Physical switch for hiding camera and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a physical switch used for hiding a camera and an electronic device, the physical switch comprises a housing, the housing is provided with a camera and a camera support, the camera support is connected with the housing, an installation cavity is formed between the camera support and the housing, the camera is arranged in the installation cavity, and the camera is arranged in the installation cavity. A first through hole is formed in the position, corresponding to the camera, of the camera support, a shielding piece is arranged in the installation cavity, one end of the shielding piece extends out of the installation cavity, the shielding piece is connected with the shell and the camera support in a sliding and limiting mode, the shielding piece is used for opening or shielding the camera, and a second through hole is formed in the shielding piece. And the shielding piece can drive the second through hole to be aligned or staggered with the camera. According to the utility model, the camera can be opened or shielded by pushing the shielding piece, so that the privacy security of a user can be guaranteed while the daily use requirements are met; and foreign objects are not needed, so that the use favor of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic products, and particularly relates to a physical switch for hiding a camera and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, more and more electronic devices are equipped with camera components to meet people's needs for functions such as taking pictures or videos. In particular, network cameras that combine traditional camera components with network video technology can capture the scene in front of the device in real time and transmit it, facilitating real-time interconnection between users in different regions. While the camera component brings convenience to users, there is also a risk of leaking user privacy.

[0003] Currently, most electronic devices do not have a structure that can block the camera. Users can only use external objects to block the camera, which is not only inconvenient but also poses a risk of scratching the camera with external objects, bringing a bad experience to users. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve some or all of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, on the one hand, the utility model provides a physical switch for hiding a camera, including a housing. A camera and a camera bracket are provided on the housing. The camera bracket is connected to the housing, and an installation cavity is formed between the camera bracket and the housing. The camera is arranged in the installation cavity. A first through hole is provided at a position corresponding to the camera on the camera bracket. A shielding member is arranged in the installation cavity. One end of the shielding member extends out of the installation cavity. The shielding member is slidably and limit-connected to the housing and the camera bracket respectively. The shielding member is used to open or block the camera. A second through hole is provided on the shielding member. The shielding member can drive the second through hole to be aligned or misaligned with the camera.

[0005] As a further improvement of the utility model, a shielding block is provided on the shielding member. The shielding block is fixedly connected to the shielding member. The second through hole is provided on the shielding block.

[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model, a pushing part is provided on the shielding member. A limiting sliding groove is provided on the housing. One end of the pushing part extends into the limiting sliding groove and is slidably matched with the limiting sliding groove. The other end of the pushing part extends out of the installation cavity.

[0007] As a further improvement of the utility model, a plurality of anti-slip grooves are provided at the end of the pushing part extending out of the installation cavity.

[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, the pushing part and the shielding member are integrally formed.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present utility model, one end of the shielding member is provided with a first elastic block, and a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove are respectively provided on the housing at positions corresponding to the first elastic block, and the first elastic block can be respectively clamped with the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the end of the shielding member away from the first elastic block is provided with a second elastic block, and a third limiting groove is provided on the housing at a position corresponding to the second elastic block, and the second elastic block can be clamped with the third limiting groove.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the first elastic block and the second elastic block are integrally formed with the shielding member respectively.

[0012] On the other hand, the present utility model also provides an electronic device including the above physical switch for hiding the camera, further including a screen and a light sensor installed on the housing, a control board is provided inside the housing, and the light sensor, the camera and the screen are respectively electrically connected to the control board, and the light sensor is used to monitor the ambient brightness.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the light sensor is arranged in the installation cavity, and a third through hole is provided on the camera bracket at a position corresponding to the light sensor.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] By pushing the shielding member, the present utility model can open or shield the camera, which can meet the daily use requirements and ensure the privacy and security of users at the same time; without the need to rely on external objects, it improves the user's sense of use. During specific use, when it is necessary to shield the camera, the user only needs to push the end of the shielding member extending out of the installation cavity until the second through hole is misaligned with the camera, so that the shielding member shields the camera and ensures the privacy and security of the user; when it is necessary to use the camera, only need to push the end of the shielding member extending out of the installation cavity in the reverse direction until the second through hole is aligned with the camera, then the camera is respectively aligned with the first through hole and the second through hole, and the front scene can be photographed to meet the daily use requirements. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the solutions in the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is the internal structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is the exploded structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the shielding member in the embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present utility model have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs; the terms used in the description are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model; the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof in the description and claims of the present utility model and the above drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present utility model or the above drawings are used to distinguish different objects and are not used to describe a specific order.

[0022] Referring to "embodiment" in the present utility model means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. The phrase appears in various positions in the description and does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an exclusive, independent or alternative embodiment to other embodiments. Those skilled in the art explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described in the present utility model may be combined with other embodiments.

[0023] In order to enable those skilled in the technical field to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings.

[0024] As Figures 1-4 shown, an electronic device includes a housing 1, a screen 2 is installed on the housing 1, a control board 3, a camera 4 and a light sensor 5 are installed inside the housing 1. The camera 4 and the light sensor 5 are electrically connected to the control board 3 respectively. The light sensor 5 is used to monitor the ambient brightness and feedback the signal to the control board 3, and then the control board 3 adjusts the brightness of the screen 2 in a timely manner according to the ambient brightness, so as to enable the user to have a better use experience and protect the user's eyes.

[0025] A physical switch for hiding the camera 4 is installed on the housing 1. By means of the physical switch, the camera 4 can be blocked when the electronic device is not in use, thereby ensuring the privacy and security of the user; when the electronic device needs to be used, the camera 4 can be turned on by operating the physical switch to meet the user's daily shooting and video needs. The physical switch includes a shielding member 6. A camera bracket 7 is installed on the housing 1. The camera bracket 7 is snap-fitted and fixed to the housing 1. An installation cavity 8 is formed between the camera bracket 7 and the housing 1. The camera 4 and the shielding member 6 are respectively limited in the installation cavity 8. A first through hole 71 is provided at a position corresponding to the camera 4 on the camera bracket 7, so that the camera 4 can pass through the first through hole 71 to capture the external scene. One end of the shielding member 6 extends out of the installation cavity 8, and the shielding member 6 is slidably and limitedly connected to the housing 1 and the camera bracket 7 respectively. A second through hole 61 is provided on the shielding member 6. By pushing the end of the shielding member 6 extending out of the installation cavity 8, the second through hole 61 can be aligned or misaligned with the camera 4, so as to realize the function of turning on or blocking the camera 4.

[0026] Specifically, when the camera 4 needs to be blocked, the user only needs to push the end of the shielding member 6 extending out of the installation cavity 8 until the second through hole 61 is misaligned with the camera 4, so that the shielding member 6 blocks the camera 4 and ensures the privacy and security of the user; when the camera 4 needs to be used, only push the end of the shielding member 6 extending out of the installation cavity 8 in the reverse direction until the second through hole 61 is aligned with the camera 4, then the camera 4 is respectively aligned with the first through hole 71 and the second through hole 61, and can capture the scene in front to meet the daily use requirements.

[0027] In this embodiment, the light sensor 5 is also arranged in the installation cavity 8. In order to enable the light sensor 5 to smoothly monitor the brightness of the environment, a third through hole 72 is provided at a position corresponding to the light sensor 5 on the camera bracket 7; by providing the third through hole 72, the light of the external environment can pass through the third through hole 72 and irradiate on the light sensor 5, so that the light sensor 5 can monitor the brightness of the environment in real time.

[0028] The shielding member 6 is provided with a shielding block 62, and the shielding block is fixedly clamped with the shielding member 6. The second through hole 61 is provided on the shielding block 62. The shielding member 6 is provided with a pushing portion 63, and the housing 1 is provided with a limiting sliding groove 11. One end of the pushing portion 63 extends into the limiting sliding groove 11 and is in sliding clamping fit with the limiting sliding groove 11. Through the cooperation of the pushing portion 63 and the limiting sliding groove 11, the sliding direction of the shielding member 6 can be limited and guided, so as to ensure that the shielding member 6 can smoothly shield or open the camera 4, improving the structural stability. The end of the pushing portion 63 away from the limiting sliding groove 11 extends out of the installation cavity 8. During use, by pushing the pushing portion 63 to slide in the limiting sliding groove 11, the shielding member 6 can be pushed to move, so that the second through hole 61 on the shielding block 62 is aligned or misaligned with the camera 4, realizing the function of opening or shielding the camera 4.

[0029] In order to increase the friction between the pushing portion 63 and the finger, a plurality of anti-slip grooves 64 are provided at the end of the pushing portion 63 extending out of the installation cavity 8. When the user pushes the pushing portion 63, the finger abuts against the anti-slip grooves 64, thereby increasing the friction between the finger and the pushing portion 63, so that the user can push the shielding member 6 more smoothly, improving the practicability.

[0030] In this embodiment, the pushing portion 63 and the shielding member 6 are integrally formed; in other embodiments, the pushing portion 63 and the shielding member 6 can also be two independent components, and the two can be fixedly connected by bonding, clamping and other methods.

[0031] One end of the shielding member 6 is provided with a first elastic block 65. At positions corresponding to the first elastic block 65 on the housing 1, a first limiting groove 12 and a second limiting groove 13 are respectively provided. The first elastic block 65 can be respectively clamped with the first limiting groove 12 and the second limiting groove 13. During the process of pushing the shielding member 6, the first elastic block 65 moves together with the shielding member 6 and can be respectively clamped with the first limiting groove 12 and the second limiting groove 13. When the first elastic block 65 is clamped with the first limiting groove 12, the second through hole 61 on the shielding block 62 is also exactly aligned with the camera 4; when the first elastic block 65 is clamped with the second limiting groove 13, the second through hole 61 on the shielding block 62 is misaligned with the camera 4. In the initial state, the camera 4 is in the open state, and at this time the first elastic block 65 is clamped with the first limiting groove 12. When it is necessary to shield the camera 4, the user can drive the shielding member 6 and the shielding block 62 to move by pushing the pushing portion 63. The shielding member 6 drives the first elastic block 65 to move. The first elastic block 65 will jump out of the first limiting groove 12. As the shielding member 6 is continuously pushed, the first elastic block 65 will be aligned with the second limiting groove 13 and snap into the second limiting groove 13, and at the same time make a "click" sound; at this time, the second through hole 61 on the shielding block 62 is misaligned with the camera 4, and the shielding block 62 shields the camera 4. When it is necessary to open the camera 4, just push the pushing portion 63 in the reverse direction. The shielding member 6 drives the first elastic block 65. The first elastic block 65 will be pushed out of the second limiting groove 13. As the shielding member 6 is continuously pushed, the first elastic block 65 will be aligned with the first limiting groove 12 and snap into the first limiting groove 12, and at the same time make a "click" sound; at this time, the second through hole 61 on the shielding block 62 is also exactly aligned with the camera 4. Through the cooperation of the first elastic block 65 with the first limiting groove 12 and the second limiting groove 13, the sliding stroke of the shielding member 6 can be limited. At the same time, a sound will be made after sliding in place and there is an elastic tension reaction on the user's finger, which can improve the user's feeling when pushing the shielding member 6. Moreover, it can be judged whether the camera 4 has been shielded or opened through hearing, further improving the user's usage experience.

[0032] In order to further improve the feel, a second elastic block 66 is provided at the end of the shielding member 6 away from the first elastic block 65. At a position corresponding to the second elastic block 66 on the housing 1, a third limiting groove 14 is provided. The second elastic block 66 can be clamped with the third limiting groove 14. During the process of the user pushing the shielding member 6 to move, the second elastic block 66 will be driven to move together; when the shielding member 6 is pushed until the second through hole 61 is aligned with the camera 4, the second elastic block 66 also exactly snaps into the third limiting groove 14, and at the same time a "click" sound will be made. Through the cooperation of the second elastic block 66 and the third limiting groove 14, the feel of pushing the shielding member 6 can be improved, and at the same time it is ensured that the shielding member 6 can smoothly open the camera 4 to meet the daily use needs of the user.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first elastic block 65 and the second elastic block 66 are respectively integrally formed with the shielding member 6; in other embodiments, the three may also be three independent components, as long as it is ensured that the first elastic block 65 and the second elastic block 66 are respectively fixedly connected to the shielding member 6.

[0034] By providing a light sensor 5 on the electronic device, the ambient brightness can be monitored in real time, and then the brightness of the screen 2 can be adjusted according to the ambient brightness, which can better protect the user's eyes and enhance the user's usage experience. On the other hand, by pushing the pushing portion 63, the camera 4 can be opened or shielded, which can not only protect the user's privacy but also meet the user's daily need to use the camera 4; without the need to rely on external objects, the user's usage experience is improved. By providing the first elastic block 65 and the second elastic block 66 on the shielding member 6, and providing a first limiting groove 12, a second limiting groove 13 and a third limiting groove 14 at corresponding positions on the housing 1, it can ensure that the shielding block 62 smoothly shields or opens the camera 4, while improving the user's pushing feel, and it can also be judged whether the camera 4 is properly opened or shielded by hearing, further enhancing the user's usage experience.

[0035] The above specific embodiments are the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the specific implementation scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention includes but is not limited to this specific embodiment. All equivalent changes made in accordance with the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A physical switch for hiding a camera, comprising a housing, on which a camera is disposed, characterized in that: A camera bracket is provided on the shell, and the camera bracket is connected to the shell, and an installation cavity is formed between the camera bracket and the shell, the camera is arranged in the installation cavity, a first through hole is provided on the camera bracket at a position corresponding to the camera, a shielding member is provided in the installation cavity, one end of the shielding member extends out of the installation cavity, the shielding member is respectively connected to the shell and the camera bracket for sliding and limiting, the shielding member is used to open or cover the camera, and a second through hole is provided on the shielding member, and the shielding member can drive the second through hole to align or misalign with the camera.

2. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shielding block is provided on the shielding member, the shielding block is fixedly connected to the shielding member, and the second through hole is provided on the shielding block.

3. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding member is provided with a push portion, the shell is provided with a limiting slide groove, one end of the push portion extends into the limiting slide groove and slidably cooperates with the limiting slide groove, and the other end of the push portion extends out of the installation cavity.

4. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the push portion extending out of the installation cavity is provided with a plurality of anti-slip grooves.

5. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to claim 3, characterized in that: The push portion and the shielding member are integrally formed.

6. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A first elastic block is disposed at one end of the shielding member, and a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove are respectively disposed at positions on the shell corresponding to the first elastic block, and the first elastic block can be respectively engaged with the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove.

7. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second elastic block is disposed at one end of the shielding member away from the first elastic block, and a third limiting groove is disposed on the housing at a position corresponding to the second elastic block, and the second elastic block can be engaged with the third limiting groove.

8. The physical switch for hiding a camera according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first elastic block and the second elastic block are respectively formed integrally with the shielding member.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a physical switch for hiding a camera as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, and also comprises a screen and a light sensor mounted on a shell, wherein a control board is arranged in the shell, wherein the light sensor, camera and screen are electrically connected to the control board respectively, and wherein the light sensor is used to monitor the ambient brightness.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The light sensor is arranged in the installation cavity, and a third through hole is arranged on the camera bracket at a position corresponding to the light sensor.

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