Camera assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and provides a camera assembly and electronic equipment, the camera assembly can comprise a camera, a connector, a flexible circuit board and a telescoping mechanism, the flexible circuit board comprises a first section, a second section and a middle section, the middle section is connected between the first section and the second section, the first section is electrically connected with the camera, and the second section is electrically connected with the telescopic mechanism. The second section is electrically connected with the connector; the telescopic mechanism comprises a fixed base, a rotating disc, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, and the rotating disc is arranged on the fixed base and rotationally connected with the fixed base; one end of the first rotating shaft is connected with the turntable, the other end of the first rotating shaft extends away from the fixed base, one end of the second rotating shaft is connected with the turntable, and the other end of the second rotating shaft extends away from the fixed base; the middle section is arranged between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft in a penetrating mode and wound around the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. According to the camera assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, the universality of the camera assembly can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic devices, in particular to a camera module and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of communication technology, electronic devices such as tablet computers and notebook computers have become more and more popular. The competition among major international well-known terminal manufacturers has become white-hot and the fields have become diversified. In addition to meeting the basic needs of users, the standardization of component design and the reduction of material costs have gradually become the key points for major terminal manufacturers to compete.

[0003] In the structural design of the terminal, due to the difference in the internal hardware layout of the camera module (including the camera and the connector), cameras of the same specification need to customize camera modules with different length specifications because of the inconsistent positions of the connectors, which increases the cost of the electronic device. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems or at least partially solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a camera module and an electronic device.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a camera module, which may include: a camera; a connector; a flexible circuit board, the flexible circuit board includes a first section, a second section and an intermediate section, the intermediate section is connected between the first section and the second section, the first section is electrically connected to the camera, and the second section is electrically connected to the connector; a telescopic mechanism, the telescopic mechanism includes: a fixed base; a turntable, the turntable is arranged on the fixed base and is rotatably connected to the fixed base; a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are located on one side of the turntable, one end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the turntable, and the other end extends in a direction away from the fixed base, one end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the turntable, and the other end extends in a direction away from the fixed base; wherein, the intermediate section passes through between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft and is wound around the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft.

[0006] In this way, through the camera module provided by the present application, the length of the flexible circuit board can be adjusted according to the distance between the position of the camera and the position of the connector in the electronic device, so that the camera module can meet the distance requirements between the position of the camera and the position of the connector in different electronic devices, improve the versatility of the camera module, reduce the mold cost, and further reduce the cost of the electronic device.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, the telescopic mechanism includes: a sleeve sleeved on the circumferential outer sides of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the sleeve is provided with a first strip-shaped hole and a second strip-shaped hole; the middle section includes: a curled section, a first connecting section, and a second connecting section, the curled section is connected between the first connecting section and the second connecting section, the curled section passes through between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and is wound around the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft; the first connecting section passes through the first strip-shaped hole and is connected to the first section, and the second connecting section passes through the second strip-shaped hole and is connected to the second section.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the sleeve includes a first side wall facing the camera and a second side wall facing the connector, the first strip-shaped hole is provided on the first side wall, and the second strip-shaped hole is provided on the second side wall.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the sleeve includes opposite first and second openings, the fixed base is provided at the first opening and covers the first opening.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the first strip-shaped hole and the second strip-shaped hole extend to the second opening.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the telescopic mechanism further includes: a cover body provided at the second opening and covering the second opening.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the cover body is detachably connected to the sleeve.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly further includes: a camera patch provided on the camera.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the camera assembly further includes: a connector patch provided on the connector.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present application further provides an electronic device, which includes the camera assembly described in any of the above solutions and a main board, and the camera assembly is electrically connected to the main board.

[0016] Among them, the technical effects brought by any design solution in the second aspect can refer to the technical effects brought by different design methods in the first aspect, which will not be elaborated here. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments in accordance with the present utility model and, together with the specification, serving to explain the principles of the present utility model.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other accompanying drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a camera assembly provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 For Figure 1 exploded view of the camera assembly shown in;

[0021] Figure 3 For Figure 1 cross-sectional view of the camera assembly shown in.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 100, camera assembly;

[0024] 110, camera;

[0025] 120, connector;

[0026] 130, flexible circuit board; 131, first section; 132, second section; 133, intermediate section; 1331, curled section; 1332, first connection section; 1333, second connection section;

[0027] 140, telescopic mechanism; 141, fixed base; 142, turntable; 143, first rotating shaft; 144, second rotating shaft; 145, sleeve; 1451, first strip-shaped hole; 1452, second strip-shaped hole; 1453, first side wall; 1454, second side wall; 1455, second opening; 146, cover;

[0028] 150, camera patch;

[0029] 160, connector patch. Detailed embodiments

[0030] In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features, and advantages of the present utility model, the following will further describe the solutions of the present utility model. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0031] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model. However, the present utility model may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0032] With the development of communication technology, electronic devices such as tablet computers and notebook computers have become increasingly popular. The competition among major international well-known terminal manufacturers has become white-hot and the fields have become diversified. In addition to meeting the basic needs of users, the standardization of component design and the reduction of material costs have gradually become the key points for major terminal manufacturers to compete.

[0033] In the structural design of the terminal, due to the differences in the internal hardware layout of the camera module (including the camera and the connector), cameras of the same specification need to be customized with different length specifications of camera modules because of the inconsistent positions of the connectors, which increases the cost of the electronic device.

[0034] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides an electronic device, which may include a main board and a camera module 100. The main board is electrically connected to the camera module 100. The main board is a circuit board inside the electronic device, also known as a PCB board, on which various system-level chips (such as CPU, memory, various controllers, Bluetooth, WIFI, sensors, etc.) and other important components (such as microphones, receivers, speakers, cameras, storage, radio frequency transmitters, etc.) are integrated, as well as interfaces for connecting display screens. These components cooperate with each other to realize the various functions of the mobile phone.

[0035] Specifically, the electrical connection between the camera module 100 and the main board realizes the functional control of the camera module 100.

[0036] Among them, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the present application provides a camera module 100, which may include a camera 110, a connector 120, a flexible circuit board 130, and a telescopic mechanism 140.

[0037] A camera patch 150 is provided on the camera 110, and the position of the camera 110 in the electronic device is fixed through the camera patch 150. A connector patch 160 is provided on the connector 120, and the position of the connector 120 in the electronic device is fixed through the connector patch 160. The connector 120 is electrically connected to the main board.

[0038] The flexible circuit board 130 may include a first section 131, a second section 132, and an intermediate section 133. The intermediate section 133 is connected between the first section 131 and the second section 132. The first section 131 is electrically connected to the camera 110, and the second section 132 is electrically connected to the connector 120. By providing the flexible circuit board 130, the electrical connection between the camera 110 and the connector 120 is realized, and further the electrical connection between the camera 110 and the main board is realized.

[0039] The telescopic mechanism 140 may include a fixed base 141, a turntable 142, a first rotating shaft 143, and a second rotating shaft 144. Among them, the fixed base 141 is fixedly arranged in the electronic device, that is, the position of the fixed base 141 is fixed. Specifically, the fixed base 141 is arranged between the camera 110 and the connector 120.

[0040] The turntable 142 is arranged on the fixed base 141 and is rotatably connected to the fixed base 141. Specifically, the fixed base 141 is formed as a plate, the turntable 142 is formed as a plate, the fixed base 141 is provided with a rotating hole, the turntable 142 is arranged in the rotating hole and can rotate relative to the fixed base 141. Among them, the rotation connection between the turntable 142 and the rotating hole can be realized through a rotating bearing.

[0041] The first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144 are located on one side of the turntable 142. One end of the first rotating shaft 143 is connected to the turntable 142, and the other end extends in a direction away from the fixed base 141. One end of the second rotating shaft 144 is connected to the turntable 142, and the other end extends in a direction away from the fixed base 141. Among them, the intermediate section 133 passes through between the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144 and is wound around the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144.

[0042] Specifically, the intermediate section 133 may include a curled section 1331, a first connection section 1332, and a second connection section 1333. The curled section 1331 is connected between the first connection section 1332 and the second connection section 1333. The curled section 1331 passes through between the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144 and is wound around the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144. The first connection section 1332 is connected to the first section 131, and the second connection section 1333 is connected to the second section 132.

[0043] Taking the state where the curled section 1331 is completely wound around the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144 as the initial position of the camera assembly 100, at this time, the distance between the camera 110 and the connector 120 is the first distance, and the preset distance between the position of the camera 110 and the position of the connector 120 in the electronic device is the second distance.

[0044] When the second distance is greater than the first distance, the connector 120 or the camera 110 can be pulled to rotate the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144, and a part of the curled section 1331 is straightened from the curled state to increase the distance between the camera 110 and the connector 120, so that the distance between the camera 110 and the connector 120 meets the distance requirement between the position of the camera 110 and the position of the connector 120 in the electronic device.

[0045] It can be understood that by rotating the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144 by different angles, the distance between the camera 110 and the connector 120 in different electronic devices can be adjusted, so as to meet the assembly requirements of different electronic devices, improve the versatility of the camera assembly 100, reduce the number of mold openings, and reduce the cost of the electronic device.

[0046] When the second distance is equal to the first distance, the camera assembly 100 can be directly installed in the electronic device.

[0047] Among them, the curled section 1331 can be taken out from the ends of the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144 away from the turntable 142 to replace and repair the flexible circuit board 130.

[0048] In this way, through the camera assembly 100 provided by the present application, the length of the flexible circuit board 130 can be adjusted according to the distance between the position of the camera 110 and the position of the connector 120 in the electronic device, so that the camera assembly 100 can meet the distance requirements between the position of the camera 110 and the position of the connector 120 in different electronic devices, improve the versatility of the camera assembly 100, reduce the mold cost, and further reduce the cost of the electronic device.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the telescopic mechanism 140 may further include a sleeve 145 sleeved on the circumferential outer sides of the first rotating shaft 143 and the second rotating shaft 144. The sleeve 145 is provided with a first strip-shaped hole 1451 and a second strip-shaped hole 1452; the first connecting section 1332 passes through the first strip-shaped hole 1451 and is connected to the first section 131, and the second connecting section 1333 passes through the second strip-shaped hole 1452 and is connected to the second section 132.

[0050] Thus, by providing the sleeve 145, it plays a role in protecting the curled part of the curled section 1331, and the overall appearance of the camera assembly 100 is more neat. At the same time, by providing the first strip-shaped hole 1451 and the second strip-shaped hole 1452, the stability of the flexible circuit board 130 during the stretching process can be ensured.

[0051] Specifically, the sleeve 145 is located between the camera 110 and the connector 120. The sleeve 145 may include a first side wall 1453 facing the camera 110 and a second side wall 1454 facing the connector 120. The first elongated hole 1451 is provided on the first side wall 1453, and the second elongated hole 1452 is provided on the second side wall 1454. In this way, the camera 110 is opposite to the first elongated hole 1451, and the connector 120 is opposite to the second elongated hole 1452, which can prevent the flexible circuit board 130 from being bent during the stretching process and improve the stability of the camera assembly 100 during the assembly process into the electronic device.

[0052] Furthermore, the sleeve 145 may further include a first opening and a second opening 1455 opposite to each other. The fixed base 141 is provided at the first opening and covers the first opening. Thus, by covering the first opening with the fixed base 141, the internal space of the sleeve 145 is further separated from the outside world, preventing the curled portion of the curled section 1331 from being exposed to the outside and affecting the overall aesthetics of the camera assembly 100.

[0053] Among them, the fixed base 141 may be integrally formed with the sleeve 145. This can reduce the number of components of the overall camera assembly 100, reduce the number of mold openings, and further reduce costs. At the same time, the position of the sleeve 145 is fixed relative to the fixed base 141, preventing the sleeve 145 from shaking during the stretching process of the flexible circuit board 130 and improving the overall stability of the camera assembly 100.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , both the first elongated hole 1451 and the second elongated hole 1452 extend to the second opening 1455. The telescopic mechanism 140 may further include a cover body 146. The cover body 146 is provided at the second opening 1455 and covers the second opening 1455. During the process of assembling the intermediate section 133 into the sleeve 145, the intermediate section 133 enters the internal space of the sleeve 145 from the position of the second opening 1455, and then the second opening 1455 is covered by the cover body 146 to achieve the limiting and assembly of the intermediate section 133.

[0055] Specifically, through the cooperation of the fixed base 141 and the cover body 146, axial limitation is provided for the curled portion of the curled section 1331, ensuring the stability of the curled portion of the curled section 1331 inside the sleeve 145.

[0056] Among them, the cover body 146 may be detachably connected to the sleeve 145, facilitating the assembly and later maintenance of the telescopic mechanism 140.

[0057] Specifically, the cover body 146 may be snap-connected to the sleeve 145.

[0058] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0059] The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0060] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the term "and / or" means and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B may represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in the present utility model generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0061] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising such element. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising such element.

[0062] The above are only the specific embodiments of the present utility model, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present utility model. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model will not be limited to these embodiments described herein, but rather will conform to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A camera assembly, characterized in that: include: Camera; Connectors; A flexible circuit board, the flexible circuit board comprising a first section, a second section and a middle section, the middle section is connected between the first section and the second section, the first section is electrically connected to the camera, and the second section is electrically connected to the connector; The telescopic mechanism comprises: Fixed base; A turntable, the turntable is arranged on the fixed base and is rotatably connected to the fixed base; a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, wherein the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are located on one side of the rotating disk, one end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the rotating disk, and the other end extends in a direction away from the fixed base, and one end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the rotating disk, and the other end extends in a direction away from the fixed base; Wherein, the middle section is arranged between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and is wound around the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft.

2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism comprises: A sleeve, wherein the sleeve is sleeved on the circumferential outer sides of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the sleeve is provided with a first strip hole and a second strip hole; The middle section includes: a curling section, a first connecting section and a second connecting section, the curling section is connected between the first connecting section and the second connecting section, the curling section is passed between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and is wound around the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft; The first connecting section is passed through the first strip hole and connected to the first section, and the second connecting section is passed through the second strip hole and connected to the second section.

3. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sleeve includes a first side wall facing the camera and a second side wall facing the connector, the first strip hole is arranged on the first side wall, and the second strip hole is arranged on the second side wall.

4. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening that are opposite to each other. The fixing base is disposed at the first opening and covers the first opening.

5. The camera assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first strip-shaped hole and the second strip-shaped hole extend to the second opening.

6. The camera assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism further includes a cover body, which is disposed at the second opening and covers the second opening.

7. The camera assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover body is detachably connected to the sleeve.

8. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A camera patch is arranged on the camera.

9. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A connector patch is arranged on the connector.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9; A mainboard, wherein the camera assembly is electrically connected to the mainboard.

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