Camera connector and camera device

Abstract

The application discloses a camera connector and a camera device. The camera connector comprises a rear cover assembly, a conversion assembly and a board end assembly. The rear cover assembly comprises a cover body and a rear cover inner conductor. The cover body has a first mounting cavity, and the rear cover inner conductor is mounted in the first mounting cavity. The conversion assembly comprises a conversion piece and a conversion inner conductor. The conversion piece has a second mounting cavity and is connected to the cover body. The conversion inner conductor is mounted in the second mounting cavity and comprises a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part has a conversion cavity. The conversion inner conductor comprises a first opening part which is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the first part and is communicated with the conversion cavity. The rear cover inner conductor is connected to the first part and is arranged in the conversion cavity. The board end assembly is arranged in the second mounting cavity and comprises a board end inner conductor which is connected to the second part. The camera connector can avoid the assembly looseness of the rear cover assembly and the conversion assembly, and improve the assembly stability of the vehicle-mounted camera. The camera device with the camera connector has the above advantages.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of electrical connectors, and more particularly to a camera connector and a camera device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, automotive camera connectors employ a splicing design, meaning the connector's board-end structure and housing structure need to be assembled together. However, currently, the connection between the board-end structure and housing structure of automotive cameras is prone to loosening, leading to decreased assembly stability and affecting the use of the automotive camera. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a camera connector that can prevent loosening of the assembly between the board end structure and the housing structure, thereby improving the assembly stability of the vehicle camera.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a camera device having the above-mentioned camera connector.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a camera connector includes a back cover assembly, an adapter assembly, and a board-end assembly.

[0006] The rear cover assembly includes a cover body and a rear cover inner conductor, the cover body having a first mounting cavity, and the rear cover inner conductor being mounted in the first mounting cavity; An adapter assembly is installed in the first mounting cavity and includes an adapter and an inner adapter conductor. The adapter has a second mounting cavity and is connected to the cover. The inner adapter conductor is installed in the second mounting cavity. The inner adapter conductor includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part has an adapter cavity. The inner adapter conductor also includes a first opening. The first opening is located on the outer peripheral wall of the first part. The first opening penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the first part and communicates with the adapter cavity. The first opening and the adapter cavity penetrate one end of the first part away from the second part along the first direction. The inner adapter conductor of the rear cover is connected to the first part and passes through the adapter cavity. The first part can be driven by the inner adapter conductor of the rear cover to generate deformation. The board end assembly is disposed in the second mounting cavity and connected to the adapter. The board end assembly includes a board end inner conductor, which is connected to the second part and is used to connect the circuit board.

[0007] The camera connector according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by providing a first opening on the first part, a portion of the structure of the first part is separated by the first opening, thereby improving the deformation capability of the first part. When the inner conductor of the rear cover is connected to the first part, the first part expands outward and deforms, allowing the inner conductor of the rear cover to pass through the adapter cavity and abut against the inner wall of the adapter cavity, thereby improving the connection stability between the first part and the inner conductor of the rear cover, and further improving the assembly stability of the camera connector.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner conductor of the adapter includes two first openings, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the first portion along a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adapter includes a partition and a main body. The main body has a second mounting cavity. The partition is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the main body and passes through the outer peripheral wall of the main body and communicates with the second mounting cavity. The main body has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the first direction. Along the first direction, the partition passes through the first end, and the second mounting cavity passes through the first end and the second end. The plate end assembly is disposed at the second end. The first end abuts against the inner wall of the first mounting cavity.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adapter further includes an abutment portion connected to the first end and disposed around the second mounting cavity; the outer peripheral wall of the abutment portion protrudes relative to the outer peripheral wall of the first end in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cover includes an inner protrusion disposed in the first mounting cavity and connected to the inner wall of the first mounting cavity. The inner protrusion protrudes toward the main body relative to the inner wall of the first mounting cavity, and the inner protrusion abuts against the abutting portion and the first end.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, along the first direction, the inner protrusion is disposed between the first end and the abutting portion, and abuts against the connection between the abutting portion and the first end.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner conductor of the adapter further includes a plurality of protrusions, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the second part and connected to the second part, and the plurality of protrusions abut against the inner wall of the second mounting cavity.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, along the first direction, the inner conductor at the board end has a board end cavity and includes a second opening. The second opening is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor at the board end, and the second opening penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor at the board end and communicates with the board end cavity. Along the first direction, the second opening and the board end cavity penetrate one end of the inner conductor at the board end facing the transition inner conductor. One end of the transition inner conductor facing away from the rear cover inner conductor passes through the board end cavity and abuts against the inner wall of the board end cavity. The end of the inner conductor at the board end facing away from the transition inner conductor is used to connect to a circuit board.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner conductor at the plate end includes a plurality of second openings, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor at the plate end along a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0016] A camera device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a camera assembly and a camera connector as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera connector in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rear cover assembly, the adapter assembly, and the board end assembly in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing the connection between the rear cover assembly, the adapter assembly, and the board end assembly in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner conductor of the adapter in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the inner conductor of the rear cover, the inner conductor of the adapter, and the inner conductor of the plate end in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the adapter component and the board-end component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure label: Camera connector 100; Rear cover assembly 110; cover body 111; first mounting cavity 1111; inner protrusion 1112; inner conductor of rear cover 112; Adapter assembly 120; adapter 121; second mounting cavity 1211; partition 1212; main body 1213; first end 1214; second end 1215; abutment part 1216; adapter inner conductor 122; first part 1221; adapter cavity 1222; second part 1223; first opening 1224; outward protrusion 1225; Plate end assembly 130; plate end inner conductor 131; plate end cavity 1311; second opening 1312. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0022] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0023] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] In the description of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0025] The camera connector of a first aspect embodiment and the camera device of a second aspect embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] A first aspect of the present invention provides a camera connector 100, see below. Figures 1 to 3 ,as well as Figure 5 As shown, the camera connector 100 includes a rear cover assembly 110, an adapter assembly 120, and a board-end assembly 130. It should be noted that the adapter assembly 120 and the board-end assembly 130 together constitute the board-end structure described in the background art. The rear cover assembly 110 includes a cover body 111 and a rear cover inner conductor 112. The cover body 111 has a first mounting cavity 1111 inside, and the rear cover inner conductor 112 is mounted in the first mounting cavity 1111. The rear cover inner conductor 112 is used to connect the camera assembly. An insulating element is provided between the rear cover inner conductor 112 and the cover body 111 to prevent them from conducting to each other.

[0027] The adapter assembly 120 is installed in the first mounting cavity 1111. The adapter assembly 120 includes an adapter 121 and an inner adapter conductor 122. The adapter 121 has a second mounting cavity 1211, which is connected to the first mounting cavity 1111. The adapter 121 is connected to the cover 111. The inner adapter conductor 122 is installed in the second mounting cavity 1211 and includes a first part 1221 and a second part 1223 that are connected to each other. The first part 1221 has a connecting cavity 1222 that communicates with the second mounting cavity 1211. The inner adapter conductor 122 also includes a first opening 1224, which is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the first part 1221 and penetrates through the outer peripheral wall of the first part 1221 to communicate with the connecting cavity 1222, allowing the connecting cavity 1222 to communicate with the external environment through the first opening 1224. Meanwhile, the first opening 1224 and the transition cavity 1222 extend through one end of the first part 1221 away from the second part 1223 along the first direction. The inner conductor 112 of the rear cover is connected to the first part 1221, and at least a portion of the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover passes through the transition cavity 1222.

[0028] The board end assembly 130 is disposed in the second mounting cavity 1211 and connected to the adapter 121. The board end assembly 130 includes a board end inner conductor 131, which is connected to the second part 1223. The board end inner conductor 131 is used to connect the circuit board.

[0029] Specifically, in one example, along a first direction, a first mounting cavity 1111 extends through both sides of the cover 111, and a second mounting cavity 1211 extends through both sides of the adapter 121. During assembly, with the first direction as the vertical direction, the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover passes through the first mounting cavity 1111 and exits from the upper end of the cover 111. The adapter assembly 120 is housed in the first mounting cavity 1111 through the lower end of the cover 111. The inner conductor 112 of the rear cover and the inner conductor 122 of the adapter are connected through the upper end of the adapter 121. The plate end assembly 130 is mounted in the second mounting cavity 1211 through the lower end of the adapter 121.

[0030] Furthermore, the circumferential dimension of the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover is larger than the inner circumferential dimension of the transition cavity 1222 of the first part 1221. When the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover is assembled with the first part 1221, the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover will compress the first part 1221, causing the first part 1221 to have an outward expansion tendency. In this embodiment, the first part 1221 has a deformability. By providing a first opening 1224 on the first part 1221, the first opening 1224 can partition the first part 1221, so that the first part 1221 forms at least two petal-shaped structures, and the petal-shaped structures are spaced apart, thereby improving the deformability of the first part 1221. When the first part 1221 is subjected to the compressive force of the inner conductor 112 of the back cover, each petal structure will expand outward and move away from each other so that the size of the adapter cavity 1222 is adapted to the size of the inner conductor 112 of the back cover. This allows the inner wall of the adapter cavity 1222 to always abut against the inner conductor 112 of the back cover. Furthermore, when the first part 1221 is deformed, each petal structure tends to return to its original shape, thereby compressing the outer wall of the inner conductor 112 of the back cover. This improves the assembly stability of the inner conductor 122 of the adapter and the inner conductor 112 of the back cover, and thus improves the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0031] The camera connector 100 of this embodiment improves the deformation capability of the first part 1221 by providing a first opening 1224 on the first part 1221, which isolates part of the structure of the first part 1221. When the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover is connected to the first part 1221, the first part 1221 expands outward and deforms, allowing the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover to pass through the adapter cavity 1222 and abut against the inner wall of the adapter cavity 1222, thereby improving the connection stability between the first part 1221 and the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover, and thus improving the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0032] See Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the inner conductor 122 includes two first openings 1224, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the first portion 1221 along a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Specifically, the two first openings 1224 are spaced apart on the first portion 1221, such that the first portion 1221 is divided into two petal-shaped structures, which are spaced apart. In this embodiment, the two first openings 1224 are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall, so that when the first portion 1221 is subjected to the insertion pressure of the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover, the two petal-shaped structures can elastically open or close, thereby reducing the insertion resistance of the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover and increasing the uniform distribution range of the contact pressure between the first portion 1221 and the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover, thereby improving the assembly stability of the first portion 1221 and the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover.

[0033] Furthermore, see Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the forming process of the inner conductor 131 at the board end, which is formed by stamping. During forming, the tail of the inner conductor 131 is connected to the material strip. The transition inner conductor 122 has two first openings 1224, which provide clearance space for the material strip, thereby preventing damage to the first part 1221 when the material strip and the inner conductor 131 at the board end separate. This ensures the integrity of the first part 1221 and improves the installation stability of the first part 1221 and the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover.

[0034] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some technologies, the adapter 121 includes a partition 1212 and a main body 1213. The main body 1213 has a second mounting cavity 1211, and the partition 1212 is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the main body 1213. The partition 1212 penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the main body 1213 and communicates with the second mounting cavity 1211. The main body 1213 has a first end 1214 and a second end 1215 opposite to each other along a first direction. Along the first direction, the partition 1212 penetrates the first end 1214, and the second mounting cavity 1211 penetrates the first end 1214 and the second end 1215. The plate end assembly 130 is disposed at the second end 1215. The first end 1214 abuts against the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1211.

[0035] Specifically, the partition 1212 is located on the outer peripheral wall of the main body 1213. The partition 1212 penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the main body 1213 and connects to the second mounting cavity 1211, allowing the second mounting cavity 1211 to communicate with the external environment through the partition 1212. Furthermore, the partition 1212 penetrates the first end 1214 of the main body 1213 along a first direction, dividing the first end 1214 of the main body 1213 into multiple petal-shaped structures. These multiple petal-shaped structures are spaced apart around the second mounting cavity 1211. In this embodiment, the second mounting cavity 1211 has a central axis, and the interior of the second mounting cavity 1211 needs to accommodate an insulating member and a transition inner conductor 122. The insulating member covers the peripheral wall of the transition inner conductor 122. When the insulating component and the inner conductor 122 of the adapter are housed in the second mounting cavity 1211, the insulating component abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting cavity 1211, causing the multiple petal-shaped structures of the main body 1213 to tend to elastically deform in a direction away from the central axis of the second mounting cavity 1211. This allows the multiple petal-shaped structures of the main body 1213 to abut against the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111 of the cover 111, thereby increasing the contact area between the main body 1213 and the inner wall of the cover 111 and improving the connection stability between the adapter 121 and the cover 111.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the partition 1212 can partially separate the main body 1213, allowing the main body 1213 to deform during assembly of the inner conductor 122 and the main body 1213. This increases the assembly space for the inner conductor 122, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the inner conductor 122 and the main body 1213. Simultaneously, when the first end 1214 of the main body 1213 deforms, each petal-shaped structure tends to return to its original shape, thereby compressing the inner conductor 122 and the insulating component. This improves the assembly stability of the inner conductor 122 and the main body 1213, and consequently, enhances the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0037] Further, see Figure 6As shown, the adapter 121 also includes an abutment portion 1216, which is connected to the first end 1214 of the main body 1213 and is disposed around the second mounting cavity 1211. Along a direction perpendicular to the first direction, the outer peripheral wall of the abutment portion 1216 protrudes relative to the outer peripheral wall of the first end 1214. Specifically, since the first end 1214 of the main body 1213 is divided by the partition portion 1212 to form multiple petal-shaped structures, each petal-shaped structure is connected to the abutment portion 1216. The abutment portion 1216 is disposed around the second mounting cavity 1211, that is, the abutment portion 1216 is annular or partially annular, surrounding the opening of the second mounting cavity 1211 at the first end 1214. Because the outer peripheral wall of the abutment portion 1216 protrudes relative to the outer peripheral wall of the first end 1214, the outer diameter of the abutment portion 1216 in the circumferential direction is larger than the outer diameter of the first end 1214, thereby forming a stepped structure on the outer surface of the adapter 121. When the adapter assembly 120 is installed in the first mounting cavity 1111 of the cover 111, the outer peripheral wall of the abutment portion 1216 abuts against the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111, and the outer peripheral wall of the first end 1214 also forms a fit with the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111. In this embodiment, by providing the abutment portion 1216, the contact area between the adapter 121 and the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111 can be increased, thereby improving the abutment stability between the adapter 121 and the cover 111.

[0038] See Figure 3 As shown, it can be understood that the cover 111 includes an inner protrusion 1112, which is disposed within the first mounting cavity 1111 and connected to the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111. The inner protrusion 1112 protrudes toward the main body 1213 relative to the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111, and abuts against the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214.

[0039] Specifically, the inner protrusion 1112 is located on the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111, and the inner protrusion 1112 protrudes toward the central axis of the first mounting cavity 1111 to abut against the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214. The inner protrusion 1112 is circumferentially disposed on the inner wall of the first mounting cavity 1111, and the inner protrusion 1112 abuts against the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 of the main body portion 1213 in the circumferential direction, providing circumferential support for the abutment portion 1216 and the main body portion 1213, thereby improving the fitting stability of the cover 111 and the adapter 121. Furthermore, the insulating component causes the main body 1213 and the abutment 1216 to expand outward, and the inner protrusion 1112 presses inward against the main body 1213 and the abutment 1216. This causes the insulating component, the adapter 121 and the inner protrusion 1112 to interact, further improving the fit stability of the cover 111 and the adapter 121, thereby improving the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0040] Furthermore, in one embodiment, along a first direction, an inner protrusion 1112 is disposed between the first end 1214 and the abutment portion 1216, and the inner protrusion 1112 abuts against the connection between the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214. Specifically, in one example, when the adapter 121 internally accommodates the plate end assembly 130 and the insulating member, the plate end assembly 130 and the insulating member will compress the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 to cause the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 to expand circumferentially. In this embodiment, during assembly, the adapter 121 is first installed in the first mounting cavity 1111. Without the plate end assembly 130 and the insulating member installed, the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 will not expand outwards. At this time, the abutment portion 1216 can pass through the inner protrusion 1112, such that the inner protrusion 1112 is located between the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 in the first direction. The inner protrusion 1112 corresponds to the connection point between the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214. Finally, the plate end assembly 130 and the insulating member are assembled in the second mounting cavity 1211, causing the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 to expand, thereby abutting against the inner protrusion 1112. At this time, the connection between the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 will abut against the inner protrusion 1112. The inner protrusion 1112 will limit the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214, so that the abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 will hug the inner protrusion 1112 when expanded. The abutment portion 1216 and the first end 1214 cannot move relative to the inner protrusion 1112 in the first direction, thereby improving the assembly stability of the adapter 121 and the cover 111, and thus improving the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0041] See Figure 5 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the inner conductor 122 further includes a plurality of protrusions 1225, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the second part 1223 and connected to the second part 1223. The plurality of protrusions 1225 abut against the inner wall of the second mounting cavity 1211.

[0042] Specifically, each protrusion 1225 abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting cavity 1211, meaning the outer surface of the protrusion 1225 and the inner wall of the second mounting cavity 1211 form a contact fit. In this embodiment, the outer surface of the protrusion 1225 and the inner wall of the second mounting cavity 1211 can be an interference fit, allowing the protrusion 1225 to undergo a certain elastic compression when inserted into the second mounting cavity 1211. This elastic restoring force then abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting cavity 1211, improving the tightness of the connection between the inner conductor 122 and the adapter 121. Furthermore, the multiple protrusions 1225 provide multiple support points for the connection between the inner conductor 122 and the adapter 121, preventing the inner conductor 122 from tilting or wobbling within the second mounting cavity 1211. This achieves radial positioning and fixation of the inner conductor 122 within the second mounting cavity 1211, improving installation stability.

[0043] See Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in other embodiments, the inner conductor 131 has an inner cavity 1311, and includes a second opening 1312. The second opening 1312 is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor 131 and penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor 131 to communicate with the inner cavity 1311. Along a first direction, the second opening 1312 and the inner cavity 1311 penetrate one end of the inner conductor 131 facing the transition inner conductor 122. The end of the transition inner conductor 122 facing away from the rear cover inner conductor 112 passes through the inner cavity 1311 and is connected to the inner wall of the inner cavity 1311. The end of the inner conductor 131 facing away from the transition inner conductor 122 is used to connect to a circuit board.

[0044] Specifically, the second opening 1312 is located on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor 131 at the plate end, and the second opening 1312 penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor 131 at the plate end, allowing the plate end cavity 1311 to communicate with the external environment through the second opening 1312. Furthermore, the second opening 1312 penetrates the end of the inner conductor 131 at the plate end facing the transition inner conductor 122 along a first direction, causing the end of the inner conductor 131 at the plate end facing the transition inner conductor 122 to be divided into multiple petal-shaped structures. These multiple petal-shaped structures are spaced apart around the plate end cavity 1311. In this embodiment, the plate end cavity 1311 has a central axis. When the transition inner conductor 122 passes through the plate end cavity 1311, the transition inner conductor 122 abuts against the inner wall of the plate end cavity 1311, causing the multiple petal-shaped structures of the inner conductor 131 to have a tendency to elastically deform in a direction away from the central axis of the plate end cavity 1311. In this embodiment, the second opening 1312 can isolate part of the inner conductor 131 at the board end, so that when the inner conductor 122 is assembled with the inner conductor 131 at the board end, the inner conductor 131 at the board end can deform, increasing the assembly space of the inner conductor 122 and thus improving the assembly efficiency of the inner conductor 122 and the inner conductor 131 at the board end.

[0045] Meanwhile, when the second part 1223 is inserted into the plate end cavity 1311, each petal structure tends to return to its original state, thereby squeezing the outer wall of the inner conductor 122, thereby improving the assembly stability of the inner conductor 122 and the inner conductor 131, and thus improving the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0046] Furthermore, the inner conductor 131 at the plate end includes a plurality of second openings 1312, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor 131 at a distance perpendicular to the first direction.

[0047] Specifically, a plurality of second openings 1312 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the inner conductor 131 at the plate end. For example, when two second openings 1312 are provided, the two second openings 1312 can be symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the inner conductor 131 at the plate end, that is, they are spaced 180° apart along the circumference; when a plurality of second openings 1312 are provided, the circumferential spacing between the plurality of second openings 1312 is the same. Multiple second openings 1312 penetrate the peripheral wall and end of the inner conductor 131, dividing the inner conductor 131 facing the adapter inner conductor 122 into multiple petal-like structures in the circumferential direction. This allows the multiple petal-like structures to generate radially outward elastic deformation when the inner conductor 131 and the adapter inner conductor 122 are assembled, providing multi-position clamping force on the second part 1223 in the circumferential direction. This avoids the problem of loose assembly caused by excessive deformation on one side of the inner conductor 131, thereby improving the assembly stability of the adapter inner conductor 122 and the inner conductor 131, and thus improving the assembly stability of the camera connector 100.

[0048] A second aspect of the present invention provides a camera device, wherein the camera device includes a camera assembly and a camera connector 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The camera assembly is disposed in a first mounting cavity 1111 and electrically connected to the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover. One end of the board-end inner conductor 131 facing away from the adapter inner conductor 122 is used to connect to a circuit board, and the camera assembly is electrically connected to the circuit board through the inner conductor 112 of the rear cover, the adapter inner conductor 122, and the board-end inner conductor 131. Since the camera device includes the camera connector 100 described in any of the above embodiments, the camera device includes all the technical solutions and beneficial effects mentioned in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0049] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. Camera connector having a first direction, characterized in that, include: A rear cover assembly includes a cover body and a rear cover inner conductor, the cover body having a first mounting cavity, and the rear cover inner conductor being mounted in the first mounting cavity; An adapter assembly is installed in the first mounting cavity and includes an adapter and an inner adapter conductor. The adapter has a second mounting cavity and is connected to the cover. The inner adapter conductor is installed in the second mounting cavity. The inner adapter conductor includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part has an adapter cavity. The inner adapter conductor also includes a first opening. The first opening is located on the outer peripheral wall of the first part. The first opening penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the first part and communicates with the adapter cavity. The first opening and the adapter cavity penetrate one end of the first part away from the second part along the first direction. The inner adapter conductor is connected to the first part and passes through the adapter cavity. The first part can be driven by the inner adapter conductor to generate deformation. A board-end assembly is disposed in the second mounting cavity and connected to the adapter. The board-end assembly includes a board-end inner conductor, which is connected to the second part and is used to connect the circuit board.

2. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein, The inner conductor of the adapter includes two first openings, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the first part along a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein, The adapter includes a partition and a main body. The main body has a second mounting cavity. The partition is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the main body and passes through the outer peripheral wall of the main body and communicates with the second mounting cavity. The main body has a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the first direction. Along the first direction, the partition passes through the first end, and the second mounting cavity passes through the first end and the second end. The plate end assembly is disposed at the second end. The first end abuts against the inner wall of the first mounting cavity.

4. The camera connector of claim 3, wherein, The adapter further includes an abutment portion connected to the first end and disposed around the second mounting cavity; the outer peripheral wall of the abutment portion protrudes relative to the outer peripheral wall of the first end in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

5. The camera connector of claim 4, wherein, The cover includes an inner protrusion, which is disposed in the first mounting cavity and connected to the inner wall of the first mounting cavity. The inner protrusion protrudes toward the main body relative to the inner wall of the first mounting cavity, and abuts against the abutting portion and the first end.

6. The camera connector of claim 5, wherein, Along the first direction, the inner protrusion is disposed between the first end and the abutting portion, and abuts against the connection between the abutting portion and the first end.

7. The camera connector of claim 3, wherein, The inner conductor of the adapter also includes a plurality of protrusions, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the second part and connected to the second part, and the plurality of protrusions abut against the inner wall of the second mounting cavity.

8. The camera connector of claim 1, wherein, Along the first direction, the inner conductor at the board end has a board end cavity and includes a second opening. The second opening is disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor at the board end, and the second opening penetrates the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor at the board end and communicates with the board end cavity. Along the first direction, the second opening and the board end cavity penetrate one end of the inner conductor at the board end facing the transition inner conductor. One end of the transition inner conductor facing away from the rear cover inner conductor passes through the board end cavity and abuts against the inner wall of the board end cavity. The end of the inner conductor at the board end facing away from the transition inner conductor is used to connect to a circuit board.

9. The camera connector of claim 8, wherein, The inner conductor at the plate end includes a plurality of second openings, which are spaced apart on the outer peripheral wall of the inner conductor at the plate end along a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

10. An image pickup device characterized by include: The camera connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The camera assembly is housed in the first mounting cavity and electrically connected to the inner conductor of the rear cover.

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