Camera rotating structure and notebook computer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera rotating structure and a notebook computer. The camera rotating structure comprises a connecting shaft, the first support comprises a first fixing plate, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, the first fixing plate, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are sequentially connected, the second connecting plate is provided with a first shaft hole used for being connected with the connecting shaft, and the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are located on the same side of the second connecting plate. The first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are arranged in the axial direction of the connecting shaft, and the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are arranged in an included angle mode. And the second bracket is connected to the connecting shaft. The notebook computer comprises a camera shooting module and the camera rotating structure, the camera shooting module comprises a mounting shell, the first support is fixed in the mounting shell, the end, away from the first support, of the connecting shaft extends out of the mounting shell, the second support is arranged outside the mounting shell, and the second support is fixed to a shell of the notebook computer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of computer production, in particular to a camera rotation structure and a notebook computer. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, users can socialize online through electronic devices equipped with cameras, such as live streaming through live streaming platforms, or using social TV to share and discuss the TV programs they are watching with TV viewers in different places, or conduct video conferences, etc., making people's social and working methods more enriched.

[0003] A laptop computer, also known as a notebook, handheld or laptop computer in Chinese, is a small, portable personal computer that usually weighs 1-3 kilograms. Its development trend is that it is getting smaller and smaller, lighter and lighter, but more powerful. Laptop computers can generally be divided into four categories based on their uses: business, fashion, multimedia applications, and special purposes. As an existing commonly used electronic device, its camera is usually set above the display screen, generally facing the user, to meet the user's needs for taking pictures or video calls. However, it is difficult to flip the camera. If the user needs to record or live broadcast the back of the laptop, the laptop needs to be turned over, which makes it impossible for the user to operate the computer while recording or live broadcasting. This causes great inconvenience to the recording or live broadcast work, and greatly affects the user experience.

[0004] However, the current notebooks with rotatable cameras have a problem that the camera housing is easily worn and can withstand relatively little force. During use, the camera shaft is easily broken, resulting in damage to the camera. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a camera rotation structure and a laptop computer. The structure utilizes two brackets with mating metal shafts to limit the camera's rotation angle, thereby increasing the overall force applied to the camera during rotation, extending the camera's service life, and improving product quality.

[0006] In a first aspect, a camera rotation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0007] connecting shaft;

[0008] The first bracket includes a first fixing plate, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate, wherein the first fixing plate, the first connecting plate, and the second connecting plate are connected in sequence, the second connecting plate is provided with a first axial hole for connecting the connecting shaft, the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are located on the same side of the second connecting plate, the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are arranged along the axial direction of the connecting shaft, and the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are arranged at an angle;

[0009] The second bracket is connected to the connecting shaft.

[0010] The camera rotation structure according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the first bracket is fixed to the camera module mounting housing, while the second bracket is fixed to the laptop computer housing. The first bracket and the second bracket are connected by a connecting shaft. The camera rotation structure of the present application improves the reliability of the camera connecting shaft and enables the camera module mounting housing to withstand forces exceeding 5N, effectively extending the service life of the camera module mounting housing and ensuring normal use of the camera.

[0011] Specifically, the first bracket is composed of a first fixing plate, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. As shown in the figure, the first fixing plate, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate together form an avoidance area that can accommodate the end of the connecting shaft, so that when the camera rotates, the angle limit block at the end of the connecting shaft can move within the avoidance area, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the first bracket in the mounting shell and avoid increasing the volume of the mounting shell. It is suitable for ultra-thin laptops.

[0012] According to the camera rotation structure and laptop computer of the present invention, an extension portion is provided at one end of the first connecting plate near the connecting axis, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the extension portion. The extension portion and the first connecting plate are integrally formed, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the first bracket, ensuring the stability of the camera during use, and helping to extend the service life of the camera module.

[0013] According to the camera rotation structure and the laptop computer of the embodiment of the present invention, one end of the first fixing plate is folded to form the first connecting plate, which not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also ensures the compactness and stability of the structure.

[0014] According to the camera rotation structure and the laptop computer according to the embodiments of the present invention, the first fixing plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

[0015] According to the camera rotation structure and laptop computer of the embodiment of the present invention, the second bracket includes a second fixing plate and a third connecting plate, the second connecting plate is fixed to one end of the second fixing plate, and the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the third connecting plate.

[0016] According to the camera rotation structure and laptop computer of the embodiment of the present invention, one end of the second fixed plate is folded to form a third connecting plate, and the third connecting plate is provided with a connecting portion, and the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting portion, which not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also ensures the compactness and stability of the structure.

[0017] According to the camera rotation structure and the laptop computer according to the embodiments of the present invention, the second fixing plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

[0018] According to the camera rotation structure and laptop computer of the embodiment of the present invention, an angle limit block is provided at the end of the connecting shaft, and an abutment block is provided on the outer wall of the angle limit block for limiting the rotation angle to prevent the camera from being damaged due to excessive rotation.

[0019] According to the camera rotation structure and the laptop computer of the embodiment of the present invention, a fixing piece is provided at the end of the connecting shaft, and the fixing piece is engaged with the angle limit block to further ensure the stability and safety of the rotation structure.

[0020] In the second aspect, a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a camera module and the above-mentioned camera rotation structure, the camera module includes a mounting shell, a first bracket is fixed in the mounting shell, an end of the connecting shaft away from the first bracket extends to the outside of the mounting shell, and a second bracket is arranged on the outside of the mounting shell, and the second bracket is fixed on the shell of the laptop computer.

[0021] The laptop computer according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the first bracket is fixed to the camera module mounting housing, while the second bracket is fixed to the laptop housing. The first bracket and the second bracket are connected by a connecting shaft. The camera rotation structure of the present application improves the reliability of the camera connecting shaft. Furthermore, the camera module mounting housing can withstand forces exceeding 5N, effectively extending the service life of the camera module mounting housing and ensuring normal use of the camera. Moreover, the camera rotation angle can be adjusted arbitrarily within the rotation range.

[0022] Specifically, the first bracket is composed of a first fixing plate, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. As shown in the figure, the first fixing plate, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate together form an avoidance area that can accommodate the end of the connecting shaft, so that when the camera rotates, the angle limit block at the end of the connecting shaft can move within the avoidance area, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the first bracket in the mounting shell and avoid increasing the volume of the mounting shell. It is suitable for ultra-thin laptops.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the camera rotation structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure of the conveyor belt of the utility model embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a partial structural sectional view of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] Connecting shaft 100;

[0030] First bracket 200; first fixing plate 210; first connecting plate 220; extension portion 221; second connecting plate 230; first shaft hole 231;

[0031] Second bracket 300; second fixing plate 310; third connecting plate 320; connecting portion 321;

[0032] Mounting hole 400;

[0033] Angle limiting block 500; abutment block 510;

[0034] Fixing member 600;

[0035] Camera module 700; mounting case 710. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0038] In utility model descriptions, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 2 , an embodiment of the utility model provides a camera rotation structure.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the camera rotation structure includes a connecting shaft 100; a first bracket 200, including a first fixing plate 210, a first connecting plate 220 and a second connecting plate 230, the first fixing plate 210, the first connecting plate 220 and the second connecting plate 230 are connected in sequence, the second connecting plate 230 is provided with a first axial hole 231 for connecting the connecting shaft 100, the first fixing plate 210 and the first connecting plate 220 are located on the same side of the second connecting plate 230, the first fixing plate 210 and the first connecting plate 220 are arranged along the axial direction of the connecting shaft 100, and the first fixing plate 210 and the first connecting plate 220 are arranged at an angle; the second bracket 300 is connected to the connecting shaft 100.

[0042] The first bracket 200 is fixed to the mounting housing 710 of the camera module 700, while the second bracket 300 is fixed to the laptop computer housing. The first bracket 200 and the second bracket 300 are connected by a connecting shaft 100. The camera rotation structure of this application improves the reliability of the camera connecting shaft 100 and enables the mounting housing 710 of the camera module 700 to withstand forces exceeding 5N, effectively extending the service life of the mounting housing 710 of the camera module 700 and ensuring the normal use of the camera.

[0043] Specifically, the first bracket 200 is composed of a first fixing plate 210, a first connecting plate 220 and a second connecting plate 230. As shown in the figure, the first fixing plate 210, the first connecting plate 220 and the second connecting plate 230 together form an avoidance area that can accommodate the end of the connecting shaft 100, so that when the camera rotates, the angle limit block 500 at the end of the connecting shaft 100 can move within the avoidance area, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the first bracket 200 in the mounting shell 710 and avoid increasing the volume of the mounting shell 710. It is suitable for ultra-thin laptops.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present application, an extension portion 221 is provided at one end of the first connecting plate 220 near the connecting shaft 100, and the second connecting plate 230 is fixedly connected to the extension portion 221. The extension portion 221 and the first connecting plate 220 are integrally formed, which can enhance the structural strength of the first bracket 200, ensure the stability of the camera during use, and help increase the service life of the camera module 700.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present application, one end of the first fixing plate 210 is folded to form the first connecting plate 220 , which not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also ensures the compactness and stability of the structure.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first fixing plate 210 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 400. The first fixing plate 210 is fixed to the mounting housing 710 through the mounting holes 400 and screws.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second bracket 300 includes a second fixing plate 310 and a third connecting plate 320 , the second connecting plate 230 is fixed to one end of the second fixing plate 310 , and the connecting shaft 100 is fixedly connected to the third connecting plate 320 .

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present application, one end of the second fixed plate 310 is folded to form a third connecting plate 320. The third connecting plate 320 is provided with a connecting portion 321. The connecting shaft 100 is fixedly connected to the connecting portion 321, which not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also ensures the compactness and stability of the structure.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present application, the second fixing plate 310 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 400. The second fixing plate 310 is fixed to the housing of the laptop computer through the mounting holes 400 and screws.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present application, an angle limiter 500 is provided at the end of the connecting shaft 100. The outer wall of the angle limiter 500 is provided with an abutment block 510 to limit the rotation angle and prevent damage to the camera due to excessive rotation. Furthermore, a fixing member 600 is provided at the end of the connecting shaft 100. The fixing member 600 engages with the angle limiter 500 to further ensure the stability and safety of the rotating structure.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a laptop computer using the above-mentioned camera rotation structure, including a camera module 700 and the above-mentioned camera rotation structure, the camera module 700 includes a mounting shell 710, the first bracket 200 is fixed in the mounting shell 710, the connecting shaft 100 extends to the outside of the mounting shell 710 away from one end of the first bracket 200, the second bracket 300 is arranged on the outside of the mounting shell 710, and the second bracket 300 is fixed on the shell of the laptop computer.

[0052] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative use of the above terms does 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 any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. The camera rotation structure is characterized by: include: connecting shaft; The first bracket includes a first fixing plate, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate, wherein the first fixing plate, the first connecting plate, and the second connecting plate are connected in sequence, the second connecting plate is provided with a first axial hole for connecting the connecting shaft, the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are located on the same side of the second connecting plate, the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are arranged along the axial direction of the connecting shaft, and the first fixing plate and the first connecting plate are arranged at an angle; The second bracket is connected to the connecting shaft.

2. The camera rotation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension portion is provided at one end of the first connecting plate close to the connecting shaft, and the second connecting plate is fixedly connected to the extension portion.

3. The camera rotation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the first fixing plate is folded to form the first connecting plate.

4. The camera rotation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

5. The camera rotation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second bracket includes a second fixing plate and a third connecting plate. The second connecting plate is fixed to one end of the second fixing plate. The connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the third connecting plate.

6. The camera rotation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the second fixing plate is folded to form the third connecting plate. The third connecting plate is provided with a connecting portion, and the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting portion.

7. The camera rotation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second fixing plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

8. The camera rotation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An angle limiting block is provided at the end of the connecting shaft, and an abutting block is provided on the outer wall of the angle limiting block.

9. The camera rotation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fixing piece is provided at the end of the connecting shaft, and the fixing piece is engaged with the angle limiting block.

10. A laptop computer, characterized in that It includes a camera module and the camera rotation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the camera module includes a mounting shell, the first bracket is fixed in the mounting shell, the connecting shaft extends outside the mounting shell away from one end of the first bracket, the second bracket is arranged on the outside of the mounting shell, and the second bracket is fixed to the shell of the laptop computer.

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