Camera device and electronic equipment
By incorporating rotating components and magnetic attachments into the camera device, the camera module achieves unlimited 360-degree rotation and a stable connection, solving the problems of inconvenience and instability in existing camera devices and providing a more convenient operating experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423053173.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing laptop webcams cannot rotate 360 degrees indefinitely and require resetting when adjusting the angle, making them inconvenient to use and not stable enough. External webcams also present many inconveniences in terms of storage and connection.
A camera device is designed, including a base, a camera module, and a rotating component. By setting first and second rotating components between the camera module and the base, and rolling a conductive component between them, the camera module can rotate 360 degrees indefinitely. It can also be connected to electronic devices via magnetic components, achieving stable disassembly.
It enables the camera module to rotate 360 degrees infinitely on the base, making operation more convenient, the connection more stable, and easy to disassemble and store, thus solving the problems of inconvenience and instability in existing camera devices.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to a camera device and electronic equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Most laptops nowadays have built-in webcams, typically mounted in the center or on the sides above the screen. This fixed position limits the viewing angle, requiring adjustments to the entire screen to change the camera's angle, which is inconvenient. Furthermore, the trend towards lighter and more portable laptops with narrow bezels makes wiring for the webcam mounting structure more challenging. Therefore, more and more laptops are adopting external webcams.
[0003] Most external laptop webcams on the market cannot rotate to take pictures; they can only be detachably magnetically attached to the top of the LCD screen or directly fixed to it. Fixed external webcams present some storage inconveniences. Some detachable external webcams are not securely connected to the laptop, posing a certain risk during use. Furthermore, while external webcams mounted on the top of the LCD screen don't take up much internal space, angle adjustment remains inconvenient. Currently, most laptop webcams on the market cannot rotate 360 degrees to take pictures. Even those that can rotate 360 degrees require resetting after each rotation before they can rotate again. Forgetting to reset and attempting to rotate again may damage the internal circuitry, making the process rather cumbersome.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a camera device that can be disassembled and stored, is securely connected, and can rotate infinitely 360 degrees. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a camera device that can be disassembled and stored, is securely connected, and can rotate infinitely 360 degrees.
[0006] Another objective of this invention is to provide an electronic device having a camera device capable of rotating infinitely 360 degrees and capable of storing the camera device.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a camera device suitable for electronic devices, comprising:
[0008] The base includes a first electrical component, which is plugged into and electrically connected to the electronic device.
[0009] Camera module, including a second electrical component;
[0010] A rotating assembly, disposed between the camera module and the base, includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component. The first rotating component is connected to the base, and the second rotating component is connected to the camera module. One end of the first electrical component is disposed on the first rotating component, and one end of the second electrical component is disposed on the second rotating component. A conductive component is provided between the first electrical component and the second electrical component in a rolling manner. The second electrical component can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base with the camera module and the second rotating component, and the second electrical component is always electrically connected to the first electrical component through the conductive component.
[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the camera device of this invention allows the camera module to rotate at multiple angles along the base without needing to reset after rotation. The camera module can rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base, making operation more convenient. The camera module is connected to the electronic device via the base, which can be detached from the electronic device for easier storage. A rotating component is provided between the camera module and the base, allowing the camera module to be electrically connected to the base and rotate infinitely 360 degrees on it. The rotating component includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first rotating member is connected to the base, and the second rotating member is connected to the camera module. One end of the first electrical component is disposed on the first rotating member, and one end of the second electrical component is disposed on the second rotating member. A conductive component is rolled between the first and second electrical components, enabling the second electrical component to be electrically connected to the first electrical component. The second electrical component can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base with the camera module and the second rotating member, while always maintaining an electrical connection with the first electrical component. The camera device of this invention allows the camera module to rotate 360 degrees infinitely on the base, making operation more convenient.
[0012] Preferably, the first electrical component is connected to a first electrical connection structure at one end that mates with the first rotating member, and the second electrical component is connected to a second electrical connection structure at one end that mates with the second rotating member. The conducting component is located between the first electrical connection structure and the second electrical connection structure, and the conducting component includes multiple conducting elements, which are spherical in shape.
[0013] Preferably, the first rotating member has a first groove, the second rotating member has a second groove, the first rotating member is installed on the second rotating member so that the first groove and the second groove cooperate to form an installation groove, the first rotating member has a through groove communicating with the installation groove, and the conductive member is installed in the installation groove through the through groove.
[0014] Preferably, the first electrical connection structure includes a first connecting line and a first contact terminal, with the first connecting line electrically connected to the first contact terminal; the second electrical connection structure includes a second connecting line and a second contact terminal, with the second connecting line electrically connected to the second contact terminal, and each first contact terminal being electrically connected to the second contact terminal via a conductive element.
[0015] Preferably, the first electrical connection structure includes a first mounting base for fixing a plurality of first contact terminals, and a first connecting wire is connected to the first contact terminals within the first mounting base.
[0016] Preferably, the second electrical connection structure includes a second mounting base for fixing a plurality of second contact terminals, and a second connecting wire is connected to the second contact terminals within the second mounting base.
[0017] Preferably, the first rotating member is sleeved on the second rotating member, the first electrical connection structure is located inside the first rotating member, and the second electrical connection structure is disposed on the outer surface of the second rotating member and can rotate and conduct with the first electrical connection structure inside the first rotating member; or, the second rotating member is sleeved on the first rotating member, the second electrical connection structure is located inside the second rotating member, and the first electrical connection structure is disposed on the outer surface of the first rotating member and can rotate and conduct with the second electrical connection structure inside the second rotating member.
[0018] Preferably, the base further includes a first connecting component, and the camera module further includes a second connecting component. The first connecting component is detachably connected to the electronic device, and the second connecting component is detachably connected to the first connecting component. The first connecting component includes a first magnetic element, and the second connecting component includes a second magnetic element. One end of the first magnetic element is magnetically fixed to the electronic device to strengthen the connection between the base and the electronic device, and the other end of the first magnetic element is magnetically fixed to the second magnetic element to strengthen the connection between the camera module and the base.
[0019] Preferably, a first wear-resistant part is provided on the surface of the base that mates with the electronic device; a second wear-resistant part is provided on the surface of the camera module near the base.
[0020] To achieve the other objective mentioned above, the present invention also provides an electronic device, including a device body and the aforementioned camera device. The device body is provided with a circuit assembly and a third magnetic component. The camera device is detachably connected to the device body, such that a first electrical component is electrically connected to the circuit assembly, and the third magnetic component is magnetically connected to the base. The device body is also provided with a receiving cavity for accommodating the camera device.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the electronic device of the present invention allows the camera device to be detached from the device body for easy storage, and the camera module can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base via a rotating component. The camera module does not need to be reset during use, making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a camera device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Structure diagram of another state.
[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The structure explodes diagram.
[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Internal structure diagram of the rotating component.
[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Remove the internal structure diagram of the conductive component.
[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Partial exploded view of the mating of the rotating components.
[0029] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of a camera device and electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The structure explodes diagram.
[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0032] 1000. Electronic devices;
[0033] 100. Camera device; 10. Base; 11. Housing; 12. First electrical component; 120. First electrical connection structure; 121. First connecting wire; 122. First contact terminal; 123. First fixing base; 13. First connecting component; 131. First magnetic component; 14. First wear-resistant component; 20. Camera module; 21. Housing; 22. Screen; 23. Second electrical component; 230. Second electrical connection structure; 231. Second connecting wire; 232. Second contact terminal; 233. Second fixing base; 24. Second connecting component; 241. Second magnetic component; 25. Second wear-resistant component; 30. Rotating component; 31. First rotating component; 311. First groove; 312. Through groove; 32. Second rotating component; 321. Second groove; 33. Conducting component; 331. Conducting component; 34. Connector;
[0034] 200. Equipment body; 201. Circuit assembly; 202. Third magnetic chuck. Detailed Implementation
[0035] To explain the technical content and structural features of this utility model in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a camera device 100, applicable to an electronic device 1000. The camera device 100 includes a base 10, a camera module 20, and a rotating assembly 30. The base 10 includes a first electrical component 12, which is plugged into and electrically connected to the electronic device 1000. The camera module 20 includes a second electrical component 23. The rotating assembly 30 is disposed between the camera module and the base 10, and includes a first rotating member 31 and a second rotating member 32. The first rotating member 31 is connected to the base 10, and the second rotating member 32 is connected to the camera module 20. One end of the first electrical component 12 is disposed on the first rotating member 31, and one end of the second electrical component 23 is disposed on the second rotating member 32. A conductive component 33 is rolled between the first electrical component 12 and the second electrical component 23. The conductive component 33 is rotatably connected to the first electrical component 12 and the second electrical component 23 without the limitation of wire connection, so that the second electrical component 23 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base 10 with the camera module 20 and the second rotating component 32, and the second electrical component 23 always maintains an electrical connection with the first electrical component 12 through the conductive component 33.
[0037] Compared with the prior art, the camera module 20 of this utility model can rotate at multiple angles along the base 10 without needing to be reset after rotation. The camera module 20 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base 10, making operation more convenient. The camera module 20 is connected to the electronic device 1000 via the base 10, and the base 10 can be detached from the electronic device 1000 for easier storage. A rotating assembly 30 is provided between the camera module 20 and the base 10, allowing the camera module 20 to be electrically connected to the base 10 and rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base 10. The rotating assembly 30 includes a first rotating member 31 and a second rotating member 32. The first rotating member 31 is connected to the base 10, and the second rotating member 32 is connected to the camera module 20. One end of the first electrical component 12 is disposed on the first rotating member 31, and one end of the second electrical component 23 is disposed on the second rotating member 32. A conductive component 33 is rotatably disposed between the first electrical component 12 and the second electrical component 23, thereby electrically connecting the second electrical component 23 to the first electrical component 12. The second electrical component 23 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base 10 with the camera module 20 and the second rotating member 32, and always maintains an electrical connection with the first electrical component 12. In this invention, the camera module 20 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base 10, making operation more convenient.
[0038] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, one end of the first electrical component 12 that mates with the first rotating member 31 is connected to a first electrical connection structure 120, which may be disposed on the first rotating member 31. One end of the second electrical component 23 that mates with the second rotating member 32 is connected to a second electrical connection structure 230, which may be disposed on the second rotating member 32. A conducting component 33 is located between the first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230. The conducting component 33 includes multiple conducting elements 331, each having a spherical structure. The spherical conducting elements 331 can roll between the first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230, thus achieving electrical connection.
[0039] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6In some optional embodiments, the first rotating member 31 has a first groove 311, which can be disposed on the first electrical connection structure 120. The second rotating member 32 has a second groove 321, which can be disposed on the second electrical connection structure 230. The first rotating member 31 is mounted on the second rotating member 32 so that the first groove 311 and the second groove 321 cooperate to form a mounting groove. The conductive component 33 is installed in the mounting groove and can realize the conduction between the first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230. A through groove 312 communicating with the mounting groove is provided on the first rotating member 31, and the conductive component 331 is installed in the mounting groove through the through groove 312. The conductive component 331 not only realizes the conduction between the first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230, but also strengthens the connection between the first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230. Since the conductive element 331 is installed in the mounting groove formed by the first groove 311 and the second groove 321, it can limit the first rotating element 31 and the second rotating element 32, preventing them from detaching and ensuring a stable connection without affecting their rotation. After the conductive element 331 is installed, the through groove 312 can be sealed with an insulating element to prevent it from falling out. Additionally, a rotatable connector 34 can be provided between the first rotating element 31 and the second rotating element 32 to reinforce the connection without affecting their rotation.
[0040] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5In some optional embodiments, the first electrical connection structure 120 includes a plurality of first contact terminals 122 and a first connecting line 121, one end of which is connected to the first contact terminal 122. The second electrical connection structure 230 includes a plurality of second contact terminals 232 and a second connecting line 231, one end of which is connected to the second contact terminal 232. Each first contact terminal 122 is electrically connected to the second contact terminal 232 via a conductive element 331. The first electrical connection structure 120 includes a first fixing base 123 for fixing the plurality of first contact terminals 122, and the first connecting line 121 is connected to the first contact terminal 122 within the first fixing base 123. The first connecting line 121 is connected to the first contact terminal 122 and in-mold injection molded with the first contact terminal 122 to form the first fixing base 123, resulting in a stable and reliable structure. On the other hand, the second electrical connection structure 230 includes a second fixing base 233 for fixing a plurality of second contact terminals 232, and a second connecting wire 231 is connected to the second contact terminals 232 within the second fixing base 233. The second connecting wire 231 is connected to the second contact terminals 232 and is in-mold injection molded with the second contact terminals 232 to form the second fixing base 233, resulting in a stable and reliable structure.
[0041] Please see Figures 4 to 6 In some optional embodiments, the first rotating member 31 is sleeved on the second rotating member 32, the first electrical connection structure 120 is located inside the first rotating member 31, and the second electrical connection structure 230 is disposed on the outer surface of the second rotating member 32 and can rotate and conduct with the first electrical connection structure 120 within the first rotating member 31. Alternatively, the second rotating member 32 is sleeved on the first rotating member 31, the second electrical connection structure 230 is located inside the second rotating member 32, and the first electrical connection structure 120 is disposed on the outer surface of the first rotating member 31 and can rotate and conduct with the second electrical connection structure 230 within the second rotating member 32. In this embodiment, the first rotating member 31 is sleeved on the second rotating member 32, the first groove 311 is formed inside the first rotating member 31, and the second groove 321 is formed on the outer surface of the second rotating member 32. The first electrical connection structure 120 is located inside the first rotating member 31, and the second electrical connection structure 230 is disposed on the outer surface of the second rotating member 32. The first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230 are connected by a conductive member 331 installed in the mounting groove. If the second rotating member 32 is sleeved on the first rotating member 31, then the second groove 321 is formed inside the second rotating member 32, and the first groove 311 is formed on the outer surface of the first rotating member 31. It can be understood that the connection between the first rotating member 31 and the second rotating member 32 can be set according to actual installation needs, as long as the first rotating member 31 and the second rotating member 32 are rotatably connected and the first electrical connection structure 120 and the second electrical connection structure 230 can be connected.
[0042] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some optional embodiments, the base 10 further includes a first connecting component 13, and the camera module 20 further includes a second connecting component 24. The first connecting component 13 is detachably connected to the electronic device 1000, and the second connecting component 24 is detachably connected to the first connecting component 13. Specifically, the first connecting component 13 includes a first magnetic member 131, and the second connecting component 24 includes a second magnetic member 241. One end of the first magnetic member 131 is adsorbed and fixed to the electronic device 1000 to strengthen the connection between the base 10 and the electronic device 1000, and the other end of the first magnetic member 131 is adsorbed and fixed to the second magnetic member 241 to strengthen the connection between the camera module 20 and the base 10. On the other hand, a scratch-resistant first wear-resistant member 14 is provided on the surface of the base 10 that mates with the electronic device 1000. A scratch-resistant second wear-resistant member 25 is provided on the surface of the camera module 20 near the base 10. Both the first wear-resistant component 14 and the second wear-resistant component 25 can be Mylar sheet. Mylar sheet has high insulation strength, high voltage resistance, and is resistant to moisture, gases, high heat, and chemical substances. It also has low shrinkage, is not easily brittle, and is wear-resistant. On the other hand, the base 10 includes a housing 11, and the camera module 20 is provided with a housing 21, on which a screen 22 is provided. The first rotating component 31 extends out of the housing 11 and into the housing 21 of the camera module 20, connecting with the second rotating component 32.
[0043] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The present invention also provides an electronic device 1000, including a device body 200 and the aforementioned camera device 100. The device body 200 contains a circuit assembly 201 and a third magnetic suction member 202. The camera device 100 is detachably connected to the device body 200, such that a first electrical component 12 is electrically connected to the circuit assembly 201, and a first connecting component 13 is magnetically connected to the third magnetic suction member 202. That is, the camera device 100 is detachably connected to the device body 200 via the first connecting component 13 within the base 10. The device body 200 also has a receiving cavity for accommodating the camera device 100. Compared with the prior art, in the electronic device 1000 of the present invention, the camera device 100 can be detached from the device body 200 for easy storage, and the camera module 20 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base 10 via a rotating component 30. The camera module 20 does not need to be reset during use, making it more convenient to use. The electronic device 1000 can be a mobile terminal such as a laptop or desktop computer.
[0044] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, the electronic device 1000 of this utility model includes a camera device 100. The camera module 20 can rotate at multiple angles along the base 10, and does not need to be reset after rotation. The camera module 20 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base 10, making operation more convenient. The camera module 20 is connected to the electronic device 1000 through the base 10, and the base 10 can be detached from the electronic device 1000 for easier storage. A rotating assembly 30 is provided between the camera module 20 and the base 10. The camera module 20 can be electrically connected to the base 10 through the rotating assembly 30 and can rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base 10. The rotating assembly 30 includes a first rotating member 31 and a second rotating member 32. The first rotating member 31 is connected to the base 10, and the second rotating member 32 is connected to the camera module 20. One end of the first electrical component 12 is disposed on the first rotating member 31, and one end of the second electrical component 23 is disposed on the second rotating member 32. A conductive component 33 is rolled between the first electrical component 12 and the second electrical component 23. The conductive component 33 enables the second electrical component 23 to be electrically connected to the first electrical component 12 and reinforces the connection between the first rotating member 31 and the second rotating member 32. The conductive component 33 does not affect the rotation between the first rotating member 31 and the second rotating member 32. The second electrical component 23 can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base 10 along with the camera module 20 and the second rotating member 32, while always maintaining an electrical connection with the first electrical component 12. In this invention, the camera device 100 allows the camera module 20 to rotate infinitely 360 degrees on the base 10, making operation more convenient and easier to use.
[0045] The above-disclosed examples are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A camera device, suitable for electronic devices, characterized in that, include: The base includes a first electrical component, which is plugged into and electrically connected to the electronic device; Camera module, including a second electrical component; A rotating assembly, disposed between the camera module and the base, includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component. The first rotating component is connected to the base, and the second rotating component is connected to the camera module. One end of the first electrical component is disposed on the first rotating component, and one end of the second electrical component is disposed on the second rotating component. A conductive component is provided between the first electrical component and the second electrical component in a rolling manner. The second electrical component can rotate infinitely 360 degrees around the base with the camera module and the second rotating component, and the second electrical component is always electrically connected to the first electrical component through the conductive component.
2. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first electrical component has a first electrical connection structure at one end that mates with the first rotating member, and the second electrical component has a second electrical connection structure at one end that mates with the second rotating member. The conductive component is located between the first electrical connection structure and the second electrical connection structure. The conductive component includes multiple conductive elements, and the conductive elements are spherical in shape.
3. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotating member has a first groove, and the second rotating member has a second groove. The first rotating member is installed on the second rotating member so that the first groove and the second groove cooperate to form an installation groove. The first rotating member has a through groove communicating with the installation groove, and the conductive member is installed in the installation groove through the through groove.
4. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first electrical connection structure includes a first connecting line and a first contact terminal, with the first connecting line electrically connected to the first contact terminal; the second electrical connection structure includes a second connecting line and a second contact terminal, with the second connecting line electrically connected to the second contact terminal, and each of the first contact terminals being electrically connected to the second contact terminal via a conductive element.
5. The camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first electrical connection structure includes a first mounting base for fixing a plurality of the first contact terminals, and the first connecting wire is connected to the first contact terminals within the first mounting base.
6. The camera device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second electrical connection structure includes a second mounting base for fixing a plurality of the second contact terminals, and the second connecting wire is connected to the second contact terminals within the second mounting base.
7. The camera device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rotating member is sleeved on the second rotating member, the first electrical connection structure is located inside the first rotating member, and the second electrical connection structure is disposed on the outer surface of the second rotating member and can rotate and conduct with the first electrical connection structure inside the first rotating member; or, the second rotating member is sleeved on the first rotating member, the second electrical connection structure is located inside the second rotating member, and the first electrical connection structure is disposed on the outer surface of the first rotating member and can rotate and conduct with the second electrical connection structure inside the second rotating member.
8. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base further includes a first connecting component, and the camera module further includes a second connecting component. The first connecting component is detachably connected to the electronic device, and the second connecting component is detachably connected to the first connecting component. The first connecting component includes a first magnetic element, and the second connecting component includes a second magnetic element. One end of the first magnetic element is magnetically fixed to the electronic device to strengthen the connection between the base and the electronic device, and the other end of the first magnetic element is magnetically fixed to the second magnetic element to strengthen the connection between the camera module and the base.
9. The camera device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a first wear-resistant part that is scratch-resistant on the surface that mates with the electronic device; the camera module has a second wear-resistant part that is scratch-resistant on the surface that is close to the base.
10. An electronic device, comprising a device body, characterized in that, It also includes a camera device as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the device body is provided with a circuit assembly and a third magnetic member, the camera device is detachably connected to the device body such that the first electrical component is electrically connected to the circuit assembly, and the third magnetic member is magnetically connected to the base; the device body is further provided with a receiving cavity for accommodating the camera device.