Turnover camera and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and provides a turnover camera and electronic equipment, and the turnover camera comprises a fixed seat, a camera module and a damping assembly. The fixing base is provided with a supporting base, the camera module comprises a camera assembly and a rotating shaft which are connected, the rotating shaft is installed on the supporting base in a penetrating mode, and the damping assembly is connected to the rotating shaft and at least makes contact with the first side of the supporting base. The overturning camera can be integrally assembled on the equipment body as a separate module, compared with a separate installation mode, the overturning camera is simple and convenient to assemble, low in matching precision requirement, simple in structure, small in size and low in cost, and after the overturning camera is installed on the electronic equipment, a protruding part can be reduced, so that the attractiveness of the electronic equipment is ensured; moreover, the camera assembly can be switched among the rear shooting mode, the front shooting mode and the finger reading mode through overturning, and the functions of rear shooting, front shooting and finger reading can be achieved only through one camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to a flip camera and electronic equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cameras are becoming increasingly important in consumer electronics products. However, due to the size limitations of the entire device, the camera position often needs to avoid the screen display area, resulting in excessively large black borders on the screen; or a punch-hole screen is used, resulting in incomplete screen display.

[0003] For educational tablets, the addition of the question-searching and finger-reading function necessitates a camera that can rotate at a certain angle to capture images of books, text, and objects on the table, perform recognition, and provide translations or encyclopedic explanations for the recognized objects. When the tablet's pickup function is activated, the processor analyzes the image from the camera. When a finger appears and points to a book, the processor captures the image and uploads it to the cloud. The cloud processor then analyzes the text in the image for AI recognition.

[0004] Existing rotating cameras typically use a motor module to raise and lower the camera, extending it to a designated position before flipping it. This usually requires the motor and camera module to be fitted separately into the main housing, demanding high precision in their integration. Furthermore, rotating cameras use many parts, have a complex internal structure, are large in size, have low production yields, are expensive, and can easily lead to aesthetic inconsistencies with the electronic device's appearance. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a flip camera and electronic device to solve the problems of high cost, complex structure and large size of existing rotating cameras, while ensuring the aesthetics of the electronic device.

[0006] This utility model provides a flip camera, including: a fixed base, a camera module, and a damping component; the fixed base is provided with a support base, the camera module includes a camera assembly and a rotating shaft connected to each other, the rotating shaft is mounted on the support base, and the damping component is connected to the rotating shaft and is in contact with at least a first side of the support base.

[0007] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the damping component includes a damper, the damper is fitted onto the rotating shaft, the damper has a first guide surface on the side facing the first side of the support base, the support base has a second guide surface on the first side, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to cooperate.

[0008] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the first guide surface includes a protrusion, the protrusion including a first inclined surface, a first plane and a second inclined surface arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the damping; the second guide surface includes a recess, the recess including a third inclined surface, a second plane and a fourth inclined surface arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the support.

[0009] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein there are two protrusions, which are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the damping; and there are two recesses, which are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the support base.

[0010] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided in which the height of the first inclined surface gradually increases and the height of the second inclined surface gradually decreases in the circumferential direction of the damping, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are symmetrically arranged about the first plane.

[0011] The depth of the third inclined surface gradually increases in the circumferential direction of the support base, and the depth of the fourth inclined surface gradually decreases. The third inclined surface and the fourth inclined surface are symmetrically arranged about the second plane.

[0012] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the damping component further includes a mounting base, the mounting base is fitted onto the rotating shaft, and the damping is clamped between the mounting base and the support base.

[0013] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided with a limiting seat on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and an active space is provided on the outer periphery of the limiting seat. The second side of the support base is disposed opposite to the first side of the support base, and a limiting block is provided on the second side of the support base. The limiting block is located within the active space.

[0014] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, the camera assembly includes a front cover, a camera body and a rear cover, the camera body is located between the front cover and the rear cover, a pivot channel is formed between the front cover and the rear cover, and the pivot is inserted into the pivot channel.

[0015] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the rotating shaft is provided with a cable passage and an inlet and an outlet communicating with the cable passage. The inlet corresponds to the installation space enclosed by the front cover and the rear cover of the camera, and the outlet corresponds to the outside of the installation space. The camera assembly also includes a camera signal cable, one end of which is connected to the camera body, and the other end of which passes through the inlet, the cable passage and the outlet in sequence.

[0016] This utility model also provides an electronic device, including a device body and the aforementioned flip camera, wherein the mounting base is installed on the device body.

[0017] The flip camera and electronic device provided by this utility model, when driven by the user, have a rotating shaft that rotates with the camera assembly. The damping component rubs against the support base, generating resistance and allowing the rotating shaft and support base to remain relatively stationary, thus stopping the camera assembly at the target angle. The flip camera has rear-view, front-view, and pointing / reading modes. Initially, the flip camera is in the rear-view mode. When a driving force is applied to the camera assembly, the rotating shaft rotates 180°, and the flip camera is in the front-view mode. When the flip camera is in the front-view mode and a driving force is continued to be applied to the camera assembly, the rotating shaft continues to rotate to the target angle, and the flip camera is in the pointing / reading mode. The flip camera can be assembled as a separate module onto the device body. Compared to separate installation, assembly is simpler, requires less precision, and has a simple structure, small size, and low cost. After installation on the electronic device, it reduces protruding parts, thus ensuring the aesthetics of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing base provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the damping structure provided by this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera module provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is the third structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7This is the fourth structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 This is the fifth structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft provided by this utility model.

[0028] Figure 10 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0029] Figure 11 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0030] Figure 12 This is the third schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 1. Fixed base; 11. Support base; 111. Recessed part; 1111. Third inclined surface; 1112. Second plane; 1113. Fourth inclined surface; 112. Limiting block; 12. First anti-collision pad; 2. Camera module; 21. Camera assembly; 211. Front cover of camera; 212. Camera body; 213. Rear cover of camera; 214. Camera signal cable; 22. Rotating shaft; 221. Cable inlet; 222. Cable outlet; 223. Connecting plate; 23. Limiting base; 231. Movement space; 24. Second anti-collision pad; 25. Buckling part; 3. Damping assembly; 31. Damping; 311. Protrusion; 3111. First inclined surface; 3112. First plane; 3113. Second inclined surface; 32. Mounting base; 4. Equipment body; 5. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0034] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 12 This invention describes a flip camera and electronic device.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the flip camera of this utility model embodiment includes: a fixed base 1, a camera module 2, and a damping component 3. The fixed base 1 is provided with support seats 11, wherein the fixed base 1 may have two support seats 11, spaced apart. The camera module 2 includes a camera assembly 21 and a rotating shaft 22 connected together. The rotating shaft 22 is mounted on the support seats 11, meaning that the rotating shaft 22 can rotate relative to the two support seats 11, and the camera assembly 21 is located between the two support seats 11. Furthermore, the damping component 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 22 and contacts at least one side of the support seat 11.

[0036] The support base 11 has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other. The first side of the support base 11 refers to the side away from the camera assembly 21, and the second side of the support base 11 refers to the side facing the camera assembly 21. Thus, the damping assembly 3 can contact the first side of the support base 11, or the damping assembly 3 can contact both the first and second sides of the support base 11 simultaneously. In this case, the number of damping assemblies 3 can be two. It should be noted that the length of the rotating shaft 22 is greater than the distance between the two support bases 11, thus facilitating the installation of the damping assembly 3 at the end of the rotating shaft 22.

[0037] Understandably, when the user drives the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 rotates with the camera assembly 21, and the damping component 3 rubs against the support base 11, thereby generating resistance, so that the rotating shaft 22 and the support base 11 can remain relatively stationary, so that the camera assembly 21 stops at the target angle. In other words, the camera can be manually flipped by the damping component.

[0038] like Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the flip camera has a rear-view mode, a front-view mode, and a finger-reading mode. Initially, the flip camera is in the rear-view mode. When a driving force is applied to the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 rotates 180°, and the flip camera is in the front-view mode. When the flip camera is in the front-view mode and a driving force is continued to be applied to the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 continues to rotate by a target angle, and the flip camera is in the finger-reading mode. The target angle can be 30° to 90°.

[0039] In this embodiment of the invention, the flip camera can be assembled as a separate module onto the device body 4. Compared to separate installation, this method is simpler to assemble, requires less precision in fitting, and has a simpler structure, smaller size, and lower cost. After installation on the electronic device, it reduces protruding parts, thus ensuring the aesthetics of the electronic device. Moreover, the camera assembly 21 can switch between rear camera mode, front camera mode, and finger reading mode by flipping, achieving rear camera, front camera, and finger reading functions with only one camera. This not only reduces costs but also facilitates narrow bezel design for the terminal device.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the damping assembly 3 includes a damper 31, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22. The damper 31 has a first guide surface on the side facing the first side of the support base 11, and the support base 11 has a second guide surface on the first side. The first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to cooperate with each other.

[0041] It should be noted that the damper 31 is fitted onto the outer side of the rotating shaft 22, and the damper 31 can rotate with the rotation of the rotating shaft 22. This ensures that the first side of the damper 31 can always maintain contact with the first side of the support base 11. The cooperation of the first guide surface and the second guide surface ensures the stability of the rotating shaft 22 during its movement relative to the support base 11.

[0042] In practical applications, one of the first guide surface and the second guide surface is provided with a protrusion 311, and the other is provided with a recess 111 that matches the protrusion 311. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first guide surface includes a protrusion 311, which includes a first inclined surface 3111, a first plane 3112, and a second inclined surface 3113 arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the damping 31; the second guide surface includes a recess 111, which includes a third inclined surface 1111, a second plane 1112, and a fourth inclined surface 1113 arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the support 11.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in the circumferential direction of the damper 31, the height of the first inclined surface 3111 gradually increases, and the height of the second inclined surface 3113 gradually decreases. The first inclined surface 3111 and the second inclined surface 3113 are symmetrically arranged about the first plane 3112. In the circumferential direction of the support 11, the depth of the third inclined surface 1111 gradually increases, and the depth of the fourth inclined surface 1113 gradually decreases. The third inclined surface 1111 and the fourth inclined surface 1113 are symmetrically arranged about the second plane 1112.

[0044] It should be noted that when the flip camera is in the rear camera position, the protrusion 311 is located inside the recess 111; when the flip camera is in the front camera position, the protrusion 311 is located outside the recess 111, and the first plane 3112 abuts against the horizontal surface on the first side of the support base 11; when the flip camera is in the finger-reading position, the protrusion 311 is still located outside the recess 111, and the first plane 3112 still abuts against the horizontal surface on the first side of the support base 11.

[0045] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, there are two protrusions 311, which are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the damper 31; there are also two recesses 111, which are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the support 11. It should be noted that the area occupied by the two recesses 111 on the first side of the first support 11 is smaller than the area of ​​the first side of the first support 11.

[0046] Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera position, the first protrusion 311 is located within the first recess 111, and the second protrusion 311 is located within the second recess 111; when the flip camera is in the front camera position, the first protrusion 311 is located within the second recess 111, and the second protrusion 311 is located within the first recess 111; when the flip camera is in the finger-reading position, the two first planes 3112 corresponding to the two protrusions 311 are both in contact with the horizontal plane on the first side of the support base 11.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in order to facilitate the fixing of the damper 31, the damping assembly 3 also includes a mounting base 32, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22, and the damper 31 is clamped between the mounting base 32 and the support base 11.

[0048] It should be noted that the mounting base 32 can be a nut, so that the nut can be threaded onto the rotating shaft 22. In addition, the damping assembly 3 also includes a washer, so that the washer is sandwiched between the second side of the damper 31 and the nut.

[0049] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a limiting seat 23 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 22, and an active space 231 is provided on the outer periphery of the limiting seat 23. The second side of the support base 11 is disposed opposite to the first side of the support base 11, and a limiting block 112 is provided on the second side of the support base 11, with the limiting block 112 located within the active space 231. The limiting seat 23 can be integrally formed with the rotating shaft 22, and a notch is provided on the outer periphery of the limiting seat 23 to form the active space 231.

[0050] It should be noted that the activity space 231 has a first side wall and a second side wall. When the flip camera is in the rear camera position, the limiting block 112 abuts against the first side wall. When the flip camera is in the finger-reading position, the limiting block 112 abuts against the second side wall. This ensures that the camera assembly 21 can be accurately flipped to the target angle so that the flip camera is in the finger-reading position.

[0051] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the camera assembly 21 includes a front cover 211, a camera body 212, and a rear cover 213. The camera body 212 is located between the front cover 211 and the rear cover 213. A pivot 22 channel is formed between the front cover 211 and the rear cover 213, and the pivot 22 is inserted into the pivot 22 channel.

[0052] It should be noted that the hinge 22 is provided with a connecting plate 223 within the installation space enclosed by the front cover 211 and the rear cover 213 of the camera, so that the camera body 212 can be fixed on the connecting plate 223.

[0053] like Figure 5 As shown, to facilitate user rotation of the camera assembly 21, a retaining part 25 is also provided on the camera assembly 21, wherein the retaining part 25 can be a groove. The retaining part 25 can be located on the front cover 211 of the camera. In addition, the rotating camera also includes a cover plate 5, which has a clearance groove corresponding to the position of the camera assembly 21 on the mounting base 1. The cover plate 5 is mounted on the mounting base 1. Furthermore, a first anti-collision pad 12 is provided on the mounting base 1 at a position corresponding to the camera assembly 21. Exemplarily, the rear cover 213 of the camera can abut against the first anti-collision pad 12.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 9 As shown, the pivot 22 is provided with a cable passage and an inlet 221 and an outlet 222 connected to the cable passage. The inlet 221 corresponds to the installation space enclosed by the front cover 211 and the rear cover 213 of the camera, and the outlet 222 corresponds to the outside of the installation space. The camera assembly 21 also includes a camera signal line 214. One end of the camera signal line 214 is connected to the camera body 212, and the other end of the camera signal line 214 passes through the inlet 221, the cable passage, and the outlet 222 in sequence.

[0055] Specifically, the camera signal line 214 can be a high-speed transmission signal line, with both ends connected via board-to-board connectors. The flexible circuit board of the camera body 212 is connected to the camera signal line 214 via the first board-to-board connector. After the camera signal line 214 passes through the cable channel, it is connected to the printed circuit board of the device body via the second board-to-board connector.

[0056] In addition, such as Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, this utility model embodiment also provides an electronic device, including a device body 4 and a flip camera, with a mounting base 1 installed on the device body 4.

[0057] Among them, electronic devices can be various educational devices, such as e-readers, photo translators, smartwatches, and various learning companions. The following mainly uses a learning tablet as an example to explain its structure.

[0058] This learning tablet mainly consists of two parts: the device body 4 and the flip camera. The flip camera is a separate module installed on the device body 4. In the first working mode (rear camera mode), the camera component 21 flips backward to the back of the device body 4. At this time, the camera component 21 is attached to the back of the device body 4, and its shooting angle is facing the rear. In this mode, the camera component 21 mainly functions as a rear camera. In the second working mode (front camera mode), the camera component 21 flips forward to a vertical position. At this time, the camera component 21 mainly functions as a front camera. In the third working mode (finger reading mode), when the user applies a driving force to the camera component 21, the camera component 21 flips forward and crosses the upper edge of the device body 4, extending a certain distance forward. At this time, the shooting angle of the camera component 21 tilts forward and downward to capture images of books, text, objects, fingers, etc. on the table for AI recognition and subsequent processing.

[0059] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the front of the camera assembly 21 has a recess corresponding to the upper edge of the device body 4. Specifically, the camera assembly 21 is generally flat and rectangular in shape, and its front cover 211 has a recess corresponding to the upper edge of the device body 4. The recess makes the cross-sectional shape of the camera assembly 21 generally non-vertically symmetrical "B" shape. With the recess as the boundary, the size of the upper half of the camera assembly 21 is larger than the size of the lower half. The recess has a first sidewall close to the pivot 22 and a second sidewall away from the pivot 22. The depth of the first sidewall is greater than that of the second sidewall, and the inclination of the first sidewall is greater than that of the second sidewall. An inclined bottom surface is formed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

[0060] When the camera assembly 21 is in the third working mode, it flips about 245 degrees from its initial position. After flipping, the bottom surface of its clearance groove is supported on the top of the upper edge of the device body 4. The bottom surface of the clearance groove is provided with a second anti-collision pad 24 to provide a buffer when the camera assembly 21 is flipped into place, so as to avoid collision and wear between the camera assembly 21 and the outer shell of the device body 4.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flip camera, characterized in that, include: The device includes a mounting base, a camera module, and a damping assembly. The mounting base has a support seat, the camera module includes a connected camera assembly and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is mounted on the support seat, and the damping assembly is connected to the rotating shaft and contacts at least a first side of the support seat.

2. The flip camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The damping assembly includes a damper, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft. The damper has a first guide surface on the side facing the first side of the support base, and the first side of the support base has a second guide surface. The first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to cooperate with each other.

3. The flip camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide surface includes a protrusion, the protrusion including a first inclined surface, a first plane and a second inclined surface arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the damping; the second guide surface includes a recess, the recess including a third inclined surface, a second plane and a fourth inclined surface arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the support.

4. The flip camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of protrusions is two, and the two protrusions are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the damper; the number of recesses is two, and the two recesses are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the support.

5. The flip camera according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the circumferential direction of the damping, the height of the first inclined surface gradually increases, and the height of the second inclined surface gradually decreases. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are symmetrically arranged about the first plane. The depth of the third inclined surface gradually increases in the circumferential direction of the support base, and the depth of the fourth inclined surface gradually decreases. The third inclined surface and the fourth inclined surface are symmetrically arranged about the second plane.

6. The flip camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The damping assembly also includes a mounting base, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft, and the damping is clamped between the mounting base and the support base.

7. The flip camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting seat is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and an active space is provided on the outer periphery of the limiting seat. The second side of the support base is disposed opposite to the first side of the support base, and a limiting block is provided on the second side of the support base. The limiting block is located within the active space.

8. The flip camera according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The camera assembly includes a front camera cover, a camera body, and a rear camera cover. The camera body is located between the front camera cover and the rear camera cover. A pivot channel is formed between the front camera cover and the rear camera cover, and the pivot is inserted into the pivot channel.

9. The flip camera according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is provided with a cable passage and an inlet and an outlet connected to the cable passage. The inlet corresponds to the installation space enclosed by the front cover and the rear cover of the camera, and the outlet corresponds to the outside of the installation space. The camera assembly also includes a camera signal cable. One end of the camera signal cable is connected to the camera body, and the other end of the camera signal cable passes through the inlet, the cable passage, and the outlet in sequence.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a device body and a flip camera according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the mounting base is mounted on the device body.

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