Electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electronic device which comprises a shell and a camera assembly, and the camera assembly is movably arranged on the shell and exposed on the outer surface of the shell. In the process that the camera assembly moves from the first position to the second position different from the first position relative to the shell, the lens of the camera assembly is always in an exposed state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices with camera functions are increasingly used in scenarios such as remote conferencing and online teaching. While existing electronic devices come in a variety of styles, as people continue to explore more application scenarios, it's necessary to design more new electronic devices to meet people's diverse usage needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides the following technical solutions:

[0004] An electronic device, comprising:

[0005] shell;

[0006] a camera assembly, movably disposed on the housing and exposed on an outer surface of the housing;

[0007] Wherein, during the process of the camera assembly moving relative to the housing from a first position to a second position different from the first position, the lens of the camera assembly is always in an exposed state.

[0008] Optionally, in the above electronic device, a recessed space is formed on the outer surface of the housing, and the camera assembly can be movably installed in the recessed space.

[0009] Optionally, in the above electronic device, the recessed space is partially formed at the junction of the adjacent first and second surfaces of the shell, the area of ​​the first surface corresponding to the recessed space forms a first notch, and the area of ​​the second surface corresponding to the recessed space forms a second notch.

[0010] Optionally, in the above electronic device, the camera assembly has a third surface that matches the shape of the first notch, and when the camera assembly is located at the first position, the third surface fills the first notch; and / or,

[0011] The camera assembly has a fourth surface that matches the shape of the second notch. When the camera assembly is located at the first position, the fourth surface fills the second notch.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the wall of the recessed space is provided with a slide rail, the camera assembly has a sliding connection portion that is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the sliding connection portion slides along the slide rail during the movement of the camera assembly from the first position to the second position.

[0013] Optionally, in the above electronic device, the extension track of the slide rail is L-shaped.

[0014] Optionally, in the above electronic device, the camera assembly includes a housing having an outer convex surface, and the lens is located at a position where the outer convex surface is farthest from the interior of the housing.

[0015] Optionally, the electronic device includes a base, the base is provided with a receiving groove for placing the shell, and a part of the shell is detachably plugged into and connected to the receiving groove.

[0016] Optionally, in the above electronic device, when the shell is placed in the receiving groove, a cable channel is formed between the bottom surface of the shell and the bottom of the receiving groove, and a notch communicating with the cable channel is provided on the side of the base.

[0017] Optionally, in the above electronic device, functional components are provided inside the housing, and the functional components include a computing power unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a first state of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the second state of the electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 an exploded view of the electronic device shown;

[0022] Figures 4 to 7 yes Figure 1 Schematic cross-sectional views of the electronic device shown in different cross-sectional planes;

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the disassembly of some parts of the electronic device shown;

[0024] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 a schematic diagram of the structure shown at another viewing angle;

[0025] Figure 10 yes Figure 1A schematic diagram of the components inside the housing of the electronic device shown.

[0026] The following are marked in the figure:

[0027] 100, housing; 110, first surface; 111, sound outlet; 112, first notch; 120, second surface; 121, second notch;

[0028] 200, camera assembly; 201, light sensor module; 202, lens; 203, flexible connecting line; 210, third surface; 220, fourth surface;

[0029] 300, bottom bracket; 310, receiving groove; 400, carrier; 500, heat conductor; 600, bracket; 700, receiving frame; 710, slide rail; 800, sliding connection part; 900, speaker. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present application provides an electronic device with a novel style, which is conducive to meeting people's diverse usage needs.

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 10An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising a housing 100 and a camera assembly 200. The camera assembly 200 is movably disposed on the housing 100 and exposed on the outer surface of the housing 100. During the process of the camera assembly 200 moving relative to the housing 100 from a first position to a second position different from the first position, the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 remains in an exposed state. That is, at least a portion of the camera assembly 200 is exposed on the outer surface of the electronic device, and the camera assembly 200 is capable of changing position by moving relative to the housing 100. The position change refers to a change in position of the exposed portion of the camera assembly 200 relative to the exposed portion of the housing 100 on at least one exterior surface of the electronic device. Since the camera assembly 200 can be movably arranged on the housing 100, the camera assembly 200 can be adjusted to different positions for use. During the process of the camera assembly 200 moving from a first position to a second position different from the first position relative to the housing 100, the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 is always in an exposed state. That is to say, during the process of the camera assembly 200 moving relative to the housing 100 and undergoing the above-mentioned position change, the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 is always exposed on the appearance surface of the electronic device and can be seen, or it can be understood that the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 always constitutes a part of the appearance surface of the electronic device.

[0033] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , electronic devices can be Figure 1 The camera assembly 200 can be used in the first state shown in FIG2 , and can also be used in the second state shown in FIG3 . Whether in the first state or the second state, or during the switching process between the first state and the second state, the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 is always exposed. This arrangement allows the user to adjust the position of the camera assembly 200 as needed, so that the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 obtains a desired shooting field of view, which is very convenient to use.

[0034] It should be noted that in Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the exemplary embodiment, the camera assembly 200 is capable of changing its position relative to the housing 100 on both exterior surfaces of the electronic device. That is, the camera assembly 200 is capable of changing its position relative to the housing 100 on both the exterior surface of the housing 100, where the first surface 110 is located, and the exterior surface of the housing 100, where the second surface 120 is located. In other embodiments, the camera assembly 200 may be configured to change its position relative to the housing 100 on only one exterior surface of the electronic device.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in some embodiments, a recessed space may be formed on the outer surface of the housing 100, and the camera assembly 200 may be movably mounted in the recessed space. By placing the camera assembly 200 in the recessed space formed on the outer surface of the housing 100, the overall structure of the electronic device can be made more compact, which is conducive to reducing the space occupied by the electronic device. Figures 1 to 3 In the exemplary embodiment, a portion of the recessed space is formed at the junction of the adjacent first and second surfaces 110, 120 of the housing 100. The area of ​​the first surface 110 corresponding to the recessed space forms a first notch 112, and the area of ​​the second surface 120 corresponding to the recessed space forms a second notch 121. That is, the recessed space can be provided at the junction of two exterior surfaces of the electronic device. For example, a housing frame 700 can be fixedly mounted on the body of the housing 100. The housing frame 700 provides a storage space for accommodating the camera assembly 200. This storage space is recessed toward the interior of the housing 100 relative to the body of the housing 100. Therefore, the storage space provided by the housing frame 700 is also a recessed space formed on the outer surface of the housing 100. Of course, in other embodiments, the recessed space can be provided at other locations of the electronic device, such as only on one exterior surface of the electronic device.

[0036] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the camera assembly 200 may have a third surface 210 that matches the shape of the first notch 112 and a fourth surface 220 that matches the shape of the second notch 121. When the camera assembly 200 is in the first position, the third surface 210 fills the first notch 112, and the fourth surface 220 fills the second notch 121. That is, the size of the third surface 210 of the camera assembly 200 is consistent with the size of the first notch 112 of the first surface 110 of the housing 100, and the size of the fourth surface 220 of the camera assembly 200 is consistent with the size of the second notch 121 of the second surface 120 of the housing 100. After the camera assembly 200 is adjusted to the first position, the third surface 210 of the camera assembly 200 and the first surface 110 of the housing 100 are spliced ​​into a coherent appearance surface, and the fourth surface 220 of the camera assembly 200 and the second surface 120 of the housing 100 are spliced ​​into a coherent appearance surface, so that the electronic device can be viewed in the following manner: Figure 1 In the first state shown, it presents a neat appearance, which is convenient for storing electronic devices.

[0037] Of course, in other embodiments, the camera assembly 200 can be configured to fill only one of the first gap 112 and the second gap 121 when in the first position. For example, the camera assembly 200 can have a third surface 210 that matches the shape of the first gap 112, and when the camera assembly 200 is in the first position, the third surface 210 fills the first gap 112; or, the camera assembly 200 can have a fourth surface 220 that matches the shape of the second gap 121, and when the camera assembly 200 is in the first position, the fourth surface 220 fills the second gap 121.

[0038] In an embodiment where a recessed space is formed on the outer surface of the housing 100, a sliding rail 710 may be provided on the wall of the recessed space, and the camera assembly 200 may have a sliding connection portion 800 that is slidably connected to the sliding rail 710. When the camera assembly 200 moves from the first position to the second position, the sliding connection portion 800 slides along the sliding rail 710. By providing the sliding rail 710 on the wall of the recessed space, the camera assembly 200 can be quickly and conveniently moved to a predetermined position relative to the housing 100, for example, by Figure 1 The first position shown moves quickly to Figure 2 The second position shown, or vice versa, is Figure 2 The second position shown moves quickly to Figure 1 Of course, in other embodiments, the camera assembly 200 can be movably installed in the recessed space by other means, such as connecting the camera assembly 200 to the wall of the recessed space through a retractable and / or bendable connector.

[0039] The extension track of the slide rail 710 provided on the wall of the recessed space can be flexibly set as needed. In some embodiments, the extension track of the slide rail 710 can be L-shaped. Figure 2 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the L-shaped slide rail 710 can be configured to have a first straight line segment that meets the vertical condition with the second surface 120 of the housing 100 and a second straight line segment that meets the vertical condition with the first surface 110 of the housing 100, so as to move the camera assembly 200 from Figure 1 The first position shown is Figure 2 When adjusting the second position as shown, first move the camera assembly 200 in a direction higher than the second surface 120 of the housing 100 (i.e. Figure 1 Then, the camera assembly 200 is moved in a direction higher than the first surface 110 of the housing 100 (ie, Figure 1 In other embodiments, the camera assembly 200 may be moved to the left direction. Figure 4The L-shaped slide rail 710 shown is rotated 180° clockwise, that is, the corner formed by the first straight segment and the second straight segment of the slide rail 710 is located at Figure 4 The upper left corner of the receiving frame 700 is changed to Figure 4 In the lower right corner of the receiving frame 700, in this structure, the camera assembly 200 is Figure 1 The first position shown is Figure 2 When the second position is adjusted as shown, the movement trajectory of the camera assembly 200 will first be in the direction of being higher than the first surface 110 of the housing 100 (ie Figure 1 ), and then moves to the direction higher than the second surface 120 of the housing 100 (i.e. Figure 1 Move in the upward direction (in the ).

[0040] In addition, the extension track of the slide rail 710 can be set to other shapes, such as a straight line. It should be noted that the camera assembly 200 can be set to be manually adjusted, that is, the user manually adjusts the position of the camera assembly 200, or it can be set to be adjusted by a driving device, that is, the camera assembly 200 automatically adjusts its position under the driving force of a driving device such as a motor.

[0041] See also Figure 3 、 Figures 8 to 10 In some embodiments, the camera assembly 200 may be provided with sliding connection parts 800 of different structures on two opposite sides, wherein the sliding connection part 800 on one side is configured as a cylindrical pin shape passing through the slide rail 710, and the sliding connection part 800 on the other side is configured as a square shape located in the slide rail 710. The square-shaped sliding connection part 800 is abutted against the inner wall of the slide rail 710, allowing the sliding connection part 800 to move along the slide rail 710, but restricting the sliding connection part 800 from rotating relative to the slide rail 710 in place. Therefore, the camera assembly 200 is positioned at Figure 2 In the second position shown, the camera assembly 200 remains stable relative to the housing 100, so there is no need to provide additional parts to keep the camera assembly 200 stable, which is beneficial to reducing the number of parts in the electronic device.

[0042] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the camera assembly 200 may include a housing having a convex surface, with the lens 202 located at the position on the convex surface farthest from the interior of the housing. The light sensor module 201 of the camera assembly 200 is located in the housing of the camera assembly 200. The third surface 210 of the camera assembly 200 can be configured as the convex surface of the housing, with the lens 202 of the camera assembly 200 located at the position farthest from the interior of the housing on the third surface 210. The convex surface facilitates providing a fulcrum for manually adjusting the position of the camera assembly 200. That is, a user's finger contacting the convex surface makes it easier to push the camera assembly 200 along the slide rail 710. The location of the lens 202 at the position on the convex surface farthest from the interior of the housing helps prevent other parts of the camera assembly 200 located near the lens 202 from interfering with the lens 202's field of view.

[0043] The housing 100 of the electronic device houses a carrier 400 for supporting electronic components. The carrier 400 may be a circuit board, for example, the motherboard of the electronic device. To ensure that the light sensor module 201 remains electrically connected to the electronic components on the carrier 400 while the camera assembly 200 moves relative to the housing 100, a flexible cable 203 may be used to connect the light sensor module 201 to the electronic components on the carrier 400. The flexible cable 203 may be a flexible circuit board. To enhance the stability of the housing 700, the carrier 400 may be fixedly connected to the housing 700 via a bracket 600. In some embodiments, functional components are housed within the housing 100, and these functional components may include a computing unit. Specifically, functional components such as a central processing unit may be located on the carrier 400 to process data transmitted from the light sensor module 201. In this configuration, since the functional components include a computing unit, the electronic device can function as a host system. Of course, in other embodiments, the electronic device may be configured without a computing unit, in which case the electronic device functions solely as an external device to the host system, for example, as a video input device.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the shape of the electronic device can be set to a rectangular parallelepiped, and the dimensions can be set to a length of approximately 90 mm, a width of approximately 55 mm, and a thickness of approximately 25 mm. For example, the first surface 110 of the housing 100 can be set to the size of a business card, and the thickness of the housing 100 (i.e., the width of the second surface 120) can be set to 25-28 mm. Of course, in other embodiments, the electronic device can be set to other shapes, such as a cube or a cylinder. Setting the electronic device to the above-mentioned small size allows the electronic device to be conveniently used in various application environments. For example, the electronic device can be placed on a desktop for use, or placed on a monitor for use. At the same time, it is also more convenient to carry. For example, when traveling on a business trip, the electronic device can be carried in a pocket, saving space in the luggage.

[0045] See also Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a base 300, and the base 300 is provided with a receiving groove 310 for placing the housing 100, and a part of the housing 100 is detachably plugged into the receiving groove 310. The base 300 can provide a larger support surface for the electronic device, so that the electronic device can be placed more stably on a support such as a desktop. The housing 100 and the base 300 are not connected by fasteners, and the two can be separated with a little force. For example, when the base 300 is placed on the desktop, the user can lift the housing 100 of the electronic device while the base 300 remains on the desktop. When putting the housing 100 back, the lower part of the housing 100 can be inserted into the receiving groove 310 of the base 300.

[0046] In some embodiments, when the housing 100 is placed in the receiving groove 310, a cable channel is formed between the bottom surface of the housing 100 and the bottom of the receiving groove 310, and a notch is provided on the side of the base 300 to communicate with the cable channel. That is, after the lower portion of the housing 100 is inserted into the receiving groove 310 of the base 300, a gap is formed between the bottom surface of the housing 100 and the bottom of the receiving groove 310, which can accommodate a cable. For example, the bottom surface of the housing 100 can be provided with an interface for connecting to an external device. When a cable is connected to the interface, the housing 100 is placed on the base 300, and the portion of the cable near the interface is accommodated in the cable channel, while a portion of the cable is engaged in the notch on the side of the base 300.

[0047] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments, a speaker 900 may be provided inside the housing 100, and the housing 100 is provided with a sound outlet 111 corresponding to the position of the speaker 900. The provision of the speaker 900 can enrich the functionality of the electronic device. In order to dissipate heat for the electronic devices inside the electronic device, a heat conductor 500 may be provided inside the housing 100. The heat conductor 500 transfers the heat of the carrier 400 to the housing 100, and dissipates the heat through the outer surface of the housing 100 to achieve internal heat dissipation. For example, the heat conductor 500 is configured as a thermal pad arranged between the side of the carrier 400 away from the electronic device and the inner surface of the housing 100. The housing 100 is configured as a metal part. The heat generated by the electronic device during operation is transferred to the housing 100 through the carrier 400 and the heat conductor 500 in sequence, and finally dissipated from the outer surface of the housing 100 to the air outside the electronic device. In other embodiments, the heat conductor 500 can be configured in other forms. For example, the heat conductor 500 can be configured as a copper sheet and connected to the carrier 400 and the inner wall of the housing 100, which can also transfer the heat of the carrier 400 to the housing 100. The above heat dissipation method is a passive heat dissipation method. Of course, if the internal space of the housing 100 allows, a fan for heat dissipation can also be installed inside the housing 100. The housing 100 has heat dissipation holes corresponding to the fan positions, and the fan is used to actively dissipate heat from the electronic device.

[0048] In this specification, the structures of each part are described in a progressive manner, and the structure of each part focuses on the differences from the existing structure. The overall and partial structures of the electronic device can be obtained by combining the structures of the above multiple parts.

[0049] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: shell; a camera assembly, movably disposed on the housing and exposed on an outer surface of the housing; Wherein, during the process of the camera assembly moving relative to the housing from a first position to a second position different from the first position, the lens of the camera assembly is always in an exposed state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein A recessed space is formed on the outer surface of the housing, and the camera assembly can be movably installed in the recessed space.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The recessed space is partially formed at the junction of the adjacent first and second surfaces of the housing, a first notch is formed in the area of ​​the first surface corresponding to the recessed space, and a second notch is formed in the area of ​​the second surface corresponding to the recessed space.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: The camera assembly has a third surface that matches the shape of the first notch, and when the camera assembly is located at the first position, the third surface fills the first notch; and / or, The camera assembly has a fourth surface that matches the shape of the second notch. When the camera assembly is located at the first position, the fourth surface fills the second notch.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The wall of the recessed space is provided with a slide rail, and the camera assembly has a slide connection portion that is slidably connected to the slide rail. When the camera assembly moves from the first position to the second position, the slide connection portion slides along the slide rail.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that The extension track of the slide rail is L-shaped.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The camera assembly includes a housing having an outer convex surface, and the lens is located at a position where the outer convex surface is farthest from the interior of the housing.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom bracket comprises a bottom bracket provided with a receiving groove for placing the shell, and a part of the shell is detachably plug-connected to the receiving groove.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein: When the shell is placed in the accommodating groove, a cable channel is formed between the bottom surface of the shell and the bottom of the accommodating groove, and a notch communicating with the cable channel is provided on the side surface of the bottom bracket.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: Functional components are arranged inside the shell, and the functional components include a computing power unit.

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