Camera module and electronic device including the same

Abstract

A camera module according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a reflective member. Furthermore, the camera module may include: a carrier including a base portion on which the reflective member is disposed and a guide portion extending from the base portion in a direction opposite to the reflective member; a receiving portion having a guide groove for receiving at least a portion of the guide portion; a camera housing on which a camera is disposed; a guide structure contacting the guide groove and / or the guide portion at at least three points; a first OIS magnet disposed on a first surface of the carrier; a second OIS magnet disposed on a second surface perpendicular to the first surface of the carrier; a first OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing the first OIS magnet; a second OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing the second OIS magnet; a lens drive portion through which light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted; and an image sensor through which light transmitted from the lens drive portion is incident. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to camera modules and electronic devices including camera modules. Background Technology

[0002] Various electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablet PCs, portable multimedia players (PMPs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers (PCs), and wearable devices (such as watches and head-mounted displays (HMDs)), may include cameras and can use cameras to capture images.

[0003] As the number of users taking photos or videos using electronic devices increases, the performance of cameras included in those devices is also improving. For example, when capturing images using a camera included in an electronic device, it may be necessary to correct for camera shake (e.g., hand shakiness) that may occur when adjusting the focus of the subject or taking a picture of the subject in order to obtain a sharp image.

[0004] Camera modules used in electronic devices may include autofocus (AF) functions for automatically adjusting the lens focus on the subject and / or optical image stabilization (OIS) functions for correcting camera shake that occurs within the camera module when shooting the subject. The AF and OIS functions of the camera module may be executed based on the electromagnetic force of magnets and coils.

[0005] The above information is provided as relevant technical information to aid in understanding this disclosure. No determination or assertion is made as to whether any of the above information is applicable as prior art to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical issues A camera module can achieve high magnification by using the refraction of light. For example, a camera module may include reflective elements such as prisms or mirrors. Light incident on the reflective element can be reflected or refracted, the light path can be refracted, and thus the light can be transmitted to the image sensor.

[0007] A camera module using a reflective component can be in the form in which a ball guide, an intermediate guide, a reflector actuator, a lens drive, and an image sensor are arranged sequentially inside the camera housing.

[0008] Additionally, the reflector actuator may include a reflective member and a carrier. To correct for image jitter caused by hand tremors on the image sensor, the reflective member may be tilted relative to the image sensor. For example, the carrier on which the reflective member is disposed may be rotated relative to the image sensor about one of a first axis (pitch axis) and a second axis (yaw axis or roll axis) by an actuator (e.g., a coil and a magnet). The intermediate guide portion may be rotated relative to the image sensor about the other of the first and second axes by an actuator. The carrier may rotate together with the intermediate guide portion in the same direction as the rotation of the intermediate guide portion.

[0009] Alternatively, the intermediate guide portion can be a structure used to guide the rotation of the carrier. For example, if the carrier is designed to rotate about a first axis, the intermediate guide portion can guide the rotation of the carrier so that the carrier does not rotate about a second axis.

[0010] Similarly, the ball guide portion can be a configuration for guiding the rotation of the intermediate guide portion. For example, in the case where the carrier is designed to rotate about a second axis different from the carrier's axis of rotation (e.g., the first axis), the intermediate guide portion can guide the rotation of the carrier so that the carrier does not rotate about the first axis.

[0011] The aforementioned camera module structure may include an intermediate guide section for guiding the rotation of the carrier and a ball guide section for guiding the rotation of the intermediate guide section. Even if the arrangement of the carrier, intermediate guide section, and ball guide section is optimized, there may still be limitations on reducing the size of the camera module because one of the components must inevitably be omitted. Furthermore, the more components that make up the camera module, the more complex the assembly process becomes. Therefore, its production cost may increase.

[0012] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0013] Solution to the problem A camera module according to various embodiments disclosed herein may include a reflective member. In embodiments, the camera module may include a carrier including a base portion and a guide portion, the reflective member being disposed in the base portion and the guide portion extending from the base portion in a direction opposite to the reflective member. In embodiments, the camera module may include a receiving portion having a guide groove formed thereon to receive at least a portion of the guide portion, and the camera module may include a camera housing in which the carrier is disposed. In embodiments, the camera module may include a guide structure configured to contact at least one of the guide groove and the guide portion at at least three points. In embodiments, the camera module may include a first OIS magnet disposed on a first surface of the carrier. In embodiments, the camera module may include a second OIS magnet disposed on a second surface perpendicular to the first surface of the carrier. In embodiments, the camera module may include a first OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing the first OIS magnet. In embodiments, the camera module may include a second OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing a second OIS magnet. In embodiments, the camera module may include a lens drive portion through which light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted. In one embodiment, the camera module may include an image sensor, to which light transmitted from the lens drive portion is incident.

[0014] According to embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device including a camera module may include a reflective member. Furthermore, the electronic device may include a carrier, the carrier including a base portion in which the reflective member is disposed and a guide portion extending from the base portion in a direction opposite to the reflective member. Additionally, the electronic device may include a receiving portion having a guide groove formed thereon to receive at least a portion of the guide portion, and the electronic device may include a camera housing in which the carrier is disposed. Additionally, the electronic device may include a guide structure configured to contact at least one of the guide groove and the guide portion at at least three points. Furthermore, the electronic device may include a first OIS magnet disposed on a first surface of the carrier. Furthermore, the electronic device may include a second OIS magnet disposed on a second surface perpendicular to the first surface of the carrier. Additionally, the electronic device may include a first OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing the first OIS magnet. Additionally, the electronic device may include a second OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing a second OIS magnet. Additionally, the electronic device may include a lens driving portion through which light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted. Additionally, the electronic device may include an image sensor through which light transmitted from the lens driving portion is incident.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the invention According to the embodiments disclosed herein, a structure may include features capable of implementing image stabilization (e.g., optical image stabilization (OIS)). According to the camera module of this disclosure, an intermediate guide portion for guiding the rotation of the carrier and a ball guide portion for guiding the rotation of the intermediate guide portion may be omitted. In embodiments, the carrier may be partially coupled to a receiving portion formed in the camera module, and this may ensure alignment with respect to a first axis (e.g., pitch axis and / or...). Figure 4c The Y-axis), the second axis (e.g., the yaw axis and / or Figure 4c The X-axis and the third axis (e.g., the roll axis and / or Figure 4c The rotational degree of freedom (Z-axis in the equation).

[0016] Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the size of the camera module can be reduced by omitting the intermediate guide portion and the ball guide portion. Additionally, production costs can be reduced because the manufacturing process is simplified by reducing the number of components used in the camera module.

[0017] Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the center of the reflective surface of the reflective member disposed on the carrier and the rotation center of the reflective member may coincide with each other. In this case, the driving error of the image stabilizer (e.g., optical image stabilizer (OIS)) function used to correct image jitter can be reduced.

[0018] The effects that can be obtained from this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0019] In conjunction with the description in the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals will be used to refer to the same or similar elements.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 3a and Figure 3b This is a view of a camera module disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4a yes Figure 3a The image shows an assembled view of the camera module.

[0024] Figure 4b It was added to Figure 4a An assembly view of the camera module, specifically the first lens module of the camera module, which has an incident surface facing the reflective member.

[0025] Figure 4c This is a view showing the arrangement of the reflector actuator, the first OIS actuator, the second OIS actuator, and the third OIS actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 5a and Figure 5b This is an assembly view of a flexible printed circuit board, a camera housing, and a reflector actuator according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 6a This is a rear perspective view of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 6b This is a front perspective view of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 6c This is a front perspective view of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figures 7a to 7c This is a view of a first attracting magnet and a second attracting magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 6c An enlarged view of the housing portion of the camera housing shown.

[0032] Figure 9 This is an assembly view of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 10a This is a view showing elements and OIS balls located on the rear surface of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 10b This is a view showing the state in which the first ball cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is coupled to the guide portion of the carrier.

[0035] Figure 11a This is a perspective view of a first ball bearing cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 11b This is a front view of the first ball bearing cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 11c and Figure 11d This is a side view of a first ball bearing cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 12a This is a view showing the state in which the guide portion of the carrier is fastened to the receiving portion of the camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 12b It is shown Figure 12a An enlarged view showing the arrangement of the first ball bearing cap, OIS balls, and guide portion.

[0040] Figure 13 This is a view showing the state in which a lens module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is arranged on the incident and exit surfaces of a reflecting member.

[0041] Figure 14a and Figure 14b This is a view showing a receiving groove formed in a receiving portion of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, OIS balls disposed in the receiving groove, and a second ball cover coupled to the receiving portion.

[0042] Figure 15a This is an enlarged view of a receiving groove formed in a receiving portion of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 15b This is a view showing the state in which the second ball bearing cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is coupled to the receiving portion of the camera housing.

[0044] Figure 15c This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the second ball bearing cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is coupled to the receiving portion of the camera housing.

[0045] Figure 16a and Figure 16b This is a view showing the relationship between the magnetic flux detection sensor located inside the OIS coil and the OIS magnet located on the carrier.

[0046] Figure 17a and Figure 17b This is a view showing the relationship between a second OIS magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a plurality of metal sheets arranged to face different magnetic poles of the second OIS magnet disposed on a carrier.

[0047] Figure 18a and Figure 18b This is a view showing the relationship between a third OIS magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a plurality of metal sheets arranged to face different magnetic poles of the third OIS magnet disposed on a carrier.

[0048] Figure 19a and Figure 19b This is a view showing a second OIS actuator configured to rotate a carrier about an axis tilted relative to a support surface of the camera housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0049] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the particular embodiments, and include various changes, equivalents or substitutions to the corresponding embodiments.

[0050] In the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more things.

[0051] As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “at least one of A, B or C” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used simply to distinguish the respective components from the other component and do not limit the components in any other way (e.g., in terms of importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled,” “connected,” “coupled to,” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element) with or without the terms “operably” or “communically”, it means that the element may be coupled to the other element directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160).

[0053] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0054] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware architecture dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed via electronic device 101 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0055] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0056] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0057] The input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0058] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0059] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0060] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0061] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0062] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0063] Connection 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0064] The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0065] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0066] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0067] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0068] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0069] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0070] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0071] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 may form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0072] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0073] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 or electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0074] Figure 2 This is a block diagram 200 illustrating a camera module 180 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 2The camera module 180 may include a lens assembly 210, a flash 220, an image sensor 230, an image stabilizer 240, a memory 250 (e.g., a buffer memory), or an image signal processor 260. The lens assembly 210 may capture light emitted or reflected from an object whose image is to be captured. The lens assembly 210 may include one or more lenses. According to embodiments, the camera module 180 may include multiple lens assemblies 210. In this case, the camera module 180 may form, for example, a dual-camera system, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the multiple lens assemblies 210 may have the same lens properties (e.g., angle of view, focal length, autofocus, f-number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have one or more lens properties that differ from the lens properties of the other lens assemblies. The lens assembly 210 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

[0075] Flash 220 is capable of emitting light, wherein the emitted light is used to enhance light reflected from an object. According to embodiments, flash 220 may include one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (e.g., red-green-blue (RGB) LEDs, white LEDs, infrared (IR) LEDs, or ultraviolet (UV) LEDs) or xenon lamps. Image sensor 230 acquires an image corresponding to an object by converting light emitted or reflected from the object and transmitted through lens assembly 210 into an electrical signal. According to embodiments, image sensor 230 may include one image sensor selected from a plurality of image sensors with different properties (e.g., an RGB sensor, a black-and-white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor), a plurality of image sensors having the same properties, or a plurality of image sensors with different properties. Each image sensor included in image sensor 230 may be implemented using, for example, a charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

[0076] Image stabilizer 240 may move image sensor 230 or at least one lens included in lens assembly 210 in a specific direction, or control the operability properties of image sensor 230 (e.g., adjust readout timing) in response to movement of camera module 180 or electronics 101 including camera module 180. This allows compensation for at least a portion of the negative effects (e.g., image blur) caused by movement of the image being captured. According to embodiments, image stabilizer 240 may use a gyroscope sensor (not shown) or an accelerometer sensor (not shown) disposed within or outside camera module 180 to sense such movement of camera module 180 or electronics 101. According to embodiments, image stabilizer 240 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer. Memory 250 may at least temporarily store at least a portion of the image acquired via image sensor 230 for subsequent image processing tasks. For example, if multiple images are captured rapidly or if image capture is delayed due to shutter lag, the acquired raw images (e.g., Bayer pattern images, high-resolution images) can be stored in memory 250, and their corresponding copy images (e.g., low-resolution images) can be previewed via display module 160. Then, if specified conditions are met (e.g., by user input or system command), at least a portion of the raw images stored in memory 250 can be acquired and processed by, for example, image signal processor 260. According to embodiments, memory 250 can be configured as at least a portion of memory 130, or memory 250 can be configured as a separate memory operating independently of memory 130.

[0077] Image signal processor 260 can perform one or more image processing operations on images acquired via image sensor 230 or stored in memory 250. The one or more image processing operations may include, for example, depth map generation, 3D modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image compositing, or image compensation (e.g., noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring, sharpening, or softening). Alternatively or additionally, image signal processor 260 can perform control (e.g., exposure time control or readout timing control) on at least one component included in camera module 180 (e.g., image sensor 230). Images processed by image signal processor 260 can be stored back in memory 250 for further processing, or the image can be provided to external components outside camera module 180 (e.g., memory 130, display module 160, electronics 102, electronics 104, or server 108). According to embodiments, image signal processor 260 can be configured as at least a part of processor 120, or image signal processor 260 can be configured as a separate processor operating independently of processor 120. If the image signal processor 260 is configured as a processor separate from the processor 120, the processor 120 can display at least one image processed by the image signal processor 260 as is via the display module 160, or the at least one image can be displayed after further processing.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules 180 with different attributes or functions. In this case, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form, for example, a wide-angle camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form, for example, a front-facing camera, and at least another of the plurality of camera modules 180 may form a rear-facing camera.

[0079] Figure 3a and Figure 3b This is a view of a camera module disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4a yes Figure 3a The image shows an assembled view of the camera module. Figure 4b It was added to Figure 4a An assembly view of the camera module, specifically the first lens module of the camera module, which has an incident surface facing the reflective member. Figure 4c This is a view showing the arrangement of the reflector actuator, the first OIS actuator, the second OIS actuator, and the third OIS actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the following description may be a description of... Figure 3a The electronic device 200 shown (e.g., Figure 1 The rear camera of the electronic device 101 (e.g., camera module 300) Figure 1 Description of the camera module 180 in the document.

[0081] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 4a , Figure 4b and Figure 4c As shown, the camera module 300 may include a camera cover 301, a camera housing 320, a reflector actuator including a reflective member R and a carrier member 340, a lens drive section 310, a flexible printed circuit board 460, and an image sensor 370 (e.g., Figure 2 The image sensor 230, first OIS actuator 410, second OIS actuator 420, third OIS actuator 430, first AF actuator 440, and / or second AF actuator 450 are included. At least one of the above components may be omitted, or at least one other component may be added. For example, refer to... Figure 4b The camera module may include: a lens housing 313 configured to cover the carrier 340 and face the incident surface S1 of the reflective member R, and a first lens module 311 coupled to the lens housing 313. In this case, light incident on the camera module 300 from outside the electronic device 200 can be introduced into the reflective member R through the first lens module 311. In the embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 4c The camera module 300 may include a third OIS actuator 430.

[0082] In one embodiment, the reflector actuator, lens drive section 310, and image sensor 370 may be arranged within the camera housing 320. In another embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 3b The reflector actuator, lens drive section 310, and image sensor 370 may be sequentially arranged within the camera housing 320. For example, the reflector actuator, lens drive section 310, and image sensor 370 may be arranged along the exit surface S2 of the reflective member R (e.g., ...). Figure 12a The exit surface S2) is perpendicular to the axis (e.g., Figure 3b The X-axis and optical axis (OA) in the text Figure 12a The outgoing optical axes (C2) are arranged side by side.

[0083] In one embodiment, the reflector actuator may be disposed within the camera housing 320 to be rotatable (or movable) relative to the image sensor 370. In another embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 3b The lens drive section 310 may be disposed in the camera housing 320 in the direction relative to the image sensor 370 on the optical axis (OA) of the lens (e.g., Figure 3b The X-axis direction and / or Figure 3b It can be moved in the OA direction.

[0084] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4a and Figure 4b The camera housing 320 may have an openable upper surface (e.g., see reference). Figure 4a The +Z axis direction is used to allow the reflector actuator and lens drive section 310 to be arranged therein. In an embodiment, the camera housing 320 may include a first portion 321, a fourth portion 324 substantially parallel to the first portion 321, a second portion 322 connecting the first portion 321 and the fourth portion 324 and substantially perpendicular to the first portion 321 and the fourth portion 324, and a third portion 323 substantially parallel to the second portion 322. In an embodiment, the first OIS coil 412 of the first OIS actuator 410 may be disposed in the first portion 321. In an embodiment, the first AF coil 442 of the first AF actuator 440 and / or the second OIS coil 422 of the second OIS actuator 420 may be disposed in the second portion 322. In an embodiment, the second AF coil 452 of the second AF actuator 450 and / or the third OIS coil 432 of the third OIS actuator 430 may be disposed in the third portion 323. In one embodiment, a portion of the image sensor 370 of the camera module 300 may be located in the fourth part 324.

[0085] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3b Image sensor 370 can be coupled to camera housing 320, so its position relative to camera housing 320 can be fixed. For example, image sensor 370 can be disposed in a fourth portion 324 of camera housing 320. In an embodiment, image sensor 370 may include substrate 380 and connector 381. Image sensor 370 can be connected to a printed circuit board (not shown) of electronic device 200 via connector 381.

[0086] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 3a , Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the camera cover 301 may be located outside the camera housing 320 and coupled to or sleeved around the camera housing 320. According to an embodiment, the camera cover 301 may be located at the outermost edge of the camera module 300 to surround the reflector actuator, lens drive section 310, and flexible printed circuit board 460. In an embodiment, the camera cover 301 may include an opening 3011, which is formed to allow a portion of the reflective member R to be visually exposed from the camera module 300.

[0087] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 3b , Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the lens drive section 310 may include at least one lens 3101, a first AF magnet 441 (e.g., a magnet), and a second AF magnet 451 (e.g., a magnet). In an embodiment, the lens 3101 may be configured to emit light from the exit surface (e.g., a magnet) of the reflector R after it has passed through the incident surface S1 of the reflector R. Figure 9 Light emitted from the exit surface S2 in the image sensor 370 is transmitted to the elements of the image sensor 370. In one embodiment, the first AF magnet 441 may face the first AF coil 442 disposed in the second portion 322 of the camera housing 320. In another embodiment, the second AF magnet 451 may face the second AF coil 452 disposed in the third portion 323 of the camera housing 320.

[0088] In an embodiment, the camera module 300 may be configured such that the lens drive portion 310 moves relative to the image sensor 370, thereby being configured to perform an autofocus (AF) function under the control of the processor 120 for automatically adjusting the focus of the lens 3101 on an object outside the electronic device 200. In an embodiment, the lens drive portion 310 may be driven by at least one of a first AF actuator 440 and a second AF actuator 450 along the optical axis (OA) of the lens 3101 (e.g., Figure 3b The X-axis direction (in the image sensor 370) moves relative to the image sensor 370.

[0089] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3b , Figure 4a and Figure 4bThe first AF actuator 440 may include a first AF magnet 441 (e.g., a magnet) and a first AF coil 442. The first AF coil 442 is disposed in a second portion 322 of the camera housing 320 such that at least a portion of it faces the first AF magnet 441 and is connected to the flexible printed circuit board 460. In an embodiment, the second AF actuator 450 may include a second AF magnet 451 (e.g., a magnet) and a second AF coil 452. The second AF coil 452 is disposed in a third portion 323 substantially parallel to the first portion 321 of the camera housing 320 such that at least a portion of it faces the second AF magnet 451 and is connected to the flexible printed circuit board 460. Furthermore, the first AF actuator 440 and the second AF actuator 450 may be modified to be various elements capable of moving the lens drive portion 310 in the direction of the optical axis (OA) of the lens 3101. In an embodiment, the first AF coil 442 and the second AF coil 452 may generate magnetic force when an electric current is applied to the flexible printed circuit board 460. By means of the electromagnetic force acting between the first AF magnet 441 and the first AF coil 442 and / or the electromagnetic force acting between the second AF magnet 451 and the second AF coil 452, the lens drive section 310 can be positioned relative to the image sensor 370 in the X-axis direction (e.g., Figure 3b The lens 3101 moves along the direction of the optical axis (OA) to automatically adjust the focus of the lens 3101 on the object.

[0090] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the lens drive section 310 can move relative to the camera housing 320 in the X-axis direction by means of AF balls b2, which act as bearing balls. In an embodiment, the AF balls b2 may be arranged in the camera housing 320 in a configuration along the X-axis (e.g., Figure 3b The AF ball b2 can be arranged in the ball guide portion extending in the X-axis direction to guide the movement of the lens drive portion 310 relative to the camera housing 320.

[0091] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 3a , Figure 3b , Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the camera module 300 can achieve high magnification by utilizing the refraction of light. In an embodiment, light incident on the camera module 300 can be reflected or refracted by a reflector actuator. Therefore, the light path can be altered, and thus the light can be introduced into the image sensor 370 after passing through the lens drive section 310.

[0092] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 3b , Figure 4a and Figure 4bAs shown, the reflector actuator may include a reflective member R and a carrier 340 on which the reflective member R is disposed. In an embodiment, the reflective member R may include elements for refracting or reflecting light to change its path, such as a prism or a mirror.

[0093] In the embodiments, refer to the following description Figure 5b , Figure 9 and Figure 12a The reflecting member R may include an incident surface S1 on which light is incident and a reflecting surface S3 from which light is reflected or refracted (e.g., Figure 12a The incident surface S1 and the exit surface S2 from which incident light is emitted are both reflected (S1 and S2). In an embodiment, the incident surface S1 and the exit surface S2 may be substantially perpendicular. In an embodiment, the reflective surface S3 may be the surface connecting the incident surface S1 and the exit surface S2, and at least a portion of it faces the base portion of the carrier 340 (e.g., ...). Figure 9 The first inclined surface 3411 of the base portion 341). In an embodiment, light incident on the incident surface S1 of the reflecting member R can be reflected from the reflecting surface S3, pass through the exit surface S2, and be introduced into the image sensor 370 through the lens 3101 of the lens drive portion 310.

[0094] In the embodiments, refer to the following description Figure 5b and Figure 6a The carrier 340 may include a guide portion 342, at least a portion of which is fastened to a receiving portion 330 formed in the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the carrier 340 may be positioned relative to the camera housing 320 about the receiving portion 330 around a first axis (e.g., a pitch axis and / or...). Figure 4c The Y-axis), the second axis (e.g., the yaw axis and / or Figure 4c The X-axis and / or a third axis (e.g., the roll axis and / or the y-axis) are also important axes for navigating the y-axis. Figure 4c The Z-axis is rotated to perform an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function to correct shake in the camera module 300.

[0095] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 4a , Figure 4b and Figure 4cAs shown, the camera module 300 may be configured such that the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and / or the third OIS actuator 430 are controlled by the processor 120 to correct image jitter (e.g., perform optical image stabilization (OIS) functionality). In an embodiment, the first OIS actuator 410 may include a first OIS magnet 411 (e.g., a magnet) and a first OIS coil 412, wherein the first OIS magnet 411 is disposed on the carrier 340 facing a first portion 321 of the camera housing 320, and the first OIS coil 412 is disposed in the first portion 321 of the camera housing 320 such that at least a portion thereof faces the first OIS magnet 411 and is connected to the flexible printed circuit board 460. In one embodiment, the second OIS actuator 420 may include a second OIS magnet 421 (e.g., a magnet) and a second OIS coil 422, wherein the second OIS magnet 421 is disposed on the carrier 340 facing the second portion 322 of the camera housing 320, and the second OIS coil 422 is disposed in the second portion 322 of the camera housing 320 such that at least a portion thereof faces the second OIS magnet 421 and is connected to the flexible printed circuit board 460. In another embodiment, the third OIS actuator 430 may include a third OIS magnet 431 (e.g., a magnet) (e.g., Figure 4a The third OIS magnet 431 and the third OIS coil 432 are disposed on the carrier 340 facing the third portion 323 of the camera housing 320, and the third OIS coil 432 is disposed in the third portion 323 of the camera housing 320 such that at least a portion of it faces the third OIS magnet 431 and is connected to the flexible printed circuit board 460. Additionally, the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and the third OIS actuator 430 can be modified to various elements capable of rotating the carrier 340 relative to the image sensor 370.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the processor 120 can control the carrier 340 to revolve around a first axis relative to the image sensor 370 (e.g., Figure 4c The first axis in the middle), the second axis (for example, Figure 4c The second axis) and / or the third axis (e.g., Figure 4c The third axis in the image rotates in a direction that counteracts movement (e.g., shakiness and / or hand shake) generated by the user during the shooting process using the camera module 300 of the electronic device 200. The processor 120 of the electronic device 200 can obtain the sensor module of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1The sensor module 176 in the camera module 300 detects movement information of the electronic device 200 and can operate the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and / or the third OIS actuator 430 based on the movement information. For example, based on the movement information of the electronic device 200, the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and / or the third OIS actuator 430 can be operated to rotate the carrier 340 relative to the image sensor 370 of the camera module 300 about a first axis, a second axis, and / or a third axis by a predetermined angle. This improves the quality of the image obtained by the camera module 300. For example, during the capture of video of a subject or during the capture of an image of a subject, camera module 300 shake can be suppressed to improve image quality.

[0097] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3b , Figure 4a , Figure 4b and Figure 4c The carrier 340 may include a first surface 3401 facing a first portion 321 of the camera housing 320, a second surface 3402 facing a second portion 322 of the camera housing 320, and a third surface 3403 facing a third portion 323 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the second surface 3402 and the third surface 3403 may be substantially parallel to each other. In an embodiment, the first surface 3401 may be substantially perpendicular to the second surface 3402 and the third surface 3403. In an embodiment, a first OIS magnet 411 may be disposed on the first surface 3401 of the carrier 340 to face a first OIS coil 412 disposed in the first portion 321 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, a second OIS magnet 421 may be disposed on the second surface 3402 of the carrier 340 to face a second OIS coil 422 disposed in the second portion 322 of the camera housing 320. In one embodiment, a third OIS magnet 431 may be disposed on a third surface 3403 of the carrier 340, facing a third OIS coil 432 disposed in a third portion 323 of the camera housing 320. In another embodiment, a first OIS magnet 411 and a second OIS magnet 421 may be arranged on mutually perpendicular surfaces (e.g., first surface 3401 and second surface 3402) of the carrier 340, and thus located substantially perpendicular to each other. In yet another embodiment, the first OIS magnet 411 and the third OIS magnet 431 may be arranged on mutually perpendicular surfaces (e.g., first surface 3401 and third surface 3403) of the carrier 340, and thus located substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0098] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 4c And the description below Figure 5aAs shown, by means of electromagnetic force acting on the first OIS actuator 410 (e.g., the first OIS magnet 411 and the first OIS coil 412), the carrier 340 and the reflective member R can be positioned relative to the image sensor 370 around a first axis (e.g., Figure 4c (in the pitch axis and / or Y axis) rotation (e.g., in Figure 4c (Rotation in the XZ plane). In an embodiment, the carrier 340 and the reflective member R can rotate relative to the image sensor 370 around a second axis (e.g., by an electromagnetic force acting on the second OIS actuator 420 (e.g., the second OIS magnet 421 and the second OIS coil 422)). Figure 4c The yaw axis and / or X-axis in the rotation (e.g., in Figure 4c (Rotation on the YZ plane). In an embodiment, the carrier 340 and the reflective member R can rotate relative to the image sensor 370 around a third axis (e.g., by electromagnetic force acting on the third OIS actuator 430 (e.g., the third OIS magnet 431 and the third OIS coil 432). Figure 4c Rotation of the roll axis and / or Z-axis (e.g., in the roll axis and / or Z-axis) Figure 4c (Rotation on the XY plane).

[0099] In one embodiment, the carrier 340 is rotatable about a first axis, a second axis, and a third axis, which are axes of rotation, and therefore rotatable relative to the image sensor 370 and the camera housing 320. In another embodiment, the third axis may be the incident optical axis passing through the center of the incident surface S1 of the reflecting member R (e.g., Figure 12a The incident optical axis C1 in the reflection member R). The second axis can be the outgoing optical axis passing through the center of the outgoing surface S2 of the reflecting member R (e.g., the outgoing optical axis). Figure 12a The outgoing optical axis C2 in the embodiment. In this embodiment, the first axis may be the point through the intersection of the second and third axes and substantially parallel to the line of sight. Figure 4c The Y-axis is the axis of the reflective element R. In an embodiment, the intersection of the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis may be located on the reflective surface S3 of the reflective element R.

[0100] As described below, the rotation center of the reflective member R (e.g., Figure 12aThe rotation center M of the reflective member R can coincide with the reflection center of the reflective surface S3. In an embodiment, the reflection center can be the intersection of the incident optical axis C1 (e.g., the third axis) passing through the center of the incident surface S1 of the reflective member R and the exit optical axis C2 (e.g., the second axis) passing through the center of the exit surface S2 of the reflective member R. In an embodiment, the rotation center M of the reflective member R can be the rotation center M of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the rotation center M of the reflective member R can be the intersection of the first axis, the second axis, and / or the third axis. Therefore, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, when the rotation center M of the reflective member R and the reflection center of the reflective surface S3 coincide with each other, the image jitter correction error can be reduced based on the control of the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and / or the third OIS actuator 430.

[0101] As described above, the second OIS actuator 420 can be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a second axis, and the third OIS actuator 430 can be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a third axis. However, the invention is not limited to the above description, and various embodiments are possible. In one embodiment, the second OIS actuator 420 can be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a third axis. In this case, the third OIS actuator 430 can be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a second axis. In another embodiment, reference is made to the following description. Figure 6b The second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 may be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a third axis. For example, the second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 may be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a third axis. In an embodiment, the second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 may be configured such that the carrier 340 and the reflective member R rotate about the same axis. For example, the second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 may be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R relative to the image sensor 370 about a second axis.

[0102] Additionally, the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and the third OIS actuator 430 can be configured to provide various rotation axes to the carrier 340 and the reflective member R. In the following description, for ease of explanation, the second OIS actuator 420 can be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R about a second axis, and the third OIS actuator 430 can be configured to rotate the carrier 340 and the reflective member R about a third axis.

[0103] According to embodiments of this disclosure, either the second OIS actuator 420 or the third OIS actuator 430 may be omitted. For example, the third OIS actuator 430 may be omitted. For example, in this case, image jitter can be corrected by driving the first OIS actuator 410 to rotate the carrier 340 relative to the image sensor 370 about a first axis. Alternatively, image jitter can be corrected by driving the second OIS actuator 420 to rotate the carrier relative to the image sensor 370 about a second or third axis. The following description will be given assuming that the camera housing 320 includes all of the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and the third OIS actuator 430. However, the following description can also be applied equally to cases where one of the second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 of the camera housing 320 is omitted.

[0104] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 4c And the description below Figure 5a As shown, at least one magnetic flux detection sensor 520 may be disposed at the central portion of an OIS coil (e.g., a first OIS coil 412, a second OIS coil 422, and a third OIS coil 432). In an embodiment, multiple magnetic flux detection sensors 520 may be arranged inside the OIS coil. Based on the rotation of the carrier 340, the magnetic flux detection sensor 520 may detect changes in magnetic flux value according to variations in distance from the OIS magnets (e.g., the first OIS magnet 411, the second OIS magnet 421, and the third OIS magnet 431) facing the magnetic flux detection sensor. The processor 120 may detect the changes in magnetic flux value detected by the magnetic flux detection sensor 520 to control the rotation of the carrier 340.

[0105] Figure 5a and Figure 5b This is an assembly view of a flexible printed circuit board, a camera housing, and a reflector actuator according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6a This is a rear perspective view of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6b This is a front perspective view of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6c This is a front perspective view of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 7a to 7c This is a view of a first attracting magnet and a second attracting magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 yes Figure 6c An enlarged view of the housing portion of the camera housing shown.

[0106] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 5a and Figure 5bAs shown, the carrier 340 may include a base portion 341 in which the reflective member R is disposed. In an embodiment, the base portion 341 may include a groove having a shape corresponding to the reflective member R. In an embodiment, the base portion 341 may include a first inclined surface 3411 facing the reflective surface S3 of the carrier 340. In an embodiment, the first inclined surface 3411 (e.g., Figure 12a The first inclined surface 3411 of the reflective member R can be substantially parallel to the reflective surface S3. In an embodiment, the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R can be a surface inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. The first inclined surface 3411 can be substantially parallel to the reflective surface S3, and therefore can form a predetermined angle with the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320.

[0107] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 5b , Figure 6a and Figure 6c As shown, the carrier 340 may include a guide portion 342. In an embodiment, the guide portion 342 may be formed in a direction facing the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R (e.g., a direction opposite to the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R). For example, the guide portion 342 may extend from the base portion 341 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first inclined surface 3411, and may extend in a direction facing the reflective member R (e.g., a direction opposite to the reflective member R). In an embodiment, when the carrier 340 is disposed in the camera housing 320, the guide portion 342 may be formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320.

[0108] In one embodiment, the guide portion 342 may have at least a portion inserted into a receiving portion 330 protruding from a support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. In another embodiment, the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 may include a guide groove 331 that allows the guide portion 342 to be inserted therein. Based on the guide portion 342 being secured to the guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330, the carrier 340 can be rotated relative to the camera housing 320 about a first axis, a second axis, and / or a third axis via a first OIS actuator 410, a second OIS actuator, and / or a third OIS actuator 430.

[0109] According to the embodiments, refer to Figure 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 6cThe receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 may include a second inclined surface 332 corresponding to the first inclined surface 3411 of the base portion 341. In an embodiment, the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R, the first inclined surface 3411, and the second inclined surface 332 may be substantially parallel to each other. In an embodiment, a guide groove 331 may be formed on the second inclined surface 332 of the receiving portion 330. The carrier 340 may be located in the camera housing 320 such that the guide portion 342 is disposed in the guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330.

[0110] In an embodiment not shown in the accompanying drawings, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 may protrude substantially perpendicular to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. For example, the guide portion 342 may protrude from one surface of the carrier 340 perpendicular to the incident surface S1 of the reflecting member R. Based on this, the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 may include a flat surface (not shown) substantially parallel to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. A guide groove 331 may be formed on the flat surface of the receiving portion 330. Based on the guide portion 342 being fastened to the guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330, the carrier 340 may be rotatable relative to the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 may have at least a portion formed in a spherical shape, and the guide groove 331 of the camera housing 320 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the guide portion 342. In an embodiment, the carrier 340 can be rotated relative to the camera housing 320 by means of a guide structure disposed between the guide portion 342 and the guide groove 331 (e.g., OIS ball b1 and / or protrusion (not shown) formed on one of the guide portion 342 and the guide groove 331).

[0111] In one embodiment, based on the guide portion 342 being fastened to the guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330, the carrier 340 can be rotated relative to the camera housing 320 about a first axis, a second axis, and / or a third axis via a first OIS actuator 410, a second OIS actuator, and / or a third OIS actuator 430.

[0112] As described above, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 can be formed in various shapes so that the carrier 340 can be rotatably fastened to the camera housing 320.

[0113] According to an embodiment, a guide structure may be disposed between the camera housing 320 and the carrier 340. In an embodiment, the guide structure may be located between the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the guide structure may guide the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the image sensor 370 within the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the guide structure may contact at least one of the surfaces of the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the receiving portion 330 located in the guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330 at at least three points. In this case, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 may rotate relative to the receiving portion 330 about at least three points within the guide groove 331 of the camera housing 320. Furthermore, since at least one of the guide portion 342 and the receiving portion 330 contacts the guide structure at at least three points, linear movement (or sliding) of the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 within the guide groove 331 of the camera housing 320 is prevented during the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320. Therefore, linear movement of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320 can be prevented by the guide portion 342, and rotational movement of the carrier relative to the camera housing 320 is possible.

[0114] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 5b , Figure 6a and Figure 8 The guiding structure can be OIS balls b1, which serve as bearing balls. In an embodiment, at least three OIS balls b1 may be arranged between the guiding portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the guiding groove 331 of the receiving portion 330. As described below, the OIS balls b1 may contact the curved portion 333 (e.g., the first curved portion 333) of the guiding groove 331.

[0115] In one embodiment, the guide structure may be at least three protrusions formed protruding from at least one of the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 or the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340. In another embodiment, the protrusions may be formed to protrude from a first curved portion 333 located within a guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330 and contact the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 at at least three points. In yet another embodiment, the protrusions may be formed to protrude from the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and contact the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 at at least three points.

[0116] As described above, the guide structure can be constructed in various ways, such as the OIS ball b1 or a protrusion integrally formed with the receiving portion 330 or the guide portion 342. For example... Figure 5b , Figure 6a , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10a , Figure 10b As shown, the following description will be given when the guide structure is an OIS ball b1 that functions as a bearing ball. However, the following description can also be applied to the case where the guide structure is a protrusion.

[0117] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 6c As shown, the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 may include a planar portion 334 and a first curved portion 333 located in the guide groove 331. In an embodiment, the planar portion 334 may be substantially parallel to the first inclined surface 3411 of the support member 340 and the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R. In an embodiment, the first curved portion 333 may surround the planar portion 334 in the guide groove 331. In an embodiment, the first curved portion 333 may be formed in the guide groove 331 and is formed to have a predetermined curvature.

[0118] In an embodiment, the first curved portion 333 may be the portion of the receiving portion 330 that contacts the guide structure. For example, see reference... Figure 8 The OIS ball b1, serving as a guide structure, can be arranged between the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330. In an embodiment, as described below... Figure 10a As shown, the OIS ball b1 can be placed in a receiving groove 344 formed in the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340. In an embodiment, the receiving groove 344 can be formed in a second curved portion 345 of the guide portion 342, which has a predetermined curvature. In an embodiment, with the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 fastened to the guide groove 331 of the camera housing 320, the second curved portion 345 can face the first curved portion 333.

[0119] Based on the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320 about a first axis, a second axis, and / or a third axis, the OIS ball b1 can move along the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 while located in the receiving groove 344 of the guide portion 342, so as to guide the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320.

[0120] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 5b and Figure 6a As shown, the first ball bearing cap 360A (e.g., Figures 11a to 11d The first ball cap 360A is coupled to the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340. In an embodiment, the first ball cap 360A prevents the OIS ball b1 disposed in the receiving groove 344 of the guide portion 342 from separating from the receiving groove 344. In an embodiment, the first ball cap 360A may include an opening 361A for receiving the portion of the OIS ball b1.

[0121] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 6c and Figure 8 And the following description Figure 12a As shown, the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 may include a flat region (e.g., a first flat region 335). In an embodiment, the flat region 335 may be formed at the lowermost end of the first curved portion 333 adjacent to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the OIS ball b1 may be located in the first curved portion 333 other than the flat region 335. In an embodiment, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 may include a flat region (e.g., a second flat region) a portion of which corresponds to the flat region 335 of the receiving portion 330.

[0122] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 6c and Figure 8 And the following description Figure 12a The first flat region 335 may be substantially parallel to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, compared to the case where the first flat region 335 is not formed, when the first flat region 335 is formed at the lowermost end of the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 and when the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 is fastened to the receiving portion 330, the height of the carrier 340 from the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320 (e.g., referring to...) Figure 12a The length in the Z-axis direction can be reduced. For example, compared to the case where the first flat region 335 is not formed, when the first flat region 335 is formed in the guide groove 331, the guide portion 342 can be in the guide groove 331 in reference... Figure 12a The Z-axis direction is lowered, and thus it is positioned in the guide groove 331. Therefore, compared to the case where the first flat area 335 is not formed in the guide groove 331, the height H of the support member 340 occupying the interior of the camera housing 320 (e.g., referring to...) is... Figure 12a The length in the Z-axis direction can be reduced.

[0123] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 5b , Figure 6a , Figure 6b , Figure 7a , Figure 7b and Figure 7cAs shown, a first attracting magnet 511 may be disposed in the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the first attracting magnet 511 may be located in the receiving portion 330 and disposed in a planar portion 334 substantially parallel to the first inclined surface 3411. A second attracting magnet 512 may be disposed on a surface of a guide portion 342 inserted into the receiving portion 330. In an embodiment, an attractive force may be applied between the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512. The guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 may be pulled toward each other by the attractive force acting between the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512. Based on this, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 and the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 may be kept in point contact with the guide structure (e.g., OIS ball b1 or protrusion).

[0124] According to embodiments, the first magnetic attractor 511 and the second magnetic attractor 512 can be constructed in various shapes. In an embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 6c The first attracting magnet 511 may include two magnets having a straight shape. In this case, as... Figure 6a , Figure 6b and Figure 7a As shown, the second attracting magnet 512 may include two magnets having a straight shape to correspond to the first attracting magnet 511. In an embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 7a The magnets constituting the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512 may have a width and height of approximately 2 mm and a thickness of approximately 0.3 mm. In an embodiment, referring to... Figure 7b The first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512 may be formed as magnets with at least a portion having a semi-circular shape. In an embodiment, referring to... Figure 7c The first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512 can be magnets or metal sheets (e.g., magnetic yokes). For example, the first attracting magnet 511 disposed in the camera housing 320 can be a metal sheet that exerts an attractive force on the second attracting magnet 512. In an embodiment, the first attracting magnet 511 can be formed as a cross-shaped magnet. In this case, the second attracting magnet 512 can be formed as a cross-shaped magnet to correspond to the first attracting magnet 511. Alternatively, the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512 can be formed in various shapes.

[0125] In an embodiment, when the carrier 340 is relative to the camera housing 320 via the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator, and / or the third OIS actuator 430, except around the first axis (e.g., Figure 5a The Y-axis), the second axis (e.g., Figure 5a The X-axis and / or the third axis (e.g., the X-axis) and / or the third axis (e.g., Figure 5a When the carrier 340 is moved in an unexpected direction other than the Z-axis (in the image), it can be returned to its default position by the attraction between the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512. The “default position” of the carrier 340 can be the original state in which the carrier is assembled to the camera housing 320, and can be the state in which the carrier does not rotate about the first axis, second axis, and / or third axis. For example, the default position can be the position of the carrier 340 when it is not tilted relative to the camera housing 320, and the position of the carrier relative to the camera housing 320 when the OIS actuators (e.g., the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and / or the third OIS actuator 430) are not actuated. In the embodiment, reference is made to the description above. Figure 4c When the carrier 340 is in the default position, the reflector R can be configured such that the incident surface S1 is substantially perpendicular to the third axis and the exit surface S2 is substantially perpendicular to the second axis.

[0126] In this embodiment, when the power to the camera module 300 is turned off, the carrier 340 may return to its default position relative to the camera housing 320 and / or may be held in its default position based on the attractive force acting between the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512. For example, when the power to the camera module 300 is turned off while the carrier 340 is rotating relative to the camera housing 320 about a first axis, a second axis, and / or a third axis, the carrier 340 may return to its default position relative to the camera housing 320 by the attractive force acting between the first attracting magnet 511 and the second attracting magnet 512.

[0127] Figure 9 This is an assembly view of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10a This is a view showing elements and OIS balls located on the rear surface of a reflector actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10b This is a view showing the state in which the first ball cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is coupled to the guide portion of the carrier. Figure 11a This is a perspective view of a first ball bearing cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11b This is a front view of the first ball bearing cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11c and Figure 11d This is a side view of a first ball bearing cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12a This is a view showing the state in which the guide portion of the carrier according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is fastened to the receiving portion of the camera housing. Figure 12b It is shown Figure 12a An enlarged view showing the arrangement of the first ball bearing cap, OIS balls, and guide portion. Figure 13This is a view showing the state in which a lens module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is arranged on the incident and exit surfaces of a reflecting member.

[0128] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the reflector actuator may include a reflective member R, a carrier 340, a first OIS magnet 411, a second OIS magnet 421, a third OIS magnet 431, an OIS ball b1, a first ball cover 360A, and a second attracting magnet 512. At least one of the above components may be omitted, or at least one other component may be added.

[0129] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 10a and Figure 10b As shown, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 may include a curved portion (e.g., a second curved portion 345) corresponding to the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the second curved portion 345 of the guide portion 342 may be formed to have substantially the same curvature as the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330.

[0130] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 10a and Figure 10b As shown, the OIS ball b1 can be disposed in a receiving groove 344 formed in the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the receiving groove 344 can be formed in a second curved portion 345 formed in the guide portion 342 having a predetermined curvature. In an embodiment, with the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 fastened to the guide groove 331 of the camera housing 320, the second curved portion 345 can face the first curved portion 333. In an embodiment, the OIS ball b1 can contact one of the surfaces of the guide portion 342 located in the receiving groove 344. In an embodiment, based on the rotation of the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 relative to the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320, the OIS ball b1 can perform a rolling motion in the receiving groove 344 while in contact with the first curved portion 333.

[0131] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 10a and Figure 10bAs shown, the receiving grooves 344 can be formed at equal intervals. For example, when three OIS balls b1 are arranged between the guide portion 342 and the receiving portion 330, the three receiving grooves 344 can be formed at equal intervals. For example, adjacent receiving grooves 344 can be formed at equal angles of 120 degrees along a virtual circle. Therefore, multiple OIS balls b1 can be located in the guide portion 342 at equal intervals. For example, adjacent OIS balls b1 can be placed at equal angles of 120 degrees. Therefore, based on the multiple OIS balls b1 being arranged at equal intervals, the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320 can stably contact the OIS balls b1 at three points.

[0132] However, the number of OIS balls b1 described above is merely an example, and the number of OIS balls b1 can exceed three. In this case, the gap between the receiving grooves 344 and the gap between the OIS balls b1 can be reduced. For example, adjacent receiving grooves 344 can be arranged on the guide portion 342 at equal angles of less than 120 degrees along a virtual circle. Therefore, adjacent OIS balls b1 can be arranged at equal angles of less than 120 degrees along a virtual circle.

[0133] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 9 , Figure 10b , Figure 11a , Figure 11b and Figure 11c As shown, the OIS ball b1 can be held in a receiving groove 344 of the guide portion 342 by means of a first ball cap 360A coupled to the guide portion 342. In an embodiment, the first ball cap 360A prevents the OIS ball b1 from separating from the receiving groove 344 of the guide portion 342. In an embodiment, the first ball cap 360A may include an opening 361A for receiving a portion of the OIS ball b1. In an embodiment, the OIS ball b1 can contact a first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 with its portion received in the opening 361A of the first ball cap 360A to guide the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320.

[0134] In an embodiment, the opening 361A formed in the first ball cap 360A may be based on the number of OIS balls b1. In an embodiment, referring to... Figure 12b The opening 361A formed in the first ball cover 360A can be formed to have a size smaller than that of the OIS ball b1. For example, the diameter D2 of each of the openings 361A formed in the first ball cover 360A can be smaller than the diameter D1 of each of the OIS balls b1. Therefore, the OIS balls b1 can pass through the openings 361A formed in the first ball cover 360A without separating from the receiving groove 344.

[0135] In an embodiment, the first ball bearing cap 360A may be formed to have dimensions that allow the first ball bearing cap to be disposed in a guide groove 331 of the camera housing 320. For example, Figure 8 The diameter D'1 of the curved portion 333 shown can be formed to a size that allows the first ball bearing cap 360A to be accommodated therein. The diameter D'1 of the curved portion 333 can be the diameter of the virtual circle corresponding to the curved portion 333 when the planar portion 334 is viewed vertically.

[0136] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 12a and Figure 13 A virtual circle having a radius equal to the distance from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the outer surface of the first ball bearing cover 360A can be formed with a diameter D'2 of approximately 5 mm to 7 mm. For example, the diameter D'2 of the virtual circle having a radius equal to the distance from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the outer surface of the first ball bearing cover 360A can be 5.8 mm.

[0137] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 11c The height L of the first ball cover 360A can be formed at a ratio of approximately 22% to 30% of the diameter D'2 of the virtual circle, which has a radius equal to the distance from the rotation center M to the outer surface of the first ball cover 360A. In an embodiment, the height L of the first ball cover 360A can be approximately 1.65 mm.

[0138] The values ​​and shapes of the first ball cover 360A described above are merely examples, and the first ball cover 360A may be formed in various shapes such that the OIS ball b1 can be placed between the guide portion 342 and the first ball cover 360A.

[0139] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 10a and Figure 10bAs shown, a first ball cap 360A is coupled to a guide portion 342 of a carrier 340. In an embodiment, the first ball cap 360A and the guide portion 342 may include a fastening structure. In an embodiment, the guide portion 342 may include a fastening portion 346 projecting from one of its surfaces. The first ball cap 360A may include a fastening groove 363A in which the fastening portion 346 is inserted. In an embodiment, the fastening groove 363A may be formed on a coupling portion 362A that contacts the guide portion 342. When the fastening portion 346 of the guide portion 342 is coupled to the fastening groove 363A, the first ball cap 360A may be secured to the guide portion 342. In an embodiment, the coupling portion 362A may press against the guide portion 342 to increase the coupling force of the ball cap 360A relative to the guide portion 342. The method described above for coupling the first ball cap 360A and the guide portion 342 is merely an example, and the first ball cap 360A and the guide portion 342 can be coupled in various ways. For example, the first ball cap 360A can be fastened to the guide portion 342 by a hook fastening method or a screw fastening method.

[0140] In this embodiment, when a lubricant (e.g., grease) is applied to the interior of the receiving groove 344, the friction between the OIS ball b1 and the inner surface of the receiving groove 344 is reduced. In this embodiment, the OIS ball b1 can remain attached to the receiving groove 344 due to the viscosity of the lubricant. Therefore, even if the first ball cap 360A is not coupled to the guide portion 342, the OIS ball b1 will not separate from the receiving groove 344. Based on this, with the first ball cap 360A omitted and the OIS ball b1 arranged in the receiving groove 344 of the guide portion 342, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 can be fastened to the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320.

[0141] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 12aAs shown, when the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 is fastened to the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320, the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R and the second inclined surface 332 of the receiving portion 330 can be substantially parallel to each other. When the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 is fastened to the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320, the rotation center M of the reflective member R can coincide with the reflection center of the reflective surface S3. In an embodiment, the reflection center can be the intersection of the incident optical axis C1 passing through the center of the incident surface S1 of the reflective member R and the outgoing optical axis C2 passing through the center of the outgoing surface S2 of the reflective member R. In an embodiment, the rotation center M of the reflective member R can be the rotation center M of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the rotation center M of the reflective member R can be the intersection of a first axis, a second axis, and / or a third axis. Therefore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, since the rotation center M of the reflective member R and the reflection center of the reflective surface S3 coincide with each other, the error of image jitter correction can be reduced based on the control of the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420 and / or the third OIS actuator 430.

[0142] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 12a and Figure 13 As shown, a virtual circle having a radius equal to the distance from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 that contacts the OIS ball b1 can be formed with a diameter D'3 of approximately 5 mm to 7 mm. Alternatively, if defined differently, the diameter of the virtual circle having a radius equal to the distance from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the point where the OIS ball b1 contacts the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 can be the diameter D'3. In an embodiment, the diameter D'3 of the virtual circle can be approximately 6 mm. The diameter D1 of each of the OIS balls b1 can be formed to be 10% to 20% of the diameter D'3 of the virtual circle, the radius of which is the distance from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 that contacts the OIS ball b1. In an embodiment, each of the OIS balls b1 can be formed with a diameter D1 of approximately 0.7 mm to 1.1 mm. For example, the diameter D1 of each of the OIS balls b1 can be approximately 1 mm. In an embodiment, the distance R' from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the center of the OIS ball b1 can be approximately 2.15 mm to 2.95 mm. In another embodiment, the distance R' from the rotation center M of the reflective member R to the center of the OIS ball b1 is preferably approximately 2.5 mm. The above values ​​are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0143] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 13As shown, at least one lens module may be included therein, comprising at least one of the incident surface S1 and the exit surface S2 of the reflecting member R. In an embodiment, referring to the above... Figure 4b The first lens module 311 may be configured to face the incident surface S1 of the reflecting member R. In an embodiment, the first lens module 311 may be coupled to a lens housing 313 disposed on a carrier 340 to face the incident surface S1 of the reflecting member R. In an embodiment, the lens housing 313 may be covered by a camera cover 301. In an embodiment, the first lens module 311 may be coupled to the lens housing 313, and at least a portion thereof may be located in an opening 3011 of the camera cover 301.

[0144] In one embodiment, the second lens module 312 may be configured to face the exit surface S2 of the reflecting member R. In another embodiment, the first lens module 311 and the second lens module 312 may have at least a portion coupled to the carrier 340, and thus may rotate relative to the camera housing 320 together with the carrier 340 based on the actuation of the first OIS actuator 410, the second OIS actuator 420, and / or the third OIS actuator 430. In another embodiment, the camera module 300 may be configured such that at least one of the first lens module 311 and the second lens module 312 is omitted. In yet another embodiment, if the first lens module 311 is omitted, the second lens module 312 may also be omitted. Figure 4b The lens housing 313 shown.

[0145] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 12a and Figure 13 And the following description Figure 19a As shown, when correcting image jitter, the carrier 340 can rotate around a fourth axis (e.g., Figure 12a Axis A in Figure 13 Axis A in Figure 19a Axis A in the image sensor 370 is rotated relative to the image sensor 370 to correct image jitter. In an embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 12a and Figure 13 The fourth axis (for example, Figure 12a and Figure 13 The A-axis in the diagram can be an axis substantially parallel to the short side of the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R. In an embodiment, each of the second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 can be controlled to rotate the carrier 340 relative to the image sensor 370 about a fourth axis to correct image jitter.

[0146] Figure 14a and Figure 14b This is a view showing a receiving groove formed in a receiving portion of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, OIS balls disposed in the receiving groove, and a second ball cover coupled to the receiving portion. Figure 15a This is an enlarged view of a receiving groove formed in a receiving portion of a camera housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15b This is a view showing the state in which the second ball bearing cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is coupled to the receiving portion of the camera housing. Figure 15c This is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the second ball bearing cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, is coupled to the receiving portion of the camera housing.

[0147] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 14a , Figure 14b , Figure 15a and Figure 15b As shown, the OIS ball b1 can be disposed in a receiving groove 336 formed in a receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the receiving groove 336 can be formed in a guide groove 331 of the receiving portion 330. For example, at least a portion of the receiving groove 336 can be formed in a first curved portion 333 of the receiving portion 330 (e.g., the first curved portion 333). In an embodiment, the OIS ball b1 can contact a surface of the receiving portion 330 located in the receiving groove 336. In an embodiment, the OIS ball b1 can be arranged in the receiving groove 336 of the receiving portion 330 to surround a first attracting magnet 511 disposed in the guide groove 331.

[0148] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 15a and Figure 15b As shown, receiving grooves 336 can be formed in guide grooves 331 at equal intervals. Therefore, a plurality of OIS balls b1 can be located in receiving portion 330 at equal intervals. Therefore, based on the plurality of OIS balls b1 being arranged at equal intervals, the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 can stably contact the OIS balls b1 at at least three points.

[0149] According to the embodiments, such as Figures 14a to 15b As shown, the second ball bearing cover 360B (for example, Figure 11a The first ball bearing cap 360A is coupled to the receiving portion 330 of the camera housing 320. The OIS ball b1 can be held in a receiving groove 336 formed in the receiving portion 330 by a second ball bearing cap 360B coupled to the receiving portion 330. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second ball bearing cap 360B may be disposed on a second inclined surface 332 of the receiving portion 330. In an embodiment, the second ball bearing cap 360B may include an opening 361B for receiving a portion of the OIS ball b1. In an embodiment, the OIS ball b1 can contact the guide portion 342 of the carrier 340 with its portion received in the opening 361B of the second ball bearing cap 360B to guide rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320.

[0150] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 15b and Figure 15c The opening 361B of the second ball cover 360B can be formed in an open shape. For example, the opening 361B can be in the shape of an open surface facing the guide groove 331 on which the first attracting magnet 511 is disposed.

[0151] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 15b and Figure 15c As shown, the second ball cap 360B and the receiving portion 330 may include a fastening structure. In an embodiment, the receiving portion 330 may include a fastening portion 337 projecting from one of its surfaces. The second ball cap 360B may include a fastening groove 363B in which the fastening portion 337 is inserted. In an embodiment, the fastening groove 363B may be formed on a coupling portion 362B that contacts the guide portion 342. When the fastening portion 337 of the receiving portion 330 is coupled to the fastening groove 363B, the second ball cap 360B may be secured to the receiving portion 330. In an embodiment, the coupling portion 362B may press against the guide portion 342 to increase the coupling force of the ball cap 360B relative to the guide portion 342. The methods described above for coupling the second ball cap 360B and the receiving portion 330 are merely examples, and the second ball cap 360B and the receiving portion 330 may be coupled in various ways. For example, the second ball cap 360B can be coupled to the receiving portion 330 by hook fastening or screw fastening.

[0152] Figure 16a and Figure 16b This is a view showing the relationship between the magnetic flux detection sensor disposed inside the OIS coil and the OIS magnet disposed on the carrier 340.

[0153] According to an embodiment, at least one magnetic flux detection sensor 520 may be disposed at the central portion of an OIS coil (e.g., a first OIS coil 412, a second OIS coil 422, or a third OIS coil 432). In another embodiment, multiple magnetic flux detection sensors may be arranged inside the OIS coil.

[0154] In the embodiments, reference is made to Figure 16a and Figure 16bAt least two magnetic flux detection sensors 521 and 522 may be arranged inside the second OIS coil 422. In an embodiment, the magnetic flux detection sensors 521 and 522 may be arranged inside the second OIS coil 422 to be symmetrical about a first axis and to face the second OIS magnet 421. Based on the rotation of the carrier 340, the magnetic flux detection sensors 521 and 522 can detect changes in the magnetic flux value according to changes in distance from the second OIS magnet 421. Because multiple magnetic flux detection sensors 521 and 522 are provided, the processor can more clearly identify changes in the position of the carrier 340 compared to the case of providing only one magnetic flux detection sensor. Therefore, control of the carrier 340 can be performed more accurately.

[0155] The aforementioned plurality of magnetic flux detection sensors (not shown) (e.g., magnetic flux detection sensors 521 and 522) may be arranged inside the first OIS coil 412. Based on the rotation of the carrier 340, the magnetic flux detection sensors can detect changes in the magnetic flux value according to changes in distance from the first OIS magnet 411. Similarly, a plurality of magnetic flux detection sensors (not shown) (e.g., magnetic flux detection sensors 521 and 522) may be arranged inside the third OIS coil 432. Based on the rotation of the carrier 340, the magnetic flux detection sensors can detect changes in the magnetic flux value according to changes in distance from the third OIS magnet 431.

[0156] Figure 17a and Figure 17b This is a view showing the relationship between a second OIS magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a plurality of metal sheets arranged to face different poles of the second OIS magnet disposed on the carrier 340. Figure 18a and Figure 18b This is a view showing the relationship between a third OIS magnet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and a plurality of metal sheets arranged to face different poles of the third OIS magnet disposed on the carrier 340.

[0157] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 17a and Figure 17b As shown, a plurality of metal plates 531 and 532 facing the second OIS magnet 421 can be arranged on the camera housing 320 such that the limiting support member 340 is positioned relative to the camera housing 320 around a second axis (e.g., Figure 4c The second axis and / or Figure 17aRotation along the X-axis. In an embodiment, the plurality of metal plates 531 and 532 may include a first metal plate 531 and a second metal plate 532. In an embodiment, the first metal plate 531 and the second metal plate 532 may respectively face different poles of the second OIS magnet 421. In an embodiment, the first metal plate 531 and the second metal plate 532 may be located on a radius of rotation centered on the second axis having the carrier 340. In an embodiment, when the carrier 340 rotates relative to the camera housing 320 about the second axis, the carrier 340 may be returned to its original position by the attractive forces acting between the plurality of metal plates 531 and 532 and the second OIS magnet 421.

[0158] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 18a and Figure 18b As shown, a plurality of metal plates 541 and 542 facing the third OIS magnet 431 can be arranged on the camera housing 320 such that the limiting support member 340 is positioned relative to the camera housing 320 around a third axis (e.g., Figure 4c The third axis and / or Figure 18a Rotation along the Z-axis. In an embodiment, the plurality of metal plates 541 and 542 may include a third metal plate 541 and a fourth metal plate 542. In an embodiment, the third metal plate 541 and the fourth metal plate 542 may respectively face different poles of the third OIS magnet 431. In an embodiment, the third metal plate 541 and the fourth metal plate 542 may be located on a radius of rotation centered on the third axis having the carrier 340. In an embodiment, when the carrier 340 rotates about the third axis relative to the camera housing 320, the carrier 340 may be returned to its original position by the attractive forces acting between the plurality of metal plates 541 and 542 and the third OIS magnet 431.

[0159] Although passed Figures 17a to 18b The described structure for limiting the rotation of the support member 340 relative to the camera housing 320 about the second axis and / or the third axis is based on Figure 4c and Figure 6a The second actuator 420 and the third actuator 430 shown are illustrated, but are not limited thereto. In embodiments, structures that restrict the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320 about a second axis and / or a third axis can also be applied. Figure 6b The second actuator 420 and the third actuator 430 are shown. For example, Figure 6b The metal sheet (not shown) facing the second OIS magnet 421 and the metal sheet (not shown) facing the third OIS magnet 431 may have the same characteristics as... Figure 18aThe third metal sheet 541 and the fourth metal sheet 542 shown are arranged in the same manner. For example, the metal sheets can be arranged to face the N pole and S pole of the second OIS magnet 421, respectively, to exert an attractive force on the second OIS magnet 421. Furthermore, different metal sheets can be arranged to face the N pole and S pole of the third OIS magnet 431, respectively, to exert an attractive force on the third OIS magnet 431. Therefore, the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320 about a third axis can be restricted.

[0160] In this embodiment, the structure that restricts the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320 about the first axis can also be applied. Figure 4c , Figure 6a and Figure 6b The first actuator 410 is shown. For example, metal sheets (not shown) may be arranged to face the N and S poles of the first OIS magnet 411, respectively, such that an attractive force is applied between them. Therefore, when the carrier 340 rotates relative to the camera housing 320 about the first axis, the carrier 340 can be returned to its original position by the attractive force acting between the plurality of metal sheets and the first OIS magnet 411. Thus, the rotation of the carrier 340 relative to the camera housing 320 about the first axis can be limited.

[0161] Figure 19a and Figure 19b This is a view showing a second OIS actuator configured to rotate a carrier about an axis tilted relative to a support surface of the camera housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0162] According to the embodiments, as described above Figure 12a and Figure 13 as well as Figure 19a As shown, when correcting image jitter, it can be done around the fourth axis (e.g., Figure 12a Axis A in Figure 13 The support 340 is rotated relative to the image sensor 370 (axis A in Figure 19 and / or axis A in Figure 19) to correct image jitter. In an embodiment, reference is made to... Figure 12a , Figure 13 and Figure 19a The fourth axis can be an axis substantially parallel to the short side of the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member R. In an embodiment, the tilt axis A and the reflective surface S3 can be tilted at approximately 45 degrees relative to the support surface 325 of the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the processor 120 can control each of the second OIS actuator 420 and the third OIS actuator 430 to cause the carrier 340 to surround the fourth axis (e.g., ...) relative to the image sensor 370. Figure 12a and Figure 13 Rotate axis A in order to correct image jitter.

[0163] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 19aand Figure 19b As shown, the second OIS actuator 420 can be configured to be tilted relative to the carrier 340 and the camera housing 320, such that the carrier 340 is rotatable about a fourth axis relative to the image sensor 370. In an embodiment, the second OIS magnet 421 may be tilted and disposed on the second surface 3402 of the carrier 340. For example, as Figure 19b As shown, a second OIS magnet 421 may be disposed on a second surface 3402 of a carrier 340, such that the plurality of magnets 421a and 421b constituting the second OIS magnet 421 are substantially parallel to the fourth axis. In an embodiment, the plurality of magnets 421a and 421b constituting the second OIS magnet 421 may be symmetrical about the fourth axis, but are not limited thereto. In an embodiment, a second OIS coil 422 may be disposed obliquely in a second portion 322 of a camera housing 320 so as to face the second OIS magnet 421. For example, the second OIS coil 422 may be disposed obliquely in a second portion 322 so as to be symmetrical about the fourth axis. In an embodiment, this configuration may also be applied to a third OIS magnet 430.

[0164] Camera module 180 or 300 can achieve high magnification by using the refraction of light. For example, camera module 180 or 300 may include a reflective member R such as a prism or mirror. Light incident on the reflective member R can be reflected or refracted, and the light path can be refracted, so that the light can be transmitted to image sensor 370.

[0165] The camera module 180 using the reflective member R may have a form in which a ball guide portion (not shown), an intermediate guide portion (not shown), a reflector actuator, a lens drive portion 310, and an image sensor 370 are arranged sequentially inside the camera housing 320.

[0166] Additionally, the reflector actuator may include a reflective member R and a carrier (not shown). To correct for image jitter caused by hand tremors in the image formed on the image sensor 370, the reflective member R may be tilted relative to the image sensor 370. For example, the carrier on which the reflective member R is disposed may be driven by an actuator (e.g., a coil and a magnet) (e.g., a first OIS actuator 410, a second OIS actuator 420, and / or a third OIS actuator 430) relative to the image sensor 370 around a first axis (e.g., a pitch axis or...). Figure 4c The Y-axis) and the second axis (yaw axis) Figure 4c The X-axis or the third axis (roll axis, for example, Figure 4c The intermediate guide portion can rotate about a first axis relative to the image sensor 370 via an actuator. The carrier can rotate together with the intermediate guide portion in the same direction as the rotation of the intermediate guide portion.

[0167] Additionally, the intermediate guide portion can be a structure used to guide the rotation of the carrier. For example, if the carrier is designed to rotate about a second axis, the intermediate guide portion can guide the rotation of the carrier so that the carrier does not rotate about a third axis.

[0168] Similarly, the ball guide portion can be a configuration for guiding the rotation of the intermediate guide portion. For example, in the case where the intermediate guide portion is designed to rotate about a first axis different from the rotation axis (e.g., the second axis) of the carrier, the ball guide portion can guide the rotation of the intermediate guide portion so that the intermediate guide portion does not rotate about the second axis.

[0169] The aforementioned structure of the camera module 180 may include an intermediate guide portion for guiding the rotation of the carrier and a ball guide portion for guiding the rotation of the intermediate guide portion. Even if the arrangement of the carrier, intermediate guide portion, and ball guide portion is optimized, there may still be limitations on reducing the size of the camera module 180 because one of the components must inevitably be omitted. Furthermore, the more components constituting the camera module 180, the more complex the assembly process becomes. Therefore, its production cost may increase.

[0170] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0171] Camera module 180 or 300 according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g. Figure 1 Camera module 180 or Figure 3aThe camera module 300 may include a reflective member R. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a carrier 340, which includes a base portion 341 in which the reflective member is disposed and a guide portion 342 extending from the base portion in a direction opposite to the reflective member. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a receiving portion 330 and a camera housing 320, the receiving portion 330 having a guide groove 331 formed thereon to receive at least a portion of the guide portion, and the carrier being disposed in the camera housing 320. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a guide structure configured to contact at least one of the guide groove and the guide portion at at least three points. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a first OIS magnet 411 disposed on a first surface 3401 of the carrier. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a second OIS magnet 421 disposed on a second surface 3402 of the carrier perpendicular to the first surface. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a first OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing the first OIS magnet. In an embodiment, the camera module may include a second OIS coil disposed in the camera housing facing a second OIS magnet. In one embodiment, the camera module may include a lens driving section through which light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted. In another embodiment, the camera module may include an image sensor 230 or 370 (e.g., where light transmitted from the lens driving section is incident) on the sensor. Figure 2 Image sensor 230 or Figure 3b Image sensor 370 in the middle.

[0172] In an embodiment, the carrier can be positioned relative to the camera housing around a first axis (e.g., by an electromagnetic force acting between the first OIS magnet and the first OIS coil) via an electromagnetic force acting between the first OIS magnet and the first OIS coil. Figure 4c The first axis in the image can be rotated relative to the camera housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis (e.g., the first axis). In an embodiment, the carrier can be rotated relative to the camera housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis by an electromagnetic force acting between the second OIS magnet and the second OIS coil. Figure 4c Rotate along the second axis.

[0173] In one embodiment, the camera module may further include a third OIS magnet 431 disposed on a third surface 3403 of the carrier, parallel to the second surface of the carrier. In another embodiment, the camera module may further include a third OIS coil 432 disposed within the camera housing facing the third OIS magnet.

[0174] In an embodiment, the carrier can be positioned relative to the camera housing around a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes (e.g., by an electromagnetic force acting between the third OIS magnet and the third OIS coil). Figure 4c Rotate along the third axis.

[0175] In one embodiment, the base portion of the carrier may include a first inclined surface 3411 parallel to the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member. In another embodiment, the guide portion may extend in a direction perpendicular to the first inclined surface.

[0176] In one embodiment, the receiving portion of the camera housing may include a second inclined surface 332 parallel to the first inclined surface. In another embodiment, a guide groove may be formed on the second inclined surface.

[0177] In an embodiment, the receiving portion may include a curved portion 333 and a planar portion 334, wherein the full portion is formed in the guide groove to have a predetermined curvature and to contact the guide structure, and the planar portion 334 is placed adjacent to the curved portion and parallel to the reflective surface S3 of the reflective member.

[0178] In an embodiment, the camera module may further include a first attracting magnet 511 and a second attracting magnet 512, wherein the first attracting magnet 511 is disposed on a planar portion of the receiving portion, and the second attracting magnet 512 is disposed on a surface of the guiding portion and faces the first attracting magnet.

[0179] In one embodiment, the guide groove may include a flat region 335 adjacent to a portion of the curved portion and parallel to the support surface of the camera housing.

[0180] In one embodiment, the guide structure may include at least three OIS balls b1 arranged between the guide portion and the guide groove.

[0181] In an embodiment, one of the surfaces of the guide portion and the receiving portion located in the guide groove may include a receiving groove 344, in which at least three OIS balls are respectively received and the receiving grooves 344 are formed at equal intervals.

[0182] In embodiments, the camera module may further include a ball cover 360A or 360B configured to receive at least a portion of the OIS ball and coupled to one of the guide portion and the receiving portion (e.g., Figure 11a The first ball bearing cover 360A or Figure 14a The second ball bearing cover 360B in the middle).

[0183] In an embodiment, the ball cap may include an opening 361A or 361B (e.g., Figure 11a The opening 361A of the first ball bearing cover 360A or Figure 15b The second ball cover 360B has an opening 361B, in which at least three OIS balls are located respectively.

[0184] In an embodiment, the opening of the ball cap may have a diameter D2 smaller than the diameter D1 of each of the OIS balls.

[0185] In one embodiment, the receiving portion may include a planar portion 334 and a curved portion 333, wherein the planar portion 334 is located in the guide groove and parallel to the reflective surface of the reflective member, and the curved portion 333 is formed to have a predetermined curvature and to contact the OIS ball while surrounding the planar portion. In another embodiment, the diameter D'1 of the curved portion may be formed to have a size that allows the ball cap to be received therein.

[0186] In one embodiment, the ball cap may have a height L that is larger than the diameter D1 of each of the OIS balls.

[0187] In an embodiment, the reflection center may coincide with the rotation center of the reflecting member. The reflection center is the intersection of the incident optical axis C1 passing through the center of the incident surface of the reflecting member and the outgoing optical axis C2 passing through the center of the outgoing surface of the reflecting member. The rotation center is the intersection of the first axis, the second axis and the third axis.

[0188] In an embodiment, the camera module may further include a plurality of magnetic flux detection sensors 520 located in at least one of the first OIS coil, the second OIS coil, and the third OIS coil.

[0189] In one embodiment, the camera module may further include a plurality of metal plates arranged in the camera housing, each facing a different pole of the second OIS magnet, and configured to exert an attractive force on the different poles of the second OIS magnet.

[0190] In an embodiment, the camera module may further include at least one lens module 311 facing the incident surface of the reflective member.

[0191] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a camera module 180 or 300 is included (e.g., Figure 1 Camera module 180 or Figure 3a The electronic device of the camera module 300 (e.g., Figure 1 Electronic device 101 in Figure 3aThe electronic device 200 may include a reflective member R. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a carrier 340, which includes a base portion 341 in which the reflective member is disposed and a guide portion 342 extending from the base portion in a direction opposite to the reflective member. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a receiving portion 330 and a camera housing 320, the receiving portion 330 having a guide groove 331 formed thereon to receive at least a portion of the guide portion, the carrier being disposed in the camera housing 320. Additionally, the electronic device may include a guide structure configured to contact at least one of the guide groove and the guide portion at at least three points. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first OIS magnet 411 disposed on a first surface 3401 of the carrier. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second OIS magnet 421 disposed on a second surface 3402 of the carrier perpendicular to the first surface. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first OIS coil 412 disposed in the camera housing facing the first OIS magnet. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second OIS coil 422 disposed in the camera housing facing a second OIS magnet. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a lens driving portion 310 through which light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted. In another embodiment, the electronic device may include an image sensor 230 or 370 (e.g., Figure 2 Image sensor 230 or Figure 3b Image sensor 370), wherein light transmitted from the lens drive portion is incident on image sensor 230 or 370.

[0192] According to the embodiments disclosed herein, a structure capable of implementing image stabilization (e.g., optical image stabilization (OIS)) functionality may be included therein. The camera module 180 or 300 of this disclosure may be configured such that an intermediate guide portion (not shown) configured to guide rotation of the carrier 340 and a ball guide portion (not shown) configured to guide rotation of the intermediate guide portion are omitted. In embodiments, the carrier 340 may be partially coupled to a receiving portion 330 formed in the camera module 300, and this may ensure that with respect to a first axis (e.g., pitch axis and / or...) Figure 4c The Y-axis), the second axis (e.g., the yaw axis and / or Figure 4c The X-axis and the third axis (e.g., the roll axis and / or Figure 4c The rotational degree of freedom (Z-axis in the equation).

[0193] Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the camera module 300 can be configured such that the intermediate guide portion and the ball guide portion are omitted, thus reducing the size of the camera module 300. Additionally, since the manufacturing process is simplified by reducing the number of components used in the camera module 300, the production cost of the camera module 300 can be reduced.

[0194] Furthermore, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the reflection center of the reflective member R and the rotation center M of the reflective member R disposed in the carrier 340 may coincide with each other. In this case, the driving error of the image stabilizer (e.g., optical image stabilizer (OIS)) function used to correct image jitter can be reduced.

[0195] The effects that can be obtained from this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains from the following description.

[0196] According to the various embodiments disclosed herein, electronic device 101 may have a strip-shaped or plate-shaped appearance, but is not limited thereto. For example, the illustrated electronic device 101 may be part of a foldable electronic device, a sliding electronic device, a retractable electronic device, and / or a rollable electronic device. "Foldable electronic device," "sliding electronic device," "retractable electronic device," and / or "rollable electronic device" may refer to a display (e.g., Figure 1 The display module 160 in the display can be bent and deformed such that at least a portion of it is folded, rolled, or curled, or its area can be at least partially expanded and / or housed within the housing. Foldable, sliding, retractable, and / or rollable electronic devices can be configured such that the display is unfolded or a large area of ​​the display is exposed to the outside, so as to expand and then use its screen display area as needed by the user.

[0197] The electronic device according to various embodiments can be one of a variety of types of electronic devices. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0198] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the particular embodiments, and include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the corresponding embodiments. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It should be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more things. As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from another component and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled,” “connected,” “coupled to,” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element) with or without the terms “operably” or “communically”, it means that the element can be coupled to the other element directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0199] As used in conjunction with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit." A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or its smallest unit or part. For example, according to embodiments, a module may be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0200] The various embodiments described herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more machine-readable instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This allows the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0201] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., an optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a relay server.

[0202] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as they were performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0203] It will be understood that this document contemplates and includes embodiments based on any combination of two or more of the embodiments disclosed above, as well as embodiments including any combination of the features disclosed herein. That is, the absence of an explicit indication that two features or two embodiments can be combined does not imply that such combinations are not contemplated, but rather is intended to include such combinations herein.

Claims

1. A camera module (180, 300), comprising: Reflective element (R); The carrier (340) includes a base portion (341) and a guide portion (342), wherein a reflective member is disposed on the base portion and the guide portion extends in a direction away from the reflective member; The camera housing (320) includes a receiving portion (330) on which a guide groove (331) is formed such that at least a portion of the guide portion is received in the guide groove, and a carrier is disposed on the camera housing; A guide structure is disposed between a guide portion and a guide groove, and has at least three points configured to contact at least one of the guide portion and the guide groove; The first magnet (411) is disposed on the first surface (3401) of the carrier; The second magnet (421) is disposed on the second surface (3402) perpendicular to the first surface of the support member; The first coil (412) is mounted on the camera housing and faces the first magnet; The second coil (422) is mounted on the camera housing and faces the second magnet; Lens structure (310), light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted through the lens structure; and The image sensor (320, 370) receives light that has already passed through the lens structure.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The support element is constructed as follows: The camera housing rotates about a first axis relative to it due to the electromagnetic force between the first magnet and the first coil. The camera housing rotates about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis relative to the camera housing due to the electromagnetic force between the second magnet and the second coil.

3. The camera module according to claim 2, further comprising: The third magnet (431) is disposed on the third surface (3403) parallel to the second surface of the carrier; as well as The third coil (432) is mounted on the camera housing and faces the third magnet. The carrier rotates relative to the camera housing about a third axis that is perpendicular to the first and second axes through the electromagnetic force between the third magnet and the third coil.

4. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The base portion of the support member includes a first inclined surface parallel to the reflective surface of the reflective member. The guide portion extends in a direction perpendicular to the first inclined surface.

5. The camera module according to claim 4, wherein, The receiving portion of the camera housing includes a second inclined surface (332) parallel to the first inclined surface, and The guide groove is formed on the second inclined surface.

6. The camera module according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The guide groove includes a curved portion (333) and a flat portion (334), wherein the curved portion has a predetermined curvature and contacts the guide structure, and the flat portion is placed adjacent to the curved portion and parallel to the reflective surface (S3) of the reflective member.

7. The camera module according to claim 6, further comprising: A first attractive magnet (511) is disposed on the planar portion; as well as The second attracting magnet (512) is disposed on the guide portion and faces the first attracting magnet.

8. The camera module according to claim 6, wherein, The guide groove includes a flat area (335) parallel to the support surface of the camera housing, which is placed adjacent to the curved portion.

9. The camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The guide structure includes at least three bearing balls (b1) disposed between the guide portion and the guide groove.

10. The camera module according to claim 9, wherein, One of the surfaces of the guide portion and the receiving portion located within the guide groove includes a receiving groove (344), the receiving grooves being formed at equal intervals such that the at least three bearing balls are respectively received in the receiving grooves.

11. The camera module according to claim 10, further comprising: The ball cap (360A, 360B) is coupled to one of the guide portion and the receiving portion and receives at least a portion of the bearing balls.

12. The camera module according to claim 11, wherein, The receiving portion includes a planar portion (334) parallel to the reflective surface of the reflective member and a curved portion (333) surrounding the planar portion and having a predetermined curvature. The planar portion and the curved portion are located within the guide groove, and The third diameter (D'1) of the curved portion is larger than the fourth diameter of the ball bearing cap.

13. The camera module according to claim 3, wherein, The reflection center is the intersection of the incident optical axis (C1) passing through the center of the incident surface of the reflecting member and the outgoing optical axis (C2) passing through the center of the outgoing surface. The reflection center corresponds to the rotation center of the reflection component, which is the intersection of the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis.

14. The camera module according to claim 1, further comprising: At least one lens module (311) faces the incident surface of the reflective member.

15. An electronic device including a camera module (180, 300), the electronic device comprising: Reflective element (R); The carrier (340) includes a base portion (341) and a guide portion (342), wherein a reflective member is disposed on the base portion and the guide portion extends in a direction away from the reflective member; The camera housing (320) includes a receiving portion (330) on which a guide groove (331) is formed such that at least a portion of the guide portion is received in the guide groove, and a carrier is disposed on the camera housing; A guide structure having at least three points configured to contact at least one of a guide portion and a guide groove; The first magnet (411) is disposed on the first surface (3401) of the carrier; The second magnet (421) is disposed on the second surface (3402) perpendicular to the first surface of the support member; The first coil (412) is mounted on the camera housing and faces the first magnet; The second coil (422) is mounted on the camera housing and faces the second magnet; Lens structure (310), light reflected from the reflective member is transmitted through the lens structure; and The image sensor (320, 370) receives light that has already passed through the lens structure.

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