembly, and the lens assembly is disposed between a first stop position and a second stop position formed by the two stop elements, wherein the at least one first slot is formed between the lens assembly and the photosensitive assembly, and the frame is at least partially engaged with the at least one first slot.

2. The periscope camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base further comprises two transverse sidewalls, one longitudinal sidewall, a bottom wall, and two retaining plates. The two transverse sidewalls and the longitudinal sidewall extend upward from the bottom wall to form the second receiving space. The two retaining plates are fixedly disposed within the second receiving space. The two retaining plates are perpendicular to the bottom wall and spaced apart from the longitudinal sidewall to form two first slots located between the two retaining plates and the longitudinal sidewall, respectively. The two longitudinal sides of the frame are at least partially engaged in the first slots.

3. The periscope camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame forms a light-blocking section around the window.

4. The periscope camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base further has a retainer, wherein the retainer is fixed to the bottom wall of the base and the retainer is spaced apart from the longitudinal sidewall, thereby forming a second slot between the retainer and the longitudinal sidewall, wherein the lateral side of the frame away from the two stop elements is at least partially engaged in the second slot.

5. The periscope camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first card slot and the second card slot are located on the same plane.

6. The periscope camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the stop elements includes a first buffer, a second buffer, and a main component. The first buffer and the second buffer are respectively disposed at both ends of the main component of the stop element. The first buffer and the second buffer are disposed opposite to each other, and the two first buffers of the two stop elements are aligned so that the two first buffers of the two stop elements form the first stop position. The two second buffers of the two stop elements are aligned so that the two second buffers of the two stop elements form the second stop position.

7. The periscope camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second buffer is respectively positioned at the top of the two longitudinal sides of the frame.

8. The periscope camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The main component further includes at least one overlapping portion extending outward from the main body portion of the main component, wherein the overlapping portion is overlapped and secured to the top of the transverse sidewall of the base.

9. The periscope camera module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transverse sidewall forms at least one dispensing groove, and the overlapping portion of the main component includes at least one adhesive arm, wherein the dispensing groove is disposed on the outer edge of the top of the transverse sidewall, and the adhesive arm is configured to bend and extend into the dispensing groove and be fixed by dispensing.

10. The periscope camera module according to claim 9, characterized in that, The top of the transverse sidewall forms at least two adhesive grooves, and the overlap includes at least two adhesive arms, wherein the at least two adhesive arms are spaced appropriately apart from each other.

11. The periscope camera module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two retaining plates of the base each form an opening slot, wherein the opening slot is formed at the top of the retaining plate to provide placement space for the second buffer of the two stop elements.

12. The periscope camera module according to claim 10, characterized in that, The main body portion of the main component forms at least two recesses, wherein the two recesses extend outward from both sides of the adhesive arm, and the top of the transverse sidewall of the base forms at least two protrusions, wherein the at least two protrusions are adapted to engage in the at least two recesses respectively, and the thickness of the protrusions is greater than the thickness of the main body portion.

13. The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 6-11, characterized in that, Each of the stop elements includes a first bend, a second bend, and a main body, wherein the first bend and the second bend extend downward from both ends of the main body, and the first buffer and the second buffer are fixed inside the first bend and the second bend, respectively.

14. The periscope camera module according to claim 13, characterized in that, The base further forms two first fixing slots and two second fixing slots, wherein the two first fixing slots are configured to accommodate the first buffer and the first bending portion of the two stop elements, and the two second fixing slots are configured to accommodate the second buffer and the second bending portion of the two stop elements.

15. The periscope camera module according to claim 14, characterized in that, The ends of the first and second bends of the main component form a first gap with the bottom wall of the corresponding first and second fixing grooves, respectively.

16. The periscope camera module according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first buffer and the second buffer form a second gap with the sidewalls of the first fixing groove and the second fixing groove, respectively.

17. The periscope camera module according to claim 14, characterized in that, The base has two first fixing slots and two second fixing slots, each having a lateral opening, wherein the lateral openings face the lens assembly, and the first buffer and the second buffer are exposed through the lateral openings.

18. The periscope camera module according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first buffer of each of the stop elements forms a first buffer portion, and the second buffer forms a second buffer portion, wherein the first buffer portion of the first buffer of the stop element and the second buffer portion of the second buffer extend toward each other, and the lens assembly is disposed between the first buffer portion of the first buffer of the main member and the second buffer portion of the second buffer.

19. The periscope camera module according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first buffer portion forms a first buffer surface, the second buffer portion forms a second buffer surface, and the surfaces of the first buffer surface and the second buffer surface have an alternating concave-convex structure.

20. The periscope camera module according to claim 13, characterized in that, The base further has two latches, wherein the two latches are respectively disposed at the top of the retaining plate to secure the longitudinal side of the frame in the first slot.

21. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The periscope camera module according to any one of claims 1-20; and An electronic device body, wherein the periscope camera module is communicatively connected to the electronic device body.

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