Component of electronic component and camera module

By combining the substrate, circuit structure, and electronic components in a single injection molding process, the problems of low production efficiency and high cost in existing technologies have been solved. This has enabled efficient welding and miniaturized camera module bases, improving product yield and functional integrity.

CN223798284UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13XIAMEN YOUCHENGFENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520158352.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

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Technical Problem

In the production of camera modules for miniaturized mobile terminal devices, the existing technology involves complex, inefficient, and costly manufacturing processes for the base of electronic components, and problems such as incomplete soldering or missing solder are prone to occur during the welding process.

Method used

The substrate, circuit structure and electronic components are integrated into one piece using a one-time injection molding method. SMT process is used for soldering, and circuit connection is achieved through insulating layer and vias to avoid the impact of concave holes on the soldering effect.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, reduces costs, ensures good welding results, achieves high product yield, meets miniaturization requirements, and enables closed-loop detection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an assembly of an electronic component and a camera module. The assembly comprises a base, a substrate, a circuit structure and the electronic component. The circuit structure comprises an insulating layer and a circuit line formed on the insulating layer, the circuit structure is fixedly connected to the substrate, and the insulating layer is spaced between the substrate and the circuit line; the electronic component is conductively connected to the circuit line and is fixed on the substrate at the same time; the base, the substrate, the circuit structure and the electronic component are integrally formed through one-time injection molding. Therefore, one-time injection molding is adopted for the assembly, the injection molding frequency is small, the production cost is low, the production efficiency is high, the substrate, the circuit structure and the electronic components can be combined into a whole, the thickness and the size of the assembly are greatly reduced, and the requirement for product miniaturization is met. Meanwhile, the electronic component can be conveniently attached and welded to a circuit on the surface of the substrate through the SMT technology, the welding effect is good, and the product yield is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electronic components, and in particular to an electronic component assembly and a camera module. Background Technology

[0002] The closed-loop voice coil motor base in the camera module of mobile terminal devices typically requires the installation of electronic components such as Hall elements, coils, and driver chips to achieve the corresponding closed-loop function. However, due to the continuous miniaturization of mobile terminal devices, the size of the corresponding voice coil motor base is also smaller. Current manufacturing processes for bases containing various electronic components are complex and inefficient.

[0003] Existing related technologies, such as the manufacturing process of a base with electronic components disclosed in Chinese Patent CN 109287074 A, involve molding metal circuits and completing the integral molding of the entire base through two injection molding processes and one SMT process, thus avoiding the need for additional assembly processes between electronic components and plastic parts. However, this process has the drawback of requiring multiple injection molding operations.

[0004] Furthermore, in this solution, since the metal circuit needs to be pre-molded and encapsulated, recesses need to be formed at the solder joints of the metal circuit after molding to facilitate subsequent soldering with electronic components. However, the presence of these recesses causes uneven solder filling during solder paste printing, affecting subsequent SMT processes and easily leading to cold solder joints or missing solder joints. Therefore, a soldering process needs to be added or modified to solve the above problems. However, this would prevent the use of SMT processes alone, resulting in low efficiency and high cost. In addition, soldering may cause solder spraying or splattering to other areas, leading to short circuits and other problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an electronic component assembly and a camera module, which has the advantages of ensuring product yield, improving production efficiency, and reducing production costs.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is:

[0007] An assembly for an electronic component includes a base, a substrate, a circuit structure, and the electronic component.

[0008] The circuit structure includes an insulating layer and circuit lines formed on the insulating layer, and the circuit structure is fixedly connected to the substrate. The insulating layer is spaced between the substrate and the circuit lines. The electronic components are conductively connected to the circuit lines and fixed to the substrate.

[0009] The base, substrate, circuit structure, and electronic components are injection molded into one piece.

[0010] Furthermore, the substrate is a metal substrate, and the insulating layer is an insulating film.

[0011] Furthermore, the insulating layer is a polyester film or a polyimide film; the circuit is made of liquid metal, conductive silver paste, or copper foil.

[0012] Furthermore, the electronic components are Hall elements, coils, and / or driver chips.

[0013] Furthermore, the electronic components include a coil and a Hall element and / or a driving chip; the Hall element and / or the driving chip are soldered to the side of the circuit line away from the substrate; the coil is fixed to the side of the substrate away from the circuit structure, and the substrate is provided with vias and the insulating layer is provided with vias, and the coil is electrically connected to the circuit line through the vias and vias.

[0014] Furthermore, there are two circuit structures, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the substrate, and electronic components are connected to the circuit structures respectively; the substrate is provided with vias, and the insulating layers of the two circuit structures are provided with vias, and the two circuit structures are electrically connected through the vias and vias.

[0015] Furthermore, the insulating layer of the circuit structure is adhered and fixed or printed onto the substrate.

[0016] Furthermore, the substrate includes a substrate body and a pin insertion plate bent from the edge of the substrate body; the circuit structure has a circuit structure body and an insulating layer pin portion and circuit pins bent and attached to the pin insertion plate; the base covers the substrate body and the circuit structure body, while the pin insertion plate, the insulating layer pin portion and the circuit pins extend out of one side of the base.

[0017] This utility model also provides a camera module, including the aforementioned electronic components, which serves as a base for a closed-loop voice coil motor in the camera module.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the component is manufactured using a single injection molding process, resulting in fewer injection cycles, lower production costs, and higher production efficiency. Furthermore, it integrates the substrate, circuit structure, and electronic components into a single unit, significantly reducing the component's thickness and volume. Unlike existing technologies, it eliminates the need for multiple injection molding cycles or multi-layer stacking, thus meeting the demands for product miniaturization. Simultaneously, the electronic components can be easily bonded to the circuitry on the substrate surface using SMT technology, eliminating the impact of recesses on tinning and soldering, resulting in excellent soldering performance and high product yield. The electronic components can be Hall effect elements, coils, and / or driver chips, and this component can be used as a base for a closed-loop voice coil motor in a camera module, enabling closed-loop detection functionality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the components of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the components of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram (I) of the component of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram (II) of the component of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the component of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the production process of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the production process of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating step S4 of embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0028] Labeling Explanation: Component 10, Base 1, Substrate 2, Via 21, Conductive Post 22, Substrate Body 23, Pin Insert 24, Circuit Structure 3, Insulating Layer 31, Through Hole 311, Conductive Material 312, Circuit Line 32, Circuit Structure Body 33, Insulating Layer Pin Part 34, Circuit Pin 35, Electronic Component 4, Coil 41, Driver Chip 42, Strip 6, Reinforcing Plate 61, Intermediate Product 7. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the component 10 of an electronic component in this embodiment includes a base 1, a substrate 2, a circuit structure 3, and electronic components 4.

[0032] The circuit structure 3 includes an insulating layer 31 and circuit lines 32 formed on the insulating layer 31, and the circuit structure 3 is fixedly connected to the substrate 2. The insulating layer 31 is spaced between the substrate 2 and the circuit lines 32. The electronic component 4 is conductively connected to the circuit lines 32 and fixed to the substrate 2.

[0033] The base 1, substrate 2, circuit structure 3, and electronic components 4 are integrally injection molded.

[0034] Therefore, the component 10 in this embodiment is manufactured using a single injection molding process, resulting in fewer injection cycles, lower production costs, and higher production efficiency. Furthermore, it integrates the substrate 2, circuit structure 3, and electronic components 4 into a single unit, significantly reducing the thickness and volume of the component 10 and meeting the requirements for product miniaturization. Simultaneously, the electronic components 4 can be easily bonded to the circuit lines 32 on the surface of the substrate 2 using a surface mount technology (SMT) process, resulting in good welding performance and high product yield. The electronic components 4 can be Hall effect elements, coils 41, and / or driver chips 42, and the component 10 can be used as a base for a closed-loop voice coil motor in a camera module, enabling closed-loop detection functionality.

[0035] Furthermore, the aforementioned component 10 can be manufactured using the following production process.

[0036] like Figure 7 The electronic component assembly of this embodiment can be manufactured using the following production process, which includes the following steps:

[0037] S1. An insulating layer 31 is provided on a whole substrate 2, and several independent circuit lines 32 are formed in batches on the insulating layer 31 to form a first semi-finished product.

[0038] Specifically, the insulating layer 31 can be formed on the entire substrate 2 by printing or other means. The insulating layer 31 can be made of materials such as polyimide or polyester. Then, the circuit line 32 can be formed on the insulating layer 31 of the substrate 2 by printing or other means. The circuit line 32 can be made of liquid metal, conductive silver paste or copper foil.

[0039] Of course, the insulating layer 31 can also be formed by attaching an insulating film to the surface of a whole substrate 2. The insulating film can be a polyester film or a polyimide film, etc., and then the circuit lines 32 are printed. Alternatively, the circuit lines 32 can be printed on the insulating film first, and then the insulating film can be attached and fixed to the substrate 2.

[0040] S2. The electronic components 4 are soldered and fixed to the circuit lines 32 of the first semi-finished product using SMT process to form the second semi-finished product.

[0041] Specifically, since each circuit structure 3 on the first semi-finished product is fixed on a whole substrate 2, the second semi-finished product can be obtained by using the substrate 2 as a support and by adopting SMT process. The first semi-finished product can be sent to the screen printing machine to print solder paste onto the pads of each circuit line 32 of the first semi-finished product, and then sent to the pick and place machine to place each electronic component. Finally, it is fixed by reflow soldering. In this way, each electronic component 4 is quickly soldered to the corresponding pad position of the circuit line 32 in batches to realize the corresponding circuit function, thereby obtaining the second semi-finished product.

[0042] S3. Divide the second semi-finished product into several independent third semi-finished products with substrate 2, circuit structure 3 and electronic components 4; dividing a whole substrate 2 into independent third semi-finished products facilitates mass production and meets the needs of product miniaturization.

[0043] S4. Injection mold the base 1 of each of the third semi-finished products to obtain the finished product of the component 10. This finished product can then be assembled with other structures of the camera module to form a complete camera module with closed-loop function.

[0044] In summary, the process of this utility model can be used to mass-produce the component 10, and the substrate 2 is set as a support and reinforcement structure for the circuit structure. It is convenient to use SMT process to mount and fix electronic components 4 during production, which can improve production efficiency. Moreover, one-time injection molding can reduce the number of injection moldings and save production costs.

[0045] In this embodiment, the substrate 2 can be a metal substrate 2, which has good support performance and is convenient for entering the SMT equipment for mounting and fixing during the production process. The substrate 2 included in the final product can reinforce the base 1, improve the support performance of the base 1, and increase the product's service life.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 The Hall element and / or driving chip 42 can be soldered to the lower side of the circuit line 32 away from the substrate 2; while the coil 41 can be fixed to the side of the substrate 2 away from the circuit structure 3, see reference. Figure 6 The diagram is for illustrative purposes only. The substrate 2 may have vias 21, and the insulating layer 31 may have vias 311. The coil 41 is electrically connected to the circuit line 32 through the vias 21 and vias 311. In this way, different electronic components 4 can be arranged in appropriate positions as needed.

[0047] Specifically, the guide hole 311 can be filled with conductive material 312, and a conductive post 22 can be disposed inside the through hole 21. The conductive post 22 can be spaced apart from the hole wall of the through hole 21 to form insulation. The conductive material 312 and the conductive post 22 are connected as a whole, so as to realize the conductive connection between the coil 41 and the circuit line 32 by means of the conductive post 22 and the conductive material 312. Of course, the coil 41 can also be connected to the circuit line 32 by other conventional means in the art, and is not limited thereto.

[0048] In another embodiment (not shown), there can be two circuit structures 3, respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the substrate 2, and electronic components 4 can be connected to each circuit structure 3. The substrate 2 can also have vias 21, and the insulating layers 31 of both circuit structures 3 can each have vias 311, with the two circuit structures 3 electrically connected through the vias 311 and the conductive posts 22 within the vias 21. This can satisfy the design requirements of multiple circuit lines 32.

[0049] For example Figure 3 and Figure 4 The substrate 2 may include a substrate body 23 and pin insertion plates 24 bent from both sides of the substrate body 23; the circuit structure 3 has a circuit structure body 33 and an insulating layer pin portion 34 and a circuit pin 35 bent and attached to the pin insertion plate 24; the base 1 encloses the substrate body 23 and the circuit structure body 33, while the pin insertion plate 24, the insulating layer pin portion 34 and the circuit pin 35 extend out of the lower side of the base 1.

[0050] By setting the pin insertion plate 24, the injection-molded base 1 can easily have an extended pin structure, which facilitates assembly and cooperation with other accessories of the camera module.

[0051] In this embodiment, SMT process is used to mount and fix electronic component 4. Of course, laser welding can also be used.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] The structure of this embodiment is basically the same as that of the above embodiments, the main difference being in the production process.

[0054] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the manufacturing process of an electronic component assembly according to this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0055] S1. An insulating layer is provided on a whole substrate 2, and several independent circuit lines 32 are formed in batches on the insulating layer. At the same time, one or more corresponding coils 41 are formed after each circuit line 32 is formed, so as to form a first semi-finished product with coils 41 and circuit lines.

[0056] Specifically, the coil can be formed on the insulating layer using an ion implantation semi-additive coating method and electrically connected to the circuit line 32.

[0057] S2. The electronic components 4 are soldered and fixed to the circuit lines 32 of the first semi-finished product using SMT process to form the second semi-finished product.

[0058] Specifically, the electronic component 4 in this step may include Hall effect sensors and a driver chip, while the coil 41 may be formed in step S1, which can make production more convenient and improve production efficiency.

[0059] S3. Divide the second semi-finished product into several independent third semi-finished products 5, each having a substrate 2, circuit structure 3, and electronic components 4. Dividing a single substrate 2 into individual third semi-finished products 5 facilitates mass production and meets the requirements for product miniaturization.

[0060] S4. First, a strip 6 with several spaced reinforcing plates 61 can be provided. The third semi-finished products 5 obtained in step S3 are fixed one by one onto the reinforcing plates 61 of the strip 6 to obtain an intermediate product 7 with the third semi-finished products. Then, the intermediate product 7 is sent into an injection molding machine to injection mold the base of each third semi-finished product. Finally, the injection-molded third semi-finished products, reinforcing plates and bases are disconnected from the strip to obtain the finished product of the component.

[0061] In this embodiment, compared to Embodiment 1, the third semi-finished product 5 is further combined with the strip 6 to form the intermediate product 7. This allows each of the third semi-finished products 5 to enter the injection molding machine more conveniently and quickly with the assistance of the long strip 6. Simultaneously, the intermediate product 7 can be individually wound up and then sent to downstream manufacturers for injection molding, reducing production costs. Furthermore, the reinforcing plate can be included within the injection-molded base, resulting in better product structural strength.

[0062] In step S4, the strip 6 is formed by stamping or etching the metal strip. The strip 6 also forms two connecting strips 62. Each reinforcing plate 61 is connected between the two connecting strips 62 by several connecting pieces 63 on both sides. Subsequently, each connecting piece 63 can be easily broken from the connecting strip 62 to separate the third semi-finished product 5, the reinforcing plate 61 and the base from the strip 6 after injection molding.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected by this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, equivalent changes and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model should still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0064] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be understood that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this application is usually placed in when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0065] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" and "several" mean two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

Claims

1. An assembly for an electronic component, characterized in that: Includes base, substrate, circuit structure and electronic components; The circuit structure includes an insulating layer and circuit lines formed on the insulating layer, and the circuit structure is fixedly connected to the substrate. The insulating layer is spaced between the substrate and the circuit lines. The electronic components are conductively connected to the circuit lines and fixed to the substrate. The base, substrate, circuit structure, and electronic components are injection molded into one piece.

2. The component of an electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The substrate is a metal substrate, and the insulating layer is adhered to or printed on the substrate.

3. The component of an electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating layer is a polyester film or a polyimide film.

4. The component of an electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circuit is made of liquid metal, conductive silver paste, or copper foil.

5. The component of an electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic components include a coil and a Hall element and / or a driving chip; the Hall element and / or the driving chip are soldered to the side of the circuit line away from the substrate; the coil is fixed to the side of the substrate away from the circuit structure, and the substrate is provided with vias and the insulating layer is provided with vias, and the coil is electrically connected to the circuit line through the vias and vias.

6. The component of an electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit structure consists of two components, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the substrate and connected to electronic components. The substrate has vias, and the insulating layers of both circuit structures have vias, and the two circuit structures are electrically connected through the vias.

7. The component of an electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The substrate includes a substrate body and a pin insertion plate bent from the edge of the substrate body; the circuit structure has a circuit structure body and an insulating layer pin portion and circuit pins bent and attached to the pin insertion plate; the base covers the substrate body and the circuit structure body, while the pin insertion plate, the insulating layer pin portion and the circuit pins extend out of one side of the base.

8. A camera module, characterized in that: An assembly comprising the electronic components as described in any one of claims 1-7, the assembly serving as a base on a closed-loop voice coil motor in a camera module.

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