Camera module and electronic equipment
By introducing a multi-dimensional adjustable bracket and drive structure into the camera module, the problem of limited shooting range of the camera module is solved, achieving a wider shooting angle and higher recognition capability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The camera modules in existing electronic devices have a fixed shooting range, which cannot cover a wider area of objects or people, resulting in a small recognizable range.
The camera employs a combination structure consisting of a first mounting bracket, a first driving component, a second mounting bracket, and a second driving component, enabling the camera to move around two intersecting axes and achieve multi-dimensional adjustment. Combined with motor drive, this enhances the camera's flexibility and stability.
The camera module's shooting angle has been expanded, blind spots have been reduced, and the identifiable range and shooting quality have been improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to a camera module and electronic device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the shooting range of camera modules in existing electronic devices is usually fixed, which cannot cover a wider area of objects or people, resulting in a small identifiable range for the camera modules. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main technical problem addressed by this application is to provide a camera module and electronic device that solves the problem of the limited identifiable range of the camera module.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts a technical solution: providing a camera module, including: a housing with a receiving cavity and a window communicating with the receiving cavity; a camera located in the receiving cavity, with the lens of the camera exposed in the window; a first mounting bracket and a first driving member, both located in the receiving cavity, the camera being fixedly connected to the first mounting bracket, and the output shaft of the first driving member being connected to the first mounting bracket to drive the first mounting bracket to rotate around a first axis; a second mounting bracket and a second driving member, both located in the receiving cavity, the first driving member being fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket, the second driving member being fixedly connected to the housing, and the output shaft of the second driving member being connected to the second mounting bracket to drive the second mounting bracket to rotate around a second axis, wherein the first axis and the second axis intersect.
[0005] The first driving component / the second driving component includes a motor.
[0006] The first mounting bracket is arranged around the camera, the first driving component is arranged around the first mounting bracket, the second mounting bracket is arranged around the first mounting bracket and the first driving component, and the second driving component is arranged around the second mounting bracket.
[0007] The camera module further includes: a base located in the receiving cavity and fixedly connected to the housing, and the base being located outside the second mounting bracket; and a connecting shaft coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the second drive component, the connecting shaft being rotatably connected to the base and fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket.
[0008] The first mounting bracket includes multiple first side plates, which are arranged around the camera and connected sequentially.
[0009] The second mounting bracket includes multiple second side plates, which are arranged around the first mounting bracket and the first driving member and are connected end to end in sequence.
[0010] The multiple second side panels are integrally formed.
[0011] The camera module further includes a protective plate, which is connected to the housing and covers the window, and the protective plate is a transparent plate.
[0012] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts a technical solution: providing an electronic device, including a device body and the aforementioned camera module, wherein the camera module can be flipped relative to the device body.
[0013] The back of the device body is provided with a storage slot for storing the camera module.
[0014] Beneficial effects: By setting up the first mounting bracket, the first driving component, the second mounting bracket, and the second driving component, the camera can move around both the first axis and the second axis, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the camera in multiple dimensions. This allows the camera to cover a wider shooting angle, reduce blind spots, and improve the recognizable range of the camera module. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a camera module provided in one embodiment of this application;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a camera module provided in one embodiment of this application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a camera module provided in one embodiment of this application;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the field of view of a camera module in an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the device body provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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 a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] The terms "first," "second," and "third" in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific orientation (as shown in the figures). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indications also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0024] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0025] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application provides a camera module 100 that can be installed on various electronic devices 200 (see reference). Figure 4The electronic device 200 of this application can be a tutoring machine, a learning machine, a learning tablet, or a smartphone, etc. The camera module 100 includes a housing 10 and a camera 20 located within the housing 10. The housing 10 has a receiving cavity 11 and a window 12 communicating with the receiving cavity 11. The housing 10 serves as the basic frame of the entire camera module 100, used to house various components within the camera module 100. The camera 20 is located within the receiving cavity 11, and the lens of the camera 20 (not shown) is exposed in the window 12. The window 12 on the housing 10 can communicate with the external environment, allowing the camera 20 to be directly exposed to external light.
[0026] The camera module 100 also includes a first mounting bracket 30, a first driving member 40, a second mounting bracket 50, and a second driving member 60, all of which are located within the receiving cavity 11. The camera 20 is fixedly connected to the first mounting bracket 30. The output shaft (not shown) of the first driving member 40 is connected to the first mounting bracket 30 to drive the first mounting bracket 30 to rotate around a first axis A1. The first driving member 40 is fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket 50. The second driving member 60 is fixedly connected to the housing 10. The output shaft (not shown) of the second driving member 60 is connected to the second mounting bracket 50 to drive the second mounting bracket 50 to rotate around a second axis A2. The first axis A1 and the second axis A2 intersect. In this embodiment, the first axis A1 and the second axis A2 are perpendicular to each other.
[0027] Specifically, the camera 20 is fixed to the first mounting bracket 30 and moves synchronously with the first mounting bracket 30. The output shaft of the first driving member 40 is connected to the first mounting bracket 30, thereby driving the first mounting bracket 30 to rotate around the first axis A1, which in turn drives the camera 20 to rotate around the first axis A1, realizing angle adjustment of the camera 20 in the first dimension. In one embodiment, the first axis A1 is a vertical axis, so the first mounting bracket 30, driven by the first driving member 40, can drive the camera 20 to rotate left or right around the first axis A1, thereby realizing left and right rotation of the camera 20. In one embodiment, driven by the first driving member 40, the camera 20 can rotate 0-30° to the left or right.
[0028] Simultaneously, driven by the second driving member 60, the second mounting bracket 50 causes the first driving member 40 and the first mounting bracket 30 connected to the first driving member 40 to rotate around the second axis A2, thereby causing the camera 20 to rotate around the second axis A2, realizing angle adjustment of the camera 20 in the second dimension. In one embodiment, the second axis A2 is a horizontal axis, so the second mounting bracket 50, driven by the second driving member 60, can cause the camera 20 to rotate upward or downward around the second axis A2, thereby realizing the up-and-down rotation of the camera 20. In one embodiment, driven by the second driving member 60, the camera 20 can rotate upward or downward by 0-30°.
[0029] As can be seen from the above, by setting up the first mounting bracket 30, the first driving component 40, the second mounting bracket 50 and the second driving component 60, the camera 20 can move around both the first axis A1 and the second axis A2, thereby enabling the camera 20 to be flexibly adjusted in multiple dimensions, allowing the camera 20 to cover a wider shooting angle, reduce the blind spot of the shooting angle, and improve the recognizable range of the camera module 100.
[0030] Please see Figure 2 In one embodiment, the first drive member 40 / second drive member 60 includes a motor, which improves the stability and rotational accuracy of the first mounting bracket 30 and the second mounting bracket 50 during rotation. In other embodiments, the first drive member 40 and the second drive member 60 may also be configured as other drive sources, which are not limited here.
[0031] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, a first mounting bracket 30 is disposed around the camera 20, a first driving member 40 is disposed around the first mounting bracket 30, a second mounting bracket 50 is disposed around the first mounting bracket 30 and the first driving member 40, and a second driving member 60 is disposed around the second mounting bracket 50.
[0032] Specifically, the first mounting bracket 30 is designed to surround the camera 20, ensuring that the camera 20 is firmly fixed in its central position. Driven by the first drive member 40, the camera 20 can rotate around the first axis A1 together with the first mounting bracket 30. The second mounting bracket 50 surrounds the first mounting bracket 30 and the first drive member 40, forming a larger frame structure. This not only provides additional support and stability for the camera 20 but also provides space for the positioning of the second drive member 60, ensuring that the second drive member 60 can effectively drive the second mounting bracket 50 to rotate around the second axis A2.
[0033] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment, the camera module 100 further includes a base 70 and a connecting shaft 80. The base 70 is located in the receiving cavity 11 and fixedly connected to the housing 10, and is located outside the second mounting bracket 50. The connecting shaft 80 is coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the second drive member 60, that is, the connecting shaft 80 and the second drive member 60 share the same rotation center line (i.e., the second axis A2). The connecting shaft 80 is rotatably connected to the base 70 and fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket 50.
[0034] Specifically, one end of the connecting shaft 80 is connected to the output shaft of the second driving member 60, and the other end is rotatably connected to the base 70 (e.g., through a bearing), while being fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket 50. When the second driving member 60 is working, its output shaft drives the connecting shaft 80 to rotate, thereby driving the second mounting bracket 50 to rotate around the second axis A2. This improves the stability of the second mounting bracket 50 during rotation and reduces the risk of position deviation of the camera 20 due to mechanical errors.
[0035] In one embodiment, the connecting shaft 80 and the second mounting bracket 50 are integrally formed to ensure connection strength. In other embodiments, the connecting shaft 80 and the second mounting bracket 50 may also be independent structures, connected together by means such as welding or bonding.
[0036] Please refer to it again. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the first mounting bracket 30 includes a plurality of first side plates 31, which are arranged around the camera 20 and connected in sequence to provide support and protection for the camera 20 and improve the stability of the camera 20 during use.
[0037] In one embodiment, the first mounting bracket 30 includes three first side plates 31, which are respectively disposed on three sides of the camera 20 to reduce the risk of vibration or displacement of the camera 20 caused by external impact or internal movement.
[0038] In one embodiment, the plurality of first side plates 31 in the first mounting bracket 30 are integrally formed, thereby improving the structural strength of the first mounting bracket 30. In other embodiments, the plurality of first side plates 31 may also be independent structures, and the plurality of first side plates 31 may be connected together by welding, bonding or other methods.
[0039] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment, the second mounting bracket 50 includes a plurality of second side plates 51. The plurality of second side plates 51 are arranged around the first mounting bracket 30 and the first driving member 40 and are connected end to end in sequence to form an enclosing structure, which not only provides additional physical protection for the first mounting bracket 30 and the camera 20 on it, but also improves the overall rigidity and stability.
[0040] In one embodiment, the plurality of second side plates 51 in the second mounting bracket 50 are integrally formed, thereby improving the structural strength of the second mounting bracket 50. In other embodiments, the plurality of second side plates 51 may also be independent structures, and the plurality of second side plates 51 may be connected together by welding, bonding or other methods.
[0041] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the second mounting bracket 50 further includes a baffle 52, which is connected to the second side plate 51 and is located between the first driving member 40 and the window 12. The baffle 52 is used to cover the first driving member 40 to prevent it from being exposed from the window 12 and affecting the aesthetics.
[0042] The baffle 52 is integrally formed with multiple second side plates 51 to ensure the connection strength of the second mounting bracket 50.
[0043] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the camera module 100 further includes a protective plate 90, which is connected to the housing 10 and covers the window 12. The protective plate 90 is a transparent plate. The protective plate 90 provides physical protection for the camera 20 without hindering it from capturing external scenes, reducing the risk of external dust, moisture, dirt and other impurities entering the camera module 100.
[0044] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 This application also provides an electronic device 200, including a device body 201 and the aforementioned camera module 100, wherein the camera module 100 is rotatable relative to the device body 201. By setting the aforementioned camera module 100, the electronic device 200 of this application enables flexible adjustment of the camera 20 in multiple dimensions, improving the recognizable range of the electronic device 200 and thus meeting user needs.
[0045] In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be a tutoring machine, a learning machine, a learning tablet, or a smartphone, etc. For example, when the electronic device 200 of this application is used as a learning tool to assist learning (such as a tutoring machine, a learning machine, a learning tablet, etc.), in actual use, the electronic device 200 can stand on a flat surface (such as a table or desktop) for placing learning materials, so that the display screen of the electronic device 200 can face the user for convenient use. When it is necessary to use the electronic device 200 to take pictures of the learning materials placed in front of the device body 201 to search for questions, the camera module 100 can be flipped relative to the device body 201, and the shooting angle of the camera 20 can be adjusted so that the lens of the camera 20 can effectively cover the content on the learning materials and take a complete picture to meet the user's needs for photo recognition.
[0046] Specifically, in its normal state, camera 20 can recognize the normal size of learning materials placed on a flat surface. When the second driving member 60 drives the second mounting bracket 50 to rotate around the second axis A2, camera 20 can move up and down synchronously, thereby increasing the near and far image information of the learning materials recognized by camera 20. When the first driving member 40 drives the first mounting bracket 30 to rotate around the first axis A1, camera 20 can move left and right synchronously, thereby increasing the left and right image information of the learning materials recognized by camera 20. After synthesizing all the recognized image information, a larger amount of information and clearer text content of the learning materials can be obtained, thereby improving the recognition range and recognition quality.
[0047] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment, the back of the device body 201 is provided with a storage slot 2011 for storing the camera module 100. When the camera module 100 is not in use, it can be stored in the storage slot 2011 on the back of the device body 201, which can provide additional physical protection for the camera module 100. At the same time, the camera module 100 can also be used as a rear camera of the electronic device 200 to meet the user's different needs for shooting.
[0048] Understandably, when the camera 20 is flipped to the back of the device body 201 and stored in the storage slot 2011, the housing 10 of the camera module 100 is made to be roughly flush with the back of the device body 201, so that the appearance of the electronic device 200 is harmonious.
[0049] Please see Figure 4In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 further includes a stand 202, which is detachably connected to the device body 201. The stand 202 is used to place the device body 201, thereby allowing the device body 201 to be placed upright on a flat surface such as a study desk. When using the device body 201, placing it on the stand 202 fixes the relative position between the device body 201 and the flat surface, making it convenient for the user to use.
[0050] The above are merely embodiments of this application and do not limit the scope of this patent application. Any equivalent structural or procedural changes made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of patent protection of this application.
Claims
1. An image capturing module, comprising: The camera module comprises: a housing provided with a receiving cavity and a window communicating with the receiving cavity; a camera located in the receiving cavity, and a lens of the camera exposed in the window; a first mounting bracket and a first driving member, both located in the receiving cavity, the camera being fixedly connected to the first mounting bracket, and an output shaft of the first driving member being connected to the first mounting bracket to drive the first mounting bracket to rotate about a first axis; a second mounting bracket and a second driving member, both located in the receiving cavity, the first driving member being fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket, and the second driving member being fixedly connected to the housing, an output shaft of the second driving member being connected to the second mounting bracket to drive the second mounting bracket to rotate about a second axis, the first axis and the second axis intersecting.
2. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The first driving member / second driving member comprises a motor.
3. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The first mounting bracket is arranged around the camera, the first driving member is arranged at a periphery of the first mounting bracket, the second mounting bracket is arranged at a periphery of the first mounting bracket and the first driving member, and the second driving member is arranged at a periphery of the second mounting bracket.
4. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The camera module further comprises: a base located in the receiving cavity and fixedly connected to the housing, and the base being located outside the second mounting bracket; a connecting shaft coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the second driving member, the connecting shaft being rotationally connected to the base and fixedly connected to the second mounting bracket.
5. The camera module of claim 3, wherein, The first mounting bracket comprises a plurality of first side plates arranged around the camera and sequentially connected.
6. The camera module of claim 3, wherein, The second mounting bracket comprises a plurality of second side plates arranged around the first mounting bracket and the first driving member and sequentially connected end to end.
7. The camera module of claim 6, wherein, The plurality of second side plates are integrally formed.
8. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The camera module further comprises: a protection plate connected to the housing and covering the window, the protection plate being a transparent plate.
9. An electronic device, comprising: The camera module is capable of being flipped relative to the device body.
10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, A back surface of the device body is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the camera module.