Camera assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a camera assembly. The camera assembly is used for being fixed to one side of a carrier, the camera assembly comprises a first camera module and a second camera module, and the imaging acquisition end of the first camera module and the imaging acquisition end of the second camera module face opposite directions. According to the camera assembly provided by the invention, image signals in different directions can be acquired, so that images of objects in different directions can be acquired.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera technology, and more particularly to a camera component. Background Technology

[0002] Current surveillance camera systems on the market can typically only capture images of objects from a single direction, which cannot meet the needs of application scenarios that require simultaneous acquisition of image information from different directions. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a camera assembly.

[0004] This application provides a camera assembly for fixing to one side of a carrier. The camera assembly includes a first camera module and a second camera module, wherein the imaging acquisition ends of the first camera module and the second camera module face opposite directions.

[0005] The camera component provided in this application can acquire image signals from different directions, thereby enabling the acquisition of images of objects located in different directions. Attached Figure Description

[0006] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera component from one viewpoint in some embodiments of this application.

[0008] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the camera assembly from another perspective.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly being fixed to a light-transmitting carrier in some embodiments of this application.

[0010] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the camera component in some embodiments of this application.

[0011] Figure 5 For along Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional structure obtained by cutting the camera component along the I-I' direction.

[0012] Figure 6 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the light board, the second camera module, and the second circuit board.

[0013] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the shell shown from one perspective.

[0014] Figure 8 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the shell shown from another perspective.

[0015] Figure 9 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the main rotating part.

[0016] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A side view of a portion of the rotating part shown.

[0017] Figure 11 for Figure 7 A bottom view of a portion of the rotating part shown.

[0018] Figure 12 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the first shell and the fixing part from one perspective.

[0019] Figure 13 For along Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure obtained by cutting the camera assembly in the direction of II-II'.

[0020] Figure 14 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the first shell and the fixing part shown from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 15 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure of the second mating part.

[0022] Figure 16 For along Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another part of the cross-sectional structure obtained by cutting the camera assembly in the direction of II-II'.

[0023] Figure 17 for Figure 4 A top view of the first shell and the fixing part shown.

[0024] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram showing the projections of the first stop, the second stop, the rotation center line, the plate, the side wall of the rotating part, and the third sub-connecting part onto the rotation plane in some embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 19 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the shielding component.

[0026] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the shielding member and the slide in some embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 21 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the first circuit board, the first camera module, the display component, the speaker, and the peripheral interface. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," "sixth," "seventh," and "eighth," etc., are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, "multiple" means two or more, and "a variety" means two or more.

[0030] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can also refer to the internal connection of two components; it can be a communication connection; or it can be an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] This application provides a camera assembly for fixing to one side of a carrier.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly 100 in some embodiments of this application from one viewpoint. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the camera assembly 100 from another perspective. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the camera assembly 100 includes a first camera module 10 and a second camera module 20, with the first imaging acquisition end 11 of the first camera module 10 and the second imaging acquisition end 21 of the second camera module facing opposite directions.

[0033] Therefore, the camera assembly 100 can collect image signals from different directions, thereby acquiring images of objects located in different directions.

[0034] The first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 may be located on the same side or different sides of the carrier.

[0035] In some embodiments, the carrier is a light-transmitting carrier. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the camera assembly 100 fixed to the light-transmitting carrier 200 in some embodiments of this application. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the camera assembly 100 is fixed to the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200, the first camera module 10 is used to capture an object on the second light-transmitting side 202 of the light-transmitting carrier 200 through the light-transmitting carrier 200, and the second camera module 20 is used to capture an object on the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200, wherein the second light-transmitting side 202 is opposite to the first light-transmitting side 201.

[0036] By mounting the camera assembly 100 on the light-transmitting carrier 200, and setting the imaging acquisition ends of the first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 to face opposite sides of the light-transmitting carrier 200 respectively, objects on opposite sides of the light-transmitting carrier 200 can be imaged, realizing multi-directional and multi-angle shooting, and simultaneously acquiring image information from different directions and angles.

[0037] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting carrier 200 may be made of a light-transmitting inorganic non-metallic material, such as glass, quartz, transparent ceramics, sapphire, etc. The glass may be used for house windows, car windows, fish tanks, etc., or for other applications. When the light-transmitting carrier 200 is used as a house window and the camera assembly 100 is installed on it, the camera assembly 100 can simultaneously monitor both indoor and outdoor areas.

[0038] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting carrier 200 may be made of other light-transmitting materials, such as light-transmitting polymers. Light-transmitting polymers may include, for example, PC (Polycarbonate), PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate), epoxy resin, etc.

[0039] In some other embodiments, the carrier may also be an opaque carrier.

[0040] The carrier can be any other object on which the camera assembly 100 can be installed, such as a street lamp, a monitoring pole, etc.

[0041] The first imaging acquisition end 11 may refer to the end where the optical lens group of the first camera module 10 is located. The second imaging acquisition end 21 may refer to the end where the optical lens group of the second camera module 20 is located.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the camera assembly 100 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 For along Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional structure of the camera assembly 100 obtained by cropping along the I-I' direction. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera assembly 100 also includes a housing 30, which includes a first housing portion 31 and a second housing portion 32 connected together. The first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 surround and form a receiving cavity 33. The first housing portion 31 is used to fix to the first light-transmitting side 201 and is provided with a first lens hole 311 facing the light-transmitting carrier 200. The second housing portion 32 is located on the side of the first housing portion 31 away from the light-transmitting carrier 200 and is provided with a second lens hole 321.

[0043] The first camera module 10 is located inside the receiving cavity 33, and the first imaging acquisition end 11 of the first camera module 10 faces the first lens hole 311. The first camera module 10 is used to capture images of objects on the second light-transmitting side 202 of the light-transmitting carrier 200 through the first lens hole 311.

[0044] The second camera module 20 is located inside the receiving cavity 33. The second imaging acquisition end 21 of the second camera module 20 faces the second lens hole 321. The second camera module 20 is used to capture images of objects on the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200 through the second lens hole 321.

[0045] The housing 30 can protect the first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera assembly 100 also includes a circuit board 40 located within the receiving cavity 33. The circuit board 40 includes a first side 41 and a second side 42 facing away from each other. The first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 are respectively disposed on the first side 41 and the second side 42 of the circuit board 40. The circuit board 40 is provided with at least an image processing circuit (not shown in the figure), which is used to process the image signals acquired by the first camera module 10 and the image signals acquired by the second camera module 20.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first camera module 10 includes a first optical lens group, a first lens driving module, and a first image sensor. The first optical lens group is used to converge light from the second light-transmitting side 202 onto the first image sensor, so that the first image sensor generates a first image signal based on the light signal and transmits the first image signal to the image processing circuit. The first lens driving module is used to drive the first optical lens group to move to adjust the position of the first optical lens group for focusing.

[0048] In some embodiments, the second camera module 20 includes a second optical lens group, a second lens driving module, and a second image sensor. The second optical lens group is used to converge light from the first light-transmitting side 201 onto the second image sensor, so that the second image sensor generates a second image signal based on the light signal and transmits the second image signal to the image processing circuit. The second lens driving module is used to drive the second optical lens group to move to adjust the position of the second optical lens group for focusing.

[0049] The image processing circuit can perform noise reduction, color correction, dynamic range optimization, sharpening and detail enhancement, distortion and perspective correction, image compression and encoding, and other processing on the image signal.

[0050] The first lens driving module, the first image sensor, the second lens driving module, and the second image sensor may be disposed on the circuit board 40.

[0051] In some embodiments, the circuit board 40 is further provided with a power management circuit, which is used to supply power to the devices in the first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 as well as the devices on the circuit board 40.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5As shown, the circuit board 40 includes a first circuit board 44 and a second circuit board 45 spaced apart. The arrangement direction of the first camera module 10 with the first circuit board 44 and the arrangement direction of the second camera module 20 with the second circuit board 45 are both parallel to a first direction, which is the arrangement direction of the first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 (e.g., Figure 5 (as shown in the Z direction). This makes reasonable use of the Z-direction space of the camera assembly 100.

[0053] The first imaging acquisition end 11 of the first camera module 10 is installed and fixed inside the first lens hole 311. The end of the first camera module 10 opposite to the first imaging acquisition end 11 is connected to the first circuit board 44, and the first circuit board 44 is fixed to the first housing 31.

[0054] The second imaging acquisition end 21 of the second camera module 20 is installed and fixed inside the second lens hole 321. The end of the second camera module 20 opposite to the second imaging acquisition end 21 is connected to the second circuit board 45, and the second circuit board 45 is fixed to the second housing 32.

[0055] By mounting the first camera module 10 and the first circuit board 44 to the second camera module 20 and the second circuit board 45 in different housings, the assembly and subsequent maintenance of the camera module and its corresponding circuit board can be facilitated.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, in the first direction, the distance between the first circuit board 44 and the first housing 31 (e.g.) Figure 5 (As shown in S1) is greater than the distance between the second circuit board 45 and the first housing 31 (e.g., Figure 5 (As shown in S2). This ensures that the side of the first circuit board 44 closest to the first lens hole 311 has sufficient space to accommodate the first camera module 10, and the side of the second circuit board 45 closest to the second lens hole 321 has sufficient space to accommodate the second camera module 20. By staggering the first circuit board 44 and the second circuit board 45 in the first direction, it is beneficial to reduce the design space required for the camera assembly 100 in the first direction.

[0057] In other embodiments, in the first direction, the distance between the first circuit board 44 and the first housing portion 31 is less than or equal to the distance between the second circuit board 45 and the first housing portion 31.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first circuit board 44 is provided with the aforementioned image processing circuit, second image sensor, second lens driving module, and power management circuit. The second circuit board 45 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 44, and the second circuit board 45 is provided with the aforementioned first image sensor and first lens driving module. The second circuit board 45 is at least used to transmit the image signal acquired by the second camera module 20 to the image processing circuit on the first circuit board 44, that is, to transmit the second image signal generated by the second image sensor to the image processing circuit on the first circuit board 44, so that the image processing circuit can process the second image signal.

[0059] In other embodiments, the second circuit board 45 is provided with the aforementioned image processing circuit, first image sensor, first lens driving module, and power management circuit. The first circuit board 44 is electrically connected to the second circuit board 45, and the first circuit board 44 is provided with the aforementioned first image sensor and first lens driving module. The first circuit board 44 is at least used to transmit the image signal acquired by the first camera module 10 to the image processing circuit on the second circuit board 45, that is, to transmit the first image signal generated by the first image sensor to the image processing circuit on the second circuit board 45 so that the image processing circuit can process the first image signal.

[0060] In some embodiments, the aforementioned image processing circuit includes a first image processing circuit and a second image processing circuit. The first circuit board 44 is equipped with a first image sensor, a first lens driving module, and the first image processing circuit. The first image processing circuit is used to process the image signal acquired by the first camera module 10, that is, to process the first image signal generated by the first image sensor. The second circuit board 45 is equipped with a second image sensor, a second lens driving module, and the second image processing circuit. The second image processing circuit is used to process the image signal acquired by the second camera module 20, that is, to process the second image signal generated by the second image sensor.

[0061] The power management circuit may be located on the first circuit board 44 or the second circuit board 45.

[0062] In some embodiments, the power management circuit may include a first power management circuit and a second management circuit, the first power management circuit and the second management circuit being respectively disposed on the first circuit board 44 and the second circuit board 45.

[0063] In some embodiments, the circuit board 40 is a complete circuit board.

[0064] Please see Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the light panel 50, the second camera module 20, and the second circuit board 45. In some embodiments, such as... Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the second housing 32 includes a first light-transmitting area 322, and the camera assembly 100 also includes a lamp plate 50 located in the receiving cavity 33. The lamp plate 50 is fitted with the second camera module 20, and the light-emitting side of the lamp plate 50 faces the first light-transmitting area 322. The light emitted by the lamp plate 50 passes through the first light-transmitting area 322 and illuminates the side of the second housing 32 that is away from the first housing 31. That is, the light emitted by the lamp plate 50 passes through the first light-transmitting area 322 and illuminates the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200.

[0065] By setting the light panel 50, when the ambient light brightness of the first light-transmitting side 201 is insufficient, the light emitted by the light panel 50 can be used to supplement the light for the second camera module 20.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the lamp panel 50 includes at least one light-emitting element 51 and a substrate 52. Each light-emitting element 51 is disposed on the side of the substrate 52 near the second lens aperture 321, and the light-emitting side of the lamp panel 50 is the side where the light-emitting element 51 is located. The at least one light-emitting element 51 includes an infrared lamp and / or a visible light lamp, and the substrate 52 is connected to the second circuit board 45.

[0067] In some embodiments, the lamp panel 50 includes at least two light-emitting elements 51, for example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the light panel 50 includes four light-emitting elements 51, which are evenly distributed around the second imaging acquisition end 21 of the second camera module 20.

[0068] The light panel 50, the second camera module 20, and the second circuit board 45 can all be fixed to the second housing 32, thereby enabling the light panel 50, the second camera module 20, the second circuit board 45, and the second housing 32 to be modularized, which is beneficial for the assembly of these components with the first housing 31 and subsequent maintenance work.

[0069] When the light-emitting element 51 includes an infrared lamp, the infrared lamp can provide supplementary lighting for the second camera module 20 when the ambient light brightness on the first light-transmitting side 201 is insufficient. Since infrared light is invisible to the human eye, it will not interfere with eye health. For example, if the camera assembly 100 is installed inside the glass of a house window, the second camera module 20 can capture images under the supplementary lighting of the infrared lamp when the user turns off the lights and goes to sleep at night, without affecting the user's sleep. As another example, if the camera assembly 100 is installed on a monitoring pole on a highway, the infrared light will not interfere with the driver's vision during nighttime monitoring, thus avoiding traffic accidents.

[0070] When the light-emitting element 51 includes a visible light lamp, the camera assembly 100 can still capture a clear image under the supplementary lighting effect of the visible light lamp even when the ambient light brightness on the first light-transmitting side 201 is insufficient.

[0071] In some embodiments, the processor of the camera assembly 100 is electrically connected to the light panel 50. The processor is used to control the light-emitting element 51 to emit light when the ambient light brightness value of the first light-transmitting side 201 is lower than a preset brightness value, so as to provide supplementary light for the second camera module 20.

[0072] In some embodiments, the at least one light-emitting element 51 includes an infrared lamp and a visible light lamp, and the camera assembly 100 includes an ambient light sensor for detecting the ambient light brightness value of the first light-transmitting side 201. The camera assembly 100 has a night working mode and a day working mode. The processor of the camera assembly 100 is used to acquire the ambient light brightness value detected by the ambient light sensor, and when the detected ambient light brightness value is lower than a first preset brightness value and the camera assembly 100 is in night working mode, it controls the infrared lamp to emit light and the visible light lamp to not emit light, so that the infrared lamp provides supplementary lighting for the second camera module 20. The processor is also used to control the infrared lamp to not emit light and the visible light lamp to emit light when the detected ambient light brightness value is lower than a second preset brightness value and the camera assembly 100 is in day working mode, so that the visible light lamp provides supplementary lighting for the second camera module 20.

[0073] In some embodiments, the camera component 100 may include a clock module for acquiring current time information. The processor may determine the operating mode of the camera component 100 based on the time information acquired by the clock module. For example, if the current time is 1:00 AM, the current operating mode of the camera component 100 is determined to be a nighttime operating mode; if the current time is 10:00 AM, the current operating mode of the camera component 100 is determined to be a daytime operating mode.

[0074] The processor and the image processing circuit can be integrated into a single processing chip, which can be located on the first circuit board 44 or the second circuit board 45. Alternatively, the processor and the image processing circuit can be two separate processing chips, which can be located on the first circuit board 44 or the second circuit board 45.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first housing portion 31 includes a housing body 312 and a first connecting portion 91. The second housing portion 32 includes a rotating portion 323 and a fixing portion 324. The fixing portion 324 is fixedly connected to the first housing portion 31, for example, fixedly connected to the housing body 312. The rotating portion 323 includes a rotating portion body 3231 and a second connecting portion 92. The first connecting portion 91 and the second connecting portion 92 are rotatably connected. The second camera module 20 is fixedly connected to the rotating portion body 3231. The rotation of the rotating portion 323 relative to the first housing portion 31 causes the second camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31, thereby changing the viewing angle of the second camera module 20. Thus, the viewing angle of the second camera module 20 can be adjusted without adjusting the installation position of the camera assembly 100.

[0076] The second lens hole 321 is provided in the rotating part body 3231, and the first lens hole 311 is provided in the shell part body 312.

[0077] Please see Figures 7 to 9 , Figure 7 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the shell 30 shown from one perspective. Figure 8 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the shell 30 shown from another perspective. Figure 9 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating part body 3231 is shown. In some embodiments, such as... Figures 7 to 9As shown, the first connecting portion 91 includes a first sub-connecting portion 911 and a second sub-connecting portion 912, and the second connecting portion 92 includes a third sub-connecting portion 921 and a fourth sub-connecting portion 922. The third sub-connecting portion 921 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 are spaced apart from the rotating part body 3231. The third sub-connecting portion 921 is rotatably connected to the first sub-connecting portion 911, and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 is rotatably connected to the second sub-connecting portion 912. The rotation center line CL of the first sub-connecting portion 911 and the third sub-connecting portion 921 coincides with the rotation center line CL of the second sub-connecting portion 912 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922. The second camera module 20 is fixedly connected to the rotating part body 3231. The rotation of the rotating part 323 relative to the first housing portion 31 causes the second camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31, thus changing the viewing angle of the second camera module 20.

[0078] The first sub-connecting part 911, the second sub-connecting part 912, the third sub-connecting part 921 and the fourth sub-connecting part 922 can all rotate around the rotation center line CL.

[0079] Please see Figures 7 to 11 , Figure 10 for Figure 7 A side view of a portion of the structure of the rotating part 323 shown. Figure 11 for Figure 7 A bottom view of a portion of the structure of the rotating part 323 shown. In some embodiments, such as... Figures 7 to 11 As shown, the rotating part body 3231 includes a plate 32311, and the third sub-connecting part 921 and the fourth sub-connecting part 922 are disposed on a first side of the plate 32311 along the thickness direction of the plate 32311. The second camera module 20 is located on the first side of the plate 32311 and is fixedly connected to the plate 32311. The surface of the second side of the plate 32311 is used for pressing to rotate the plate 32311 relative to the first shell 31, thereby causing the second camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first shell 31. The second side of the plate 32311 is opposite to the first side of the plate 32311, and the first side of the plate 32311 faces the receiving cavity 33, while the second side of the plate 32311 is away from the receiving cavity 33.

[0080] The third sub-connector 921, the fourth sub-connector 922, and the second camera module 20 are all located on the first side of the plate 32311, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the camera assembly 100. Furthermore, the second camera module 20 can be rotated by pressing the second side of the plate 32311, thus allowing for easy adjustment of the shooting angle.

[0081] The second camera module 20 can be fixedly connected to the plate 32311 by means of screwing, riveting, snapping, or bonding.

[0082] Please see Figure 12 , Figure 12 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the first housing portion 31 and the fixing portion 324 from a certain perspective. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 12 As shown, the first sub-connecting portion 911 includes a first shaft portion 11a disposed on the shell body 312. Figure 7 , Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the third sub-connecting portion 921 is provided with a first shaft hole 32a, and the first shaft portion 11a is embedded in the first shaft hole 32a and can rotate within the first shaft hole 32a. Alternatively, the surface of the third sub-connecting portion 921 near the first housing portion 31 is provided with a first groove, and the first shaft portion 11a is embedded in the first groove and can rotate within the first groove. The first shaft portion 11a and the first shaft hole 32a or the first groove can be clearance-fitted to facilitate the rotation of the first shaft portion 11a within the first shaft hole 32a or the first groove.

[0083] Please see Figure 13 , for along Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure obtained by cutting the camera assembly 100 along the II-II' direction. Among them, Figure 13 The diagram illustrates the connection relationship between the first sub-connecting portion 911 and the third sub-connecting portion 921 in some embodiments. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the first sub-connecting part 911 is the first shaft part 11a, and the third sub-connecting part 921 is provided with a first shaft hole 32a, in which the first shaft part 11a is embedded.

[0084] Wherein, the rotation center line CL of the first shaft portion 11a and the third sub-connecting portion 921 is the central axis of the first shaft portion 11a, and the central axis of the first shaft portion 11a passes through the center of the first shaft hole 32a or the center of the first groove.

[0085] The axial direction of the first shaft portion 11a can be approximately parallel to the large surface of the plate 32311; that is, it can be completely parallel or not completely parallel, and a certain degree of inclination is allowed. Specifically, the angle between the axial direction of the first shaft portion 11a and the large surface of the plate 32311 is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to a preset angle, for example, the preset angle is 10°-15°. The large surface of the plate 32311 can be the surface with the largest area of ​​the plate 32311.

[0086] The first shaft portion 11a and the first shell portion 31 can be integrally formed, or they can be fixedly connected by means of screwing, riveting, snapping, bonding, welding, etc.

[0087] In other embodiments, the first sub-connecting portion 911 is a second shaft hole provided in the first housing portion 31 or a second groove provided on the surface of the first housing portion 31 near the third sub-connecting portion 921. The third sub-connecting portion 921 includes a second shaft portion, which is embedded in the second shaft hole or the second groove and is rotatable within the second shaft hole or the second groove. The second shaft portion and the second shaft hole or the second groove can be clearance-fitted to facilitate the rotation of the second shaft portion within the second shaft hole or the second groove.

[0088] The second shaft portion can be approximately parallel to the large surface of the plate 32311; that is, it can be completely parallel or not completely parallel, and a certain degree of inclination is allowed. Specifically, the angle between the axial direction of the second shaft portion and the large surface of the plate 32311 is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to a preset angle, for example, the preset angle is 10°-15°.

[0089] The second shaft portion and the plate 32311 can be integrally formed, or they can be fixedly connected by means of screwing, riveting, snapping, bonding, welding, etc.

[0090] Please see Figure 14 , Figure 14 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the first housing portion 31 and the fixing portion 324 shown from another perspective. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 14 As shown, the second sub-connecting portion 912 includes a third shaft portion 121 disposed on the housing body 312. (See also...) Figure 9 and Figure 15 , Figure 15 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure of the second mating part 332. Figure 9 and Figure 15As shown, the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 includes a first mating portion 331 and a second mating portion 332, which are fixedly connected to the first side of the plate 32311. The surface of the first mating portion 331 facing away from the plate 32311 is recessed to form a first arc-shaped groove 331a. The surface of the second mating portion 332 facing the plate 32311 is recessed along a direction away from the plate 32311 to form a second arc-shaped groove 332a. The second arc-shaped groove 332a is located on the side of the first arc-shaped groove 331a away from the plate 32311, and the groove walls of the first arc-shaped groove 331a and the second arc-shaped groove 332a together form an annular cavity 33a. The third shaft portion 121 passes through the annular cavity 33a and is rotatable relative to the first mating portion 331 and the second mating portion 332 about the axis of the third shaft portion 121. The annular cavity 33a can be either a closed annulus or an open annulus. The third shaft portion 121 is in contact with the cavity wall of the annular cavity 33a.

[0091] By pressing together the first mating part 331 and the second mating part 332, the damping force of the first mating part 331 and the second mating part 332 relative to the third shaft part 121 can be strengthened, so that the rotation has a certain resistance. After the external force is stopped, the combined effect of the constraint and damping effect of the annular cavity 33a can enable the first mating part 331 and the second mating part 332 to achieve self-locking after rotation, so that the angle between the plate 32311 and the first shell part 31 can be stably maintained.

[0092] The rotation center line CL of the third shaft portion 121 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 is the central axis of the third shaft portion 121, and the central axis of the third shaft portion 121 passes through the center of the annular cavity 33a.

[0093] The axial direction of the third shaft portion 121 can be approximately parallel to the large surface of the plate 32311, that is, it can be completely parallel or not completely parallel, and a certain degree of inclination is allowed. In other words, the angle between the axial direction of the first shaft portion 11a and the large surface of the plate 32311 is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to a preset angle, for example, the preset angle is 10°-15°.

[0094] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 and Figure 15As shown, the second mating part 332 includes a connected main body part 3321 and at least one mounting part 3322, which is fixedly connected to the plate body 32311, thereby fixing the main body part 3321 to the plate body 32311. The main body part 3321 is located on the side of the first mating part 331 away from the plate body 32311, and the surface of the main body part 3321 facing the plate body 32311 is recessed in a direction away from the plate body 32311 to form the second arc-shaped groove 332a. In some embodiments, the mounting part 3322 includes two parts, which are distributed on opposite sides of the second arc-shaped groove 332a, thereby making the fastening force between the main body part 3321 and the plate body 32311 more stable and balanced.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 and Figure 15 As shown, the first side of the plate 32311 is provided with at least one mounting post 314a. Each mounting post 314a extends in a direction perpendicular to the plate 32311 and is provided with a screw hole. Each mounting part 3322 is also provided with a screw hole. By screwing the screw into the screw holes of the mounting part 3322 and the mounting post 314a, the mounting post 314a and the mounting part 3322 can be locked and fixed, thereby making the second mating part 332 fixedly connected to the plate 32311.

[0096] In some other embodiments, the second mating part 332 can also be fixedly connected to the plate body 32311 by means of riveting, snapping, bonding, etc.

[0097] In some embodiments, the first mating part 331 is integrally formed with the plate body 32311. In other embodiments, the first mating part 331 can be fixedly connected to the plate body 32311 by means of screwing, riveting, snapping, bonding, etc.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first mating portion 331 and the second mating portion 332 may be made of a wear-resistant polymer material to reduce the contact stress between the first mating portion 331 and the second mating portion 332 and the third shaft portion 121, thereby reducing wear and increasing service life. Wear-resistant polymer materials may include, for example, POM (Polyoxymethylene).

[0099] In other embodiments, the first mating portion 331 and the second mating portion 332 may also be made of other materials.

[0100] Please see Figure 16 , for along Figure 1A schematic diagram of another portion of the cross-sectional structure obtained by cutting the camera assembly 100 along the II-II' direction. Among them, Figure 16 The diagram illustrates the connection relationship between the second sub-connecting portion 912 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 in some embodiments. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 16 As shown, the second sub-connecting part 912 is the third shaft part 121, and the fourth sub-connecting part 922 includes the first mating part 331 and the second mating part 332. The first mating part 331 and the second mating part 332 cooperate to form the annular cavity 33a. The third shaft part 121 passes through the annular cavity 33a and can rotate relative to the annular cavity 33a.

[0101] Please see Figure 14 and Figure 17 , Figure 17 for Figure 4 A top view of the first housing portion 31 and the fixing portion 324 shown. In some embodiments, such as Figure 14 and Figure 17 As shown, the third shaft portion 121 of the second sub-connecting portion 912 includes a shaft body 1211 and at least two positioning portions 1212, the at least two positioning portions 1212 being distributed circumferentially along the shaft body 1211, and each positioning portion 1212 extending axially along the shaft body 1211.

[0102] In some embodiments, the shaft body 1211 and at least two positioning portions 1212 are integrally formed. Compared to the third shaft portion 121 being cylindrical, i.e., having a regular circular outer circumference, by providing the at least two positioning portions 1212 around the shaft body 1211, the outer circumference of the third shaft portion 121 is not a regular circle but rather an annular shape with concave and convex features. This allows the molten material to form a multi-channel mold filling path during injection molding, which can shorten the material thickness and avoid problems such as shrinkage and deformation caused by excessively thick material during injection molding. This ensures that the third shaft portion 121 passing through the annular cavity 33a is pressed tightly against the cavity wall of the annular cavity 33a, thereby ensuring damping force during rotation and better realizing the self-locking function. Furthermore, compared to the cylindrical shape of the third shaft portion 121, where the entire circumference of the third shaft portion 121 is basically in contact with the cavity wall of the annular cavity 33a, by providing an outwardly protruding positioning portion 1212 in the circumference of the shaft portion body 1211, that is, the outer surface of the positioning portion 1212 contacts the cavity wall of the annular cavity 33a, the surface of the shaft portion body 1211 located between two adjacent positioning portions 1212 will not contact the cavity wall of the annular cavity 33a. This reduces the contact area between the third shaft portion 121 and the annular cavity 33a, increases the pressure, and enables a better pressing effect between the cavity wall of the annular cavity 33a and the third shaft portion 121.

[0103] In some embodiments, such as Figures 7 to 11 As shown, the rotating part body 3231 also includes a rotating part sidewall 32312, which is connected to the periphery of the plate 32311. The rotating part sidewall 32312 is located on the first side of the plate 32311 and forms an accommodating space with the plate 32311. At least a portion of the third sub-connecting part 921 and the fourth sub-connecting part 922 are located within the accommodating space. Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the sidewall includes a first sidewall 323121 and a second sidewall 323122. The first sidewall 323121 is closer to the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 and the second sub-connecting portion 912 than the second sidewall 323122, and the second sidewall 323122 is closer to the third sub-connecting portion 921 and the first sub-connecting portion 911 than the first sidewall 323121.

[0104] Wherein, when the second sub-connecting part 912 includes the third shaft part 121 and the first sub-connecting part 911 includes the first shaft part 11a, the first sidewall 323121 is close to the third shaft part 121 and the second sidewall 323122 is close to the first shaft part 11a.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the portion of the surface of the first sidewall 323121 facing away from the plate 32311 is recessed towards the plate 32311 to form a first notch 3123. The second sub-connecting portion 912 includes the third shaft portion 121, which passes through the first notch 3123 and the annular cavity 33a, and is rotatable relative to the first mating portion 331, the second mating portion 332, and the first sidewall 323121.

[0106] The first notch 3123 forms a clearance channel, allowing the third shaft portion 121 to be inserted into the annular cavity 33a axially.

[0107] In some embodiments, the first notch 3123 surrounds the area of ​​the shaft body 1211 where the positioning part 1212 is not provided.

[0108] By setting the first notch 3123 to cooperate with the shaft body 1211, it is equivalent to adding a rotation fulcrum, which can make the load distribution more balanced, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the rotating part 323 relative to the first shell part 31.

[0109] In some embodiments, such as Figures 9 to 11As shown, the portion of the second sidewall 323122 facing away from the plate 32311 is recessed towards the plate 32311 to form a second notch 3124. Figure 13 As shown, the first shaft portion 11a passes through the second notch 3124 and is embedded in the first shaft hole 32a or the first groove, and can rotate relative to the third sub-connecting portion 921 and the second sidewall 323122.

[0110] The second notch 3124 forms a clearance channel, allowing the first shaft portion 11a to be inserted axially into the first shaft hole or the first groove.

[0111] By setting the second notch 3124 to cooperate with the first shaft portion 11a, it is equivalent to adding a rotation fulcrum, which can make the load distribution more balanced, thereby further improving the stability of the rotation of the rotating portion 323 relative to the first shell portion 31.

[0112] In some embodiments, the second sub-connecting portion 912 is the third shaft portion 121, and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 is provided with a third shaft hole or a third groove is provided on the surface of the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 near the first housing portion 31. The third shaft portion 121 is embedded in the third shaft hole or the third groove and can rotate within the third shaft hole or the third groove. The third shaft portion 121 and the third shaft hole or the third groove can be clearance-fitted.

[0113] In some other embodiments, the second sub-connector 912 is a fourth shaft hole provided in the first housing portion 31 or a fourth groove provided on the surface of the first housing portion 31 near the fourth sub-connector 922. The fourth sub-connector 922 includes a fourth shaft portion, which is embedded in the fourth shaft hole or the fourth groove and is rotatable within the fourth shaft hole or the fourth groove. The fourth shaft portion and the fourth shaft hole or the fourth groove can be clearance-fitted.

[0114] In some embodiments, the first sub-connecting portion 911 is the first shaft portion 11a, and the third sub-connecting portion 921 includes a third mating portion and a fourth mating portion, which are fixedly connected to the first side of the plate 32311. The surface of the third mating portion facing away from the plate 32311 is recessed to form a third arc-shaped groove, and the surface of the fourth mating portion facing away from the plate 32311 is recessed along a direction away from the plate 32311 to form a fourth arc-shaped groove. The fourth arc-shaped groove is located on the side of the third arc-shaped groove away from the plate 32311, and the groove walls of the third and fourth arc-shaped grooves together form an annular cavity. The first shaft portion 11a passes through the annular cavity and is rotatable relative to the third and fourth mating portions about the axis of the first shaft portion 11a. The annular cavity can be a closed annulus or an open annulus. The third shaft portion 121 is in contact with the cavity wall of the annular cavity.

[0115] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first housing portion 31 includes a cover plate 313 and a middle frame 314. The middle frame 314 is connected to the periphery of the cover plate 313 and is located on a first side of the cover plate 313 along its thickness direction. The second housing portion 32 is disposed on the side of the middle frame 314 away from the cover plate 313. The second side of the cover plate 313 along its thickness direction is used for fixed connection with the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200. The first lens hole 311 is disposed on the cover plate 313. The second housing portion 32 is disposed on the side of the middle frame 314 opposite to the cover plate 313, and together with the middle frame 314 and the cover plate 313, forms the aforementioned receiving cavity 33.

[0116] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the fixing part 324 is fixedly connected to the edge of the middle frame 314 facing away from the cover plate 313. The fixing part 324, the middle frame 314, and the cover plate 313 enclose a receiving space with an opening 328. The first sub-connecting part 911 and the second sub-connecting part 912 are located on the middle frame 314 near the opening 328. The portion of the rotating part sidewall 32312 away from the plate 32311, the third sub-connecting part 921, and the fourth sub-connecting part 922 extend into the opening 328. The rotating part 323, the fixing part 324, the middle frame 314, and the cover plate 313 enclose the aforementioned receiving cavity 33.

[0117] The fixing part 324 and the middle frame 314 can be integrally formed, or they can be connected together by means of screwing, riveting, snap-fitting, etc.

[0118] In some embodiments, the projection interval of the first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 on the cover plate 313 may overlap partially. This reduces the distance between the camera assembly 100 in the second direction (e.g., ...). Figure 5 The design space along the X-direction (as shown in the middle) facilitates the miniaturization of the camera assembly 100. The second direction is parallel to the large surface of the cover plate 313 and perpendicular to the first direction. The large surface of the cover plate 313 is the surface with the largest area.

[0119] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 and Figure 17 As shown, the first housing portion 31 further includes a stop portion 14, which is disposed on the housing body 312 and located on the rotation path of the rotating part body 3231. When the rotating part body 3231 rotates relative to the first housing portion 31 around the rotation center line CL to a preset position, the stop portion 14 abuts against the rotating part body 3231 to restrict further rotation of the rotating part body 3231, thereby restricting further rotation of the second camera module 20. Thus, the stop portion 14 can limit the end of the stroke of the rotating part body 3231 during its rotation around the rotation center line CL, thereby limiting the angle of rotation of the rotating part body 3231 relative to the first housing portion 31, and thus limiting the angle of rotation of the second camera module 20 relative to the first housing portion 31.

[0120] By setting the stop part 14, the rotation angle of the rotating part 323 can be prevented from being too large, thus preventing the camera module 20 or other components located on the first side of the plate 32311 from being exposed and affecting the aesthetics. In addition, it can also avoid the problem of poor shooting angle caused by the second camera module 20 rotating too large.

[0121] In some embodiments, the projection of the stop portion 14 on the plane of the plate 32311 and the projection of the rotating part sidewall 32312 on the plane of the plate 32311 partially overlap. When the rotating part sidewall 32312 rotates around the rotation center line CL, the rotating part sidewall 32312 will abut against the stop portion 14 and cannot continue to rotate in the same direction.

[0122] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 and Figure 17As shown, the stop portion 14 includes a first stop portion 141 and a second stop portion 142, which are respectively located on both sides of the rotation center line CL. The preset position includes a first preset position and a second preset position. Wherein, when the rotating part body 3231 rotates along the first rotation direction (e.g., ... Figure 12 When the first stop portion 141 rotates relative to the first shell portion 31 to the first preset position (as shown in the R1 direction), it abuts against the rotating part body 3231 to restrict the rotating part body 3231 from continuing to rotate along the first rotation direction; when the rotating part body 3231 rotates along the second rotation direction (as shown in the R1 direction), it stops. Figure 12 When the R2 direction shown is rotated relative to the first shell 31 to the second preset position, the second stop 14 abuts against the rotating part body 3231 to restrict the rotating part body 3231 from continuing to rotate along the second rotation direction, which is opposite to the first rotation direction.

[0123] By placing the first stop 141 and the second stop 142 on both sides of the rotation center line CL, when the rotating part body 3231 rotates in two opposite rotation directions, the second camera module 20 or other components located on the first side of the plate 32311 can be prevented from being exposed, and the problem of poor shooting angle caused by excessive rotation angle of the second camera module 20 can be avoided.

[0124] In some embodiments, the projection of the first stop portion 141 on the plane of the plate 32311 and the projection of the rotating part sidewall 32312 on the plane of the plate 32311 partially overlap. When the rotating part sidewall 32312 rotates around the rotation center line CL along the first rotation direction, the rotating part sidewall 32312 will abut against the first stop portion 141 and cannot continue to rotate along the first rotation direction.

[0125] In some embodiments, the projection of the second stop portion 142 on the plane of the plate 32311 and the projection of the rotating part sidewall 32312 on the plane of the plate 32311 partially coincide. When the rotating part sidewall 32312 rotates around the rotation center line CL in the second rotation direction, the rotating part sidewall 32312 will abut against the second stop portion 142 and cannot continue to rotate in the second rotation direction.

[0126] In some embodiments, when the rotating part body 3231 rotates to a third preset position, the large surface of the plate 32311 of the rotating part body 3231 is parallel to the large surface of the cover plate 313, and the large surface of the cover plate 313 is the surface with the largest area of ​​the cover plate 313.

[0127] Please see Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram showing the projections of the first stop 141, the second stop 142, the rotation center line CL, the plate 32311, the rotating part sidewall 32312, and the third sub-connecting part 921 onto the rotation plane P in some embodiments of this application. Figure 18 The diagram illustrates the projections of the plate 32311, the side wall 32312 of the rotating part, and the third sub-connecting part 921 onto the rotation plane P when the rotating part body 3231 rotates to the third preset position. The rotation plane P is perpendicular to the rotation center line CL.

[0128] In some embodiments, such as Figure 18 As shown, the projection of the first stop portion 141 on the rotation plane P is the first projection 141', the projection of the second stop portion 142 on the rotation plane P is the second projection 142', the projection of the rotation center line CL on the rotation plane P is the third projection CL', the projection of the plate body 32311 on the rotation plane P when it rotates to the third preset position is the fourth projection 32311', the projection of the rotating part sidewall 32312 on the rotation plane P when it rotates to the third preset position is the fifth projection 32312', and the projection of the third sub-connecting part 921 on the rotation plane P when it rotates to the third preset position is the sixth projection 921'.

[0129] When the rotating part body 3231 rotates to the first preset position, the rotating part sidewall 32312 abuts against the first region of the first stop part 141, and the projection of the first region on the rotation plane P is the seventh projection A1 (e.g., Figure 18 (As shown). The angle between the line connecting the end of the fifth projection 32312' near the first projection 141' and the third projection CL' and the line connecting the seventh projection A1 and the third projection CL' is the first angle α. Therefore, when the rotating part body 3231 rotates from the third preset position along the first rotation direction, the maximum rotation angle of the rotating part body 3231 is the first angle α, that is, the maximum rotation angle of the second camera module 20 is the first angle α. At this time, the rotating part body 3231 rotates to the first preset position.

[0130] When the rotating part body 3231 rotates to the second preset position, the rotating part sidewall 32312 abuts against the second region of the second stop part 142, and the projection of the second region on the rotation plane P is the eighth projection A2 (e.g., Figure 18(As shown). The angle between the line connecting the end of the fifth projection 32312' near the second projection 142' and the third projection CL' and the line connecting the eighth projection A2 and the third projection CL' is the second included angle β. Therefore, when the rotating part body 3231 rotates from the third preset position along the second rotation direction, the maximum rotation angle of the rotating part body 3231 is the second included angle β, that is, the maximum rotation angle of the second camera module 20 is the second included angle β. At this time, the rotating part body 3231 rotates to the second preset position.

[0131] Therefore, by adjusting the first included angle α and the second included angle β, the maximum rotation angle of the rotating part 323 when rotating along the first rotation direction and the maximum rotation angle of the rotating part 323 when rotating along the second rotation direction can be adjusted.

[0132] The first included angle α and the second included angle β may be equal or unequal.

[0133] In some embodiments, the first included angle α and the second included angle β are greater than or equal to 10° and less than or equal to 15°. In other embodiments, the first included angle α and the second included angle β may be other angle values.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first stop portion 141 and the second stop portion 142 are both adjacent to the first sub-connecting portion 911 and located on opposite sides of the first sub-connecting portion 911 (e.g., Figure 12 and Figure 17 As shown in the diagram, the distance between the first stop portion 141 and the second stop portion 142 and the first sub-connecting portion 911 is less than the distance between them and the second sub-connecting portion 912; or, both the first stop portion 141 and the second stop portion 142 are adjacent to the second sub-connecting portion 912 and located on opposite sides of the second sub-connecting portion 912, meaning the distance between the first stop portion 141 and the second stop portion 142 and the second sub-connecting portion 912 is less than the distance between them and the first sub-connecting portion 911. In other embodiments, one of the first stop portion 141 and the second stop portion 142 is adjacent to the first sub-connecting portion 911, and the other is adjacent to the second sub-connecting portion 912, and the first stop portion 141 and the second stop portion 142 are located on opposite sides of the rotation center line of the first sub-connecting portion 911 and the second sub-connecting portion 912.

[0135] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 100 further includes a driving component (not shown), which is connected to the third sub-connecting portion 921 and / or the fourth sub-connecting portion 922. The driving component drives the third sub-connecting portion 921 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31 about the rotation center line CL, thereby causing the rotating part body 3231 and the second camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31 about the rotation center line CL. Thus, the camera assembly 100 can intelligently and automatically adjust the viewing angle of the second camera module 20.

[0136] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a motor, the output shaft of which is fixedly connected to the third sub-connection 921 or the fourth sub-connection 922. When the motor operates, the output shaft drives the third sub-connection 921 or the fourth sub-connection 922 to rotate relative to the first housing 31, thereby driving the rotating part body 3231 and the camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first housing 31. The motor housing can be fixed to the first housing 31, and the first housing 31 provides support for the motor.

[0137] In some embodiments, the motor includes two motors, one of which has its output shaft fixedly connected to the third sub-connecting part 921, and the other motor has its output shaft fixedly connected to the fourth sub-connecting part 922. When the two motors are working, their output shafts operate at the same speed, and the output shafts of the two motors synchronously drive the connected parts to rotate relative to the first housing part 31, thereby driving the rotating part body 3231 and the camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first housing part 31.

[0138] The output shaft of the motor can be directly connected to the third sub-connecting part 921 or the fourth sub-connecting part 922, or it can be connected to the third sub-connecting part 921 or the fourth sub-connecting part 922 through a speed reduction device. The speed reduction device may include a gear reducer, a worm gear reducer, etc.

[0139] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a cylinder assembly and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly is connected to the cylinder assembly and the first sub-connecting portion 911 or the third sub-connecting portion 921. The transmission assembly converts the linear motion of the cylinder assembly into rotational motion, thereby causing the first sub-connecting portion 911 or the third sub-connecting portion 921 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31, and further causing the rotating part body 3231 and the camera module 20 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31. The transmission assembly may include a crank-slider mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, a sprocket and chain mechanism, an anti-rotation yoke mechanism, etc.

[0140] In other embodiments, the driving component may be other types of driving devices that can drive the third sub-connecting portion 921 and / or the fourth sub-connecting portion 922 to rotate relative to the first housing portion 31.

[0141] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 19 , Figure 19 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the shielding member 60 is shown. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 19 As shown, the second housing portion 32 is provided with a groove 325 near the second lens hole 321. The camera assembly 100 also includes a shielding member 60, which includes a shielding cover plate 61 and a sliding portion 62 connected together. The sliding portion 62 is disposed within the groove 325 and can slide along the groove 325. The radial dimension of the shielding cover plate 61 is greater than or equal to the aperture of the second lens hole 321. The shielding cover plate 61 is used to shield or expose the second lens hole 321 when the sliding portion 62 slides along the groove 325.

[0142] The surface of the shielding cover 61 facing away from the sliding part 62 is operable by the user to slide the shielding cover 61 and the sliding part 62. By setting the shielding member 60, the user can select whether the second camera module 20 captures images of objects on the first light-transmitting side 201 according to actual needs. In addition, the shielding cover 61 can also shield the second lens hole 321 to prevent dust, dirt and other impurities from adhering to the lens surface of the second camera module 20, thereby improving the quality of the image acquired during shooting, protecting the lens from external damage, and extending the service life of the second camera module 20.

[0143] Please see Figure 20 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the shielding member 60 and the slide groove 325 in some embodiments of this application. In some embodiments, such as Figure 20As shown, the sidewall 3251 of the slide groove 325 is provided with a first protrusion 326 extending along a direction parallel to the bottom wall 3252 of the slide groove 325. The sliding part 62 includes a sliding part body 621 and a second protrusion 622. The sliding part body 621 is connected to the shielding cover plate 61. The second protrusion 622 is disposed on the side of the sliding part body 621 near the first protrusion 326 and extends toward the first protrusion 326 to fit against the surface of the first protrusion 326 near the bottom wall 3252 of the slide groove 325. The side of the first protrusion 326 fits against the sliding part body 621. The second protrusion 622 can slide along the surface of the first protrusion 326 near the bottom wall 3252 of the slide groove 325, and the sliding part body 621 can slide along the side of the first protrusion 326.

[0144] The first boss 326 can limit the second boss 622, thereby preventing the sliding part 62 from sliding out of the groove 325.

[0145] Among them, such as Figure 20 As shown, the side of the first boss 326 has a first chamfer 3261, as... Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the second boss 622 has a second chamfer 6221. When the sliding part 62 is pressed into the groove 325 to assemble the shield 60 and the rotating part 323, the first chamfer 3261 and the second chamfer 6221 facilitate the smoother pressing of the sliding part 62 into the groove 325.

[0146] The surface of the second boss 622 near the bottom wall 3252 of the groove 325 can contact the bottom wall 3252 or have a small gap.

[0147] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the camera assembly 100 further includes a connector 70, which connects the first housing 31 and the light-transmitting carrier 200. The connector 70 includes a light-shielding portion 71, which has a through hole 711. The projection of the hole wall of the through hole 711 onto the light-transmitting carrier 200 surrounds the projection of the hole wall of the first lens hole 311 onto the light-transmitting carrier 200, or coincides with the projection of the hole wall of the first lens hole 311 onto the light-transmitting carrier 200. The light-shielding portion 71 is used to block light from the first light-transmitting side 201 from entering the first camera module 10 to avoid imaging glare.

[0148] In some embodiments, the connector 70 includes at least one of hook and loop fasteners, adhesive, negative pressure structure, and magnetic fastener.

[0149] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the connector 70 includes a first connector 72 and a second connector 73 stacked in a direction perpendicular to the cover plate 313. The side of the first connector 72 facing away from the second connector 73 is connected to the cover plate 313, and the side of the second connector 73 facing away from the first connector 72 is connected to the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200.

[0150] In some embodiments, the first connector 72 or the second connector 73 includes the light-shielding portion 71.

[0151] In other embodiments, the light-shielding portion 71 includes a first light-shielding portion and a second light-shielding portion stacked along a direction perpendicular to the cover plate 313. The first light-shielding portion has a first through hole, and the second light-shielding portion has a second through hole. The areas surrounded by the projections of the holes of the first and second through holes onto the light-transmitting carrier 200 along a direction perpendicular to the cover plate 313 at least partially overlap, and the projections of the holes of the first and second through holes onto the light-transmitting carrier 200 along a direction perpendicular to the cover plate 313 both surround the projection of the hole wall of the first lens hole 311 onto the light-transmitting carrier 200, or coincide with the projection of the hole wall of the first lens hole 311 onto the light-transmitting carrier 200. The first connector 72 includes the first light-shielding portion, and the second connector 73 includes the second light-shielding portion.

[0152] In some embodiments, the first connector 72 includes one of hook-and-loop fasteners and loop fasteners, and the second connector 73 includes the other of hook-and-loop fasteners and loop fasteners. The side of the first connector 72 facing the first housing portion 31 is tightly adhered to the first housing portion 31 using adhesive. Pressing firmly ensures the adhesive fully exerts its adhesiveness, guaranteeing the first connector 72 is securely fixed to the first housing portion 31. The side of the second connector 73 facing the light-transmitting carrier 200 is then adhered to the first light-transmitting side 201 using adhesive. Appropriate pressure is applied to firmly attach the second connector 73 to the light-transmitting carrier 200. Finally, the assembled camera assembly 100 is brought close to the light-transmitting carrier 200.

[0153] The side of the first connector 72 facing the second connector 73 is either a hook side or a velvet side, and the side of the second connector 73 facing the first connector 72 is either a hook side or a velvet side. Thus, by applying appropriate pressure, the hook side and the velvet side are ensured to fully engage, completing the installation of the camera assembly 100 and the light-transmitting carrier 200.

[0154] When disassembly is required, the mating surfaces of the first connector 72 and the second connector 73 are separated, so that the hook surface and the velvet surface are completely separated, and the camera assembly 100 can be removed from the light-transmitting carrier 200.

[0155] In other embodiments, when both the first connector 72 and the second connector 73 are Velcro, the first connector 72 and the second connector 73 can be fixed to the cover plate 313 and the first light-transmitting side 201 respectively by other means, such as by screwing, riveting, etc.

[0156] In some embodiments, the first connector 72 includes a first magnetic attractor, and the second connector 73 includes a second magnetic attractor. The first and second magnetic attractors are opposite magnets and can attract each other. The first magnetic attractor is fixed to the first housing portion 31, and the second magnetic attractor is fixed to the light-transmitting carrier 200. During installation, under the action of magnetic force, the two opposite magnets automatically attract each other, precisely align, and tightly adhere, completing the installation. During disassembly, the first and second magnetic attractors are separated along a direction perpendicular to the magnetic force.

[0157] Furthermore, when installing the camera assembly 100 on the light-transmitting carrier 200 using the aforementioned Velcro, magnetic, or other installation methods, if it is found that the camera assembly 100 is installed crookedly, there is no need to forcefully peel off the adhesive and damage the adhesive surface. Simply separate the connecting surfaces of the first connector 72 and the second connector 73, readjust the position of the camera assembly 100, and after the first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 are at a suitable angle, then attach them together again.

[0158] In some embodiments, the connector 70 includes an adhesive, such as double-sided tape or glue. The adhesive can be applied to corresponding positions on the first housing 31 and the light-transmitting carrier 200 to align and adhere them, applying appropriate pressure to complete the installation of the camera assembly 100. During disassembly, a special solvent is used to dissolve or reduce the adhesive, allowing the first housing 31 to be separated from the light-transmitting carrier 200 for disassembly.

[0159] In some embodiments, the connector 70 includes a negative pressure structure. The negative pressure structure may include a silicone suction cup. During installation, the silicone suction cup is aligned with the light-transmitting carrier 200, and pressed firmly to ensure the silicone suction cup fits tightly against the first light-transmitting side 201 of the light-transmitting carrier 200, ensuring no gaps between them. As air is gradually expelled, a negative pressure is formed between them. Under the action of external atmospheric pressure, the silicone suction cup and the light-transmitting carrier 200 are tightly adsorbed, thereby stably mounting the camera assembly 100 on the light-transmitting carrier 200. During disassembly, outside air can be introduced to balance the air pressure between the silicone suction cup and the light-transmitting carrier 200. After the negative pressure disappears, the silicone suction cup can be separated from the light-transmitting carrier 200, and the camera assembly 100 can be removed.

[0160] When installing via negative pressure adsorption, if the camera assembly 100 is found to be misaligned on the light-transmitting carrier 200, there is no need to forcefully peel off the adhesive and damage the bonding surface. Simply separate the silicone suction cup from the connecting surface of the light-transmitting carrier 200, readjust the position of the camera assembly 100, and after the first camera module 10 and the second camera module 20 are at a suitable angle, reattach them.

[0161] The camera component 100 may be installed on the light-transmitting carrier 200 in ways including but not limited to the aforementioned Velcro, magnetic attraction, adhesive, negative pressure adsorption, etc. The installation method of the camera component 100 can be set according to the actual situation and is not specifically limited here.

[0162] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 100 further includes a functional module located within the receiving cavity 33, the functional module being connected to the circuit board 40, and the circuit board 40 being used to control the functional module to perform corresponding functions. The functional module includes one or more of a display component, an environmental parameter detection module, a clock module, a microphone, a speaker, and a peripheral interface.

[0163] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 21 , Figure 21 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the first circuit board 44, the first camera module 10, the display component 81, the speaker 83, and the peripheral interface 84. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 21 As shown, the functional module 80 is connected to the first circuit board 44, and the functional module 80 includes a display component 81, a microphone 82, a speaker 83, and a peripheral interface 84.

[0164] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the display component 81 is connected to the second side of the circuit board 40 and is spaced apart from the second camera module 20. Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the second housing portion 32 has a cutout area 327, and at least a portion of the display component 81 is embedded in the cutout area 327. The display surface of the display component 81 faces away from the second side 42 of the circuit board 40. Therefore, when the camera component 100 is mounted on the carrier, the user can easily see the display surface of the display component 81 and the information displayed by the display component 81.

[0165] In some embodiments, the fixing part 324 is provided with the cutout area 327, and the display component 81 is disposed on the side of the first circuit board 44 opposite to the first camera module 10.

[0166] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the camera assembly 100 also includes an outer surface component 95, which has a through hole 951 directly opposite the opening 328. The outer surface component 95 is fastened to the side of the middle frame 314 away from the cover plate 313. The outer surface component 95 includes a second light-transmitting area 952, the orthographic projection of which onto the fixing part 324 coincides with or covers the cutout area 327, allowing light emitted from the display assembly 81 to pass through.

[0167] The display information of the display component 81 includes the time obtained by the clock module and one or more environmental parameters detected by the environmental parameter detection module. The environmental parameters include humidity and / or temperature.

[0168] like Figure 4 and Figure 21 As shown, the microphone 82 and the peripheral interface 84 are respectively connected to the side of the first circuit board 44. The peripheral interface 84 may include a charging interface 841 and a card slot 842.

[0169] In some embodiments, the first lens hole 311 includes at least two, and the first camera module 10 includes at least two, with the at least two first camera modules 10 arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, each first camera module 10 facing one first lens hole 311. Multiple first camera modules 10 can meet different shooting needs.

[0170] In some embodiments, the arrangement direction of the at least two first camera modules 10 is parallel to the large surface of the cover plate 313. The large surface of the cover plate 313 can be the surface with the largest area of ​​the cover plate 313.

[0171] In some embodiments, the at least two first camera modules 10 have different focal length ranges. Thus, the camera assembly 100 can acquire clear images of both near and far objects on the second light-transmitting side 202.

[0172] In other embodiments, the at least two first camera modules 10 have the same focal length range, and the field of view areas of the at least two first camera modules 10 are different. This increases the imaging range of the camera assembly 100 on the second light-transmitting side 202.

[0173] In some embodiments, the second lens hole 321 includes at least two, the second camera module 20 includes at least two, the at least two second camera modules 20 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, and each second camera module 20 faces a second lens hole 321.

[0174] In some embodiments, the arrangement direction of the at least two second camera modules 20 is parallel to the large surface of the cover plate 313.

[0175] In some embodiments, the at least two second camera modules 20 have different focal length ranges. Thus, the camera assembly 100 can acquire clear images of both near and far objects on the first light-transmitting side 201.

[0176] In other embodiments, the at least two second camera modules 20 have the same focal length range, and the field of view areas of the at least two second camera modules 20 are different. This increases the imaging range of the camera assembly 100 on the first light-transmitting side 201.

[0177] The camera component 100 provided in this application embodiment can be applied to various application scenarios, including: photography, videography, medical imaging, machine vision, security, automotive electronics, drones, medical devices, etc.

[0178] The fixed connection involved in the embodiments of this application can be a detachable fixed connection or a non-detachable fixed connection.

[0179] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0180] The above are the implementation methods of the embodiments of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the embodiments of this application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera assembly, characterized in that, The camera assembly is used to fix it to one side of the carrier. The camera assembly includes a first camera module and a second camera module, with the first imaging acquisition end of the first camera module and the second imaging acquisition end of the second camera module facing opposite directions.

2. The camera assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier is a light-transmitting carrier, the camera assembly is used to fix the first light-transmitting side of the light-transmitting carrier, the first camera module is used to take pictures of objects on the second light-transmitting side of the light-transmitting carrier through the light-transmitting carrier, and the second camera module is used to take pictures of objects on the first light-transmitting side of the light-transmitting carrier, wherein the second light-transmitting side is opposite to the first light-transmitting side.

3. The camera assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera assembly further includes a housing, which includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion connected together. The first housing portion and the second housing portion enclose a receiving cavity. The first housing portion is used to be fixed to the first light-transmitting side and has a first lens hole facing the light-transmitting carrier. The second housing portion is located on the side of the first housing portion away from the light-transmitting carrier and has a second lens hole. The first camera module is located in the receiving cavity, and the first imaging acquisition end of the first camera module faces the first lens hole. The first camera module is used to take pictures of the object on the second light-transmitting side of the light-transmitting carrier through the first lens hole. The second camera module is located inside the receiving cavity, and the second imaging acquisition end of the second camera module faces the second lens hole. The second camera module is used to capture images of objects on the first light-transmitting side of the light-transmitting carrier through the second lens hole.

4. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The camera assembly also includes a circuit board located within the receiving cavity. The circuit board has a first side and a second side facing away from each other. The first camera module and the second camera module are respectively disposed on the first side and the second side of the circuit board. The circuit board is provided with at least an image processing circuit, which is used to process the image signals acquired by the first camera module and the image signals acquired by the second camera module.

5. The camera assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The circuit board includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board spaced apart. The arrangement direction of the first camera module and the first circuit board, as well as the arrangement direction of the second camera module and the second circuit board, are parallel to a first direction. The first imaging acquisition end of the first camera module is installed and fixed in the first lens hole. The end of the first camera module opposite to the first imaging acquisition end is connected to the first circuit board. The first circuit board is fixed to the first housing. The second imaging acquisition end of the second camera module is installed and fixed in the second lens hole. The end of the second camera module opposite to the second imaging acquisition end is connected to the second circuit board. The second circuit board is fixed to the second housing. The first direction is the arrangement direction of the first housing and the second housing.

6. The camera assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the first circuit board and the first housing is greater than the distance between the second circuit board and the first housing.

7. The camera assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first circuit board is provided with the image processing circuit, and the second circuit board is at least used to transmit the image signal acquired by the second camera module to the image processing circuit; or, the second circuit board is provided with the image processing circuit, and the first circuit board is at least used to transmit the image signal acquired by the first camera module to the image processing circuit.

8. The camera assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The image processing circuit includes a first image processing circuit and a second image processing circuit. The first image processing circuit is provided on the first circuit board, and the second image processing circuit is provided on the second circuit board. The first image processing circuit is used to process the image signals acquired by the first camera module, and the second image processing circuit is used to process the image signals acquired by the second camera module.

9. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second housing includes a first light-transmitting area, and the camera assembly further includes a light panel located within the receiving cavity. The light panel covers the second camera module, and the light-emitting side of the light panel faces the first light-transmitting area. The light emitted by the light panel passes through the first light-transmitting area and illuminates the side of the second housing opposite to the first housing.

10. The camera assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The light panel includes infrared lamps and / or visible light lamps.

11. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first shell portion includes a shell portion body and a first connecting portion. The second shell portion includes a rotating portion, which includes a rotating portion body and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are rotatably connected. The second camera module is fixedly connected to the rotating portion body. The rotation of the rotating portion relative to the first shell portion causes the second camera module to rotate relative to the first shell portion, thereby changing the viewing angle of the second camera module.

12. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first housing includes a cover plate and a middle frame. The middle frame is connected to the periphery of the cover plate and is located on a first side of the cover plate along the thickness direction of the cover plate. The second housing is located on the side of the middle frame away from the cover plate. The second side of the cover plate along the thickness direction of the cover plate is used for fixed connection with the light-transmitting carrier. The first lens hole is located on the cover plate. The projections of the first camera module and the second camera module on the cover plate are spaced apart or partially overlap.

13. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 3-12, characterized in that, The second housing portion is provided with a groove near the second lens hole. The camera assembly also includes a shielding member, which includes a shielding cover and a sliding part connected together. The sliding part is disposed in the groove and can slide along the groove. The radial dimension of the shielding cover is greater than or equal to the aperture of the second lens hole. The shielding cover is used to shield or expose the second lens hole when the sliding part slides along the groove.

14. The camera assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The sidewall of the slide groove is provided with a first protrusion extending in a direction parallel to the bottom wall of the slide groove. The sliding part includes a sliding part body and a second protrusion. The sliding part body is connected to the shielding cover plate. The second protrusion is provided on the side of the sliding part body near the first protrusion and extends toward the first protrusion to fit against the surface of the first protrusion near the bottom wall of the slide groove. The side of the first protrusion fits against the sliding part body. The second protrusion can slide along the surface of the first protrusion near the bottom wall of the slide groove, and the sliding part body can slide along the side of the first protrusion.

15. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 3-12, characterized in that, The camera assembly further includes a connector, which is connected between the first housing and the light-transmitting carrier. The connector includes a light-shielding part with a through hole. The projection of the hole wall on the light-transmitting carrier surrounds the projection of the hole wall of the first lens hole on the light-transmitting carrier, or coincides with the projection of the hole wall of the first lens hole on the light-transmitting carrier. The light-shielding part is used to block light from the first light-transmitting side from entering the first camera module.

16. The camera assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The connector includes at least one of the following: Velcro, adhesive, negative pressure structure, and magnetic connector.

17. The camera assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The camera assembly also includes a functional module located within the receiving cavity. The functional module is connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is also used to control the functional module to perform corresponding functions. The functional module includes one or more of a display component, an environmental parameter detection module, a clock module, a microphone, a speaker, and a peripheral interface.

18. The camera assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The camera assembly also includes a display assembly located within the receiving cavity. The display assembly is connected to the second side of the circuit board and spaced apart from the first camera module. The second housing has a cutout area, and at least a portion of the display assembly is embedded in the cutout area. The display surface of the display assembly faces away from the second side of the circuit board.

19. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first lens hole includes at least two, the first camera module includes at least two, the at least two first camera modules are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, and each first camera module faces a first lens hole, the first direction being the arrangement direction of the first shell and the second shell.

20. The camera assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that, The at least two first camera modules have different focal length ranges; or, the at least two first camera modules have the same focal length range, and the field of view areas of the at least two first camera modules are different.

21. The camera assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second lens hole includes at least two, the second camera module includes at least two, the at least two second camera modules are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, and each second camera module faces a second lens hole, the first direction being the arrangement direction of the first shell and the second shell.

22. The camera assembly according to claim 21, characterized in that, The at least two second camera modules have different focal length ranges; or, the at least two second camera modules have the same focal length range, and the field of view areas of the at least two second camera modules are different.

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