Connector protection structure of camera module

Abstract

A connector protection structure of a camera module comprises a lens and a base. The right side of the lens is movably connected with the base, the right side of the base is provided with a substrate, and the right side of the substrate is provided with a connector; the connector comprises a connector interface, one side of the connector interface is provided with a connector contact terminal, and the connector interface is provided with a connector buckle; and a card is inserted into the connector. According to the connector protection structure of the camera module provided by the utility model, through the connector interface arranged on the connector base and the structural design between the connector buckle and the card, the card can imitate an FPC to be inserted into the connector interface, and the card can be inserted into the connector interface only by about 1-2 mm; the plug-in terminal does not need to be inserted into a connector contact terminal, so that the extrusion to the plug-in terminal is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of camera modules, in particular to a connector protection structure for a camera module. Background Art

[0002] At present, for a camera module with a connector, the connector is generally designed on the back of the module (substrate). This poses a potential risk of connector damage during shipment. During transportation, there are bumps and vibrations, and the connector is at the bottom, and its buckle will also swing, resulting in damage due to extrusion. Therefore, a connector protection structure for a camera module is designed. By adding a plug-in card (simulating the FPC plugged into it) to the camera module with a connector, the connector is buckled with it for shipment, avoiding damage to the connector caused by bumps and vibrations during transportation. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a connector protection structure for a camera module.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A connector protection structure for a camera module includes: a lens and a base; the right side of the lens is movably connected to the base, a substrate is arranged on the right side of the base, and a connector is arranged on the right side of the substrate; the connector includes a connector interface, a connector contact terminal is arranged on one side of the connector interface, a connector buckle is arranged on the connector interface, and a connector base is arranged on one side of the connector interface; a card is inserted into the connector.

[0006] In one embodiment, the connector is arranged at a position near the back in the center of the right side of the substrate, and the shape and size of the side surface of the substrate match the shape and size of the side surface of the base.

[0007] In one embodiment, the connector contact terminals are arranged at equal distances in the vertical direction on the seat body near the front side of the connector base, and the combined length of the connector contact terminals is the same as the length of the connector base.

[0008] In one embodiment, the connector buckle is arranged on the side near the front in the center of the connector base, and the connector buckle is designed as a rotary snap connection.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connector interface is arranged on the back of the connector base, and a card slot for cooperating with the connector buckle is arranged on the connector interface.

[0010] In one embodiment, the length and width of the front side of the connector interface match the length and width of the front side of the card.

[0011] In one embodiment, the card is inserted into the connector interface to a depth between 1 mm and 2 mm, and when the card is inserted into the connector interface, it does not come into contact with the contact terminals of the connector.

[0012] In one embodiment, the thickness of the card is between 0.2 ± 0.03 mm.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connector buckle is perpendicular to the connector interface, and the length and width of the connector buckle are adapted to the length and width of the connector interface.

[0014] In one embodiment, the shape of the side of the card is square.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0016] A connector protection structure for a camera module of the present utility model, through the connector interface provided on the connector base and the structural design in cooperation with the connector buckle and the card, enables the card to be inserted into the connector interface by imitating the FPC, and the insertion distance into its interior is only about 1 to 2 mm, without inserting into the connector contact terminals, reducing the extrusion of the plug-in terminals, enabling the connector to be buckled and shipped, avoiding damage to the connector caused by bumps and vibrations during transportation, and at the same time protecting the cleanliness of its plug-in interface from being contaminated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a front overall schematic diagram of the connector protection structure of the camera module of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a front overall schematic diagram of the connector protection structure of the camera module of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a front overall schematic diagram of the connector protection structure of the camera module of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4This is the overall front view schematic diagram of the connector protection structure of the camera module of the present utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Lens; 11. Base; 12. Substrate; 13. Connector; 131. Connector contact terminal; 132. Connector buckle; 133. Connector interface; 134. Connector base; 14. Card. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] To facilitate the understanding of the present utility model, the present utility model will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the drawings. However, the present utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "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 application 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0025] Unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein 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 of the present utility model herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0027] Such as Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, a connector protection structure for a camera module includes: a lens 1 and a base 11; the right side of the lens 1 is movably connected to the base 11, a substrate 12 is provided on the right side of the base 11, and a connector 13 is provided on the right side of the substrate 12; the connector 13 includes a connector interface 133, a connector contact terminal 131 is provided on one side of the connector interface 133, a connector buckle 132 is provided on the connector interface 133, and a connector base 134 is provided on one side of the connector interface 133; a card 14 is inserted into the connector 13. It should be noted that electronic components and a sensor are provided on the side of the substrate 12 away from the connector base 134.

[0028] As Figures 1-4 shown in an embodiment, the connector 13 is disposed at a position near the back in the center on the right side of the substrate 12, and the shape and size of the side surface of the substrate 12 match the shape and size of the side surface of the base 11. It should be noted that an electronic device is provided in the inner cavity of the base 11, and the electronic device is electrically connected to the electronic components on the substrate 12.

[0029] As Figures 1-4 shown in an embodiment, the connector contact terminals 131 are arranged at equal distances in the vertical direction on the seat body of the connector base 134 near the front side, and the combined length of the connector contact terminals 131 is the same as the length of the connector base 134. It should be noted that the connector contact terminals 131 are made of gold fingers, and the size and shape of each connector contact terminal 131 are the same.

[0030] As Figures 1-4 shown in an embodiment, the connector buckle 132 is disposed at a position near the front in the center of the connector base 134, and the connector buckle 132 is of a rotary snap-fit design. The connector interface 133 is provided on the back of the connector base 134, and a card slot for cooperating with the connector buckle 132 is provided on the connector interface 133. It should be noted that this design enables the connector buckle 132 to be snap-fitted onto the connector interface 133, thereby semi-fixing the card 14 in the connector interface 133.

[0031] As Figures 1-4 shown in an embodiment, the length and width of the front surface of the connector interface 133 match the length and width of the front surface of the card 14. The card 14 is inserted into the connector interface 133 to a depth between 1 mm and 2 mm, and the card 14 does not contact the connector contact terminals 131 when inserted into the connector interface 133. The thickness of the card 14 is between 0.2 ± 0.03 mm. It should be noted that this design enables the card 14 to not only protect the connector contact terminals 131 but also prevent dust from entering the connector 13.

[0032] As Figures 1-4As shown, in one embodiment, the connector buckle 132 is perpendicular to the connector interface 133, and the length and width of the connector buckle 132 are adapted to the length and width of the connector interface 133. It should be noted that this design enables the connector buckle 132 to completely cover the connector interface 133 when buckling.

[0033] As Figures 1-4 shown, in one embodiment, the shape of the side of the card 14 is square. It should be noted that the card 14 can block the opening of the connector interface 133.

[0034] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation manners of the present utility model. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A connector protection structure for a camera module, characterized in that Including: A lens (1) and a base (11); The right side of the lens (1) is movably connected to the base (11). A substrate (12) is provided on the right side of the base (11), and a connector (13) is provided on the right side of the substrate (12); The connector (13) includes a connector interface (133). A connector contact terminal (131) is provided on one side of the connector interface (133). A connector buckle (132) is provided on the connector interface (133). A connector base (134) is provided on one side of the connector interface (133); A card (14) is inserted into the connector (13).

2. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that The connector (13) is provided at a position near the back in the center on the right side of the substrate (12). The shape and size of the side surface of the substrate (12) match the shape and size of the side surface of the base (11).

3. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, wherein, The connector contact terminals (131) are arranged at equal distances in the vertical direction on the body of the connector base (134) near the front side. The combined length of the connector contact terminals (131) is the same as the length of the connector base (134).

4. The connector protection structure of an imaging module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector buckle (132) is provided on the side near the front in the center of the connector base (134). The connector buckle (132) is designed as a rotary snap connection type.

5. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that The connector interface (133) is provided on the back of the connector base (134), and a slot for cooperating with the connector buckle (132) is provided on the connector interface (133).

6. The connector protection structure of an imaging module according to claim 1, wherein The length and width of the front surface of the connector interface (133) match the length and width of the front surface of the card (14).

7. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card (14) is inserted into the connector interface (133) to a depth between 1 mm and 2 mm. When the card (14) is inserted into the connector interface (133), it does not contact the connector contact terminals (131).

8. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the card (14) is between 0.2 ± 0.03 mm.

9. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector buckle (132) is perpendicular to the connector interface (133). The length and width of the connector buckle (132) are adapted to the length and width of the connector interface (133).

10. The connector protection structure of a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the side surface of the card (14) is square.

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