Periscopic camera of notebook computer
By employing a combination of periscope camera and refractive prism design on laptops, the limitations of traditional camera layouts on full-screen designs are overcome, improving product durability and user satisfaction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520147306.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-21
AI Technical Summary
Traditional laptop webcam layouts limit full-screen design, leading to a monotonous appearance, increasing the risk of physical damage, and reducing user satisfaction.
The camera adopts a periscope design, mounting the camera on the keyboard control unit of the laptop and using a refracting prism to transmit image information. Combined with an adjustable mounting structure and a removable top cover, it ensures the stability of the camera module and the quality of image acquisition.
This enables the possibility of a full-screen design, reduces the risk of physical damage caused by exposed cameras, and improves product durability and user satisfaction.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to electronic equipment technical field especially is a notebook computer periscopic camera. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the continuous evolution of notebook computer design technology, as an important interactive component, the layout mode of the camera has been deeply affected by the screen frame design aesthetics. Traditionally, the camera is fixedly installed in the screen top frame area. Although this layout mode is convenient for users to make video calls and take selfies, it significantly hinders the promotion of full-screen design and greatly restricts the innovation space of notebook computer appearance design, making it difficult for products to stand out in market competition.
[0003] Specifically, the design of the camera at the top of the screen not only limits the extreme narrowing of the screen frame, making the full-screen effect greatly discounted, but also restricts the overall appearance design of the notebook computer. This design often leads to the singleness and homogeneity of product appearance, making it difficult to meet consumers' pursuit of individualization and high-end feel. In addition, the exposed design of the camera also increases the risk of physical damage, reducing the durability and user satisfaction of the product. SUMMARY
[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a notebook computer periscopic camera, which solves the technical problems of camera layout limiting full-screen design, camera exposed design increasing physical damage risk, and reducing product durability and user satisfaction.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] The utility model discloses a notebook computer periscopic camera for image information interaction of notebook computer, the notebook computer includes a keyboard control main body and a display main body rotatably installed on one side of the keyboard control main body, the periscopic camera is installed on the keyboard control main body, and the periscopic camera comprises:
[0007] A bottom shell is embeddedly installed on one side of the keyboard control main body close to the display main body, and a containing recess is formed in the bottom shell;
[0008] A camera module is adjustably installed on the containing recess;
[0009] A refractive prism is obliquely installed on one side of the containing recess close to the display main body and is arranged opposite to the camera end of the camera module;
[0010] An upper cover is detachably installed on the bottom shell and is provided with an avoiding window corresponding to the refractive prism.
[0011] As a preferred scheme, the accommodating cavity is provided with a mounting seat near one side of the display body, the mounting seat is provided with a placing groove, the groove bottom of the placing groove is provided with an inclined mounting surface, the inclined mounting surface is provided at an obtuse angle with the bottom of the accommodating cavity and is inclined downward towards the camera end of the camera module, and the refractive prism is inclinedly arranged in the placing groove and mounted on the inclined mounting surface.
[0012] As a preferred scheme, the mounting seat is an adjustable mounting base, and the refractive prism is fixedly mounted on the mounting seat.
[0013] As a preferred scheme, the refractive prism is a triangular prism, the outer circumferential side of the refractive prism is provided with an a face, a b face and a c face connected in sequence, the long side dimension of the c face is greater than that of the a face and the b face, the c face is connected in abutment with the inclined mounting surface, and the b face is inclinedly arranged with the camera end of the camera module.
[0014] As a preferred scheme, the a face and the b face are vertically arranged and are both right-angle faces, the c face is an inclined face, and an inclined included angle is formed between the b face and the camera end of the camera module, and the inclined included angle is an acute angle.
[0015] As a preferred scheme, the camera module is mounted on the accommodating cavity through an embedded spacing adjusting piece and detachably connected with the bottom shell.
[0016] As a preferred scheme, the embedded spacing adjusting pieces are arranged on the symmetrical two sides of the camera module and fixedly mounted on the bottom shell, a plurality of clamping grooves arranged at equal intervals are formed on the embedded spacing adjusting pieces, the clamping grooves on the two embedded spacing adjusting pieces correspond to each other one by one, and the two ends of the camera module are respectively clamped and mounted on the clamping grooves corresponding to each other.
[0017] As a preferred scheme, a plurality of elastic clamping hooks are protruded on the outer circumferential side of the upper cover near the bottom shell, and a clamping groove corresponding to the plurality of elastic clamping hooks is formed on the bottom shell.
[0018] As a preferred scheme, the keyboard control body is provided with an embedded groove on one side near the display body, the bottom shell is embeddedly mounted on the embedded groove and detachably connected with the keyboard control body, one side of the bottom shell is further provided with a connecting port, and the camera module is electrically connected with the keyboard control body through the connecting port.
[0019] As a preferred scheme, the upper cover is provided with a guide inclined surface away from the bottom shell, and the guide inclined surface is located on the side of the upper cover provided with the avoiding window.
[0020] The utility model discloses have obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with prior art, specifically speaking, from the above technical scheme can know, it mainly is through setting periscopic camera on the keyboard control main body of notebook computer, and introduces the refraction prism to cooperate camera module, effectively solved the restriction problem of camera layout in traditional notebook computer to full screen design, significantly reduced the disadvantage of limiting screen frame narrowization and influencing full screen effect because of camera fixed on the top end of screen, periscopic design also avoided the physical damage risk that camera exposed possibly, significantly improved the durability of product and user's use satisfaction.
[0021] In order to more clearly set forth the structural features and efficacy of the utility model, below, combining with the specific embodiment and the detailed description of the utility model are carried out to the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 It is notebook computer structure schematic diagram of embodiment of the application;
[0023] Figure 2 It is periscopic camera structure schematic diagram of embodiment of the application;
[0024] Figure 3 It is periscopic camera internal structure schematic diagram of embodiment of the application;
[0025] Figure 4 It is periscopic camera structure exploded schematic diagram of embodiment of the application;
[0026] Figure 5 It is another angle of periscopic camera structure exploded schematic diagram of embodiment of the application.
[0027] Explanations of reference signs:
[0028] 10, keyboard control main body;11, display main body;12, fitting groove;
[0029] 20, bottom shell;21, accommodation concave cavity;22, connecting port;23, clamping groove;
[0030] 30, camera module;
[0031] 40, refraction prism;41, a face;42, b face;43, c face;
[0032] 50, upper cover;51, avoiding window;52, elastic clamping hook;53, guide inclined surface;
[0033] 60, mounting seat;61, installation recess;62, inclined mounting surface;
[0034] 70, fitting interval adjusting piece;71, clamping groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] In order to make the purpose of the utility model, the technical scheme and the advantage are more clear and explicit, the following combines the drawing and the implementation example, and the utility model is further detailed. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.
[0036] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements can also be present. Where an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements can also be present. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions as used herein are for illustrative purposes only.
[0037] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The utility model embodiment provides a notebook computer periscopic camera for notebook computer's image information interaction, notebook computer includes keyboard control main part 10 and the display main body 11 of rotation installation in keyboard control main part 10 one side, periscopic camera is installed on keyboard control main part 10, and periscopic camera includes:
[0038] Bottom shell 20 is embedded and is installed in the side of keyboard control main part 10 close to display main body 11, ensures firm installation, and bottom shell 20 is provided with accommodating recess 21, provides sufficient installation space for the installation of internal components.
[0039] Camera module 30 is adjustable and is installed on accommodating recess 21, is convenient for adjusting according to actual demand, ensures the definition and accuracy of image acquisition.
[0040] Refractive prism 40 is obliquely installed in the side of accommodating recess 21 close to display main body 11, and is opposite with the camera end of camera module 30, ensures the effective refraction transmission of image information, and is accurately captured by camera module 30.
[0041] Upper cover 50 is detachably installed on bottom shell 20, protects internal components from external interference and damage, and upper cover 50 is also provided with avoiding window 51 corresponding to refractive prism 40, ensures that image information can be effectively captured by camera module 30.
[0042] Here, the detachable design of upper cover 50 is convenient for maintaining and replacing camera module 30 and refractive prism 40.
[0043] In the embodiment, please refer to Figures 3 to 5The accommodation recess 21 is provided with a mounting seat 60 near one side of the display main body 11, which provides a stable mounting platform for the refractive prism 40. The mounting seat 60 is provided with a placement groove 61, which is used to accurately fix the position of the refractive prism 40. The groove bottom of the placement groove 61 is provided with an inclined mounting surface 62, which is arranged at an obtuse angle with the bottom of the accommodation recess 21 and is inclined downward towards the camera end of the camera module 30. The refractive prism 40 is inclinedly arranged in the placement groove 61 and mounted on the inclined mounting surface 62.
[0044] It should be noted that the design of the inclined mounting surface 62 and the angle cooperates with the refractive prism 40 to smoothly guide the image information to the camera module 30 and be captured by the camera module 30 to achieve high-quality imaging effect.
[0045] In another embodiment, the mounting seat 60 is an adjustable mounting base, and the refractive prism 40 is fixedly mounted on the mounting seat 60 to ensure that the refractive prism 40 remains stable in position during long-term use, avoiding displacement due to vibration or external force and affecting image acquisition quality.
[0046] The adjustable design of the mounting seat 60 can flexibly adjust the position angle according to actual needs, ensuring that the refractive prism 40 can be fixedly mounted on the mounting seat 60 in the best posture, thereby optimizing the refractive transmission effect.
[0047] Further, referring to Figures 4 to 5 The refractive prism 40 is a triangular prism that meets the special requirements of the periscope camera for the light path. The outer periphery of the refractive prism 40 is provided with a face a 41, a face b 42 and a face c 43 connected end to end, and each face is connected and transitioned through a prism. The long side size of the face c 43 is greater than that of the face a 41 and the face b 42, providing a larger contact area between the refractive prism 40 and the inclined mounting surface 62, enhancing the stability and reliability of the installation. The face c 43 is connected with the inclined mounting surface 62 to ensure the stability of the refractive transmission path and avoid deviation caused by loose installation. The face b 42 is inclinedly arranged with the camera end of the camera module 30, and through the accurate design of the inclination angle, the light can be accurately focused on the photosensitive element of the camera module 30 after passing through the refractive prism 40, improving the clarity and accuracy of image acquisition.
[0048] Specifically, the face a 41 and the face b 42 are vertically arranged and are both right-angled faces, providing a stable geometric basis for the refractive prism 40 and ensuring that the refractive path meets the expected requirements. The face c 43 is an inclined face, and an inclined included angle is formed between the face b 42 and the camera end of the camera module 30. The inclined included angle is an acute angle, which not only ensures that the light can smoothly enter the camera module 30, but also avoids the image distortion problem caused by too large angle.
[0049] Further, the camera module 30 is mounted on the accommodating cavity 21 through the embedded spacing adjusting piece 70 and detachably connected with the bottom shell 20, which not only facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the camera module 30, but also allows the user to adjust the installation position of the camera module 30 according to the actual needs, so as to realize more flexible image acquisition and meet the personalized adjustment needs of different users.
[0050] The embedded spacing adjusting piece 70 is arranged on both sides of the camera module 30 and fixedly installed on the bottom shell 20, thereby providing a stable support structure for the camera module 30. A plurality of clamping grooves 71 arranged at equal intervals are formed on the two embedded spacing adjusting pieces 70, which enables the camera module 30 to be fixed at different positions and meet diversified installation needs. The clamping grooves 71 on the two embedded spacing adjusting pieces 70 correspond to each other, and the two ends of the camera module 30 are clamped and installed on the corresponding clamping grooves 71, thereby ensuring that the camera module 30 can be accurately and stably clamped and installed at the specified position.
[0051] The outer periphery of the upper cover 50 near the bottom shell 20 is provided with a plurality of elastic clamping hooks 52, and the bottom shell 20 is provided with clamping grooves 23 corresponding to the plurality of elastic clamping hooks 52, thereby ensuring that the upper cover 50 is tightly and stably connected with the bottom shell 20 and facilitating disassembly and replacement.
[0052] In addition, referring to Figure 1 , the keyboard control body 10 is provided with an embedded groove 12 on the side close to the display body 11, thereby providing an accurate installation position for the bottom shell 20. The bottom shell 20 is embedded and installed on the embedded groove 12 and detachably connected with the keyboard control body 10, thereby ensuring the coordination of the periscopic camera and the notebook computer as a whole. Referring to Figure 2 , the bottom shell 20 is further provided with a connecting port 22 on one side, and the camera module 30 is electrically connected with the keyboard control body 10 through the connecting port 22, thereby ensuring that the image information can be smoothly transmitted to the processor of the notebook computer for subsequent processing.
[0053] The upper cover 50 is provided with a guide slope 53 on the side away from the bottom shell 20, and the guide slope 53 is located on the side of the upper cover 50 provided with the avoiding window 51, thereby ensuring that the light will not be hindered when passing through the avoiding window 51.
[0054] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A notebook computer periscopic camera for image information interaction of a notebook computer, the notebook computer comprising a keyboard control body (10) and a display body (11) rotatably mounted on one side of the keyboard control body (10), characterized in that, The periscope camera is mounted on the keyboard control body (10), and the periscope camera comprises: A bottom shell (20) is embeddedly mounted on one side of the keyboard control body (10) close to the display body (11), and a receiving cavity (21) is formed in the bottom shell (20); A camera module (30) is adjustably mounted on the receiving cavity (21); A refractive prism (40) is obliquely mounted on one side of the receiving cavity (21) close to the display body (11) and is arranged opposite to the camera end of the camera module (30); An upper cover (50) is detachably mounted on the bottom shell (20) and is provided with an avoiding window (51) corresponding to the refractive prism (40).
2. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 1, wherein: One side of the receiving cavity (21) close to the display body (11) is provided with a mounting seat (60), the mounting seat (60) is provided with a placing groove (61), the groove bottom of the placing groove (61) is provided with an oblique mounting surface (62), the oblique mounting surface (62) is arranged at an obtuse angle with the bottom of the receiving cavity (21) and is obliquely downward towards the camera end of the camera module (30), and the refractive prism (40) is obliquely arranged in the placing groove (61) and is mounted on the oblique mounting surface (62).
3. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 2, wherein: The mounting seat (60) is an adjustable mounting base, and the refractive prism (40) is fixedly mounted on the mounting seat (60).
4. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 2, wherein: The refractive prism (40) is a triangular prism, the outer circumferential side of the refractive prism (40) is provided with an a face (41), a b face (42) and a c face (43) connected in sequence, the long side dimension of the c face (43) is greater than that of the a face (41) and the b face (42), the c face (43) is connected with the oblique mounting surface (62), and the b face (42) is obliquely arranged with the camera end of the camera module (30).
5. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 4, wherein: The a face (41) and the b face (42) are vertically arranged and are both right-angle faces, the c face (43) is an inclined face, and an oblique included angle is formed between the b face (42) and the camera end of the camera module (30), and the oblique included angle is an acute angle.
6. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 1, wherein: The camera module (30) is mounted on the receiving cavity (21) through embedded spacing adjusting pieces (70) and is detachably connected with the bottom shell (20).
7. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 6, wherein: The embedded spacing adjusting pieces (70) are arranged on the symmetrical two sides of the camera module (30) and are fixedly mounted on the bottom shell (20), a plurality of clamping grooves (71) arranged at equal intervals are formed in the embedded spacing adjusting pieces (70), the clamping grooves (71) on the two embedded spacing adjusting pieces (70) correspond to each other one by one, and the two ends of the camera module (30) are respectively clamped and mounted in the corresponding clamping grooves (71).
8. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of elastic clamping hooks (52) are arranged on the outer circumferential side of one side of the upper cover (50) close to the bottom shell (20), and a clamping groove (23) corresponding to the plurality of elastic clamping hooks (52) is formed in the bottom shell (20).
9. The notebook computer, according to claim 1, wherein: The keyboard control body (10) is provided with a fitting groove (12) near one side of the display body (11), the bottom shell (20) is fitted and installed on the fitting groove (12), and is detachably connected with the keyboard control body (10), one side of the bottom shell (20) is also provided with a connecting port (22), and the camera module (30) is electrically connected with the keyboard control body (10) through the connecting port (22).
10. The notebook computer periscope camera of claim 1, wherein: The upper cover (50) is provided with a guide inclined surface (53) away from one side of the bottom shell (20), and the guide inclined surface (53) is located at one side of the upper cover (50) provided with the avoiding window (51).