Electronic device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and provides electronic equipment, which comprises a display screen, a rear shell, a camera module and a light-transmitting part, the display screen is connected with the rear shell, and an accommodating cavity is formed between the display screen and the rear shell or on one side, deviating from the display screen, of the rear shell; the camera module is arranged in the containing cavity, the camera module comprises a driving assembly and a camera, and the driving assembly is connected with the camera to adjust the posture of the camera; the light-transmitting part is arranged on the display screen or the display screen and the rear shell are both provided with the light-transmitting part, and the light-transmitting part is located at the position opposite to the camera. The electronic equipment provided by the utility model meets the shooting requirements of the electronic equipment in various scenes, reduces the layout space occupied by the camera module, and ensures the overall aesthetic property of the electronic equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to meet user needs, camera modules are usually installed on electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and learning machines. However, in practical applications, it has been found that most camera modules are usually fixed outside the electronic device, which limits their use scenarios. Although some camera modules are configured to be flip-up, these camera modules occupy a lot of installation space and affect the overall aesthetics of the electronic device. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an electronic device that at least solves or improves the above-mentioned problems of the camera modules deployed in existing electronic devices, so as to meet the shooting needs of electronic devices in various scenarios, reduce the deployment space occupied by the camera modules, and ensure the overall aesthetics of the electronic device.

[0004] This utility model provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0005] A display screen and a rear cover are connected, and a receiving cavity is formed between the display screen and the rear cover or on the side of the rear cover away from the display screen.

[0006] A camera module is disposed in the receiving cavity. The camera module includes a driving component and a camera. The driving component and the camera are connected to adjust the posture of the camera.

[0007] A light-transmitting part is provided on the display screen or both the display screen and the back cover are provided with the light-transmitting part, and the light-transmitting part is located opposite to the camera.

[0008] According to the present invention, an electronic device is provided, the driving component comprising:

[0009] The first body is used to mount the camera;

[0010] A first drive motor is connected to the first base to drive the first base to rotate the camera.

[0011] The light-transmitting part includes a first light-transmitting part, which is located on the display screen, and the camera is positioned facing the first light-transmitting part.

[0012] According to an electronic device provided by this utility model, the first drive motor is used to drive the first base to rotate the camera around the first axis.

[0013] The first axis is parallel to the length direction of the electronic device.

[0014] According to an electronic device provided by this utility model, the driving component further includes: a rotating support, the rotating support being rotatably connected to the first base body;

[0015] The rotating support and the first drive motor are disposed on both sides of the first base along the length direction of the electronic device.

[0016] According to the present invention, an electronic device is provided in which a transparent area is provided on the display screen, and the transparent area is formed as the first light-transmitting part.

[0017] According to an electronic device provided by the present invention, the driving component further includes: a second driving motor, the second driving motor being disposed on the first base;

[0018] The second base is connected to the second drive motor, and the camera is mounted on the second base.

[0019] The light-transmitting part further includes a second light-transmitting part, which is located on the rear shell. The second drive motor is used to drive the second seat to flip between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the camera faces the first light-transmitting part, and in the second state, the camera faces the second light-transmitting part.

[0020] According to an electronic device provided by this utility model, the second drive motor is used to drive the second base body to rotate the camera around the second axis;

[0021] The second axis is parallel to the width direction of the electronic device.

[0022] According to the present invention, an electronic device is provided with a transparent window or opening on the rear shell, and the transparent window or opening is formed as the second light-transmitting part.

[0023] According to an electronic device provided by this utility model, the second drive motor is used to drive the second seat to rotate 180° so as to realize the switching of the second seat between the first state and the second state.

[0024] According to the present invention, an electronic device is provided with a groove on the back cover, the groove forming the receiving cavity, the groove being located on the side of the back cover away from the display screen, the bottom of the groove having a light-transmitting opening, and the camera module being disposed within the groove.

[0025] In the first state, the camera is positioned opposite to the first light-transmitting part on the display screen through the light-transmitting port; in the second state, the camera is positioned opposite to the second light-transmitting part disposed at the slot of the groove.

[0026] The electronic device provided by this utility model, by setting the camera module in the receiving cavity, ensures that the camera module is located inside the electronic device and distributed on the back of the display screen. By configuring the camera module with a driving component and a camera, the camera's posture can be adjusted by the driving component to ensure that the camera can capture targets at different positions. Since the display screen is provided with a light-transmitting part, or both the display screen and the back cover are provided with light-transmitting parts, and the light-transmitting parts are arranged opposite to the camera, in practical applications, based on the arrangement of the light-transmitting parts, it can be ensured that the camera captures targets at different positions on the front and rear sides of the electronic device. This design not only meets the shooting needs of the electronic device in various scenarios, but also reduces the placement space occupied by the camera module, ensuring the overall aesthetics of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by this utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the camera module provided by this utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module provided by this utility model, in which the first drive motor drives the camera to be in an upward-looking state.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module provided by this utility model, in which the first drive motor drives the camera to be in a top-down position.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second drive motor in the camera module provided by this utility model, which drives the camera to the first state.

[0034] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second drive motor in the camera module provided by this utility model, which drives the camera to the second state.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 1. Display screen; 101. First light-transmitting part; 102. Second light-transmitting part;

[0037] 2. Back cover; 21. Groove; 22. Light passage;

[0038] 3. Camera module; 31. Drive assembly; 32. Camera; 310. Rotation support; 311. First base; 312. First drive motor; 313. Second drive motor; 314. Second base. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0040] The following is combined with Figures 1-7 The electronic device provided by the utility model embodiments will be described in detail through specific implementation examples and application scenarios.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides an electronic device, including: a display screen 1, a back cover 2, a camera module 3, and a light-transmitting part;

[0042] The display screen 1 and the back cover 2 are connected, and a receiving cavity is formed between the display screen 1 and the back cover 2 or on the side of the back cover 2 away from the display screen 1; the camera module 3 is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the camera module 3 includes a driving component 31 and a camera 32. The driving component 31 and the camera 32 are connected to adjust the posture of the camera 32; a light-transmitting part is disposed on the display screen 1 or both the display screen 1 and the back cover 2 are provided with light-transmitting parts, and the light-transmitting part is located at a position opposite to the camera 32.

[0043] It is understandable that electronic devices can be smartphones, tablets, learning machines, etc., without specific limitations.

[0044] The display screen 1 can be a liquid crystal display, a quantum dot display, an e-ink screen, or a light-emitting diode display; the back cover 2 can be a plastic shell or a metal shell, and the back cover 2 has an open end. The display screen 1 is installed at the open end of the back cover 2 and is positioned opposite to the back of the back cover 2. This design facilitates the formation of a receiving cavity between the display screen 1 and the back cover 2, so as to install the camera module 3 and other functional devices of the electronic device based on the receiving cavity, ensuring that the camera module 3 is located on the back of the display screen 1.

[0045] Of course, in order to reduce the space occupied by the camera module 3 in the internal space of the electronic device, the housing cavity can also be set on the side of the back cover 2 away from the display screen 1. This design also allows the camera module 3 to be placed on the back of the display screen 1, as long as it is ensured that the camera module 3 can capture images through the light-transmitting part on the display screen 1.

[0046] Meanwhile, for camera module 3, drive component 31 is used to drive camera 32 to flip and / or move, so as to adjust the shooting posture of camera 32. Drive component 31 can be a motor, transmission belt, etc., and there is no specific limitation thereto.

[0047] In some examples, the display screen 1 is provided with a light-transmitting part, and the driving component 31 can ensure that the camera 32 is opposite to the light-transmitting part on the display screen 1 by adjusting the posture of the camera 32, and take pictures of the target object at different positions on the front of the electronic device through the light-transmitting part on the display screen 1.

[0048] In some examples, both the display screen 1 and the back cover 2 are provided with light-transmitting parts. By adjusting the posture of the camera 32, the driving component 31 can control the camera 32 to face the light-transmitting parts on the display screen 1 and the back cover 2 in turn, so as to capture the target object at different positions on the front and rear sides of the electronic device based on the camera 32.

[0049] Of course, in this embodiment, a light-transmitting part can be provided only on the rear shell 2. The driving component 31 adjusts the posture of the camera 32 to ensure that the camera 32 is opposite to the light-transmitting part on the rear shell 2, and takes pictures of the target objects at different positions on the rear side of the electronic device through the light-transmitting part on the rear shell 2.

[0050] The light-transmitting part is a structure that allows light to pass through, such as a transparent window or a through hole, and there is no specific limitation on it.

[0051] As can be seen from the above, this utility model ensures that the camera module 3 is located inside the electronic device by setting the camera module 3 in the receiving cavity and distributing it on the back of the display screen 1. By configuring the camera module 3 with the driving component 31 and the camera 32, the orientation of the camera 32 can be adjusted by the driving component 31 to ensure that the camera 32 can capture images of targets at different positions. Since the display screen 1 is provided with a light-transmitting part or both the display screen 1 and the back cover 2 are provided with light-transmitting parts, and the light-transmitting parts are arranged opposite to the camera 32, in practical applications, the camera 32 can capture images of targets at different positions on the front and back sides of the electronic device based on the arrangement of the light-transmitting parts. This design not only meets the shooting needs of the electronic device in various scenarios, but also reduces the layout space occupied by the camera module 3, ensuring the overall aesthetics of the electronic device.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the drive assembly 31 includes: a first base 311 and a first drive motor 312;

[0053] The first base 311 is used to set the camera 32. The first drive motor 312 is connected to the first base 311 to drive the first base 311 to rotate the camera 32.

[0054] The light-transmitting part includes a first light-transmitting part 101, which is located on the display screen 1, and the camera 32 is positioned facing the first light-transmitting part 101.

[0055] It is understandable that the first drive motor 312 can be a piezoelectric motor. A piezoelectric motor is an electric motor that uses the inverse piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric materials to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Compared with conventional motors, this type of piezoelectric motor is relatively small in size and can reduce the space occupied.

[0056] Meanwhile, the first drive motor 312 is used to drive the first base 311 to rotate the camera 32 within a set angle range, so as to adjust the attitude of the camera 32. The set angle range can be set between 0° and 90°.

[0057] Furthermore, the first drive motor 312 can drive the first seat 311 to rotate the camera 32 around a horizontal axis, or around a vertical axis, or around an axis inclined relative to the horizontal plane, without any specific limitation.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the first drive motor 312 is used to drive the first base 311 to rotate the camera 32 around the first axis; wherein, the first axis is parallel to the length direction of the electronic device.

[0059] It is understandable that by limiting the layout direction of the first axis, when the first drive motor 312 drives the first base 311 to rotate around the first axis and rotate the camera 32, the shooting range of the camera 32 can be adjusted by adjusting the pitch angle of the camera 32, so as to achieve the purpose of shooting the target object at different positions on the front of the electronic device using the camera 32. For example, when the electronic device is placed on a horizontal table and there is paper media on the horizontal table in front of the electronic device, the paper media at different positions on the horizontal table can be shot by adjusting the pitch angle of the camera 32 without adjusting the position of the electronic device.

[0060] Obviously, this embodiment can adjust the tilt angle of the camera 32 on the back of the display screen 1. Compared with the existing camera modules that are designed on the outside of electronic devices and can be flipped or raised, the camera module 3 shown in this embodiment significantly reduces the space occupied by the limited layout of the electronic device.

[0061] like Figure 4 As shown, the camera module 3 can use the first drive motor 312 to drive the camera 32 to be in an upward-looking state. At this time, the camera 32 is tilted upward towards the first light-transmitting part 101 on the display screen 1. The angle between the optical axis Z1 of the camera 32 and the surface of the display screen 1 is α, and the elevation angle of the optical axis Z1 of the camera 32 relative to the horizontal plane is α-90°.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the camera module 3 can use the first drive motor 312 to drive the camera 32 to be in a downward view state. At this time, the camera 32 is tilted downward toward the first light-transmitting part 101 on the display screen 1. The angle between the optical axis Z1 of the camera 32 and the surface of the display screen 1 is β, and the downward angle of the optical axis Z1 of the camera 32 relative to the horizontal plane is 90°-β.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the stability of the first base 311 when it is rotated under the drive of the first drive motor 312, the drive assembly 31 further includes: a rotation support 310, which is rotatably connected to the first base 311; wherein, the rotation support 310 and the first drive motor 312 are arranged on both sides of the first base 311 along the length direction of the electronic device.

[0064] For example, the rotating support 310 includes a bearing housing connected to the rear housing 2; a connecting shaft is provided on the side of the first base 311 opposite to the first drive motor 312, the connecting shaft extends along the length direction of the electronic device and is mounted on the bearing housing.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the display screen 1 has a transparent area, which is formed as a first light-transmitting part 101. The shape of the transparent area can be circular, rectangular, etc., and there is no specific limitation on it.

[0066] Understandably, compared to the existing hole design on the display module, this embodiment, by setting a transparent area on the display screen 1 opposite to the camera 32, can ensure that external light passes through the transparent area to reach the camera 32. While meeting the shooting requirements of the camera 32, it also hides the camera 32 on the back of the display screen 1, ensuring the aesthetics of the electronic device.

[0067] In the case where display screen 1 is an e-ink screen, the transparent area is the area on the e-ink screen where no ink is applied.

[0068] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drive assembly 31 also includes: a second drive motor 313 and a second base 314, the second drive motor 313 being disposed on the first base 311; the second base 314 being connected to the second drive motor 313, and the camera 32 being disposed on the second base 314; wherein, the second drive motor 313 may be a piezoelectric motor.

[0069] Meanwhile, the light-transmitting part also includes a second light-transmitting part 102, which is located on the rear shell 2. The second drive motor 313 is used to drive the second seat 314 to rotate between the first state and the second state, such as... Figure 6 As shown, when the second body 314 is in the first state, the camera 32 faces the first light-transmitting part 101 on the display screen 1. At this time, the camera 32 can be used as a front-facing camera on existing electronic devices. The camera 32 can capture images of targets at different positions on the front side of the electronic device through the first light-transmitting part 101 on the display screen 1; for example... Figure 7 As shown, when the second body 314 is in the second state, the camera 32 faces the second light-transmitting part 102 on the rear shell 2. At this time, the camera 32 can be used as a rear camera on existing electronic devices. The camera 32 can take pictures of target objects at different positions on the rear side of the electronic device through the second light-transmitting part 102 on the rear shell 2.

[0070] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the second drive motor 313 is used to drive the second seat 314 to flip between the first state and the second state, which can control the camera 32 to face the light-transmitting part on the display screen 1 or the back cover 2, so as to flexibly capture the target object on the front or rear side of the electronic device. Compared with the design of capturing images by configuring a front camera and a rear camera, this design reduces the number of cameras 32 used and reduces the cost of the equipment.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in order to facilitate the control of the camera 32 to switch states, a second drive motor 313 can be set to drive the second base 314 to rotate the camera 32 around the second axis; wherein, the second axis is parallel to the width direction of the electronic device.

[0072] At the same time, a second drive motor 313 can be set to drive the second seat 314 to rotate 180°, so as to switch the second seat 314 between the first state and the second state.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the rear cover 2 is provided with a transparent window or opening, which forms a second light-transmitting part 102. In practical applications, a transparent window such as a transparent glass sheet or a transparent plastic sheet can be used as the second light-transmitting part 102 to encapsulate the camera module 3 inside the electronic device, thereby avoiding adverse effects on image capture by the camera 32 due to external dust adhering to it.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the rear shell 2 is provided with a groove 21, which forms a receiving cavity. The groove 21 is located on the side of the rear shell 2 away from the display screen 1. The bottom of the groove 21 is provided with a light-transmitting port 22. The camera module 3 is set inside the groove 21.

[0075] When the second seat 314 is in the first state, the camera 32 is positioned opposite to the first light-transmitting part 101 on the display screen 1 through the light-transmitting port 22. When the second seat 314 is in the second state, the camera 32 is positioned opposite to the second light-transmitting part 102 located at the groove 21.

[0076] It is understood that, based on the design of the groove 21 and the light-transmitting port 22, this embodiment enables the camera module 3 to be placed on the side of the rear shell 2 away from the display screen 1. This design can avoid the camera module 3 occupying the placement space between the display screen 1 and the rear shell 2, and can meet the needs of the camera 32 to shoot the target object on the front or rear side of the electronic device.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: include: A display screen and a rear cover are connected, and a receiving cavity is formed between the display screen and the rear cover or on the side of the rear cover away from the display screen. A camera module is disposed in the receiving cavity. The camera module includes a driving component and a camera. The driving component and the camera are connected to adjust the posture of the camera. A light-transmitting part is provided on the display screen or both the display screen and the back cover are provided with the light-transmitting part, and the light-transmitting part is located opposite to the camera.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The driving component includes: a first base for mounting the camera; A first drive motor is connected to the first base to drive the first base to rotate the camera. The light-transmitting part includes a first light-transmitting part, which is located on the display screen, and the camera is positioned facing the first light-transmitting part.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The first drive motor is used to drive the first base body to rotate the camera around the first axis; The first axis is parallel to the length direction of the electronic device.

4. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The drive assembly further includes: a rotational support, which is rotatably connected to the first base body; The rotating support and the first drive motor are disposed on both sides of the first base along the length direction of the electronic device.

5. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The display screen has a transparent area, which forms the first light-transmitting part.

6. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The drive assembly further includes: a second drive motor, which is disposed on the first base; The second base is connected to the second drive motor, and the camera is mounted on the second base. The light-transmitting part further includes a second light-transmitting part, which is located on the rear shell. The second drive motor is used to drive the second seat to flip between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the camera faces the first light-transmitting part, and in the second state, the camera faces the second light-transmitting part.

7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein, The second drive motor is used to drive the second base body to rotate the camera around the second axis; The second axis is parallel to the width direction of the electronic device.

8. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein, The rear shell is provided with a transparent window or opening, which forms the second light-transmitting part.

9. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein, The second drive motor is used to drive the second seat to rotate 180°, so as to realize the switching of the second seat between the first state and the second state.

10. The electronic device of any one of claims 6-9, wherein, The rear shell is provided with a groove, which forms the receiving cavity. The groove is located on the side of the rear shell away from the display screen. The bottom of the groove is provided with a light-transmitting opening. The camera module is installed inside the groove. In the first state, the camera is positioned opposite to the first light-transmitting part on the display screen through the light-transmitting port; in the second state, the camera is positioned opposite to the second light-transmitting part disposed at the slot of the groove.

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