Camera module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a camera module and an electronic device. The camera module comprises a camera, an overturning assembly and a rotating assembly, and the overturning assembly is in transmission connection with the camera and used for driving the camera to pitch and overturn; the rotating assembly is in transmission connection with the camera and used for driving the camera to rotate left and right. The camera module can completely read information in a larger area, such as information on paper such as A2 and A3, so that the camera module is convenient for a user to use.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of technology, electronic devices such as tablets, learning machines, and smart speakers with screens are often equipped with smart eye functions.

[0003] In related technologies, smart eye functionality often relies on cameras. Currently, some smart eye functions use mirrors to reflect the information to be read into the camera's field of view, while others use retractable and flip-up cameras to directly capture information. However, the area captured by these smart eyes is still significantly limited. When the area to be captured is large, not all the information may fall within the camera's field of view, meaning the smart eye can only read a portion of the information at a time, preventing it from completely reading information over a large area. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application discloses a camera module and electronic device that can completely read information over a large area, making it convenient for users.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application disclose a camera module, comprising:

[0006] Camera;

[0007] A flip assembly, which is connected to the camera via a drive mechanism, is used to drive the camera to tilt and flip.

[0008] A rotating component is connected to the camera via a transmission mechanism and is used to drive the camera to rotate left and right.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the flipping component includes:

[0010] A flip-up bracket, wherein the rotating component is mounted on the flip-up bracket, and the camera is mounted on the rotating component;

[0011] A flipping shaft, which is connected to the flipping bracket;

[0012] A flipping drive component is connected to the flipping bracket for driving the flipping bracket to tilt and flip around the flipping axis.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the flipping shaft includes a first flipping shaft and a second flipping shaft arranged coaxially, the first flipping shaft and the second flipping shaft being located on opposite sides of the flipping bracket, and the flipping drive being drivenly connected to at least one of the first flipping shaft and the second flipping shaft.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the rotating component includes:

[0015] A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to a flip bracket via a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being perpendicular to the flip shaft, and the camera is mounted on the rotating bracket;

[0016] A rotation drive module is connected to the rotation bracket to drive the rotation bracket to rotate left and right.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket;

[0018] The rotation drive module includes:

[0019] A rotary drive component, which is fixed relative to the rotary support;

[0020] The gear set includes a first gear and a second gear that mesh with each other. The output shaft of the rotary drive is connected to the first gear, and the second gear is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft and relatively fixed.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket;

[0022] The rotation drive module includes:

[0023] A rotary drive component, which is fixed relative to the rotary support;

[0024] The gear set includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. The first gear meshes with the third gear, and the third gear meshes with the second gear. The output shaft of the rotary drive is connected to the first gear. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft and relatively fixed. The third gear is rotatably connected to the rotary support.

[0025] In some possible implementations, the camera is located in the extension direction of the rotation axis, the first gear and the second gear are arranged in the extension direction of the flip axis, and the third gear is located between the first gear and the second gear, so that the rotation drive avoids the camera.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the rotating assembly further includes a mounting bracket fixedly connected to the rotating bracket, the rotating drive component being mounted on the mounting bracket, and the third gear being rotatably connected to the mounting bracket.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the camera and the rotation drive are located on a first side of the mounting bracket, and the gear set is located on a second side of the mounting bracket, with the second side and the first side being opposite sides of the mounting bracket.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the rotating bracket is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket;

[0029] The rotation drive module includes:

[0030] A rotary drive component is fixed relative to the flipping bracket, and the output end of the rotary drive component is connected to the rotary shaft for driving the rotary shaft to rotate left and right.

[0031] In some possible implementations, the rotary drive module further includes a gear set comprising a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear, wherein the first gear meshes with the third gear, the third gear meshes with the second gear, the output shaft of the rotary drive is connected to the first gear, the second gear is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft and relatively fixed, and the third gear is rotatably connected to the tilting bracket.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the rotating bracket has a receiving cavity in which the camera is disposed.

[0033] In some possible implementations, the rotating shaft is provided with a first threading hole extending along its axis, and the first threading hole passes through both end faces of the rotating shaft;

[0034] The flip bracket has a wire passage groove that communicates with the first wire hole. The flip shaft has a second wire hole that extends along its axis and communicates with the wire passage groove.

[0035] In some possible implementations, the camera module further includes:

[0036] A telescopic frame is provided for sliding connection with the main unit, and the flipping assembly is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame via the flipping shaft.

[0037] A telescopic drive component is connected to the telescopic frame for driving the telescopic frame to extend out of the host or retract into the host.

[0038] In some possible implementations, the telescopic frame has a receiving slot, and the flipping assembly is rotatably connected to the receiving slot via the flipping shaft, so that the flipping assembly can be received in the receiving slot or rotated out of the receiving slot;

[0039] A first limiting part is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the flipping shaft, and a second limiting part is provided on the flipping bracket. The first limiting part and the second limiting part are staggered along the extension direction of the flipping shaft. A first stop and a second stop are provided on the telescopic frame. The first stop and the first limiting part are respectively provided, and the second stop and the second limiting part are respectively provided. When the flipping component is received in the receiving groove, the first limiting part and the first stop abut against each other. When the flipping component extends out of the receiving groove, the second limiting part and the second stop abut against each other.

[0040] In some possible implementations, the rotating component includes:

[0041] A rotating bracket, wherein the flipping component is mounted on the rotating bracket, and the camera is mounted on the flipping component;

[0042] A rotating shaft, which is connected to the rotating bracket;

[0043] A rotary drive component is connected to the rotary support for driving the rotary support to rotate left and right around the rotary axis.

[0044] In some possible implementations, the flipping component includes:

[0045] A flip bracket is rotatably connected to a rotating bracket via a flip shaft, the flip shaft being perpendicular to the rotating shaft, and the camera is mounted on the flip bracket;

[0046] A flip drive assembly is connected to the flip bracket to drive the flip bracket to tilt and flip.

[0047] In some possible implementations, the flipping bracket is rotatably connected to the flipping shaft, and the flipping shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket;

[0048] The flip drive component includes:

[0049] A flipping drive component, which is fixed relative to the flipping bracket;

[0050] The gear set includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. The first gear meshes with the third gear, and the third gear meshes with the second gear. The output shaft of the flipping drive is connected to the first gear. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the flipping shaft and relatively fixed. The third gear is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket.

[0051] In some possible implementations, the camera rotates left and right at an angle of 15° to 30°.

[0052] Secondly, this application also discloses an electronic device, comprising:

[0053] The host computer has a screen;

[0054] The camera module described in any one of the first aspects is disposed on the host.

[0055] In some possible implementations, the camera module further includes:

[0056] A telescopic frame is slidably mounted on the host computer along a first direction, which is parallel to the screen.

[0057] The flipping component includes:

[0058] A flip bracket is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame via a flip shaft. The flip shaft is parallel to the screen and perpendicular to the first direction. The rotating component is disposed on the flip bracket.

[0059] A flipping drive unit is connected to the flipping bracket for driving the flipping bracket to tilt and flip around the flipping axis;

[0060] The rotating component includes:

[0061] A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to a flip bracket via a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being perpendicular to the flip shaft, and the camera is mounted on the rotating bracket;

[0062] A rotation drive module is connected to the rotation bracket to drive the rotation bracket to rotate left and right.

[0063] In some possible implementations, the camera module further includes:

[0064] A telescopic frame is slidably mounted on the host computer along a first direction, which is parallel to the screen.

[0065] The rotating component includes:

[0066] A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame via a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being parallel to the first direction, and the flipping component is disposed on the rotating bracket;

[0067] A rotary drive component, which is connected to the rotary support in a transmission manner, is used to drive the rotary support to rotate left and right around the rotary axis;

[0068] The flipping component includes:

[0069] A flip bracket is rotatably connected to a rotating bracket via a flip shaft, the flip shaft being perpendicular to the rotating shaft, and the camera is mounted on the flip bracket;

[0070] A flip drive module is connected to the flip bracket to drive the flip bracket to tilt and flip.

[0071] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0072] In this application, a flip component is connected to the camera via a transmission mechanism to drive the camera to tilt and flip, enabling the camera to capture images from multiple angles. A rotating component is also connected to the camera via a transmission mechanism to drive the camera to rotate left and right, allowing the camera to capture images from even more angles. Therefore, when the camera module is applied to electronic devices such as learning machines, tablets, smart speakers with screens, and mobile phones, the camera can not only tilt and flip but also rotate left and right. This allows these electronic devices to capture information from large areas such as A3 or A2 sheets of paper in a single capture, facilitating user convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0073] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0074] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a camera module with the camera not flipped, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0075] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a camera module after camera flipping, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0076] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a combination of a flipping component and a rotating component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0077] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of another combination of a flipping component and a rotating component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0078] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the combination of the flipping component and the rotating component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0079] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of position B in the middle;

[0080] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of position A in the middle;

[0081] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of a flip host and rotating assembly provided in an embodiment of this application, when they are housed in the receiving slot of a telescopic frame;

[0082] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of position C in the middle;

[0083] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of a flip host and rotating assembly as provided in an embodiment of this application, when they rotate out of the receiving slot of the telescopic frame;

[0084] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of position D in the middle;

[0085] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module when the camera is mounted on the flip component, as provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0086] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of an electronic device with a camera module not extending from the host, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0087] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of an electronic device with a camera module extended from the host, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0088] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device with a camera module extending out of the host and not flipped, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0089] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device when the camera is flipped, according to an embodiment of this application;

[0090] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device when the camera rotates to the left, according to an embodiment of this application;

[0091] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in this application embodiment when the camera rotates to the right.

[0092] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0093] 1-Camera; 2-Flip assembly; 21-Flip bracket; 211-Wire passage groove; 212-Second limiting part; 22-Flip shaft; 221-First flip shaft; 2211-Second wire hole; 2212-First limiting part; 222-Second flip shaft; 3-Rotating assembly; 31-Rotating bracket; 311-Receiving cavity; 32-Rotating drive module; 321-Rotating drive component; 322-Gear set; 3221-First gear; 3222-Second gear; 3223-Third gear; 33-Rotating shaft; 331-First wire hole; 34-Mounting bracket; 4-Telescopic frame; 41-Receiving groove; 42-First stop part; 43-Second stop part;

[0094] 100 - Electronic device; 10 - Camera module; 20 - Main unit. Detailed Implementation

[0095] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0096] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0097] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0098] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0099] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0100] In view of the problems described in the background art, the present invention provides a camera module and electronic device that can completely read information over a large area, such as information on A2 or A3 paper, thus facilitating user operation.

[0101] The technical solution of this application will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0102] This application provides a camera module, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes a camera 1, a flip assembly 2, and a rotation assembly 3. The flip assembly 2 is connected to the camera 1 and is used to drive the camera 1 to tilt and flip; the rotation assembly 3 is connected to the camera 1 and is used to drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right.

[0103] In this embodiment, the flip component 2 is driven to rotate the camera 1, enabling it to shoot from multiple angles. The rotating component 3 is also driven to rotate the camera 1, allowing it to shoot from even more angles. When the camera module is applied to electronic devices such as learning machines, tablets, smart speakers with screens, and mobile phones, the camera 1 can not only tilt and rotate but also rotate left and right. This allows these devices to capture information from large areas such as A3 or A2 sheets of paper in a single shot, improving user convenience.

[0104] For example, when a user needs to photograph information on an A3 sheet of paper, such as an exam paper, the flip component 2 can drive the camera 1 to tilt and flip, so that the camera 1 can photograph the content located in the middle area or half of the A3 sheet of paper; then, the rotation component 3 can drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right, so that the camera 1 can photograph the content located in the two sides or the other half of the A3 sheet of paper; then, the electronic device equipped with the camera module 10 can process the photographed image to obtain an image of the complete A3 sheet of paper, so that the electronic device can read the complete information on the A3 sheet of paper, which facilitates the user's use and effectively improves the user experience.

[0105] The flip component 2 is connected to the camera 1 via a transmission mechanism. This connection can be either a direct connection between the flip component 2 and the camera 1 to drive the camera 1 to tilt and rotate, or a connection between the flip component 2 and the camera 1 via a transmission structure such as a gear or lead screw nut. No particular limitation is imposed here.

[0106] The rotating component 3 is connected to the camera 1 via a transmission mechanism. This can be either a direct connection between the rotating component 3 and the camera 1 to drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right, or a connection between the rotating component 3 and the camera 1 via a transmission structure such as a gear, lead screw, or nut. No limitation is imposed here.

[0107] It is understandable that, when the camera 1 needs to shoot from multiple angles, the tilting component 2 can drive the camera 1 to tilt and flip, and the rotating component 3 can drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right simultaneously; alternatively, the camera 1 can tilt and flip first, and then rotate left and right as needed; or the camera 1 can rotate left and right first, and then tilt and flip as needed. There are no limitations on this.

[0108] The aforementioned camera 1 can be mounted on the rotating component 3 or on the flipping component 2; there is no limitation on this.

[0109] In some embodiments, when the camera 1 is mounted on the rotating assembly 3, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the flip assembly 2 includes a flip bracket 21, a flip shaft 22, and a flip drive (not shown in the figure). The rotating assembly 3 is mounted on the flip bracket 21, and the camera 1 is mounted on the rotating assembly 3. The flip shaft 22 is connected to the flip bracket 21. The flip drive is connected to the flip bracket 21 for driving the flip bracket 21 to tilt and flip around the flip shaft 22.

[0110] Therefore, when the camera 1 needs to take pictures, the flip drive can drive the flip bracket 21 to tilt around the flip axis 22, and the flip bracket 21 drives the rotating component 3 to tilt, so as to tilt the camera 1; the rotating component 3 can drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right, so as to capture information in a larger area.

[0111] Furthermore, when capturing information within a small area, the flip drive component can tilt and flip the camera 1 to capture the complete information, eliminating the need to drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right via the rotating component 3, thus improving the shooting efficiency of the camera module 10.

[0112] The flipping drive component is connected to the flipping bracket 21 via a transmission connection. This connection can be either direct or via a transmission structure such as a lead screw nut, chain, or gear set. No limitation is imposed here.

[0113] The flipping drive can be any of the following: motor, cylinder, electric cylinder, etc., and there is no limitation here.

[0114] Optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the flip shaft 22 includes a first flip shaft 221 and a second flip shaft 222 coaxially arranged. The first flip shaft 221 and the second flip shaft 222 are respectively located on opposite sides of the flip bracket 21. The flip drive is connected to at least one of the first flip shaft 221 and the second flip shaft 222 in a transmission connection.

[0115] This allows for smaller dimensions of the first flip axis 221 and the second flip axis 222, effectively reducing the space occupied by the flip axis 22 and facilitating the miniaturization design of the camera module 10.

[0116] For example, when the flip axis 22 is parallel to the screen of the electronic device, the flip bracket 21 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the extension direction of the flip axis 22, the first flip axis 221 is connected to the first side of the flip axis 22, and the second flip axis 222 is connected to the second side of the flip bracket 21.

[0117] In addition, the first flipping shaft 221 can be fixedly connected to the flipping bracket 21 or rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21, and the second flipping shaft 222 can be fixedly connected to the flipping bracket 21 or rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21.

[0118] Optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the rotating component 3 includes a rotating bracket 31 and a rotating drive module 32. The rotating bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the flip bracket 21 via a rotating shaft 33, which is perpendicular to the flip shaft 22. The camera 1 is mounted on the rotating bracket 31. The rotating drive module 32 is connected to the rotating bracket 31 to drive the rotating bracket 31 to rotate left and right.

[0119] Therefore, after the camera 1 is driven to tilt and flip by the flip drive component, the rotating bracket 31 is driven to rotate left and right relative to the flip bracket 21 around the rotating axis 33 by the rotating drive module 32, so that the camera 1 can rotate left and right around the rotating axis 33, making the rotation action of the camera 1 more singular and beneficial to the stability of the rotation of the camera 1.

[0120] The rotary drive module 32 is connected to the rotary support 31 via a transmission connection. This connection can be either direct or via gears, lead screws, nuts, etc., and is not limited in this respect.

[0121] Optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating bracket 31 has a receiving cavity 311, and the camera 1 is disposed in the receiving cavity 311.

[0122] Therefore, it can play a certain protective role for camera 1, effectively reducing the chance of camera 1 being bumped or falling into dust, water vapor, etc., which is conducive to improving the shooting effect of camera 1.

[0123] For example, the rotating bracket 31 may include a bottom shell and a cover plate. The bottom shell has an accommodating space in which the camera 1 can be located and fixed. The cover plate is detachably placed on the bottom shell, and the cover plate and the bottom shell together form an accommodating cavity 311. As a result, the camera 1 can be hidden, providing better protection for the camera 1 and improving the aesthetics of the camera module 10.

[0124] The aforementioned rotating bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21 via a rotating shaft 33. It can be that the rotating bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 33, and the rotating shaft 33 is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket 21; or it can be that the rotating bracket 31 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 33, and the rotating shaft 33 is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21. No limitation is made here.

[0125] In some embodiments, when the rotating bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 33 and the rotating shaft 33 is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket 21, the rotation drive module 32 may include a rotation drive component 321 and a gear set 322, wherein the rotation drive component 321 is fixed relative to the rotating bracket 31; the gear set 322 includes a first gear 3221 and a second gear 3222 that mesh with each other, the output shaft of the rotation drive component 321 is connected to the first gear 3221, and the second gear 3222 is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft 33 and relatively fixed.

[0126] This allows the left and right rotation of camera 1 to have high precision, which is beneficial to improving the shooting effect of camera 1, and also makes the structure of rotation drive module 32 simpler and easier to implement.

[0127] When the camera 1 rotates left and right, the rotation drive 321 is activated, driving the first gear 3221 to rotate. The first gear 3221 meshes with the second gear 3222. The second gear 3222 is coaxially arranged with the rotation shaft 33 and relatively fixed. The rotation shaft 33 is rotatably connected to the rotation bracket 31 and fixedly connected to the flip bracket 21, which allows the first gear 3221 to rotate around the rotation shaft 33 along the second gear 3222. The first gear 3221 drives the rotation drive 321 to rotate around the rotation shaft 33. Since the rotation shaft 33 is fixed relative to the rotation bracket 31, the rotation drive 321 can drive the rotation bracket 31 to rotate left or right around the rotation shaft 33.

[0128] In addition, the rotary drive 321 can be any of a motor or a rotary cylinder, so that the rotary drive 321 can drive the rotary shaft 33 to rotate to a certain angle as needed, so that the camera 1 can rotate to the left or right to a certain angle, and can keep the camera 1 at that angle so that the camera 1 can capture clear images.

[0129] As described above, the second gear 3222 and the rotating shaft 33 are coaxially arranged and relatively fixed. The rotating shaft 33 can be inserted into the mounting hole of the second gear 3222, and the rotating shaft 33 and the mounting hole are interference-fitted; or the rotating shaft 33 and the second gear 3222 can be fixedly connected by a key; or the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 33 can be provided with a groove, and the wall of the mounting hole of the second gear 3222 can be provided with a protrusion, which is engaged with the groove.

[0130] In addition, a retaining ring can be fitted on the rotating shaft 33, and the retaining ring abuts against the end face of the second gear 3222 to prevent the second gear 3222 from slipping off the rotating shaft 33 along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 33, so that the connection of the second gear 3222 can be more stable.

[0131] In other embodiments, when the rotating bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 33, and the rotating shaft 33 is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket 21, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, the rotary drive module 32 may include a rotary drive component 321 and a gear set 322. The rotary drive component 321 is fixed relative to the rotary support 31. The gear set 322 includes a first gear 3221, a second gear 3222, and a third gear 3223. The first gear 3221 meshes with the third gear 3223, and the third gear 3223 meshes with the second gear 3222. The output shaft of the rotary drive component 321 is connected to the first gear 3221. The second gear 3222 is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft 33 and relatively fixed. The third gear 3223 is rotatably connected to the rotary support 31.

[0132] Therefore, the dimensions of the first gear 3221, the second gear 3222, and the third gear 3223 can all be relatively small when they are arranged in sequence. This allows the rotary drive 321 to avoid the camera 1, making the size of the gear set 322 smaller and reducing the space occupied by the gear set 322. This facilitates the thinner and lighter design of the camera module 10, thereby effectively reducing the space occupied by the camera module 10 in the electronic device.

[0133] For example, when the camera 1 needs to rotate left or right, the rotation drive 321 is activated, driving the first gear 3221 to rotate. The first gear 3221 drives the third gear 3223 to rotate. The third gear 3223 meshes with the second gear 3222, and the second gear 3222 is coaxially arranged with the rotation shaft 33 and relatively fixed. The rotation shaft 33 is rotatably connected to the rotation bracket 31 and fixedly connected to the flip bracket 21, so that the third gear 3223 can rotate around the second gear 3222. The third gear 3223 drives the first gear 3221 to rotate around the rotation shaft 33, thereby driving the rotation drive 321 to rotate around the rotation shaft 33. The rotation drive 321 is fixed relative to the rotation bracket 31, so that the rotation bracket 31 can rotate around the rotation shaft 33, thereby realizing the left and right rotation of the camera 1 around the rotation shaft 33.

[0134] The third gear 3223 is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket 31. Alternatively, the third gear 3223 can be rotatably connected to the rotating bracket 31 via a rotating shaft, which is a simple and easy-to-implement structure.

[0135] Optionally, the camera 1 is located in the extension direction of the rotation axis 33, the first gear 3221 and the second gear 3222 are arranged in the extension direction of the flip axis 22, and the third gear 3223 is located between the first gear 3221 and the second gear 3222, so that the rotation drive 321 avoids the camera 1.

[0136] This prevents the camera 1 from being blocked by the rotating drive component 321, thus ensuring the shooting effect of the camera 1.

[0137] The aforementioned rotary drive component 321 is fixed relative to the rotary bracket 31. This can be either that the rotary drive component 321 is directly fixed to the rotary bracket 31, or that the rotary drive component 321 is fixed to a mounting bracket 34 such as a fixing plate or fixing seat, and the mounting bracket 34 is fixed to the rotary bracket 31. No limitation is made here.

[0138] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the rotating component 3 may also include a mounting bracket 34, which is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 31. The rotating drive component 321 is mounted on the mounting bracket 34, and the third gear 3223 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 34.

[0139] Therefore, when assembling the camera module 10, the rotary drive component 321 and the third gear 3223 can be installed on the mounting bracket 34 first, and then the mounting bracket 34 can be fixedly connected to the rotary bracket 31. Compared with installing the rotary drive component 321 and the third gear 3223 on the rotary bracket 31 separately, the installation is convenient, quick and easy to operate.

[0140] The mounting bracket 34 is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 31. This connection can be achieved by the mounting bracket 34 being threaded onto the rotating bracket 31 via a threaded connection, by the mounting bracket 34 being glued onto the rotating bracket 31, or by the mounting bracket 34 being snapped onto the rotating bracket 31. No particular limitation is made here.

[0141] For example, one end of the mounting bracket 34 can be threadedly connected to the rotating bracket 31 with a screw, and the rotating bracket 31 can be provided with a slot at the position corresponding to the other end of the mounting bracket 34, so that the other end of the mounting bracket 34 can be snapped into the slot.

[0142] In addition, when the rotating bracket 31 has a receiving cavity 311, the mounting bracket 34 can be fixedly connected in the receiving cavity 311. The rotating drive 321, the third gear 3223, the second gear 3222, and the first gear 3221 can all be located in the receiving cavity 311. Thus, the rotating drive 321, the third gear 3223, the second gear 3222, and the first gear 3221 can be protected to a certain extent.

[0143] Furthermore, when the rotating bracket 31 includes a bottom shell and a cover plate, and the bottom shell and the cover plate form a receiving cavity 311, the rotating drive component 321, the third gear 3223, the second gear 3222 and the first gear 3221 can be hidden, which provides better protection and improves the aesthetics of the camera module 10.

[0144] Optionally, the camera 1 and the rotation drive 321 are located on the first side of the mounting bracket 34, and the gear set 322 is located on the second side of the mounting bracket 34, with the second side and the first side being opposite sides of the mounting bracket 34.

[0145] This effectively reduces the space occupied by the rotary drive component 321, gear set 322 and mounting bracket 34, which is beneficial for the thinner and lighter design of the camera module 10.

[0146] In other embodiments, when the rotating bracket 31 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 33 and the rotating shaft 33 is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21, the rotating drive module 32 may include a rotating drive component 321. The rotating drive component 321 is fixed relative to the flipping bracket 21, and the output end of the rotating drive component 321 is connected to the rotating shaft 33 for driving the rotating shaft 33 to rotate left and right.

[0147] Therefore, the rotary drive 321 drives the rotary shaft 33 to rotate left and right, and the rotary shaft 33 can directly drive the rotary support 31 to rotate left and right. The transmission is simple and easy to implement.

[0148] The rotating shaft 33 can be rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21 via a bearing. Specifically, the rotating shaft 33 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the bearing, and the flipping bracket 21 is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the bearing.

[0149] Furthermore, the rotation drive 321 is fixedly connected to the flip bracket 21, and when the flip bracket 21 has an accommodating space, the rotation drive 321 can be located within the accommodating space. Of course, the rotation drive 321 can also be fixedly connected to the outside of the flip bracket 21, which is not limited here.

[0150] Optionally, the rotary drive module 32 further includes a gear set 322, which includes a first gear 3221, a second gear 3222, and a third gear 3223. The first gear 3221 meshes with the third gear 3223, and the third gear 3223 meshes with the second gear 3222. The output shaft of the rotary drive unit 321 is connected to the first gear 3221. The second gear 3222 is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft 33 and relatively fixed. The third gear 3223 is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21.

[0151] Therefore, the rotary drive 321 can drive the first gear 3221 to rotate, the first gear 3221 drives the third gear 3223 to rotate, the third gear 3223 drives the second gear 3222 to rotate, the second gear 3222 drives the rotating shaft 33 to rotate, and then the rotating shaft 33 drives the rotating bracket 31 to rotate, so as to realize the left and right rotation of the camera 1. This makes the left and right rotation of the camera 1 highly reliable and helps to improve the shooting effect of the camera 1.

[0152] The third gear 3223 can be rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21 via a rotating shaft. Specifically, the third gear 3223 can be fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft can be rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21. Alternatively, the third gear 3223 can be rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft can be fixedly connected to the flipping bracket 21. No limitation is made here.

[0153] Alternatively, the gear set 322 may be located outside the flipping component 2, or, when the flipping component 2 has a receiving space, the gear set 322 may also be located inside the receiving space; this is not limited here.

[0154] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the rotating shaft 33 is provided with a first threading hole 331 extending along its axis, and the first threading hole 331 passes through the two end faces of the rotating shaft 33; the flipping bracket 21 has a wire passage groove 211, which communicates with the first threading hole 331; the flipping shaft 22 is provided with a second threading hole 2211 extending along its axis, which communicates with the wire passage groove 211.

[0155] Therefore, when camera 1 tilts, flips, and rotates left and right, the circuit is less likely to be twisted or deformed, reducing the probability of circuit breakage due to twisting and deformation and improving the reliability of the circuit.

[0156] When the flip shaft 22 includes a first flip shaft 221 and a second flip shaft 222 coaxially arranged, at least one of the first flip shaft 221 and the second flip shaft 222 has a second threading hole 2211.

[0157] In other embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the camera module 10 also includes a telescopic frame 4 and a telescopic drive (not shown in the figure). The telescopic frame 4 is used to slide and connect with the host, and the flip assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame 4 via the flip shaft 22. The telescopic drive is connected to the telescopic frame 4 for driving the telescopic frame 4 to extend out of the host or retract into the host.

[0158] Therefore, when shooting is required, the telescopic frame 4 can be extended from the host via the telescopic drive component, thereby causing the camera module 10 to extend from the host. When shooting is not required, the camera module 10 can be housed inside the host along with the telescopic frame 4 to hide the camera module 10, thus avoiding the occupation of screen space due to the installation of the camera module 10, thereby enabling the electronic device with the camera module 10 to have a high screen ratio.

[0159] In addition, when the camera 1 is mounted on the rotating component 3 and the rotating component 3 is mounted on the flip bracket 21, the flip axis 22 can be perpendicular to the telescopic direction of the telescopic bracket 4 and parallel to the screen on the host, and the rotating axis 33 is perpendicular to the flip axis 22.

[0160] Optionally, such as Figures 7-11 As shown, the telescopic frame 4 has a receiving groove 41. The flipping component 2 is rotatably connected to the receiving groove 41 via a flipping shaft 22, so that the flipping component 2 can be received in the receiving groove 41 or rotated out of the receiving groove 41. A first limiting part 2212 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the flipping shaft 22, and a second limiting part 212 is provided on the flipping bracket 21. The first limiting part 2212 and the second limiting part 212 are offset along the extension direction of the flipping shaft 22. A first stop part 42 and a second stop part 43 are provided on the telescopic frame 4. The first stop part 42 is correspondingly provided with the first limiting part 2212, and the second stop part 43 is correspondingly provided with the second limiting part 212. When the flipping component 2 is received in the receiving groove 41, the first limiting part 2212 abuts against the first stop part 42. When the flipping component 2 extends out of the receiving groove 41, the second limiting part 212 abuts against the second stop part 43.

[0161] Therefore, the first limiting part 2212 abuts against the first stop part 42, allowing the flip assembly 2 to be stably housed in the receiving groove 41. The second limiting part 212 abuts against the second stop part 43, preventing the flip assembly 2 from tilting too much relative to the telescopic frame 4, thus improving the reliability of the flip assembly 2 tilting out of and into the receiving groove 41. Furthermore, the first limiting part 2212 on the outer peripheral wall of the flip shaft 22 and the second limiting part 212 on the flip bracket 21 prevent the flip shaft 22 from becoming too large due to the limiting parts, facilitating the miniaturization of the flip assembly 2 and consequently the thinner and lighter design of the camera module 10.

[0162] Furthermore, the telescopic frame 4 has a receiving groove 41, and the flipping component 2 is rotatably connected to the receiving groove 41 via the flipping shaft 22. The rotating component 3 can also be received in the receiving groove 41, and can rotate out of the receiving groove 41 or be received in the receiving groove 41 along with the flipping component 2, so that the thickness of the camera module 10 is thinner, which is beneficial to the lightweight design of the camera module 10.

[0163] The first limiting part 2212 may be a protruding post, protrusion, etc. provided on the outer peripheral wall of the flip shaft 22, and is not limited here.

[0164] The implementation of the second limiting part 212 is roughly the same as that of the first limiting part 2212, and will not be described in detail here.

[0165] The first stop 42 can be the side wall of the telescopic frame 4 or a rotating hole on the side wall of the receiving groove 41. The flip shaft 22 is rotatably inserted into the rotating hole. The first stop 42 can be a protrusion provided in the rotating hole, which is not limited here.

[0166] The implementation of the second stop part 43 is roughly the same as that of the first stop part 42. For details, please refer to the above, and it will not be repeated here.

[0167] In other embodiments, when camera 1 is mounted on flip assembly 2, such as Figure 12 As shown, the rotating component 3 includes a rotating bracket 31, a rotating shaft, and a rotating drive component. The flipping component 2 is mounted on the rotating bracket 31, and the camera 1 is mounted on the flipping component 2. The rotating shaft is connected to the rotating bracket 31. The rotating drive component is connected to the rotating bracket 31 for driving the rotating bracket 31 to rotate left and right around the rotating shaft.

[0168] Therefore, when the camera 1 needs to take pictures, the rotation drive can drive the rotation bracket 31 to rotate left and right around the rotation axis, and the rotation bracket 31 drives the flip component 2 to rotate left and right, so as to drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right; the flip component 2 can drive the camera 1 to tilt and flip, so as to capture information in a larger area.

[0169] The method of realizing the transmission connection between the rotary drive component and the rotary support 31 has been described in detail above, and will not be repeated here.

[0170] When the camera module 10 also includes a telescopic frame 4, the rotation axis can be parallel to the telescopic direction of the telescopic frame 4.

[0171] Optionally, the flipping assembly 2 may include a flipping bracket 21 and a flipping drive assembly, wherein the flipping bracket 21 is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket 31 via a flipping shaft, the flipping shaft is perpendicular to the rotating shaft, and the camera 1 is mounted on the flipping bracket 21; the flipping drive assembly is connected to the flipping bracket 21 for transmission to drive the flipping bracket 21 to tilt and flip.

[0172] Therefore, after the camera 1 is driven to rotate left and right by the rotation drive component, the flip bracket 21 is driven to tilt and rotate relative to the rotation bracket 31 around the flip axis by the flip drive module, so that the camera 1 can tilt and rotate around the flip axis, and the left and right rotation and tilt and rotation of the camera 1 can be compared separately, which is beneficial to the stability of the rotation of the camera 1.

[0173] The flip drive assembly is connected to the flip bracket 21 in a transmission manner, which is roughly the same as the implementation of the rotation drive module and the rotation bracket 31 mentioned above. For details, please refer to the above, and it will not be repeated here.

[0174] Optionally, the flipping bracket 21 is rotatably connected to the flipping shaft, and the flipping shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket 31; the flipping drive assembly includes a flipping drive component and a gear set, the flipping drive component is fixed relative to the flipping bracket 21; the gear set includes a first gear, a second gear and a third gear, the first gear meshes with the third gear, the third gear meshes with the second gear, the output shaft of the flipping drive component is connected to the first gear, the second gear is coaxially arranged with the flipping shaft and relatively fixed, and the third gear is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket 21.

[0175] Therefore, the dimensions of the first gear, the second gear, and the third gear can all be relatively small when they are arranged in sequence. This allows the flipping drive to avoid the camera 1, making the gear set smaller and reducing the space occupied by the gear set. This is beneficial for the thinner and lighter design of the camera module 10, thereby effectively reducing the space occupied by the camera module 10 in electronic devices.

[0176] For example, when the camera 1 needs to tilt and flip, the tilt drive is activated, driving the first gear to rotate. The first gear drives the third gear to rotate, and the third gear meshes with the second gear. The third gear is coaxial with the rotation shaft and relatively fixed. The tilt shaft is rotatably connected to the tilt bracket 21 and fixedly connected to the rotation bracket 31, so that the third gear can rotate around the second gear. The third gear drives the first gear to rotate around the tilt shaft, which in turn drives the tilt drive to rotate around the tilt shaft. The tilt drive is fixed relative to the tilt bracket 21, so that the tilt bracket 21 can rotate around the tilt shaft, thereby realizing the tilt and flip of the camera 1 around the tilt shaft.

[0177] In some embodiments, the rotation angle of the camera 1 is 15° to 30°. This allows the camera 1 to capture information on A3, A2, and other types of paper while preventing excessive rotation and improving the accuracy of its left and right rotation.

[0178] The angle at which camera 1 can rotate to the left can be 15°, 20°, 30°, etc., and is not limited here. The angle at which camera 1 can rotate to the right can be 15°, 20°, 30°, etc., and is not limited here.

[0179] As mentioned above, when the left and right rotation angle of camera 1 is less than 15°, camera 1 may still not be able to completely capture information over a large area after rotation, such as an A3-sized exam paper. When the rotation angle of camera 1 is greater than 30°, camera 1 may rotate too much, resulting in no overlap between the captured area after rotation and the captured area before rotation. This could lead to some information not being captured in a large area.

[0180] In addition, when the camera 1 rotates, it can feed back the shooting range to the host. The host can determine whether the camera 1 can capture all the information in a large area based on the received signal. If the camera 1 can capture the whole area, the host can send a signal to the camera 1 to stop rotating. At this time, the camera 1 can stay at the angle and shoot at the angle. After the shooting is completed, the rotation drive 321 can drive the camera 1 to rotate back to the position before it rotated.

[0181] Optionally, the camera module 10 may also include a sensing component for sensing the rotation angle of the camera 1, so that after the camera 1 rotates to a preset angle, the rotation drive 321 can stop driving the rotation component 3 to rotate, so that the camera 1 stops rotating.

[0182] The sensing component may include an angle sensor mounted on camera 1. Alternatively, the sensing component may include a grating and a grating sensor, with the grating sensor mounted on the flip component 2 and the grating mounted on camera 1 or rotation component 3. Other implementations of the sensing component are also possible, as long as they enable the sensing component to detect the rotation angle of camera 1; no limitation is imposed here.

[0183] This application also provides an electronic device, such as... Figures 13-18 As shown, the system includes a host 20 and a camera module 10 according to any of the above embodiments, wherein the host 20 has a screen and the camera module 10 is disposed on the host 20.

[0184] In this embodiment, since the camera module 10 in the electronic device 100 is the same as the camera module 10 in the above embodiments, the camera module 10 can produce the same or similar beneficial effects as the camera module 10 in the first embodiment. For details, please refer to the above, and it will not be repeated here.

[0185] Among them, electronic device 100 can be a tablet computer, learning machine, smart speaker with screen, smartphone, etc., and there is no limitation.

[0186] In some embodiments, the camera module 10 further includes a telescopic frame 4, a flip assembly 2, and a rotating assembly 3. The telescopic frame 4 is positioned along a first direction (e.g., ...). Figure 14The first direction (indicated by x) is slidably mounted on the host 20, with the first direction parallel to the screen. The flip assembly 2 includes a flip bracket 21 and a flip drive component. The flip bracket 21 is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame 4 via a flip shaft 22, which is parallel to the screen and perpendicular to the first direction. The rotation assembly 3 is mounted on the flip bracket 21. The flip drive component is driven by the flip bracket 21 and is used to drive the flip bracket 21 to tilt and flip around the flip shaft 22. The rotation assembly 3 includes a rotation bracket 31 and a rotation drive module 32. The rotation bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the flip bracket 21 via a rotation shaft 33, which is perpendicular to the flip shaft 22. The camera 1 is mounted on the rotation bracket 31. The rotation drive module 32 is driven by the rotation bracket 31 and is used to drive the rotation bracket 31 to rotate left and right.

[0187] Therefore, when the camera 1 needs to take pictures, the telescopic drive can drive the telescopic frame 4 to extend out of the host 20 in the first direction, so that the camera 1 extends out of the host 20; then, the flip drive can drive the flip bracket 21 to tilt and flip around the flip axis 22, so as to drive the rotating bracket 31 to tilt and flip, and then drive the camera 1 to tilt and flip; then, the rotating drive module 32 can drive the rotating bracket 31 to rotate left and right, so as to drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right, thereby enabling the camera 1 to take pictures from multiple angles, and thus realize the capture of information in a large area.

[0188] In other embodiments, the camera module 10 further includes a telescopic frame 4, a flip assembly 2, and a rotating assembly 3. The telescopic frame 4 is slidably mounted on the host 20 along a first direction parallel to the screen. The rotating assembly 3 includes a rotating bracket 31 and a rotating drive component 321. The rotating bracket 31 is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame 4 via a rotating shaft 33 parallel to the first direction. The flip assembly 2 is mounted on the rotating bracket 31. The rotating drive component 321 is driveably connected to the rotating bracket 31 and drives the rotating bracket 31 to rotate left and right around the rotating shaft 33. The flip assembly 2 includes a flip bracket 21 and a flip drive module. The flip bracket 21 is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket 31 via a flip shaft 22 perpendicular to the rotating shaft 33. The camera 1 is mounted on the flip bracket 21. The flip drive module is driveably connected to the flip bracket 21 to drive the flip bracket 21 to tilt and flip.

[0189] Therefore, when the camera 1 needs to take pictures, the telescopic drive can drive the telescopic frame 4 to extend out of the host 20 in the first direction, so that the camera 1 extends out of the host 20; then, the rotation drive 321 can drive the rotation bracket 31 to rotate left and right, so as to drive the flip bracket 21 to rotate left and right, and then drive the camera 1 to rotate left and right; then, the flip drive module drives the flip bracket 21 to tilt and flip around the flip axis 22, so as to drive the camera 1 to tilt and flip, so that the camera 1 can take pictures from multiple angles, and thus realize the capture of information in a large area.

[0190] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera module, comprising: include: Camera; A flip assembly, which is connected to the camera via a drive mechanism, is used to drive the camera to tilt and flip. A rotating component, which is connected to the camera via a transmission mechanism, is used to drive the camera to rotate left and right; The rotating assembly includes a rotating shaft, on which a first threading hole extends along its axis and passes through both end faces of the rotating shaft. The flipping assembly includes a flipping bracket and a flipping shaft. The flipping shaft is connected to the flipping bracket. The flipping bracket has a wire passage groove that communicates with the first wire through hole. The flipping shaft is provided with a second wire through hole extending along its axis, and the second wire through hole communicates with the wire passage groove.

2. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The rotating component is mounted on the flip bracket, and the camera is mounted on the rotating component; The flipping assembly further includes a flipping drive component, which is connected to the flipping bracket for driving the flipping bracket to tilt and flip around the flipping axis.

3. The camera module of claim 2, wherein, The flipping shaft includes a first flipping shaft and a second flipping shaft arranged coaxially. The first flipping shaft and the second flipping shaft are respectively located on opposite sides of the flipping bracket. The flipping drive is connected to at least one of the first flipping shaft and the second flipping shaft.

4. The camera module of claim 2, wherein, The rotating component includes: A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to a flip bracket via a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being perpendicular to the flip shaft, and the camera is mounted on the rotating bracket; A rotation drive module is connected to the rotation bracket to drive the rotation bracket to rotate left and right.

5. The camera module of claim 4, wherein, The rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket; The rotation drive module includes: A rotary drive component, which is fixed relative to the rotary support; The gear set includes a first gear and a second gear that mesh with each other. The output shaft of the rotary drive is connected to the first gear, and the second gear is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft and relatively fixed.

6. The camera module of claim 4, wherein, The rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the flipping bracket; The rotation drive module includes: A rotary drive component, which is fixed relative to the rotary support; The gear set includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. The first gear meshes with the third gear, and the third gear meshes with the second gear. The output shaft of the rotary drive is connected to the first gear. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft and relatively fixed. The third gear is rotatably connected to the rotary support.

7. The camera module of claim 6, wherein, The camera is located in the extension direction of the rotating shaft, the first gear and the second gear are arranged in the extension direction of the flipping shaft, and the third gear is located between the first gear and the second gear so that the rotating drive avoids the camera.

8. The camera module of claim 6, wherein, The rotating assembly further includes a mounting bracket, which is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket. The rotating drive component is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the third gear is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket.

9. The camera module of claim 8, wherein, The camera and the rotating drive are located on the first side of the mounting bracket, and the gear set is located on the second side of the mounting bracket. The second side and the first side are opposite sides of the mounting bracket.

10. The camera module of claim 4, wherein, The rotating bracket is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket; The rotation drive module includes: A rotary drive component is fixed relative to the flipping bracket, and the output end of the rotary drive component is connected to the rotary shaft for driving the rotary shaft to rotate left and right.

11. The camera module of claim 10, wherein, The rotary drive module further includes a gear set, which includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. The first gear meshes with the third gear, and the third gear meshes with the second gear. The output shaft of the rotary drive is connected to the first gear. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the rotary shaft and relatively fixed. The third gear is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket.

12. The camera module of claim 4, wherein, The rotating bracket has a receiving cavity, and the camera is disposed within the receiving cavity.

13. The camera module of claim 2, wherein, The camera module also includes: A telescopic frame is provided for sliding connection with the main unit, and the flipping assembly is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame via the flipping shaft. A telescopic drive component is connected to the telescopic frame for driving the telescopic frame to extend out of the host or retract into the host.

14. The camera module of claim 13, wherein, The telescopic frame has a receiving slot, and the flipping component is rotatably connected to the receiving slot via the flipping shaft, so that the flipping component can be received in the receiving slot or rotated out of the receiving slot. A first limiting part is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the flipping shaft, and a second limiting part is provided on the flipping bracket. The first limiting part and the second limiting part are staggered along the extension direction of the flipping shaft. A first stop and a second stop are provided on the telescopic frame. The first stop and the first limiting part are respectively provided, and the second stop and the second limiting part are respectively provided. When the flipping component is received in the receiving groove, the first limiting part and the first stop abut against each other. When the flipping component extends out of the receiving groove, the second limiting part and the second stop abut against each other.

15. The camera module of claim 1, wherein, The rotating component includes: A rotating bracket, wherein the flipping component is mounted on the rotating bracket, the camera is mounted on the flipping component, and the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating bracket; A rotary drive component is connected to the rotary support for driving the rotary support to rotate left and right around the rotary axis.

16. The camera module according to claim 15, characterized in that, The flip bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket via the flip axis, the flip axis is perpendicular to the rotating axis, and the camera is mounted on the flip bracket; The flipping assembly further includes a flipping drive assembly, which is connected to the flipping bracket to drive the flipping bracket to tilt and flip.

17. The camera module of claim 16, wherein, The flipping bracket is rotatably connected to the flipping shaft, and the flipping shaft is fixedly connected to the rotating bracket; The flip drive component includes: A flipping drive component, which is fixed relative to the flipping bracket; The gear set includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. The first gear meshes with the third gear, and the third gear meshes with the second gear. The output shaft of the flipping drive is connected to the first gear. The second gear is coaxially arranged with the flipping shaft and relatively fixed. The third gear is rotatably connected to the flipping bracket.

18. The camera module of any one of claims 1-17, wherein, The camera can rotate left and right at an angle of 15° to 30°.

19. An electronic device, comprising: include: The host computer has a screen; The camera module according to any one of claims 1-18, wherein the camera module is disposed on the host.

20. The electronic device of claim 19, wherein, The camera module also includes: A telescopic frame is slidably mounted on the host computer along a first direction, which is parallel to the screen. The flipping component includes: A flip bracket is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame via a flip shaft. The flip shaft is parallel to the screen and perpendicular to the first direction. The rotating component is disposed on the flip bracket. A flipping drive unit is connected to the flipping bracket for driving the flipping bracket to tilt and flip around the flipping axis; The rotating component includes: A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to a flip bracket via a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being perpendicular to the flip shaft, and the camera is mounted on the rotating bracket; A rotation drive module is connected to the rotation bracket to drive the rotation bracket to rotate left and right.

21. The electronic device of claim 19, wherein, The camera module also includes: A telescopic frame is slidably mounted on the host computer along a first direction, which is parallel to the screen. The rotating component includes: A rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the telescopic frame via a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being parallel to the first direction, and the flipping component is disposed on the rotating bracket; A rotary drive component, which is connected to the rotary support in a transmission manner, is used to drive the rotary support to rotate left and right around the rotary axis; The flipping component includes: A flip bracket is rotatably connected to a rotating bracket via a flip shaft, the flip shaft being perpendicular to the rotating shaft, and the camera is mounted on the flip bracket; A flip drive module is connected to the flip bracket to drive the flip bracket to tilt and flip.

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