Camera module and electronic device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application disclose a camera module and electronic equipment, and relate to the technical field of camera shooting. The camera module comprises a camera, a shell and a light-emitting element. The camera is arranged in the shell. The shell is provided with an opening. A convex structure of the camera extends out of the shell through the opening. An outer wall of the shell is provided with a mounting groove. A distance between the mounting groove and the opening is less than a preset value. The light-emitting element is arranged in the mounting groove. The electronic equipment comprises the camera module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of camera technology, specifically relating to a camera module and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, electronic devices are equipped with functional modules such as camera modules and flashlights. The camera module enables the camera function, and the flashlight can provide supplementary lighting for the shooting environment of the camera module and can also be used as a flashlight. Each functional module occupies a different space, resulting in a large overall size of the electronic device and a large space occupation, which is not conducive to the miniaturization of electronic devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a camera module and electronic device that can solve the problem of large space occupation of electronic devices in related technologies.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a camera module, including a camera, a housing, and a light-emitting element; The camera is disposed inside the housing, the housing has an opening, the camera's convex structure extends out of the housing through the opening, and the outer wall of the housing has a mounting groove, the distance between the mounting groove and the opening is less than a preset value, and the light-emitting element is disposed in the mounting groove.

[0005] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device, including the aforementioned camera module.

[0006] In this embodiment, the housing of the camera module is provided with a mounting slot, and a light-emitting element is installed in the mounting slot. The light-emitting element can serve as a flash for the electronic device, thus integrating the light-emitting element into the camera module. The space occupied by the light-emitting element overlaps with the space occupied by the camera module, so the light-emitting element does not occupy additional space outside the camera module. The electronic device also does not need to set up a separate flash in the space outside the camera module, which helps to reduce the overall size and space occupied by the electronic device and is conducive to the miniaturization of electronic devices. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera module disclosed in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a top view of a camera module disclosed in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera module disclosed in another embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a top view of a camera module disclosed in another embodiment of this application.

[0008] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100 - Housing, 100a - Opening, 100b - Mounting slot, 100c - First light-transmitting hole, 100d - First through hole 110 - Shell sidewall, 120 - Shell topwall 200 - Camera, 210 - Convex hull structure, 220 - Main body 300 - Carrier component, 310 - Filter, 400 - Circuit board, 410 - Photosensitive element, 420 - Conductive component, 421 - First welding structure, 422 - Second welding structure 500 - Light-emitting element, 510 - Electrical connection wire 600-Lampshade, 600a-Second light-transmitting hole, 610-Glass cover, 620-Heat-conducting extension, 700-Seals 800-Camera decorative ring, 800a-Third light-transmitting hole, 900 - Back cover. Detailed Implementation

[0009] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0010] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0011] The camera module and electronic device provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0012] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4The camera module disclosed in this application includes a camera 200, a housing 100, and a light-emitting element 500. The housing 100 serves as the outer frame of the camera module, supporting and protecting the camera 200. Furthermore, during image stabilization, the camera 200 can move relative to the housing 100. The light-emitting element 500 can be a flash, used for functions such as photo lighting, video recording lighting, and flashlight.

[0013] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the camera 200 is disposed within the housing 100, which has an opening 100a. The convex hull structure 210 of the camera 200 extends beyond the housing 100 through the opening 100a, enabling the camera 200 to perform its shooting function smoothly. Specifically, the camera 200 includes a main body 220 and a convex hull structure 210. Along the optical axis of the camera 200, the convex hull structure 210 protrudes relative to the main body 220. Optionally, refer to... Figure 2 As shown, the opening 100a is a circular hole, and the convex hull structure 210 of the camera 200 is a cylindrical protrusion. The shape of the opening 100a is adapted to the shape of the convex hull structure 210.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer wall of the housing 100 is provided with a mounting groove 100b, and the distance between the mounting groove 100b and the opening 100a is less than a preset value. The light-emitting element 500 is disposed in the mounting groove 100b. Optionally, the outer wall of the housing 100 is thicker, and the mounting groove 100b is directly formed on the outer surface of the housing 100. Alternatively, the outer wall of the housing 100 is thinner, and the shell wall of the housing 100 is provided with a bent structure to form the mounting groove 100b. The light-emitting element 500 is connected to the bottom wall or side wall of the mounting groove 100b. Specifically, it can be connected by means of bonding, etc., so that the light-emitting element 500 is built into the mounting groove 100b.

[0015] Since the distance between the mounting groove 100b and the opening 100a is less than the preset value, it indicates that the distance between the mounting groove 100b and the opening 100a is small. The mounting groove 100b is relatively close to the opening 100a. Therefore, the light-emitting element 500 in the mounting groove 100b is also relatively close to the edge of the opening 100a and the convex structure 210. That is, the position of the light-emitting element 500 is relatively close to the optical axis of the camera 200. Since the driving component for driving the camera 200 to stabilize is usually located on the periphery of the camera 200, during the process of the driving component driving the camera 200 to stabilize, the movement amplitude of the position of the camera 200 away from the optical axis is usually larger, while the movement amplitude of the position close to the optical axis is smaller. Since the position of the light-emitting element 500 is relatively close to the optical axis of the camera 200, the movement amplitude of the camera 200 is smaller here, avoiding the light-emitting element 500 from affecting the movement process of the camera 200 and ensuring that the camera 200 can smoothly carry out the stabilization process.

[0016] It should be noted that the preset value can be set as needed, and the preset value is not a fixed distance value.

[0017] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the shell wall of the housing 100 includes a connected shell side wall 110 and a shell top wall 120. The top side wall 110 is located around the main body 220 of the camera 200, and the top shell 120 is located around the convex structure 210 of the camera 200. The shell top wall 120 is bent relative to the shell side wall 110. The shell side wall 110 and the shell top wall 120 can be an integral structure. The opening 100a and the mounting groove 100b are both provided on the shell top wall 120, so that the mounting groove 100b is relatively close to the opening 100a, that is, the distance between the mounting groove 100b and the opening 100a is less than a preset value.

[0018] In this embodiment, the housing 100 of the camera module is provided with a mounting slot 100b, and a light-emitting element 500 is mounted in the mounting slot 100b. The light-emitting element 500 can serve as a flash for the electronic device, thus integrating the light-emitting element 500 into the camera module. The space occupied by the light-emitting element 500 overlaps with the space occupied by the camera module, so the light-emitting element 500 does not occupy additional space outside the camera module. The electronic device also does not need to set up a separate flash in the space outside the camera module, which helps to reduce the overall size and space occupied by the electronic device and is conducive to the miniaturization of the electronic device.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, the camera module may further include a battery module, which may be disposed in the mounting slot 100b or in other locations. The battery module is electrically connected to the light-emitting element 500 so that the battery module supplies power to the light-emitting element 500.

[0020] In another embodiment, reference Figure 1 As shown, the camera module also includes a circuit board 400, a photosensitive element 410, and electrical connectors. The circuit board 400 is located outside the housing 100. The photosensitive element 410 can be an image sensor and is mounted on the circuit board 400. The circuit board 400 supplies power to the photosensitive element 410. It can also supply power to the drivers for focusing and image stabilization of the camera 200. Furthermore, the housing 100 has a first light-transmitting hole 100c. The photosensitive element 410 faces the camera 200 through the first light-transmitting hole 100c, allowing light entering the camera 200 to pass through the first light-transmitting hole 100c and reach the photosensitive element 410, enabling it to generate image information. The first light-transmitting hole 100c can be a square hole, a round hole, or any hole that allows light to pass through.

[0021] The electrical connector is used to electrically connect the light-emitting element 500 and the circuit board 400. The light-emitting element 500 is electrically connected to the circuit board 400 through the electrical connector. Optionally, the electrical connector can be an electrical connection wire 510. The first end of the electrical connection wire 510 is connected to the light-emitting element 500 by means of soldering or the like to achieve electrical connection, and the second end of the electrical connection wire 510 is connected to the circuit board 400 by means of soldering or the like to achieve electrical connection.

[0022] Optionally, the camera module also includes a carrier 300 and a filter 310. The carrier 300 supports the filter 310, which filters invisible light to prevent it from affecting the imaging of the photosensitive element 410. The housing 100 and the circuit board 400 are located on opposite sides of the carrier 300. The carrier 300 can be a support platform. The edge of the filter 310 can be fixedly connected to the carrier 300 by welding, bonding, or other methods. The filter 310 is located between the camera 200 and the photosensitive element 410. In this way, the light entering the camera 200 is filtered by the filter 310 before reaching the photosensitive element 410.

[0023] In this embodiment, the camera module is equipped with an electrical connector. The electrical connector is used to electrically connect the circuit board 400 that supplies power to the photosensitive element 410 and the light-emitting element 500. This allows the circuit board 400 to supply power to both the photosensitive element 410 and the light-emitting element 500 simultaneously. There is no need to set up a separate battery module for the light-emitting element 500, which helps to simplify the power supply structure of the light-emitting element 500 and the structure of the camera module.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 1As shown, the electrical connector includes an electrical connecting wire 510. The wall of the mounting groove 100b is provided with a first through hole 100d. The first through hole 100d can be a square hole, a round hole, etc. The specific shape of the first through hole 100d is not limited in this embodiment. The first through hole 100d can be opened on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 100b or on the side wall of the mounting groove 100b. In short, the first end of the electrical connecting wire 510 passes through the first through hole 100d and is electrically connected to the light-emitting element 500. The second end of the electrical connecting wire 510 is electrically connected to the circuit board 400, so that the light-emitting element 500 is electrically connected to the circuit board 400 through the electrical connecting wire 510.

[0025] The first end of the electrical connection line 510 can be connected to the light-emitting element 500 by means of soldering or other methods to achieve electrical connection, and the second end of the electrical connection line 510 can be connected to the circuit board 400 by means of soldering or other methods to achieve electrical connection.

[0026] Furthermore, at least a portion of the electrical connection wire 510 is disposed in contact with the inner wall surface of the housing 100. Optionally, a portion of the electrical connection wire 510 may be disposed in contact with the inner wall surface of the housing 100, with the portion of the electrical connection wire 510 in contact with the inner wall surface of the housing 100 extending along the optical axis direction of the camera 200; alternatively, the entire electrical connection wire 510 may be disposed in contact with the inner wall surface of the housing 100, with a portion of the electrical connection wire 510 in contact with the inner top wall of the housing 100, this portion of the electrical connection wire 510 being perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the camera 200, and another portion of the electrical connection wire 510 in contact with the inner side wall of the housing 100, this portion of the electrical connection wire 510 being parallel to the optical axis direction of the camera 200. The outer protective layer of the electrical connection wire 510 can be connected to the inner wall surface of the housing 100 by means of bonding or other methods. Alternatively, the electrical connection wire 510 can be attached to the inner wall surface of the housing 100 by means of a snap-fit ​​or other structure. This application embodiment does not limit the attachment method of the electrical connection wire 510.

[0027] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the electrical connection wire 510 is attached to the inner wall of the housing 100, making at least a portion of the electrical connection wire 510 relatively far from the camera 200. Therefore, during the process of driving the camera 200 to stabilize images, the electrical connection wire 510 and the camera 200 will not interfere with each other, avoiding the electrical connection wire 510 from affecting the image stabilization process of the camera 200, and also avoiding the camera 200 from affecting the electrical connection wire 510 and thus affecting the electrical connection process. This ensures both the electrical connection function of the electrical connection wire 510 and the image stabilization process of the camera 200.

[0028] Of course, in other embodiments, the electrical connection wire 510 may not be attached to the inner wall surface of the housing 100, that is, the first end of the electrical connection wire 510 passes through the first through hole 100d and is scattered.

[0029] In a further embodiment, the camera module also includes a driving element (not shown) and a conductive element 420. The driving element is connected to the camera 200 to drive the camera 200 to move. At least a portion of the driving element is disposed on the inner wall surface of the housing 100. The driving element can drive the camera 200 to focus or stabilize. The driving element may include opposing magnetic elements and coils. One of the magnetic elements and the coil is disposed on the camera 200, and the other is disposed on the inner wall surface of the housing 100. In this way, when the coil is energized, the magnetic element is subjected to a Lorentz force and moves relative to the coil, thereby realizing the movement of the camera 200 relative to the housing 100.

[0030] The first end of the conductive element 420 penetrates the housing 100 and is connected to the driving element, while the second end of the conductive element 420 is connected to the circuit board 400, enabling the circuit board 400 to supply power to the driving element. Specifically, the bottom wall of the housing 100 has a second through hole, through which the first end of the conductive element 420 passes and is connected to the driving element; the second end of the electrical connection wire 510 is connected to the conductive element 420, and the electrical connection wire 510 is electrically connected to the circuit board 400 via the conductive element 420. Optionally, the first end of the conductive element 420 can be electrically connected to the coil of the driving element by means of laser welding, and the second end of the conductive element 420 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 400 by means of laser welding.

[0031] Optionally, the conductive component 420 is a metal structure in an "L" shape. The conductive component 420 includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion that are bent and connected together. The first conductive portion can conform to the inner bottom wall of the housing 100, and the second conductive portion passes through the second through hole and extends beyond the housing 100 to be electrically connected to the circuit board 400. Further optionally, the first conductive portion is welded to the second end of the electrical connection line 510 via a first welding structure 421, and the second conductive portion is welded to the circuit board 400 via a second welding structure 422. In this embodiment, the conductive component 420 is a metal pin, and the conductive component 420 is made of ultra-low carbon austenitic stainless steel with a gold-plated surface and a thickness of 0.15mm-0.2mm to ensure the strength and solderability of the metal pin.

[0032] In this embodiment, the conductive component 420, which is electrically connected to the driving component, serves as a transition component for the electrical connection line 510 to be electrically connected to the circuit board 400. This enables the electrical connection line 510 to be indirectly connected to the circuit board 400 for electrical connection, eliminating the need for the electrical connection line 510 to extend outside the housing 100 and be directly connected to the circuit board 400. This helps to shorten the length and path of the electrical connection line 510 and further simplify the electrical connection structure.

[0033] Of course, in other embodiments, the electrical connection line 510 may not be electrically connected to the circuit board 400 through the conductive element 420. The electrical connection line 510 may directly penetrate the bottom wall of the housing 100 and connect to the circuit board 400 to achieve electrical connection.

[0034] In one optional embodiment, the outer wall of the housing 100 is provided with only one mounting groove 100b, and a light-emitting element 500 is provided in the mounting groove 100b.

[0035] In another embodiment, the outer wall of the housing 100 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart mounting slots 100b, and each mounting slot 100b contains a light-emitting element 500. Optionally, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown in the top view, there are three mounting slots 100b and three light-emitting elements 500. Of course, the number of mounting slots 100b and light-emitting elements 500 can also be set to other numbers; multiple mounting slots 100b are all set on the top wall 120 of the housing, and the direction of the multiple mounting slots 100b is perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the camera 200.

[0036] Optionally, each light-emitting element 500 serves as a flash lamp, with the mounting groove 100b being a square groove and the light-emitting element 500 having a square structure; or, the mounting groove 100b being a circular groove and the light-emitting element 500 having a circular structure. The shape of the mounting groove 100b is adapted to the shape of the light-emitting element 500. Of course, the shape of the mounting groove 100b and the shape of the light-emitting element 500 may not be adapted to each other.

[0037] In this embodiment, the number of mounting slots 100b and light-emitting elements 500 is relatively large. Therefore, the integration of multiple light-emitting elements 500 into the camera module is beneficial to improving the integration of the camera module. The space occupied by multiple light-emitting elements 500 overlaps with the space occupied by the camera module. Therefore, multiple light-emitting elements 500 will not occupy space outside the camera module, which is beneficial to further reduce the overall size and space occupied by the electronic device and to realize the miniaturization of electronic devices.

[0038] In the alternative solutions of this application, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the camera module also includes a lampshade 600, which covers the light-emitting element 500 within the mounting groove 100b. The lampshade 600 is disposed outside the housing 100. Optionally, the lampshade 600 can be connected to the outer wall of the housing 100 by welding, bonding (bonding force > 2000g / 25mm), or the lampshade 600 can be mounted on the back cover 900 of the electronic device, allowing direct contact between the lampshade 600 and the outer wall of the housing 100. Furthermore, the lampshade 600 is provided with a second light-transmitting hole 600a, which is opposite to the light-emitting element 500. Optionally, the second light-transmitting hole 600a can be a square hole, a round hole, etc., and the shape of the second light-transmitting hole 600a is not limited in this embodiment.

[0039] Optionally, the camera module also includes a glass cover plate 610, which is disposed at the second light-transmitting hole 600a. The glass cover plate 610 is connected to the lamp cover 600. The thickness of the glass cover plate 610 is 0.5mm. An anti-reflective film and an anti-fingerprint film are disposed on the outer side of the glass cover plate 610, and an anti-reflective film is disposed on the inner side of the glass cover plate 610 to ensure that the light transmittance of the light-emitting element 500 is ≥97% and reduce light loss.

[0040] In this embodiment, a lampshade 600 is added to the camera module to cover the stray light of the light-emitting element 500, ensuring that the light from the light-emitting element 500 is emitted only through the second light-transmitting hole 600a, thus preventing the stray light of the light-emitting element 500 from affecting the camera function of the camera 200 and ensuring the accuracy and precision of the video recording.

[0041] Of course, in other embodiments, the camera module may not have a lampshade 600. The stray light from the light-emitting element 500 can be prevented from affecting the camera 200 by increasing the depth of the mounting slot 100b.

[0042] In embodiments where there are multiple mounting slots 100b and multiple light-emitting elements 500, the lampshade 600 may be provided with multiple second light-transmitting holes 600a, with each second light-transmitting hole 600a corresponding to a light-emitting element 500. Alternatively, the lampshade 600 may be provided with one second light-transmitting hole 600a, with each light-emitting element 500 facing the second light-transmitting hole.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the camera module also includes a sealing element 700, which is disposed between the outer wall of the housing 100 and the lampshade 600. The housing 100 and the lampshade 600 are sealed together by the sealing element 700. Optionally, the sealing element 700 can be foam or rubber, or other materials that can provide a sealing effect. This embodiment does not limit the specific material of the sealing element 700. The sealing element 700 contacts both the outer wall of the housing 100 and the lampshade 600 to seal the gap between the housing 100 and the lampshade 600.

[0044] In this embodiment, a sealing element 700 is added to the camera module. The sealing element 700 seals the gap between the outer wall of the housing 100 and the lampshade 600, thereby preventing light leakage from the gap between the outer wall of the housing 100 and the lampshade 600. This also prevents stray light from the light-emitting element 500 from affecting the camera function of the camera 200 through the gap between the housing 100 and the lampshade 600.

[0045] Of course, in other embodiments, the camera module may not have a sealing element 700. Light leakage between the housing 100 and the lamp cover 600 can be avoided by increasing the tightness of the connection between the lamp cover 600 and the housing 100.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the lampshade 600 is a heat-conducting structure. Optionally, the lampshade 600 can be made of metal. In this way, the heat generated by the light-emitting element 500 during operation is transferred to the housing 100, and the heat of the housing 100 can be transferred to the lampshade 600, thereby effectively dissipating heat through the lampshade 600, which helps to improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0047] In a further embodiment, the seal 700 is a thermally conductive structure, and the housing 100 and the lampshade 600 are thermally connected through the seal 700. Optionally, the housing 100 and the lampshade 600 can be made of metal, and the seal 700 can be made of thermally conductive foam. Of course, the seal 700 can also be other sealing structures with thermal conductivity.

[0048] In this embodiment, the heat generated by the light-emitting element 500 during operation is transferred to the housing 100. Since the housing 100 and the lampshade 600 are thermally connected through the sealing member 700, the heat of the housing 100 can be transferred to the lampshade 600 through the sealing member 700. This facilitates the rapid transfer of heat from the housing 100 to the lampshade 600, improves thermal conductivity, and further enhances the heat dissipation effect.

[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the seal 700 and the lamp cover 600 may not be heat-conducting structures. The seal 700 only serves a sealing effect, and the heat generated by the light-emitting element 500 during operation is dissipated by air.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the seal 700 is a strip-shaped structure that extends along the axis surrounding the second light-transmitting hole 600a. Alternatively, the seal 700 may be an arc-shaped structure that surrounds only a portion of the second light-transmitting hole 600a, or the seal 700 may be an annular structure that surrounds the entire second light-transmitting hole 600a.

[0051] In this embodiment, the extension length of the seal 700 is increased in the direction surrounding the axis of the second light-transmitting hole 600a. The seal 700 seals different positions of the gap between the housing 100 and the lampshade 600, which helps to increase the sealing area and improve the sealing effect. Furthermore, in the embodiment where both the seal 700 and the lampshade 600 are thermally conductive structures, and the housing 100 and the lampshade 600 are thermally connected through the seal 700, the increased extension length of the seal 700 allows different positions of the housing 100 to be thermally connected to different positions of the lampshade 600 through the seal 700. This helps to increase the thermally conductive area, improve thermal conductivity, and further enhance the heat dissipation effect.

[0052] In a further embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the camera module also includes a camera decorative ring 800. The camera decorative ring 800 is a metal structure and is arranged around the convex hull structure 210 of the camera 200. The camera decorative ring 800 is used to decorate and protect the camera 200. Optionally, the camera decorative ring 800 is provided with a third light-transmitting hole 800a. The third light-transmitting hole 800a is opposite to the camera 200, and external light is transmitted into the camera 200 through the third light-transmitting hole 800a.

[0053] Moreover, reference Figure 4 As shown, the lampshade 600 is provided with a heat-conducting extension 620, which is heat-conductingly connected to the camera decorative ring 800. Optionally, the heat-conducting extension 620 and the lampshade 600 can be an integral structure, specifically formed by casting. The camera decorative ring 800 and the heat-conducting extension 620 can be heat-conductingly connected by welding or other methods. Alternatively, the camera decorative ring 800 and the heat-conducting extension 620 can be indirectly heat-conductingly connected by other heat-conducting structures. This application embodiment does not limit the connection method between the heat-conducting extension 620 and the camera decorative ring 800.

[0054] In this embodiment, since the camera decorative ring 800 has a ring-shaped structure and a large distribution area, the heat transferred from the housing 100 to the lampshade 600 can be dissipated through the large-area camera decorative ring 800, which helps to increase the heat dissipation area, improve the heat dissipation effect, and facilitate rapid heat dissipation.

[0055] Of course, in other embodiments, the lampshade 600 may not have the heat-conducting extension 620, that is, the lampshade 600 and the camera decorative ring 800 are set separately and there is no connection between the two.

[0056] Based on the camera module disclosed in this application, embodiments of this application also disclose an electronic device, which includes the aforementioned camera module.

[0057] Optionally, the electronic device includes a housing, with the camera module mounted on it. The housing includes a back cover 900, and a lampshade 600 is connected to the back cover 900 by means of bonding, specifically using high-adhesion double-sided adhesive with an adhesion strength greater than 2000g / 25mm. A camera decorative ring 800 is installed on the back cover 900. By installing the lampshade 600 on the back cover 900, the seal 700 between the lampshade 600 and the housing 100 is directly compressed. The seal 700 is thermally conductive foam with a compression rate of 15%-25%.

[0058] In this embodiment, the electronic device is equipped with the aforementioned camera module, so that the light-emitting element 500 is integrated into the camera module. The space occupied by the light-emitting element 500 overlaps with the space occupied by the camera module. Therefore, the light-emitting element 500 will not occupy additional space outside the camera module, and the electronic device does not need to set up a flash lamp separately outside the camera module. This is beneficial to reducing the overall size and space occupied by the electronic device, and is conducive to the miniaturization of the electronic device.

[0059] The electronic devices disclosed in this application can be smartphones, tablets, e-book readers, wearable devices, video game consoles, etc. This application does not limit the specific types of electronic devices.

[0060] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera module, characterized in that, Includes a camera (200), a housing (100), and a light-emitting element (500); The camera (200) is disposed inside the housing (100). The housing (100) has an opening (100a). The convex structure (210) of the camera (200) extends out of the housing (100) through the opening (100a). The outer wall of the housing (100) has a mounting groove (100b). The distance between the mounting groove (100b) and the opening (100a) is less than a preset value. The light-emitting element (500) is disposed inside the mounting groove (100b).

2. The camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a circuit board (400), a photosensitive element (410), and electrical connectors. The circuit board (400) is located outside the housing (100), the photosensitive element (410) is disposed on the circuit board (400), and the housing (100) is provided with a first light-transmitting hole (100c). The photosensitive element (410) faces the camera (200) through the first light-transmitting hole (100c). The light-emitting element (500) is electrically connected to the circuit board (400) through the electrical connector.

3. The camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrical connector includes an electrical connecting wire (510), the groove wall of the mounting groove (100b) is provided with a first through hole (100d), the first end of the electrical connecting wire (510) passes through the first through hole (100d) and is electrically connected to the light-emitting element (500), the second end of the electrical connecting wire (510) is electrically connected to the circuit board (400), and at least a portion of the electrical connecting wire (510) is disposed in contact with the inner wall surface of the housing (100).

4. The camera module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a driving component and a conductive component (420). The driving component is connected to the camera (200) to drive the camera (200) to move. At least a portion of the driving component is disposed on the inner wall surface of the housing (100). The first end of the conductive component (420) penetrates the housing (100) and is connected to the driving component. The second end of the conductive component (420) is connected to the circuit board (400) so that the circuit board (400) supplies power to the driving component. The second end of the electrical connection line (510) is connected to the conductive element (420), and the electrical connection line (510) is electrically connected to the circuit board (400) through the conductive element (420).

5. The camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the housing (100) is provided with a plurality of mounting slots (100b) spaced apart, and each mounting slot (100b) is provided with the light-emitting element (500).

6. The camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a lampshade (600), which is disposed outside the housing (100) and has a second light-transmitting hole (600a) opposite to the light-emitting element (500).

7. The camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a sealing element (700), which is disposed between the outer wall of the housing (100) and the lampshade (600), and the housing (100) and the lampshade (600) are sealed together by the sealing element (700).

8. The camera module according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the sealing element (700) and the lampshade (600) are thermally conductive structures, and the housing (100) and the lampshade (600) are thermally connected through the sealing element (700); And / or, the seal (700) extends along the axis surrounding the second light-transmitting hole (600a).

9. The camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The camera module also includes a camera decorative ring (800), which surrounds the convex hull structure (210) of the camera (200), and the lampshade (600) is provided with a heat-conducting extension (620), which is heat-conductingly connected to the camera decorative ring (800).

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the camera module as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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