Camera module and electronic device including the same

Abstract

A camera module is provided. The camera module includes: a first lens module including at least one lens disposed in a first optical axis direction; a reflection module including a reflection member and configured to rotate with respect to two rotation axes perpendicular to each other; and a second lens module including at least one lens disposed in a second optical axis direction, and configured to move in the second optical axis direction. The first lens module is configured to be coupled to the reflective module and configured to rotate together with the reflective module relative to two rotation axes perpendicular to each other. An electronic device including the camera module is also provided.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0194602, filed on December 28, 2023, with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Technical Field

[0003] The following description pertains to the camera module. Background Technology

[0004] Camera modules mounted on portable electronic devices such as, but not limited to, smartphones have limitations in terms of increasing the thickness of the camera module, and are therefore equipped with reflective elements to bend the path of incident light.

[0005] However, with the increasing demand for higher-specification optical properties, there is an unavoidable problem of increased height for camera modules equipped with reflective elements. For example, to reduce the f-number, lenses with relatively large diameters are necessary, and as the lens diameter increases, the height of the camera module also increases.

[0006] Specifically, with the recent introduction of foldable phones, the thickness of the form factor of portable electronic devices has become increasingly thinner, and therefore, the demand for structures in which the diameter of the lens does not affect the height of the camera module has increased. Utility Model Content

[0007] This summary portion is provided to briefly introduce the selection of concepts, which will be further described in the detailed description portion below. This summary portion is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0008] In general, the camera module includes: a first lens module including at least one lens disposed in a first optical axis direction; a reflection module including a reflection member and configured to rotate relative to two rotation axes perpendicular to each other; a second lens module including at least one lens disposed in a second optical axis direction and configured to move in the second optical axis direction; and a housing configured to house at least one of the first lens module, the reflection module, and the second lens module, wherein the first lens module is configured to be coupled to the reflection module and configured to rotate together with the reflection module in relation to two rotation axes perpendicular to each other.

[0009] The reflection module can include a reflection bracket on which the reflection member is disposed, and a rotation bracket on which the reflection bracket is supported, and the first lens module can be coupled to the reflection bracket and can be disposed on an upper side of the reflection member.

[0010] The first lens module can include a first lens barrel accommodating at least one lens disposed in the first optical axis direction, and the first lens barrel can be coupled to a seating groove disposed in the reflection bracket.

[0011] An upper end portion of the first lens barrel can be disposed at a lower height than a highest apex of a lens disposed closest to an object side among the at least one lens disposed in the first optical axis direction.

[0012] The reflection bracket can be configured to rotate about a first rotation axis with respect to the rotation bracket, and the rotation bracket is configured to rotate about a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis with respect to the housing.

[0013] At least one first ball member forming the first rotation axis can be disposed between the reflection bracket and the rotation bracket, and at least one second ball member forming the second rotation axis can be disposed between the rotation bracket and the housing.

[0014] The first lens module can be disposed in front of the reflection module, and the second lens module can be disposed behind the reflection module, based on a path of incident light.

[0015] The second lens module can include a lens bracket accommodating at least one lens disposed in a second optical axis direction, and the lens bracket can include an avoiding portion in which a portion of an upper surface of the lens bracket is removed.

[0016] The avoiding portion can be disposed on a side of the lens bracket adjacent to the reflection module on the upper surface of the lens bracket based on the second optical axis direction.

[0017] The avoiding portion can be disposed on a portion of the lens bracket overlapping the first lens module in the first optical axis direction when the lens bracket is positioned closest to the reflection module.

[0018] The camera module can further include an image sensor module disposed behind the second lens module and including an image sensor, wherein the second lens module can be configured to move between the reflection module and the image sensor module.

[0019] The portable electronic device can include the camera module.

[0020] In general, a camera module includes a reflection bracket having a reflection member and at least one lens disposed in a first optical axis direction with respect to the reflection member, and a rotation bracket on which the reflection bracket is supported, wherein the reflection member and the at least one lens are configured to rotate about a first rotation axis perpendicular to the first optical axis direction and a second rotation axis parallel to the first optical axis direction.

[0021] The at least one lens disposed in the first optical axis direction can be accommodated in a first lens barrel, and the first lens barrel can be coupled to an upper side of the reflection bracket.

[0022] The camera module can further include a lens bracket in which the at least one lens disposed in a second optical axis direction perpendicular to the first optical axis direction is disposed with respect to the reflection member, wherein the lens bracket is configured to move in the second optical axis direction.

[0023] The lens bracket can include an avoiding portion disposed at an upper surface portion of the lens bracket adjacent to the reflection bracket, and a height of the upper surface portion of the lens bracket on which the avoiding portion is disposed can be lower in height than other portions of the upper surface of the lens bracket.

[0024] When the lens bracket is positioned closest to the reflection bracket, the avoiding portion can overlap a lower end portion of the first lens barrel in the first optical axis direction, and a gap can be provided between the avoiding portion and the first lens barrel.

[0025] In general, a camera module includes a reflection module including a reflection member and a reflection bracket on which the reflection member is mounted, a first lens module disposed on a first optical axis and including a first lens barrel coupled to an upper side of the reflection bracket, and a second lens module including a lens bracket and disposed on a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis, wherein the lens bracket includes an avoiding portion disposed on an upper surface of the lens bracket, and wherein the avoiding portion overlaps a lower end portion of the first lens barrel.

[0026] The avoiding portion can be provided in the form of removing a portion of the upper surface of the lens bracket.

[0027] Other features and aspects will be apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A perspective view of an example portable electronic device equipped with a camera module according to one or more embodiments is shown.

[0029] Figure 2 A perspective view of an example camera module according to one or more embodiments is shown.

[0030] Figure 3It shows Figure 2 A perspective view of an exemplary camera module with its shielding separated.

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic exploded perspective view of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments is shown.

[0032] Figure 5 A perspective view shows the state of the combination of a first lens module and a reflection module according to one or more embodiments.

[0033] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A schematic exploded 3D diagram.

[0034] Figure 7 It shows Figure 5 A schematic, bottom-view, exploded stereoscopic diagram.

[0035] Figure 8 It shows along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view taken from line I-I'.

[0036] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 An enlarged view of part A.

[0037] Figure 10 and Figure 11 A schematic exploded perspective view of an exemplary second lens module according to one or more embodiments is shown.

[0038] Figure 12 A perspective view of an exemplary lens holder according to one or more embodiments is shown.

[0039] Figure 13A and Figure 13B The autofocus operation of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments is shown (maximum travel of the second lens module).

[0040] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13B A three-dimensional image.

[0041] Figure 15 It shows Figure 13B The first lens module and the reflection module are tilted toward the second lens module.

[0042] Throughout the accompanying drawings and detailed embodiments, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements unless otherwise described. For purposes of clarity, illustration, and convenience, the drawings may not be drawn to scale, and the relative dimensions, scale, and descriptions of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following detailed description is presented to aid the reader in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and / or equivalents of the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein could be made by those having ordinary skill in the art after having the benefit of this disclosure, and what is described herein is meant to be illustrative only and not intended to be limiting. For example, the order in which the operations are described is merely an example and the order of the operations described herein can be changed, except in those instances where the order of operations is specifically required by the disclosure. As another example, at least some of the operations described can be performed in parallel, except in those instances where the order of operations is specifically required by the disclosure. Additionally, descriptions of features in terms of "about" or "substantially" something should be understood as meaning close to something or approximately something, as those terms are commonly understood in the art. Further, for the purposes of this disclosure, the terms "coupled" and "connected," along with their derivatives, can be used. It should be understood that these terms are not intended as synonyms for each other. Rather, particular intent is intended for each of these terms. For example, "connected" can be used to indicate that two or more elements are in direct physical, logical, or electrical contact with each other. "Coupled" can be used to indicate that two or more elements are in either physical, logical, or electrical contact with each other, even at a remote location. Similarly, "coupled" or "connected" can also mean that two or more elements are linked together in other ways, such as a physical or logical association, or an electrical association, or the like.

[0044] Although expressions such as "first", "second", and "third" or A, B, (a), (b) and the like can be used herein to describe various components, elements, regions, layers or parts, these components, elements, regions, layers or parts are not limited by these expressions. Each of these expressions is not used to define the importance, sequence or order of, for example, the corresponding components, elements, regions, layers or parts, but is used only to distinguish the corresponding components, elements, regions, layers or parts from other components, elements, regions, layers or parts. Therefore, the first component, the first element, the first region, the first layer or the first part mentioned in these examples can also be referred to as the second component, the second element, the second region, the second layer or the second part without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein.

[0045] Throughout the specification, when a component, element, or layer is described as "on", "connected to", "coupled to", or "joined to" another component, element, or layer, it can be directly on, directly connected to, directly coupled to, or directly joined to the other component, element, or layer (e.g., in contact with the other component, element, or layer), or there can be one or more other components, elements, or layers intervening. When a component, element, or layer is described as being "directly on", "directly connected to", "directly coupled to", or "directly joined to" another component, element, or layer, there are no intervening components, elements, or layers between the component, element, or layer and the other component, element, or layer. Also, expressions such as "between" and "directly between", and "adjacent" and "directly adjacent" can be interpreted similarly as described before.

[0046] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the terms "an" and "one" are intended to mean "at least one" or "one or more," unless expressly specified otherwise. As used herein, the terms "including," "comprising," and "having" are intended to be open-ended and mean that there can be additional items or components in addition to those specifically recited. As used herein, the terms "from about X to about Y" and "between about X and about Y" are intended to mean that the recited characteristic, parameter, or condition can also occur outside the given values. As used herein, the terms "example" and "exemplary" mean an instance of the general type, and do not imply or require any improvement over best-known art.

[0047] As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one and any combination of the associated listed items. The phrases "at least one of A, B, and C" and "at least one of A, B, or C" are intended to mean A or B or C or any combination of these, including any one of A or B or C. The phrases "at least one of A, B, and C" and "at least one of A, B, or C" are also intended to mean A or B or C or any combination of these, including any one of A or B or C.

[0048] The features described herein can be embodied in different forms without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. The examples described herein are to be considered in a descriptive sense only and not intended to limit the present disclosure. Rather, the examples described herein are provided solely to illustrate some of the many possible ways of implementing the methods, apparatuses, and / or systems described herein. In this context, the use of the phrase "can" (e.g., with respect to an example or embodiment can include or implement something) means that at least one example or embodiment includes or implements that feature, and no all examples or embodiments are limited to this. The use of the phrases "example" or "embodiment" herein has the same meaning (e.g., the phrase "in one example" has the same meaning as "in one embodiment," and "in one or more examples" has the same meaning as "in one or more embodiments").

[0049] One or more examples relate to a camera module configured to change a path of incident light at least once.

[0050] One or more examples also provide a camera module in which an increase in diameter of a lens does not affect a thickness of the camera module in a height direction.

[0051] Figure 1 A perspective view of an exemplary portable electronic device equipped with a camera module according to one or more embodiments is illustrated.

[0052] Referring to Figure 1 , an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments can be equipped on a portable electronic device 1. Although a smartphone is illustrated as an example of the portable electronic device 1 in Figure 1 , this is merely an example, and the type of the portable electronic device 1 to which the exemplary camera module can be equipped is not limited thereto.

[0053] Referring to Figure 1 , a plurality of camera modules (hereinafter, a first camera module and a second camera module) 100 and 200 that can have different functions can be equipped on the portable electronic device 1. In an example, the first camera module 100 can be a telephoto camera having a long focal length and a narrow angle of view, and can include a reflection member. The second camera module 200 can be a wide-angle camera having a shorter focal length and a wider angle of view than the first camera module 100. The camera module according to an embodiment can be the first camera module 100.

[0054] In addition to the first camera module 100 and the second camera module 200, the portable electronic device 1 can be additionally equipped with another camera module, and the camera module can also be equipped on the opposite side (front side) of the portable electronic device 1 illustrated in Figure 1 .

[0055] Figure 2 A perspective view of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments is illustrated, Figure 3 a perspective view of a camera module with a shield cover separated in Figure 2 , and Figure 4 is a schematic exploded perspective view of an exemplary camera module according to one or more embodiments.

[0056] Referring to Figure 1 to Figure 3 , the first camera module 100 according to one or more embodiments can have a cuboid shape. The first camera module 100 according to an embodiment can be mounted on the portable electronic device 1 so that the height direction (Y-axis direction) of the first camera module 100 corresponds to the thickness direction (Y-axis direction) of the portable electronic device 1. Accordingly, light reflected from an external object can be incident on the first camera module 100 in a direction parallel to the height direction (Y-axis direction) of the first camera module 100.

[0057] The first camera module 100 according to one or more embodiments can be configured to change a propagation path of incident light. In an embodiment, the first camera module 100 can be provided with a reflection member, and the reflection member can change the propagation path of the incident light from a height direction (Y-axis direction) of the first camera module 100 to a length direction (Z-axis direction) of the first camera module 100. In the following description, the height direction (Y-axis direction) of the first camera module 100 can be referred to as a first optical axis direction, and the length direction (Z-axis direction) of the first camera module 100 can be referred to as a second optical axis direction.

[0058] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first camera module 100 according to one or more embodiments can include a housing 1100, a shield cover 1200, a plurality of lens modules (hereinafter, a first lens module and a second lens module) 2000 and 4000 including at least one lens, a reflection module 3000 including a reflection member 3100, and an image sensor module 5000.

[0059] The housing 1100 and the shield cover 1200 can form an appearance of the first camera module 100. In an embodiment, the housing 1100 can be a quadrangular box shape having an internal space, and the internal space can accommodate at least one of the first lens module 2000 and the second lens module 4000, the reflection module 3000, and the image sensor module 5000.

[0060] The shield cover 1200 can be coupled to the housing 1100 to cover the internal space. The shield cover 1200 can have a function of protecting components accommodated in the internal space of the housing 1100 and a function of shielding electromagnetic waves. In an embodiment, the shield cover 1200 can be formed of a metal material.

[0061] In an embodiment, the housing 1100 can have a quadrangular box shape having a length in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction), and the first lens module 2000 and the second lens module 4000, the reflection module 3000, and the image sensor module 5000 can be disposed substantially along the length direction of the housing 1100. Specifically, in an example, the first lens module 2000 can be disposed as an integral component with the reflection module 3000, and the reflection module 3000, the second lens module 4000, and the image sensor module 5000 can be disposed in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0062] In another embodiment, the housing 1100 can be disposed in a plurality of units to accommodate the first lens module 2000, the reflection module 3000, the second lens module 4000, and the image sensor module 5000, respectively.

[0063] Based on a path of incident light, the first lens module 2000 and the second lens module 4000 can be disposed in front of and behind the reflection module 3000, respectively. Since the reflection module 3000 includes the reflection member 3100 configured to change a path of incident light, the first lens module 2000 located in front of the reflection module 3000 and the second lens module 4000 located behind the reflection module 3000 can have different optical axes. In an embodiment, an optical axis of the first lens module 2000 can be a first optical axis (Y-axis), an optical axis of the second lens module 4000 can be a second optical axis (Z-axis), and the first optical axis (Y-axis) and the second optical axis (Z-axis) can be substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0064] Light reflected from an external object can be incident on the first lens module 2000. Accordingly, at least a portion of the first lens module 2000 (e.g., a lens closest to an object side among at least one lens constituting the first lens module 2000 (hereinafter, referred to as a first lens) L1 (see FIG. 2A)) can be exposed to the outside of the first camera module 100. In an embodiment, the shield cover 1200 can include an opening 1210 to expose the first lens L1 to the outside. Figure 9

[0065] Light incident on the first lens module 2000 can pass through the reflection module 3000 and the second lens module 4000 in sequence, and then be incident on the image sensor module 5000.

[0066] At this time, one or more baffles 1300 can be disposed between the second lens module 4000 and the image sensor module 5000 to block stray light that can enter the image sensor 5100 described below. In an embodiment, the baffle 1300 can be disposed in the internal space of the housing 1100 to limit the path of light so that excessive reflection does not occur when light passes through the internal space of the housing 1100.

[0067] The image sensor module 5000 can include the image sensor 5100 and a printed circuit board (hereinafter, a sensor board) 5300 on which the image sensor 5100 is mounted.

[0068] Light passing through the second lens module 4000 can be incident on the image sensor 5100. The image sensor 5100 can convert the incident light into an electrical signal, and the converted electrical signal can be output as an image through a display device of the portable electronic device 1.

[0069] The filter device 6000 can be disposed in front of the image sensor 5100 to filter light of a specific wavelength range among light passing through the second lens module 4000. For example, the filter device 6000 can be an infrared blocking filter configured to block light in an infrared wavelength range. ​

[0070] In an example, the image sensor module 5000 can be coupled to the housing 1100 on a side of the housing 1100 perpendicular to the length direction (Z-axis direction) of the housing 1100, outside the housing 1100. The housing 1100 can include a through-hole (or a first through-hole) 1111 on the side to which the image sensor 5100 is coupled, such that the imaging surface of the image sensor 5100 is exposed to the internal space of the housing 1100. However, in another embodiment, the image sensor module 5000 can be disposed in the internal space of the housing 1100, in which case the through-hole 1111 can be omitted.

[0071] The first lens module 2000, the reflection module 3000, and the second lens module 4000 can be movably accommodated in the housing 1100. Referring to Figure 4 , a plurality of ball members can be disposed between the housing 1100 and the first lens module 2000, the reflection module 3000, and the second lens module 4000 to guide and / or support the movement thereof. In an embodiment, the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 can rotate with respect to the housing 1100 about two axes, and the second lens module 4000 can move in the second optical axis direction with respect to the housing 1100.

[0072] In another embodiment, the rotation axes of the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 can be changed. Further, the first lens module 2000 can be fixed to the housing 1100, and only the reflection module 3000 can rotate with respect to the housing 1100.

[0073] Hereinafter, referring to Figure 5 to Figure 9 , the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 according to an embodiment will be described in detail.

[0074] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 in a combined state according to one or more embodiments, Figure 6 is Figure 5 a schematic exploded perspective view of Figure 7 is Figure 5 a schematic bottom exploded perspective view of Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' of Figure 2 Figure 9 is Figure 8 an enlarged view of the A portion of

[0075] As described above, according to one or more embodiments, the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 can be disposed as one unit.

[0076] ​The first lens module 2000 can include a first lens barrel 2100 in which at least one lens L1 is accommodated. The reflection module 3000 includes a reflection member 3100, and can include a reflection bracket 3200 on which the reflection member 3100 is mounted, and a rotation bracket 3300 on which the reflection bracket 3200 is supported.

[0077] Referring to Figure 5 The first lens barrel 2100 can be coupled to an upper side of the reflection bracket 3200. The first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 can be disposed in a first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction), and a center of at least one lens of the first lens module 2000 and a center of a reflection surface of the reflection member 3100 can be disposed substantially on a first optical axis (Y-axis).

[0078] Referring to Figure 6 The seating groove 3210 can be disposed on an upper side of the reflection bracket 3200. The first lens barrel 2100 can be disposed in the seating groove 3210.

[0079] The reflection member 3100 can be mounted on the reflection bracket 3200. A mounting surface 3220 can be disposed on the reflection bracket 3200, and a reflection surface of the reflection member 3100 can be disposed on the mounting surface 3220.

[0080] The reflection member 3100 can be configured to change a path of incident light. In an example, the reflection member 3100 can be a prism. However, this is merely an example, and in an example, the reflection member 3100 can be implemented as a mirror rather than a prism.

[0081] The reflection member 3100 can include an incidence surface on which light is incident, a reflection surface that reflects light, and an exit surface from which light exits. In an embodiment, light incident in a first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction) can be reflected by the reflection surface, and a propagation path thereof can be changed to a second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction). For example, the reflection member 3100 can change a propagation path of incident light by about 90 degrees.

[0082] Referring to Figure 4 The reflection module 3000 and the second lens module 4000 can be disposed in a second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction), and a center of at least one lens L2 (specifically, a center of a plurality of lenses) of the second lens module 4000 and a center of a reflection surface of the reflection member 3100 can be disposed substantially on a second optical axis (Z-axis).

[0083] The reflection bracket 3200 can be configured to rotate about a first rotation axis (X-axis) as a rotation axis. The first rotation axis (X-axis) can be perpendicular to both the first optical axis (Y-axis) and the second optical axis (Z-axis). The reflection member 3100 can be mounted on the reflection bracket 3200 so that the reflection member 3100 can rotate about the first rotation axis (X-axis) together with the reflection bracket 3200. Also, according to an embodiment, the first lens module 2000 is coupled to an upper side of the reflection bracket 3200 so that the first lens module 2000 can also rotate about the first rotation axis (X-axis) together with the reflection bracket 3200.

[0084] The reflection bracket 3200 can rotate with respect to the rotation bracket 3300. A plurality of ball members 3410 can be disposed between the reflection bracket 3200 and the rotation bracket 3300 to support rotation of the reflection bracket 3200.

[0085] In an embodiment, the plurality of ball members 3410 can include two ball members 3410 spaced apart from each other in the direction of the first rotation axis (X-axis). The plurality of ball members 3410 can form the first rotation axis (X-axis) as a rotation axis of the reflection bracket 3200. The first rotation axis (X-axis) formed by the plurality of ball members 3410 can pass substantially through the center of the reflection surface. In another embodiment, the number of the plurality of ball members 3410 can be changed.

[0086] The reflection bracket 3200 and the rotation bracket 3300 can include receiving grooves 3250 and 3310 for receiving the plurality of ball members 3410. The receiving grooves 3250 and 3310 can be provided in a number corresponding to the plurality of ball members 3410 to receive the plurality of ball members 3410, respectively.

[0087] In an embodiment, the reflection bracket 3200 can include two first receiving grooves 3250 spaced apart in the first rotation axis direction (X-axis direction), and the rotation bracket 3300 can include two second receiving grooves 3310 spaced apart in the first rotation axis direction (X-axis direction). The reflection bracket 3200 can include protrusions 3240 protruding in the first rotation axis direction (X-axis direction) on both sides of the mounting surface 3220, and the first receiving grooves 3250 can be disposed on the protrusions 3240.

[0088] The first receiving groove 3250 and the second receiving groove 3310 can be disposed to face each other in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction). The plurality of ball members 3410 can be disposed between the first receiving groove 3250 and the second receiving groove 3310, and different portions of the plurality of ball members 3410 can be received in the first receiving groove 3250 and the second receiving groove 3310.

[0089] The plurality of ball members 3410 can form a first rotation axis (X-axis) while being received in the first receiving grooves 3250 and the second receiving grooves 3310 and rotating in place. Accordingly, the plurality of ball members 3410 can be supported in three points in at least some of the two first receiving grooves 3250 and the two second receiving grooves 3310. Specifically, the plurality of ball members 3410 can be supported in two points in some of the two first receiving grooves 3250 and the two second receiving grooves 3310, taking into account manufacturing tolerances and assembly tolerances. For example, according to a detailed embodiment, the plurality of ball members 3410 can be supported in three points in some of the two first receiving grooves 3250 and the two second receiving grooves 3310, and in two points in others.

[0090] The reflection bracket 3200 can be supported on the rotation bracket 3300 with the plurality of ball members 3410 interposed therebetween. For example, the reflection bracket 3200 can be supported on the rotation bracket 3300 in a second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0091] The reflection bracket 3200 can be supported in close contact with the rotation bracket 3300 by magnetic attraction generated between a pair of magnetic bodies 3270 and 3340. The pair of magnetic bodies 3270 and 3340 can include a first magnetic body 3270 disposed on the reflection bracket 3200 and a second magnetic body 3340 disposed on the rotation bracket 3300. In an embodiment, the first magnetic body 3270 can be a traction yoke, and the second magnetic body 3340 can be a traction magnet. The first magnetic body 3270 and the second magnetic body 3340 can be disposed to face each other in a second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction), and can form magnetic attraction in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0092] Further, the magnetic attraction generated between the pair of magnetic bodies 3270 and 3340 can prevent the plurality of ball members 3410 disposed between the reflection bracket 3200 and the rotation bracket 3300 from being detached, and thus can ensure driving stability of the reflection bracket 3200.

[0093] The reflection module 3000 can include a first driving unit 3510 that generates a driving force to rotate the reflection bracket 3200 about a first rotation axis (X-axis) with respect to the rotation bracket 3300.

[0094] The first driving unit 3510 can include a first driving magnet 3511 disposed on the reflection bracket 3200 and a first driving coil 3513 disposed on the housing 1100.

[0095] In an embodiment, the reflection bracket 3200 can include an extension 3230 extending between the rotation bracket 3300 and the housing 1100, and the first driving magnet 3511 can be disposed on the extension 3230 of the reflection bracket 3200.

[0096] The first driving coil 3513 can be disposed in the housing 1100 while being mounted on the substrate 7000. In an example, the substrate 7000 equipped with the first driving coil 3513 can be disposed outside the housing 1100. The housing 1100 can include a through-hole (or a second through-hole) 1113 on a side thereof to which the substrate 7000 equipped with the first driving coil 3513 is coupled, such that the first driving coil 3513 is exposed to the inner space of the housing 1100.

[0097] The first driving magnet 3511 and the first driving coil 3513 can be disposed to face each other in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction). In an embodiment, the first driving magnet 3511 can be disposed on the extension 3230, and the first driving coil 3513 can be exposed to the inner space of the housing 1100 through the second through-hole 1113, such that the first driving magnet 3511 and the first driving coil 3513 can directly face each other in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0098] On a side of the first driving magnet 3511 facing the first driving coil 3513, a first polarity region (N-pole or S-pole), a neutral region, and a second polarity region (S-pole or N-pole) can be sequentially disposed in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0099] When power is supplied to the first driving coil 3513, a driving force can be generated due to electromagnetic interaction between the first driving coil 3513 and the first driving magnet 3511 to rotate the reflection bracket 3200 about the first rotation axis (X-axis).

[0100] The first position sensor 3515 can be mounted on the substrate 7000 together with the first driving coil 3513. The first position sensor 3515 can be disposed on the inner side or the outer side of the first driving coil 3513, and can be disposed in one or more units.

[0101] The first position sensor 3515 can detect the position of the first driving magnet 3511. In a non-limiting example, the first position sensor 3515 can be a Hall sensor, and can be positioned to face the first driving magnet 3511 to sense the amount of movement of the first driving magnet 3511 by detecting a change in magnetic flux.

[0102] The first yoke 3517 can be located on the opposite side of the substrate 7000 on which the first driving coil 3513 and the first position sensor 3515 are mounted. The first yoke 3517 can be positioned to face the first driving magnet 3511 with the first driving coil 3513 interposed between the first yoke 3517 and the first driving magnet 3511. In an embodiment, the first yoke 3517 can concentrate the magnetic force of the first driving magnet 3511.

[0103] The rotation bracket 3300 can be configured to rotate with respect to a second rotation axis (Y-axis) as a rotation axis. The second rotation axis (Y-axis) can be substantially parallel to the first optical axis (Y-axis) and can be perpendicular to both the first rotation axis (X-axis) and the second optical axis (Z-axis). The reflection bracket 3200 can be disposed on the rotation bracket 3300, and thus, can rotate about the second rotation axis (Y-axis) together with the rotation bracket 3300. Also, since the reflection member 3100 can be mounted on the reflection bracket 3200, the reflection member 3100 can rotate about the second rotation axis (Y-axis) together with the reflection bracket 3200 and the rotation bracket 3300. Also, according to an embodiment, since the first lens module 2000 can be coupled to the upper side of the reflection bracket 3200, the first lens module 2000 can also rotate about the second rotation axis (Y-axis) together with the reflection bracket 3200 and the rotation bracket 3300.

[0104] The rotation bracket 3300 can rotate with respect to the housing 1100. A first ball group G1 (see Figure 4 ) is disposed between the rotation bracket 3300 and the housing 1100 to support the rotation of the rotation bracket 3300.

[0105] In an embodiment, the first ball group G1 can include one rotation axis ball 3420 forming the second rotation axis (Y-axis). Specifically, the second rotation axis (Y-axis) can pass through the rotation axis ball 3420. In addition, the first ball group G1 can include a plurality of guide balls 3430 spaced apart from the second rotation axis (Y-axis). In an example, the guide balls 3430 can be provided in two, and in another embodiment, the number of guide balls 3430 can be changed.

[0106] In an embodiment, the first rotation axis (X-axis) as a rotation axis of the reflection bracket 3200 and the second rotation axis (Y-axis) as a rotation axis of the rotation bracket 3300 can substantially perpendicularly cross each other. The intersection point of the first rotation axis (X-axis) and the second rotation axis (Y-axis) can be located on the reflection surface of the reflection member 3100, substantially at the center of the reflection surface.

[0107] The rotation holder 3300 and the housing 1100 can include receiving grooves 3320 and 1120, respectively, which receive the rotation shaft ball 3420. In an embodiment, the rotation holder 3300 can include a third receiving groove 3320, and the housing 1100 can include a fourth receiving groove 1120. The third receiving groove 3320 and the fourth receiving groove 1120 can be disposed to face each other in a first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). The rotation shaft ball 3420 can be disposed between the third receiving groove 3320 and the fourth receiving groove 1120, and different portions of the rotation shaft ball 3420 can be accommodated in the third receiving groove 3320 and the fourth receiving groove 1120.

[0108] The rotation shaft ball 3420 can form a second rotation axis (Y-axis) while being rotated in place while being accommodated in the third receiving groove 3320 and the fourth receiving groove 1120. Accordingly, the rotation shaft ball 3420 can be supported in three points in at least some of the third receiving groove 3320 and the fourth receiving groove 1120. According to a detailed embodiment, the rotation shaft ball 3420 can be supported in three points in one of the third receiving groove 3320 and the fourth receiving groove 1120, and can be supported in two points in the other.

[0109] Further, the rotation holder 3300 and the housing 1100 can include guide grooves 3330 and 1130, respectively, which receive a plurality of guide balls 3430. The guide grooves 3330 and 1130 can be disposed in a number corresponding to the plurality of guide balls 3430 to accommodate the plurality of guide balls 3430, respectively.

[0110] In an embodiment, the rotation holder 3300 can include two first guide grooves 3330 spaced apart from the third receiving groove 3320, and the housing 1100 can include two second guide grooves 1130 spaced apart from the fourth receiving groove 1120. In an example, the first guide grooves 3330 and the second guide grooves 1130 can have a curved shape or a straight shape extending substantially in a rotation direction of the rotation holder 3300.

[0111] The first guide grooves 3330 and the second guide grooves 1130 can be disposed to face each other in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). The plurality of guide balls 3430 can be disposed between the first guide grooves 3330 and the second guide grooves 1130, and different portions of the plurality of guide balls 3430 can be accommodated in the first guide grooves 3330 and the second guide grooves 1130.

[0112] The plurality of guide balls 3430 can guide the rotation of the rotation support 3300 while being accommodated in the first guide groove 3330 and the second guide groove 1130 while rolling in the extension direction of the first guide groove 3330 and the second guide groove 1130. In an embodiment, the plurality of guide balls 3430 can be supported at a point in at least some of the first guide groove 3330 and the second guide groove 1130.

[0113] The rotation support 3300 can be supported in the housing 1100 with the above-described first ball group G1 interposed therebetween. For example, the rotation support 3300 can be supported by the housing 1100 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). The support structure of the rotation support 3300 will be described later.

[0114] The reflection module 3000 can include a second driving unit 3530 that generates a driving force to rotate the rotation support 3300 with respect to the housing 1100 about the second rotation axis (Y-axis).

[0115] The second driving unit 3530 can include a second driving magnet 3531 disposed on the rotation support 3300 and a second driving coil 3533 disposed on the housing 1100.

[0116] The second driving magnet 3531 can be disposed on the bottom surface of the rotation support 3300.

[0117] The second driving coil 3533 can be disposed on the housing 1100 while being mounted on the substrate 7000. The housing 1100 can include a through hole (or third through hole) 1115 on one surface, e.g., the bottom surface, of the housing 1100 such that the second driving coil 3533 is exposed to the inner space of the housing 1100, where the substrate 7000 on which the second driving coil 3533 is mounted is coupled to the one surface of the bottom surface of the housing 1100. In an embodiment, the bottom surface of the housing 1100 can include the third through hole 1115.

[0118] The second driving magnet 3531 and the second driving coil 3533 can be disposed to face each other in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). In an embodiment, the second driving magnet 3531 can be disposed on the bottom surface of the rotation support 3300, and the second driving coil 3533 can be exposed to the inner space of the housing 1100 through the third through hole 1115 such that the second driving magnet 3531 and the second driving coil 3533 can directly face each other in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0119] On a side of the second driving magnet 3531 facing the second driving coil 3533, a first polarity region (N-pole or S-pole), a neutral region, and a second polarity region (S-pole or N-pole) can be disposed in order substantially along a rotation direction of the rotation bracket 3300.

[0120] When power is supplied to the second driving coil 3533, a driving force can be generated due to electromagnetic interaction between the second driving coil 3533 and the second driving magnet 3531 to rotate the rotation bracket 3300 about the second rotation axis (Y-axis).

[0121] The second position sensor 3535 can be mounted on the substrate 7000 together with the second driving coil 3533. The second position sensor 3535 can be disposed on an inner side or an outer side of the second driving coil 3533, and can be disposed in one or more units.

[0122] The second position sensor 3535 can detect a position of the second driving magnet 3531. In an example, the second position sensor 3535 can be a Hall sensor, and can be disposed to face the second driving magnet 3531 to detect a change in magnetic flux, thereby sensing an amount of movement of the second driving magnet 3531.

[0123] In an embodiment, the second driving unit 3530 includes two second driving magnets 3531, one of which can face the second driving coil 3533, and the other of which can face the second position sensor 3535.

[0124] The second yoke 3537 can be disposed on a side of the substrate 7000 opposite to a side on which the second driving coil 3533 and the second position sensor 3535 are mounted. The second yoke 3537 can be disposed to face the second driving magnet 3531 with the second driving coil 3533 interposed therebetween. In an embodiment, the second yoke 3537 can concentrate a magnetic force of the second driving magnet 3531. Furthermore, the second yoke 3537 can generate magnetic attraction with the second driving magnet 3531.

[0125] Specifically, the rotation bracket 3300 can be supported in close contact with the housing 1100 by magnetic attraction generated between the second yoke 3537 and the second driving magnet 3531. The second yoke 3537 and the second driving magnet 3531 can be disposed to face each other in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction), and can form magnetic attraction in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0126] The magnetic attraction force generated between the second yoke 3537 and the second driving magnet 3531 can prevent the first ball group G1 disposed between the rotation bracket 3300 and the housing 1100 from being separated, and thus can ensure the driving stability of the rotation bracket 3300.

[0127] The stopper (or first stopper) 1530 can be coupled to the rotation bracket 3300 to surround the reflection bracket 3200. At this time, as shown in Figure 5 , a gap G can be disposed between the stopper 1530 and the reflection bracket 3200 so that the reflection bracket 3200 can rotate with respect to the rotation bracket 3300. For example, the gap G can be disposed between the stopper 1530 and the reflection bracket 3200 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction) and the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0128] When the reflection module 3000 rotates, the stopper 1530 can limit the rotation range of the reflection module 3000 and prevent collision between the reflection module 3000 and the housing 1100. In addition, a buffer member can be combined with the stopper 1530 so that the impact and noise generated when the reflection module 3000 rotates and hits the housing 1100 can be reduced.

[0129] Meanwhile, as described above, in an embodiment, when the first camera module 100 is subjected to shake correction, the first lens module 2000 can be configured to rotate with the reflection module 3000 with respect to the first rotation axis (X-axis) and the second rotation axis (Y-axis). Thus, even when the shake is corrected, the center of at least one lens of the first lens module 2000 and the center of the reflection member 3100 can always coincide.

[0130] In addition, according to one or more embodiments, since the first lens module 2000 can rotate with the reflection module 3000, sufficient space (or gap) should be ensured between the first lens module 2000 and the shield cover 1200 disposed on the upper side of the first lens module 2000. Thus, as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the upper end H2 of the first lens barrel 2100 can be located at a height lower than the highest point H1 of the first lens L1 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). Thus, a space can be ensured between the first lens barrel 2100 and the shield cover 1200 so that interference of the shield cover 1200 can be avoided when the first lens module 2000 rotates.

[0131] Next, referring to Figure 10 to Figure 15 , the second lens module 4000 according to one or more embodiments will be described in detail.

[0132] Figure 10 and Figure 11is a schematic exploded perspective view of a second lens module according to one or more embodiments, and Figure 12 is a perspective view of a lens holder according to one or more embodiments. Figure 13A and Figure 13B shows an auto-focusing operation of a camera module according to one or more embodiments (maximum stroke of the second lens module), Figure 14 is Figure 13B a perspective view, and Figure 15 shows Figure 13B an example in which the first lens module and the reflection module in

[0133] Referring to Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the second lens module 4000 can include a second lens barrel 4100 in which at least one lens L2 is accommodated. The at least one lens L2 can be accommodated in the second lens barrel 4100 along a second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction). The second lens barrel 4100 can be accommodated in a lens holder 4200. The lens holder 4200 can include a hollow portion 4210 formed in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction), and the second lens barrel 4100 can be disposed in the hollow portion 4210. In another embodiment, the second lens barrel 4100 can be omitted, and the at least one lens L2 can be directly mounted in the hollow portion 4210 of the lens holder 4200.

[0134] Referring to Figure 12 , the lens holder 4200 according to one or more embodiments can include an avoiding portion 4230. The avoiding portion 4230 can be disposed in the form of removing a portion of an upper surface of the lens holder 4200 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction), and can be disposed in an adjacent portion to the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000. In an example, the avoiding portion 4230 can be formed symmetrically with respect to the first optical axis (Y-axis) on both sides of the hollow portion 4210 in which the second lens barrel 4100 is disposed. The avoiding portion 4230 can be a portion for avoiding interference with the reflection module 3000.

[0135] The lens holder 4200 can be configured to be movable along the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction). The second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction) can be perpendicular to both the first rotation axis (X-axis) and the second rotation axis (Y-axis). The second lens barrel 4100 is disposed in the lens holder 4200, and thus can be moved together with the lens holder 4200 in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction). Further, since the second lens barrel 4100 accommodates the at least one lens L2, the at least one lens L2 can also be moved together with the lens holder 4200 in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0136] The lens holder 4200 can be movable with respect to the housing 1100. A second ball group G2 can be disposed between the lens holder 4200 and the housing 1100 to support movement of the lens holder 4200.

[0137] In an embodiment, the second ball group G2 can include a plurality of guide balls 4600. In a non-limiting example, the guide balls 4600 can be disposed in a number of three or more (e.g., four). The plurality of guide balls 4600 can respectively support one side or the other side of the lens holder 4200.

[0138] The lens holder 4200 and the housing 1100 can include guide grooves 4240 and 1140 that accommodate the plurality of guide balls 4600. The guide grooves 4240 and 1140 can be disposed in a number corresponding to the plurality of guide balls 4600 to respectively accommodate the plurality of guide balls 4600.

[0139] In an embodiment, the lens holder 4200 can include four third guide grooves 4240 spaced apart in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction) on one side and the other side of the lens holder 4200, respectively, and the housing 1100 can include four fourth guide grooves 1140 to correspond to the third guide grooves 4240. The third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140 can extend substantially in a direction in which the lens holder 4200 moves (e.g., in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction)).

[0140] The third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140 can be disposed to face each other in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). The plurality of guide balls 4600 can be disposed between the third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140, and different portions of the plurality of guide balls 4600 can be accommodated in the third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140.

[0141] The plurality of guide balls 4600 can guide and support movement of the lens holder 4200 while being accommodated in the third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140 when moving in a rolling manner along the extension direction of the third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140. In an embodiment, the plurality of guide balls 4600 can be supported in two points in at least some of the third guide grooves 4240 and the fourth guide grooves 1140, and can be supported in one point in the remaining guide grooves.

[0142] The lens holder 4200 can be supported on the housing 1100 with the above-described second ball group G2 interposed between the lens holder 4200 and the housing 1100. For example, the lens holder 4200 can be supported on the housing 1100 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0143] The lens holder 4200 can be supported in close contact with the housing 1100 based on magnetic attraction generated between the pair of magnetic bodies 4510 and 4520. The pair of magnetic bodies 4510 and 4520 can include a third magnetic body 4510 disposed on the lens holder 4200 and a fourth magnetic body 4520 disposed on the housing 1100. In an embodiment, the third magnetic body 4510 can be a traction magnet, and the fourth magnetic body 4520 can be a traction yoke. The third magnetic body 4510 and the fourth magnetic body 4520 can be disposed to face each other in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction), and can form magnetic attraction in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction).

[0144] The magnetic attraction generated between the pair of magnetic bodies 4510 and 4520 can prevent the second ball group G2 disposed between the lens holder 4200 and the housing 1100 from being detached, and thus can secure driving stability of the lens holder 4200.

[0145] The second lens module 4000 can include a third driving unit 4300 that generates a driving force to move the lens holder 4200 in the second optical axis (Z-axis) direction with respect to the housing 1100.

[0146] The third driving unit 4300 can include a third driving magnet 4310 disposed in the lens holder 4200 and a third driving coil 4330 disposed in the housing 1100.

[0147] The third driving magnet 4310 can be disposed on both sides of the lens holder 4200.

[0148] The third driving coil 4330 can be disposed in the housing 1100 while being mounted on the substrate 7000. The housing 1100 can include a through hole (or fourth through hole) 1117 on a surface coupled with the substrate 7000 on which the third driving coil 4330 is mounted, such that the third driving coil 4330 is exposed to the inner space of the housing 1100. In an embodiment, both sides of the housing 1100 can include the fourth through hole 1117.

[0149] The third driving magnet 4310 and the third driving coil 4330 can be disposed to face each other in the first rotational axis direction (X-axis direction). In an embodiment, the third driving magnet 4310 can be disposed on both sides of the lens holder 4200, and the third driving coil 4330 can be exposed to the inner space of the housing 1100 through the fourth through hole 1117, such that the third driving magnet 4310 and the third driving coil 4330 can directly face each other in the first rotational axis direction (X-axis direction).

[0150] On a side of the third driving magnet 4310 facing the third driving coil 4330, a first polarity region (N-pole or S-pole), a neutral region, and a second polarity region (S-pole or N-pole) can be sequentially disposed in the moving direction of the lens holder 4200.

[0151] When power is supplied to the third driving coil 4330, a driving force can be generated due to electromagnetic interaction between the third driving coil 4330 and the third driving magnet 4310 to move the lens holder 4200 in the second optical axis direction (Z-axis direction).

[0152] Referring to Figure 13A and Figure 13B , the lens holder 4200 can be configured to move between a first position P1 shown in Figure 13A and a second position P2 shown in Figure 13B based on a driving force generated by the third driving magnet 4310 and the third driving coil 4330. The distance between at least one lens L2 accommodated in the second lens barrel 4100 and the image sensor 5100 can be changed by moving the lens holder 4200, and the focus of the first camera module 100 can be adjusted.

[0153] As the lens holder 4200 moves (most) away from the image sensor 5100, the lens holder 4200 can be disposed adjacent to the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000. At this time, a portion of the upper surface of the lens holder 4200 can overlap the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction), and the relief portion 4230 of the lens holder 4200 can overlap the lower end portion of the first lens barrel 2100 in the first optical axis direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the lens holder 4200 can avoid interference with the first lens module 2000 by providing the relief portion 4230 in the portion of the lens holder 4200 overlapping the lower end portion of the first lens barrel 2100. Furthermore, in this state, even if the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 are tilted toward the lens holder 4200, the tilting operation of the first lens module 2000, etc. is not hindered based on the relief portion 4230.

[0154] The stopper (or second stopper) 1510 can be coupled to the housing 1100 to face the lens holder 4200. In an embodiment, the housing 1100 can include a protruding wall 1150 extending on both sides of the housing 1100 between a space in which the first lens module 2000 and the reflection module 3000 are accommodated and a space in which the second lens module 4000 is accommodated, and the stopper 1510 can be coupled to the protruding wall 1150.

[0155] When the lens holder 4200 moves, the stopper 1510 can limit the movement range of the lens holder 4200 and prevent collision between the lens holder 4200 and the housing 1100. Further, a buffer member can be combined with the stopper 1510 to reduce impact and noise generated when the lens holder 4200 hits the housing 1100.

[0156] The third position sensor 4350 can be mounted on the substrate 7000 together with the third driving coil 4330. The third position sensor 4350 can be disposed on the inner side or the outer side of the third driving coil 4330 and can be disposed in one or more units.

[0157] The third position sensor 4350 can detect the position of the third driving magnet 4310. In an example, the third position sensor 4350 can be a Hall sensor and can be positioned to face the third driving magnet 4310 to sense the amount of movement of the third driving magnet 4310 by detecting a change in magnetic flux.

[0158] The third yoke 4370 can be located on the side of the substrate 7000 opposite to the side on which the third driving coil 4330 and the third position sensor 4350 are mounted. The third yoke 4370 can be positioned to face the third driving magnet 4310 with the third driving coil 4330 interposed therebetween. In an embodiment, the third yoke 4370 can function to concentrate the magnetic force of the third driving magnet 4310.

[0159] As set forth above, the camera module according to one or more embodiments can be manufactured in a height suitable for a thin product and can have improved optical performance.

[0160] While the present disclosure includes specific examples, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art after understanding the disclosure provided herein that various changes in form and details can be made to these examples without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims and their equivalents. The examples described herein are to be understood to present descriptive, rather than limiting, purposes. The description of features or aspects in each example should be considered to apply to similar features or aspects in other examples. Proper results can still be achieved if the described techniques are performed in a different order, and / or if the components of the described systems, architectures, devices, or circuits are combined or substituted with other components or their equivalents, or supplemented with other components or their equivalents.

[0161] Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure includes the claims and their equivalents, in addition to the above disclosure and all drawings disclosure, that is, all modifications within the scope of the claims and their equivalents should be understood to be included in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A camera module characterized by, The camera module includes: a first lens module including at least one lens disposed in a first optical axis direction; a reflection module including a reflection member and configured to rotate with respect to two rotation axes perpendicular to each other; a second lens module including at least one lens disposed in a second optical axis direction and configured to move in the second optical axis direction; and a housing configured to accommodate at least one of the first lens module, the reflection module, and the second lens module, wherein the first lens module is configured to be coupled to the reflection module and to rotate with the reflection module with respect to the two rotation axes perpendicular to each other.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reflection module includes a reflection bracket on which the reflection member is disposed, and a rotation bracket on which the reflection bracket is supported, and wherein the first lens module is coupled to the reflection bracket and disposed on an upper side of the reflection member.

3. The camera module of claim 2, wherein, The first lens module includes a first lens barrel accommodating the at least one lens disposed in the first optical axis direction, and wherein the first lens barrel is coupled to a seating groove disposed in the reflection bracket.

4. The camera module of claim 3, wherein, An upper end of the first lens barrel is disposed at a lower height than a highest apex of a lens disposed closest to an object side among the at least one lens disposed in the first optical axis direction.

5. The camera module of claim 2, wherein, The reflection bracket is configured to rotate about a first rotation axis with respect to the rotation bracket, and the rotation bracket is configured to rotate about a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis with respect to the housing.

6. The camera module of claim 5, wherein, At least one first ball member forming the first rotation axis is disposed between the reflection bracket and the rotation bracket, and at least one second ball member forming the second rotation axis is disposed between the rotation bracket and the housing.

7. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, Based on a path of incident light, the first lens module is disposed in front of the reflection module, and the second lens module is disposed behind the reflection module.

8. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The second lens module includes a lens bracket accommodating the at least one lens disposed in the second optical axis direction, and wherein the lens bracket includes a relief portion in which a portion of an upper surface of the lens bracket is removed.

9. The camera module of claim 8, wherein, The relief portion is disposed on a side of the lens bracket adjacent to the reflection module on the upper surface of the lens bracket based on the second optical axis direction.

10. The camera module of claim 8, wherein, When the lens bracket is positioned closest to the reflection module, the relief portion is disposed on a portion of the lens bracket overlapping the first lens module in the first optical axis direction.

11. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The camera module further includes an image sensor module disposed behind the second lens module and including an image sensor, wherein the second lens module is configured to move between the reflection module and the image sensor module.

12. An electronic device, characterized by The electronic device includes the camera module according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A camera module characterized by, The camera module includes: a reflection support having a reflection member and at least one lens disposed in a first optical axis direction with respect to the reflection member; and a rotation support on which the reflection support is supported, wherein the reflection member and the at least one lens are configured to rotate about a first rotation axis perpendicular to the first optical axis direction and a second rotation axis parallel to the first optical axis direction.

14. The camera module of claim 13, characterized in that the at least one lens disposed in the first optical axis direction is accommodated in a first lens barrel, and wherein the first lens barrel is coupled to an upper side of the reflection support.

15. The camera module of claim 14, wherein, The camera module further includes: a lens support in which at least one lens disposed in a second optical axis direction perpendicular to the first optical axis direction is disposed with respect to the reflection member, wherein the lens support is configured to move in the second optical axis direction.

16. The camera module of claim 15, wherein, The lens support includes a relief portion disposed at an upper surface portion of the lens support adjacent to the reflection support, and the upper surface portion of the lens support on which the relief portion is disposed is lower in height than other portions of an upper surface of the lens support.

17. The camera module of claim 16, wherein, when the lens support is positioned closest to the reflection support, the relief portion overlaps a lower end portion of the first lens barrel in the first optical axis direction, and a gap is provided between the relief portion and the first lens barrel.

18. An electronic device, characterized by The electronic device includes the camera module according to any one of claims 13 to 17.

19. An electronic device, characterized by The electronic device includes: a camera module including: a reflection module including a reflection member and a reflection support on which the reflection member is mounted; a first lens module disposed on a first optical axis and including a first lens barrel coupled to an upper side of the reflection support; and a second lens module including a lens support and disposed on a second optical axis perpendicular to the first optical axis, wherein the lens support includes a relief portion disposed on an upper surface of the lens support, and wherein the relief portion overlaps a lower end portion of the first lens barrel. 20.The electronic device of claim 19, wherein, The relief portion is provided in the form of removing a portion of the upper surface of the lens support. The relief portion is provided in the form of removing a portion of the upper surface of the lens support.

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