Structure for realizing large-angle rotation of camera of electronic watch

By designing a camera sleeve assembly and a limiting assembly in the electronic watch, the inconvenience of fixing the camera position is solved, and the camera can be fixed in place and rotated at large angles, improving user comfort and accuracy.

CN223742962UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30刘峰
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Application Number
CN202520354309.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-03

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Technical Problem

The fixed position of the camera in existing electronic watches makes them inconvenient to use, as it is impossible to switch the shooting direction at will, and long-term use leads to wear and tear and insecure mounting.

Method used

Design a structure including a camera sleeve assembly and a limiting assembly. The camera sleeve assembly can be pulled out or pressed into the watch assembly. The camera is limited and fixed and can rotate at a large angle through a limiting steel plate and a pin assembly. Automatic control is achieved by combining a Hall switch and a magnet.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient positioning and large-angle rotation of the camera, reducing wear, preventing loosening, and improving user comfort and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera. The structure comprises a watch assembly and a camera sleeve assembly movably embedded in the side part of the watch assembly. The camera sleeve assembly is of a hollow structure, a camera is arranged in the camera sleeve assembly, and a shooting through hole which penetrates through the camera sleeve assembly and corresponds to a lens of the camera in position is formed in the peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly; when the camera sleeve assembly is pulled out of or pressed into the watch assembly, the shooting through hole can be presented or hidden. Through the novel mode, the camera is ingeniously arranged, the watch camera can be conveniently limited and fixed, the photographing direction of the camera is conveniently switched, the camera is conveniently hidden and protected, and the occupied screen space is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to electronic watch technical field, concretely relates to a structure of realizing electronic watch camera wide angle rotation. BACKGROUND

[0002] Electronic watch is the watch of internal assembly electronic element, generally divides liquid crystal display digital type and quartz pointer type two kinds, not only can display time, but also can display week and date. Timing is accurate, is cheap, is loved by consumer.

[0003] But, in the prior art, the traditional electronic watch generally does not have camera or fixed camera, and the fixed camera position cannot be changed, which is very inconvenient in use. For example, it is inconvenient to limit and fix the watch camera, long-term use causes wear and tear of the camera and makes the camera not firmly fixed / loose, cannot randomly switch the camera shooting direction, needs to rotate through the arm to cause wrist fatigue, and the switching angle is not accurate. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a structure of realizing electronic watch camera wide angle rotation can be convenient for limiting and fixing the watch camera, and it is convenient to switch the camera shooting direction.

[0005] In order to realize the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a structure of realizing electronic watch camera wide angle rotation, including watch assembly and live embedding in the side of watch assembly camera sleeve assembly, the camera sleeve assembly is hollow structure, and its inside is provided with camera, and is provided with the photographing through hole that penetrates camera sleeve assembly and with the lens position of camera corresponds on the outer peripheral surface of camera sleeve assembly, and the photographing through hole can be presented or hidden by drawing out or pressing into camera sleeve assembly from watch assembly.

[0006] When implementing, it further includes the limiting assembly that limits the pull and rotation stroke of camera sleeve assembly, and the limiting assembly includes the recess on the outer peripheral surface close to the inner end of camera sleeve assembly, the limiting steel sheet that is connected in watch assembly and cooperates with the recess and the thimble assembly. By limiting and fixing camera sleeve assembly, it can prevent shaking and skewing during pulling and rotating or from being separated from the watch body. It can prevent long-term use from causing wear and tear and making the fixing not firm, and can ensure that the camera shooting direction is randomly switched from the front, side and back.

[0007] When implementing, the limiting steel sheet is fixed in watch assembly through screw, and the thimble assembly and camera sleeve assembly are interference fit.

[0008] In implementation, the groove on the outer circumferential surface of the camera sleeve assembly is a T-shaped slot structure, and one end of the limiting steel sheet is embedded in the T-shaped slot. In cooperation with the limiting steel sheet and the thimble assembly, the pull-out limiting and the 90° upward rotation limiting and the 90° downward rotation limiting are realized.

[0009] Corresponding to the start and stop positions of the pull-out or press-in of the camera sleeve assembly on the watch assembly, two limiting grooves are arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the camera sleeve assembly in cooperation with the thimble assembly.

[0010] In implementation, a Hall switch is arranged in the camera sleeve assembly, and a magnet for exciting the Hall switch is arranged at a corresponding position in the watch assembly.

[0011] In implementation, the watch limiting steel sheet is made of 201 1 / 2H stainless steel.

[0012] In implementation, the thimble assembly is made of C3604 national standard copper, and a telescopic spring for ensuring the interference fit of the thimble assembly with the camera sleeve assembly is further arranged.

[0013] In implementation, a watch control circuit board is arranged in the watch assembly, and the camera is connected with the circuit board through a wire.

[0014] In implementation, a sleeve assembly side cover plate with a closed end is arranged on the outer end surface of the camera sleeve assembly.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: a structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera, comprising a watch assembly and a camera sleeve assembly embedded in the side of the watch assembly; the camera sleeve assembly is a hollow structure, and a camera is arranged in the camera sleeve assembly; a shooting through hole penetrating through the camera sleeve assembly and corresponding to the lens position of the camera is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the camera sleeve assembly; the camera sleeve assembly can be pulled out or pressed into the watch assembly, so that the shooting through hole can be presented or hidden. Through this novel way, the camera is ingeniously arranged, so that the watch camera can be conveniently limited and fixed, the camera shooting direction can be conveniently switched, the camera can be conveniently hidden and protected, and the screen space occupation is reduced.

[0016] Further, a limiting assembly, i.e., a limiting steel sheet and a thimble assembly, is arranged for double limiting, so that the pull-out and the 90° upward rotation and the 90° downward rotation of the camera sleeve assembly can be accurately limited, and the camera sleeve assembly can run stably during movement without shaking and tilting, so that the camera sleeve can be conveniently limited and fixed, and the camera can be prevented from being unfirmly fixed due to wear caused by long-time use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a whole structure schematic view of the watch according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 The utility model discloses a watch camera sleeve assembly Figure 1 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0019] Figure 3 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure. Figure 2 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0020] Figure 4 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure. Figure 1 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0021] Figure 5 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure. Figure 1 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0022] Figure 6 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0023] Figure 7 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0024] Figure 8 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 9 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure. Figure 8 The structure schematic drawing of the watch camera sleeve assembly after being pulled apart is shown in the figure.

[0026] In the figure: 101, watch assembly; 201, camera sleeve assembly; 202, camera; 203, sleeve assembly side cover plate; 204, hall switch; 205, magnet; 206, shooting through hole; 207, T-shaped slot; 301, limiting steel sheet; 302, screw; 401, thimble assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but only represents the selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without making creative labor belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] A structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, it comprises a watch assembly 101 and a camera sleeve assembly 201 embedded in the side of the watch assembly 101; the camera sleeve assembly 201 is a hollow structure, with a camera 202 inside, and a shooting through hole 206 penetrating the camera sleeve assembly 201 and corresponding to the lens position of the camera 202 is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly 201; pulling out or pressing in the camera sleeve assembly 201 from the watch assembly 101 can present or hide the shooting through hole 206.

[0029] As shown in the figure, Figures 4-6 It also comprises a limiting assembly for limiting the pulling and rotating stroke of the camera sleeve assembly 201, which comprises a groove on the outer peripheral surface near the inner end of the camera sleeve assembly 201, a limiting steel sheet 301 connected inside the watch assembly 101 and cooperating with the groove, and a thimble assembly 401.

[0030] As shown in the figure, Figures 4-9 The limiting steel sheet 301 is fixed in the watch assembly 101 by a screw 302, and the thimble assembly 401 is interference fit with the camera sleeve assembly 201. This prevents loosening and up-and-down stringing, ensuring firm connection.

[0031] As shown in the figure, Figure 7 In some embodiments, the limiting steel sheet 301 is provided with a fixing hole and a screw hole, and a screw 302 is used to firmly fix the watch assembly 101.

[0032] In some embodiments, the thimble assembly 401 is interference fit with the camera sleeve assembly 201 and the watch assembly 101. Because of the mutual interaction of the springs, the thimble assembly 401 is squeezed at both ends.

[0033] As shown in the figure, Figure 8 The groove on the outer peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly 201 is a T-shaped groove 207 structure, and one end of the limiting steel sheet 301 is embedded in the T-shaped groove 207.

[0034] As shown in the figure, Figure 8 , 9 Two limiting grooves are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly 201 corresponding to the start and end positions of the camera sleeve assembly 201 being pulled out or pressed in the watch assembly 101, and cooperating with the thimble assembly 401.

[0035] As shown in the figure, Figure 5 , 7As shown, a Hall switch 204 is provided inside the camera sleeve assembly 201, and a magnet 205 for activating the Hall switch 204 is provided at a corresponding position inside the watch assembly 101. Preferably, a watch control circuit board is provided inside the watch assembly 101, and the camera 202 is connected to the circuit board via a ribbon cable.

[0036] In practice, preferably, the watch limiting steel plate 301 can be made of 201 1 / 2H stainless steel. The ejector pin assembly 401 is made of C3604 national standard copper, and a telescopic spring is also provided inside the ejector pin assembly 401 to ensure an interference fit with the camera sleeve assembly 201.

[0037] During implementation, the preferred method is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the outer end face of the camera sleeve assembly 201 is provided with a sleeve assembly side cover plate 203 that has an end-sealing function. This facilitates production and assembly and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0038] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1-6 The illustrated embodiment provides a structure for enabling a large-angle rotation of the camera in an electronic watch, which constructs a camera pull-out + 180° rotation structure. Specifically, it includes a watch assembly 101 and a camera sleeve assembly 201 movably embedded and connected to the side of the watch assembly 101. The watch assembly 101 is provided with a limiting steel plate 301 fixed by screws 302, and a push pin assembly 401 that is interference-fitted with the camera sleeve assembly 201. Both the limiting steel plate 301 and the push pin assembly 401 cooperate with the camera sleeve assembly 201 to limit movement, preventing the camera sleeve assembly 201 from shaking, tilting, or detaching from the watch assembly 101 body. The camera sleeve assembly 201 has a groove on the outer periphery of its inner end to cooperate with the limiting steel plate 301 and the ejector pin assembly 401 to achieve accurate limiting and fixing, and to ensure the movement trajectory of pulling and rotating, preventing wear and tear due to prolonged use that could lead to unstable fixing. A camera 203 is installed in the hollow part of the camera sleeve assembly 201, and a shooting through hole 206 is provided on the side wall corresponding to the position of the camera lens. The inner and outer end faces of the camera sleeve assembly 201 are connected to a sleeve assembly side cover plate 202 to ensure a more secure camera assembly. The camera sleeve assembly 201 includes a camera 201 and a sleeve assembly side cover plate 202. The camera 202 is mounted on the camera sleeve, and the sleeve assembly side cover plate 202 is fixed to the camera sleeve assembly 201 with double-sided adhesive. The groove on the outer periphery of the inner end of the camera sleeve assembly 201 serves to firmly limit the pulling and rotating movement trajectory when the camera sleeve assembly 201 is moved.

[0039] Working principle: first, when the camera sleeve assembly 201 needs to be pulled out, the camera sleeve assembly side wall groove moves outward along the predetermined trajectory of the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401, and when it moves to the designed position, the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401 will limit the camera sleeve assembly 201 from continuing to move outward. Second, when the camera assembly needs to be rotated upwards or downwards, the groove on the outer periphery of the camera sleeve assembly rotates along the predetermined trajectory limited by the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401, and when it rotates to the designed position, the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401 will limit the camera sleeve assembly 201 from continuing to rotate and shake, thereby realizing the rotation of the camera 202 to the front and back positions. Third, when the camera sleeve 201 needs to be reset, rotate the camera sleeve assembly 201 back to the middle position, the thimble assembly 401 will be limited to the middle position, press the camera sleeve assembly 201 inward, the groove on the outer periphery of the camera sleeve assembly 201 moves inward along the predetermined trajectory of the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401, and when it moves to the designed position, the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401 will limit the camera sleeve assembly 201 from continuing to move inward, completing the firm limiting.

[0040] The use process of the camera of the present patent is described as follows:

[0041] Start shooting: pull out the camera sleeve assembly 201, the camera 202 wire connected Hall switch 204 away from the magnet 205, after receiving the induction signal, the watch will automatically enter the shooting interface, and the shooting can begin;

[0042] Rotation angle: pull out the camera sleeve assembly 201 to the bottom, the groove on the outer periphery of the camera sleeve assembly 201 rotates upward and downward along the predetermined designed trajectory under the limiting action of the limiting steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401, realizing 180° rotation;

[0043] End of shooting: rotate the camera sleeve assembly 201 to the middle position, the thimble assembly 401 will limit the camera sleeve assembly 201 to the middle position, push the camera sleeve assembly 201 inward to reset, push to the limiting position of the steel sheet 301 and the thimble assembly 401, the Hall switch 204 is close to the magnet 205, and the signal prompts the watch to end the shooting;

[0044] Power supply and signal connection of the camera: the camera 202 is connected with the watch mainboard through the FPC connector, and the mainboard provides power supply and shooting signal;

[0045] How to realize side direction shooting: pull out the camera sleeve assembly 201, the camera 202 wire connected Hall switch 204 away from the magnet 205, after receiving the induction, the watch will automatically enter the shooting interface, and the side direction shooting can begin.

[0046] The above merely describes a preferred embodiment of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any skilled person in the art, according to the technical scheme and the inventive concept of the present application, makes equivalent replacement or change within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A structure for realizing large-angle rotation of a camera of an electronic watch, characterized by: The application relates to a watch assembly (101) and a camera sleeve assembly (201) embedded in the side of the watch assembly (101); the camera sleeve assembly (201) is a hollow structure, the inside of the camera sleeve assembly (201) is provided with a camera (202), a shooting through hole (206) penetrating the camera sleeve assembly (201) and corresponding to the lens position of the camera (202) is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly (201); the camera sleeve assembly (201) can be pulled out or pressed into the watch assembly (101), so that the shooting through hole (206) can be presented or hidden.

2. The structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The application also comprises a limiting assembly for limiting the pulling and rotating stroke of the camera sleeve assembly (201), the limiting assembly comprises a groove arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the inner end of the camera sleeve assembly (201), a limiting steel sheet (301) connected to the groove in the watch assembly (101) and a thimble assembly (401).

3. The structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting steel sheet (301) is fixed in the watch assembly (101) through a screw (302), and the thimble assembly (401) is in interference fit with the camera sleeve assembly (201).

4. The structure for realizing wide-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 2, characterized in that: The groove on the outer peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly (201) is a T-shaped groove (207) structure, and one end of the limiting steel sheet (301) is embedded in the T-shaped groove (207).

5. The structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that: Two limiting grooves are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the camera sleeve assembly (201) corresponding to the start and end positions of the camera sleeve assembly (201) pulled out or pressed into the watch assembly (101) and matched with the thimble assembly (401).

6. The structure for realizing wide-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The camera sleeve assembly (201) is provided with a Hall switch (204), and a magnet (205) for exciting the Hall switch (204) is arranged at the corresponding position in the watch assembly (101).

7. The structure for realizing large-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that: The limiting steel sheet (301) is made of 201 1 / 2H stainless steel.

8. The structure for realizing wide-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that: The thimble assembly (401) is made of C3604 national standard copper, and a telescopic spring for ensuring the interference fit between the thimble assembly (401) and the camera sleeve assembly (201) is arranged in the thimble assembly (401).

9. The structure for realizing wide-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The watch assembly (101) is provided with a watch control circuit board, and the camera (202) is connected with the circuit board through a wire.

10. The structure for realizing wide-angle rotation of an electronic watch camera according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The outer end surface of the camera sleeve assembly (201) is provided with a sleeve assembly side cover plate (203) with a closed end.