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, a locking assembly and a turnover driving assembly. The turnover camera has a rear shooting state, a front shooting state and a finger reading state, and the turnover camera is in the rear shooting state under the condition that the camera assembly is in the locking state; under the condition that the camera assembly is in an unlocking state, the first elastic piece can drive the rotating shaft to rotate by 180 degrees, and the overturning camera is in a forward shooting state; and when the rotating shaft is in the front shooting state and the driving force is applied to the camera assembly, the rotating shaft can continuously rotate by the target angle, and the overturning camera is in the finger reading state. The overturning camera can be used as an independent module to be integrally assembled on the equipment body, and compared with a separate installation mode, the overturning camera is easy and convenient to assemble, low in matching precision requirement and simple in internal structure; in addition, 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 generally use a motor module to control the camera's raising and lowering, extending it to a designated position before flipping it. Typically, the motor and camera module need to be fitted with the main body of the device, requiring high precision in the fit between the three components. This results in numerous parts, a complex internal structure, low production yield, and high cost, making it difficult for such solutions to be adopted by mid-to-low-end tablets. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a flip camera and electronic device to solve the problem of complex structure of existing rotating cameras.

[0006] This utility model provides a flip camera, including: a fixed base, a camera module, a locking component, and a flip drive component;

[0007] The fixed base is provided with a support base. The camera module includes a connected camera assembly and a rotating shaft, with the rotating shaft mounted on the support base. The flip drive assembly includes a rotating base and a first elastic element. The rotating base is fitted onto the rotating shaft and is positioned close to the support base. The first elastic element is spirally wound around the rotating shaft along its length. One end of the first elastic element is connected to the rotating base, and the other end of the first elastic element is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0008] The locking component includes a latch, which is disposed on the fixing base, and the camera component has a slot on the side facing the latch that is adapted to the latch.

[0009] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the locking component further includes a second elastic element, and the buckle is connected to the fixing base through the second elastic element; wherein the buckle has an inclined surface on the side facing the camera component, and when the camera component abuts against the inclined surface, the buckle can move relative to the slot to avoid the camera component.

[0010] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, the flip camera further includes a cover plate, the cover plate is connected to the fixing base, the cover plate is provided with an avoidance groove at the location corresponding to the camera assembly; a touch part is provided on the side of the buckle away from the fixing base, the cover plate is provided with a through hole at the location corresponding to the touch part, and the touch part is exposed through the through hole.

[0011] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the support base has a first guide surface and the rotating base has a second guide surface, and the first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to cooperate with each other.

[0012] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the first guide surface includes a first guide portion arranged along the circumferential direction of the support base, and the height of the first guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the support base; the second guide surface includes a first flat portion and a second guide portion arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the rotating base, and the height of the second guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the rotating base.

[0013] Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera mode, the highest point on the first guide portion abuts against the highest point on the second guide portion; when the flip camera is in the front camera mode and the finger-reading mode, the highest point on the first guide portion abuts against the first flat portion.

[0014] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the first guide surface further includes a third guide portion arranged along the circumferential direction of the support base, the height of the third guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the support base, and the third guide portion is located inside the first guide portion; the second guide surface further includes a second planar portion and a fourth guide portion arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the rotating base, the height of the fourth guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the rotating base, and the second planar portion and the fourth guide portion are located inside the first planar portion and the second guide portion;

[0015] Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera state, the highest point of the third guide portion abuts against the highest point of the fourth guide portion; when the flip camera is in the front camera state, the highest point of the third guide portion abuts against the part of the second flat portion near the fourth guide portion; when the flip camera is in the finger-reading state, the highest point of the third guide portion abuts against the fourth guide portion.

[0016] According to the present invention, a flip camera is provided, wherein the flip drive assembly further includes a mounting base, the mounting base is fitted onto the rotating shaft, and the other end of the first elastic member is connected to the side of the mounting base facing the rotating seat.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] The present invention provides a flip camera and electronic device. The flip camera has a rear-view mode, a front-view mode, and a finger-reading mode. When the camera assembly is locked, the flip camera is in the rear-view mode. When the camera assembly is unlocked, the first elastic element can drive the rotating shaft to rotate 180°, and the flip camera is in the front-view mode. When the rotating shaft is in the front-view mode and a driving force is applied to the camera assembly, the rotating shaft can continue to rotate to the target angle, and the flip camera is in the finger-reading mode. The flip camera can be assembled as a separate module onto the device body. Compared with separate installation, the assembly is simpler, the precision requirements for fitting are lower, and the internal structure is simpler. Moreover, the camera assembly can switch between rear-view mode, front-view mode, and finger-reading mode by flipping, and only one camera can realize the functions of rear-view, front-view, and finger-reading. Attached Figure Description

[0021] 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.

[0022] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component provided by this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is the third structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating seat provided by this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support base provided by this utility model.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft provided by this utility model.

[0029] Figure 8 This is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0030] Figure 9 This is the second partial structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0031] Figure 10 This is the third partial structural schematic diagram of the flip camera provided by this utility model.

[0032] Figure 11 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0033] Figure 12 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0034] Figure 13 This is the third schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 1. Fixed base; 11. Support base; 111. First guide part; 112. Fourth plane part; 113. Third guide part; 114. Third plane part; 12. Rotating base; 2. Camera module; 21. Camera assembly; 211. Front cover of camera; 212. Camera body; 213. Camera signal cable; 214. Rear cover of camera; 215. Relief groove; 22. Rotating shaft; 221. Cable inlet; 222. Cable outlet; 223. Connecting plate; 23. Slot; 3. Flip drive assembly; 31. Rotating base; 311. Second guide part; 312. First plane part; 313. Second plane part; 314. Fourth guide part; 32. First elastic element; 33. Mounting base; 4. Locking assembly; 41. Buckle; 411. Inclined surface; 42. Sliding base; 43. Second elastic element; 44. Touch part; 5. Device body; 6. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 13 This invention describes a flip camera and electronic device.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the flip camera of this utility model embodiment includes: a fixed base 1, a camera module 2, a locking component 4, and a flip drive component 3.

[0040] The fixed base 1 is provided with a support base 11. The camera module 2 includes a connected camera assembly 21 and a rotating shaft 22. The rotating shaft 22 is mounted on the support base 11. The fixed base 1 may also be provided with a rotating base 12. The rotating base 12 and the support base 11 are spaced apart. Thus, one end of the rotating shaft 22 is mounted on the rotating base 12, and the other end of the rotating shaft 22 is mounted on the support base 11. Furthermore, the other end of the rotating shaft 22 extends beyond the support base 11. That is to say, the length of the rotating shaft 22 is greater than the distance between the rotating base 12 and the support base 11.

[0041] The flip drive assembly 3 includes a rotating seat 31 and a first elastic element 32. The rotating seat 31 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22 and is located close to the support base 11. The first elastic element 32 is spirally wound around the rotating shaft 22 along its length. One end of the first elastic element 32 is connected to the rotating seat 31, and the other end of the first elastic element 32 is connected to the rotating shaft 22. The camera assembly 21 is connected to the fixed base 1 via a locking assembly 4. The locking mechanism is configured to control the switching between the locked and unlocked states of the camera assembly 21. That is, the rotating shaft 22 can rotate or remain stationary relative to the support base 11. When the camera assembly 21 is locked, the rotating shaft 22 is stationary relative to the support base 11. When the camera assembly 21 is unlocked, the rotating shaft 22 can rotate relative to the support base 11.

[0042] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the flip camera has a rear-view mode, a front-view mode, and a finger-reading mode. When the camera assembly 21 is locked, the flip camera is in the rear-view mode. When the camera assembly 21 is unlocked, the first elastic element 32 can drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate 180°, and the flip camera is in the front-view mode. When the rotating shaft 22 is in the front-view mode and a driving force is applied to the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 can continue to rotate to a target angle, and the flip camera is in the finger-reading mode. The target angle can be 30° to 90°. That is, the first elastic element 32 stores a certain elastic force, and when the rotating shaft 22 is in a free-moving state, the first elastic element 32 can release the elastic force and thus drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate 180°.

[0043] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking component 4 includes a buckle 41, which is disposed on the fixed base 1 and can move relative to the fixed base 1. The camera component 21 has a slot 23 on the side facing the buckle 41 that is adapted to the buckle 41.

[0044] When the latch 41 is engaged with the slot 23, the camera assembly 21 is in a locked state; when the latch 41 is disengaged from the slot 23, the camera assembly 21 is in an unlocked state.

[0045] It should be noted that, in the initial state, the latch 41 is engaged with the slot 23, and the camera assembly 21 is locked, at which point the flip camera is in the rear-facing position. When the latch 41 is away from the slot 23, the camera assembly 21 is unlocked, and the elastic force stored in the first elastic element 32 can drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate 180°, putting the flip camera in the front-facing position. When the rotating shaft 22 is in the front-facing position and a driving force is applied to the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 can continue to rotate to the target angle, at which point the flip camera can be in the pointing / reading position. When the user continuously applies a reverse driving force to the camera assembly 21, the camera assembly 21 can be reset, at which point the latch 41 is engaged with the slot 23, and the flip camera is in the rear-facing position.

[0046] In this embodiment of the utility model, the flip camera can be assembled as a separate module onto the device body 5. Compared with separate installation, the assembly is simple, the precision requirements are lower, and the internal structure is simple. Moreover, the camera component 21 can switch between rear camera mode, front camera mode, and finger reading mode by flipping. Only one camera can realize the functions of rear camera, front camera, and finger reading, which not only reduces the cost, but also facilitates the narrow bezel design of the terminal device.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking assembly 4 also includes a second elastic member 43, and the latch 41 is connected to the fixed base 1 through the second elastic member 43. The latch 41 has an inclined surface 411 on the side facing the camera assembly 21. When the camera assembly 21 abuts against the inclined surface 411, the latch 41 can move relative to the slot 23 to avoid the camera assembly 21. Under the action of the second elastic member 43, the latch 41 can move in a straight line, thereby moving closer to or away from the slot 23. For example, the second elastic member 43 can be a spring.

[0048] It should be noted that, in the initial state, under the elastic force provided by the second elastic element 43, the latch 41 is engaged with the slot 23, and the camera assembly 21 is in a locked state, at which time the flip camera is in a rear-facing state. When a force is applied to the latch 41, the latch 41 can move away from the slot 23, and the camera assembly 21 can be in an unlocked state. The elastic force stored in the first elastic element 32 can drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate 180°, and the flip camera is in a front-facing state. When the rotating shaft 22 is in a front-facing state and a driving force is applied to the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 can continue to rotate to the target angle, at which time the flip camera can be in a pointing / reading state. When the user continuously applies a reverse driving force to the camera assembly 21, the camera assembly 21 will abut against the inclined surface 411, and the latch 41 can move away from the camera assembly 21. After the camera assembly 21 has completed its reset, under the elastic force provided by the second elastic element 43, the latch 41 can engage with the slot 23, and the flip camera is in a rear-facing state.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the flip camera also includes a cover plate 6, which is connected to the mounting base 1. The cover plate 6 has an clearance groove at the location corresponding to the camera assembly 21. The buckle 41 has a touch part 44 on the side away from the mounting base 1. The cover plate 6 has a through hole at the location corresponding to the touch part 44, and the touch part 44 is exposed through the through hole.

[0050] Specifically, the locking assembly 4 also includes a sliding base 42, which has a first side and a second side. A latch 41 is connected to the first side, and a second elastic member 43 is connected to the second side. The end of the second elastic member 43 away from the sliding base 42 can be connected to a baffle. Furthermore, a touch unit 44 is connected to the top surface of the sliding base 42. The sliding base 42 can be slidably mounted on the fixed base 1 via a slider and a guide rail, thereby ensuring that the sliding base 42 can always move in a straight line. Thus, when the touch unit 44 is driven, the latch 41 can be moved relative to the slot 23.

[0051] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the support base 11 has a first guide surface, and the rotating base 31 has a second guide surface. The first guide surface and the second guide surface are configured to cooperate, and the rotating base 31 can move or remain stationary relative to the support base 11 under the cooperation of the first guide surface and the second guide surface.

[0052] In practical applications, the first guide surface includes a first guide portion 111 arranged along the circumferential direction of the support 11. The height of the first guide portion 111 gradually increases along the axial direction of the support 11, that is, the first guide portion 111 has a spiral upward shape. The second guide surface includes a first flat portion 312 and a second guide portion 311 arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the rotating seat 31. The height of the second guide portion 311 gradually increases along the axial direction of the rotating seat 31. The second guide portion 311 has a spiral upward shape, and the first flat portion 312 and the second guide portion 311 are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the rotating seat 31.

[0053] Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera mode, the highest point on the first guide portion 111 abuts against the highest point on the second guide portion 311; when the flip camera is in the front camera mode and the finger-reading mode, the highest point on the first guide portion 111 abuts against the first flat portion 312.

[0054] It should be noted that after the rotating shaft 22 rotates 180°, the highest point on the first guide portion 111 abuts against the first flat portion 312. This ensures that the rotating seat 31 and the support seat 11 remain relatively stationary, thus ensuring that the flip camera can be in the front-facing position. When the user pushes the camera assembly 21, the rotating shaft 22 can continue to rotate. In this way, the highest point on the first guide portion 111 continues to move relative to the first flat portion 312 until the external force disappears. At this time, the flip camera can be in the pointing / reading position.

[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first guide surface also includes a third guide portion 113 arranged along the circumferential direction of the support 11. The height of the third guide portion 113 gradually increases along the axial direction of the support 11, and the third guide portion 113 is located inside the first guide portion 111. The first guide surface also includes a third planar portion 114 and a fourth planar portion 112, which are symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the rotating seat 31. The fourth planar portion 112 and the third guide portion 113 are also symmetrically arranged about the central plane of the rotating seat 31. That is, the third planar portion 114 and the first guide portion 111 are located outside the fourth planar portion 112 and the third guide portion 113.

[0056] The second guide surface also includes a second planar portion 313 and a fourth guide portion 314 arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the rotating seat 31. The height of the fourth guide portion 314 gradually increases along the axial direction of the rotating seat 31, and the fourth guide portion 314 is in a spiral upward shape. The second planar portion 313 and the fourth guide portion 314 are located inside the first planar portion 312 and the second guide portion 311.

[0057] Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera mode, the highest point of the third guide portion 113 abuts against the highest point of the fourth guide portion 314; when the flip camera is in the front camera mode, the highest point of the third guide portion 113 abuts against the part of the second flat portion 313 near the fourth guide portion 314; and when the flip camera is in the finger-reading mode, the highest point of the third guide portion 113 abuts against the fourth guide portion 314.

[0058] It should be noted that after the rotating shaft 22 rotates 180°, the highest point on the first guide portion 111 abuts against the first flat portion 312, and the highest point on the third guide portion 113 abuts against the second flat portion 313 near the fourth guide portion 314. This ensures that the rotating seat 31 and the support seat 11 are relatively stationary, so that the flip camera can be in the front-facing state.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, to facilitate fixing the first elastic element 32, the flip drive assembly 3 also includes a mounting base 33, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22. The other end of the first elastic element 32 is connected to the side of the mounting base 33 facing the rotating seat 31. The mounting base 33 can be a nut, thus allowing the nut to be threaded onto the rotating shaft 22. Exemplarily, the first elastic element 32 can be a spring.

[0060] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 10 As shown, the camera assembly 21 includes a front cover 211, a camera body 212, and a rear cover 214. The camera body 212 is located between the front cover 211 and the rear cover 214. A pivot channel is formed between the front cover 211 and the rear cover 214, and a pivot 22 is inserted into the pivot channel.

[0061] It should be noted that the hinge 22 is provided with a connecting plate 223 in the mounting space enclosed by the front cover 211 and the rear cover 214 of the camera, so that the camera body 212 can be fixed on the connecting plate 223.

[0062] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 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 214 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 213. One end of the camera signal line 213 is connected to the camera body 212, and the other end of the camera signal line 213 passes through the inlet 221, the cable passage, and the outlet 222 in sequence.

[0063] Specifically, the camera signal line 213 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 213 via the first board-to-board connector. After the camera signal line 213 passes through the cable channel, it is connected to the printed circuit board of the device body via the second board-to-board connector.

[0064] In addition, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, this utility model embodiment also provides an electronic device, including a device body 5 and a flip camera, with a mounting base 1 installed on the device body 5.

[0065] 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.

[0066] This learning tablet mainly consists of two parts: the device body 5 and the flip camera. The flip camera is a separate module installed on the device body 5. In the first working mode (rear camera mode), the camera assembly 21 flips backward to the back of the device body 5. At this time, the camera assembly 21 is attached to the back of the device body 5, and its shooting angle is facing the rear. In this mode, the camera assembly 21 mainly functions as a rear camera. In the second working mode (front camera mode), the first elastic element 32 drives the camera assembly 21 to flip forward to a vertical position. At this time, the camera assembly 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 assembly 21, the camera assembly 21 flips forward and crosses the upper edge of the device body 5, extending a certain distance forward. At this time, the shooting angle of the camera assembly 21 tilts forward and downward to capture images of books, text, objects, fingers, etc. on the table for AI recognition and subsequent processing.

[0067] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the front of the camera assembly 21 has a recess 215 corresponding to the upper edge of the device body 5. Specifically, the camera assembly 21 is generally flat and rectangular in shape, and its front cover 211 has a recess 215 corresponding to the upper edge of the device body 5. The recess 215 makes the cross-sectional shape of the camera assembly 21 generally non-vertically symmetrical "B" shape. With the recess 215 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 215 has a first sidewall close to the pivot 22 and a second sidewall away from the pivot 22 of the camera assembly 21. 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.

[0068] 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 215 is just supported on the top of the upper edge of the device body 5. The bottom surface of the clearance groove 215 is provided with a buffer pad to provide a buffering effect 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 5.

[0069] 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: Mounting bracket, camera module, locking assembly, and flip drive assembly; The fixed base is provided with a support base. The camera module includes a connected camera assembly and a rotating shaft, with the rotating shaft mounted on the support base. The flip drive assembly includes a rotating base and a first elastic element. The rotating base is fitted onto the rotating shaft and is positioned close to the support base. The first elastic element is spirally wound around the rotating shaft along its length. One end of the first elastic element is connected to the rotating base, and the other end of the first elastic element is connected to the rotating shaft. The locking component includes a latch, which is disposed on the fixing base, and the camera component has a slot on the side facing the latch that is adapted to the latch.

2. The flip camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly further includes a second elastic element, and the buckle is connected to the fixing base through the second elastic element; wherein, the buckle has an inclined surface on the side facing the camera assembly, and when the camera assembly abuts against the inclined surface, the buckle can move relative to the slot to avoid the camera assembly.

3. The flip camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip camera also includes a cover plate connected to the mounting base. The cover plate has an clearance groove at the location corresponding to the camera assembly. A touch portion is provided on the side of the buckle away from the mounting base. A through hole is provided on the cover plate at the location corresponding to the touch portion. The touch portion is exposed through the through hole.

4. The flip camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support base has a first guide surface, and the rotating base has a second guide surface, with the first guide surface and the second guide surface being configured to cooperate.

5. The flip camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first guide surface includes a first guide portion arranged along the circumferential direction of the support base, and the height of the first guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the support base; the second guide surface includes a first planar portion and a second guide portion arranged sequentially along the circumferential direction of the rotating base, and the height of the second guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the rotating base. Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera mode, the highest point on the first guide portion abuts against the highest point on the second guide portion; when the flip camera is in the front camera mode and the finger-reading mode, the highest point on the first guide portion abuts against the first flat portion.

6. The flip camera according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first guide surface further includes a third guide portion disposed along the circumferential direction of the support base, wherein the height of the third guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the support base, and the third guide portion is located inside the first guide portion; the second guide surface further includes a second planar portion and a fourth guide portion disposed sequentially along the circumferential direction of the rotating base, wherein the height of the fourth guide portion gradually increases along the axial direction of the rotating base, and the second planar portion and the fourth guide portion are located inside the first planar portion and the second guide portion; Specifically, when the flip camera is in the rear camera state, the highest point of the third guide portion abuts against the highest point of the fourth guide portion; when the flip camera is in the front camera state, the highest point of the third guide portion abuts against the part of the second flat portion near the fourth guide portion; when the flip camera is in the finger-reading state, the highest point of the third guide portion abuts against the fourth guide portion.

7. The flip camera according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The flip drive assembly also includes a mounting base, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft, and the other end of the first elastic element is connected to the side of the mounting base facing the rotating seat.

8. The flip camera according to any one of claims 1 to 6, 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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