A narrow-frame notebook computer camera module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of narrow frame notebook computer camera module, comprising: integrated Bezel, peep-proof cover plate and support steel sheet, integrated Bezel is equipped with sliding limit groove and dial hole, peep-proof cover plate is equipped with sliding limit boss and dial boss, sliding limit boss and sliding limit groove sliding cooperation, dial boss passes through dial hole, and it is convenient for operator to control the position of peep-proof cover plate by dial boss, support steel sheet extends towards peep-proof cover plate and has damping spring, damping spring is pressed against peep-proof cover plate, first adhesive layer is arranged on support steel sheet, support steel sheet is connected with integrated Bezel by first adhesive layer, and space gap that is cooperated with peep-proof cover plate is formed between support steel sheet and integrated Bezel;By the above-mentioned mode, the utility model can narrow frame, provide sliding hand feeling and keep not loose when sliding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laptop camera modules, and in particular to a narrow-bezel laptop camera module. Background Technology

[0002] As laptops trend towards thinner and lighter designs with higher screen-to-body ratios, webcam modules integrated into the screen bezel (especially the top bezel) need to meet increasingly stringent space requirements. The inclusion of a physical privacy shutter to protect user privacy has become a mainstream design. However, existing laptop webcam modules with privacy shutters have significant shortcomings: firstly, thin and light designs lack damping and a clear tactile feedback when sliding the shutter, resulting in loose operation and difficulty in precise positioning; secondly, modules that provide a good tactile feedback often rely on complex or bulky structures, leading to a larger overall module size and increased thickness, contradicting the trend towards thinner and lighter designs. Furthermore, even the applicant's implemented thinner and lighter solutions only reduce the module bezel width to a limited extent, failing to fully meet the market's extreme demand for "ultra-narrow bezels." Therefore, an innovative structure is urgently needed that can simultaneously achieve the three goals of an ultra-narrow bezel, overall thinness, and a clear damping tactile feedback when sliding the privacy shutter, in order to adapt to modern laptop designs and improve the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a narrow-bezel laptop camera module that can narrow the bezel, provide a smooth sliding feel, and remain secure during sliding.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a narrow-bezel laptop camera module, comprising: an integrated bezel, a privacy cover, and a supporting steel sheet. The integrated bezel has a sliding limiting groove and a toggle hole. The privacy cover has a sliding limiting boss and a toggle boss. The sliding limiting boss slides in conjunction with the sliding limiting groove. The toggle boss passes through the toggle hole, allowing the operator to control the position of the privacy cover by toggle the boss. The supporting steel sheet extends toward the privacy cover with a damping spring, which abuts against the privacy cover. A first adhesive layer is provided on the supporting steel sheet, which is connected to the integrated bezel through the first adhesive layer. A clearance gap is formed between the supporting steel sheet and the integrated bezel to cooperate with the privacy cover.

[0005] Preferably, the privacy cover is also provided with an indicator red dot to indicate the position and status of the privacy cover.

[0006] Preferably, the integrated bezel comprises, from the outside to the inside, a custom decorative layer, a front ink layer, a bezel substrate, and a back ink layer. Sliding limiting grooves are interpenetratingly formed on the bezel substrate and the back ink layer, and actuating holes are interpenetratingly formed on the custom decorative layer, the front ink layer, the bezel substrate, and the back ink layer.

[0007] Preferably, the custom decorative layer, the front ink layer, the Bezel substrate, and the back ink layer have a viewing window that extends through their thickness in the projection area corresponding to the indicator red dot. When the privacy cover is moved to the position that blocks the laptop camera, the viewing window makes the indicator red dot visible from the outside.

[0008] Preferably, the damping spring includes a spring connecting part and a spring head.

[0009] The damping spring is connected to the supporting steel plate through the spring connecting part, and the bending angle between the spring connecting part and the supporting steel plate is 5°-20°.

[0010] The bending angle between the side of the spring head away from the privacy cover and the side of the spring connecting part away from the privacy cover is 35°-50°.

[0011] Preferably, the bending angle between the side of the spring tip away from the privacy cover and the side of the spring connecting part away from the privacy cover is the bending angle between the spring connecting part and the supporting steel sheet + 30°.

[0012] Preferably, the first adhesive layer is disposed at both ends of the privacy cover and has a gap with the ends of the privacy cover.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the supporting steel sheet is bent towards the integrated bezel with a clearance step, and a second adhesive layer is provided on the clearance step. The second adhesive layer is connected to the integrated bezel and is arranged on one side of the privacy cover.

[0014] Preferably, the first adhesive layer and / or the second adhesive layer are double-sided adhesive or AB adhesive.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. The damping spring was moved from the conventional privacy cover to the supporting steel plate, which narrowed the width of the privacy cover. The optimization of the position and structure of the damping spring effectively narrowed the frame without losing any function.

[0017] 2. The damping spring provides a clear, segmented sliding feel by applying elastic pressure to the back of the privacy cover, completely eliminating the looseness problem of traditional thin modules and ensuring precise stopping at the opening and closing positions;

[0018] 3. The bending angle design of the spring head automatically creates a scratch-resistant gap, which, together with the bending structure of the support steel plate's clearance step, avoids interference with the screen and enhances the overall connection stability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows:

[0024] 1. One-piece bezel; 11. Custom decorative layer; 12. Front ink layer; 13. Bezel substrate; 14. Back ink layer; 15. Sliding limiting groove; 16. Actuating hole;

[0025] 2. Privacy cover; 21. Sliding limit boss; 22. Actuating boss; 23. Indicator red dot;

[0026] 3. Supporting steel sheet; 31. Damping spring sheet; 311. Spring sheet connecting part; 312. Spring sheet head; 32. First adhesive layer; 33. Clearance step; 34. Second adhesive layer; 35. Clearance gap. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 of this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0033] Unless otherwise specified, physical quantities in formulas should be understood as basic quantities of SI base units, or derived quantities derived from basic quantities through mathematical operations such as multiplication, division, differentiation, or integration.

[0034] Example:

[0035] refer to Figures 1-4 A narrow-bezel laptop camera module includes: an integrated bezel 1, a privacy cover 2, and a supporting steel plate 3. The integrated bezel 1 has a sliding limiting groove 15 and a toggle hole 16. The privacy cover 2 has a sliding limiting boss 21 and a toggle boss 22 extending from it. The sliding limiting boss 21 is slidably engaged with the sliding limiting groove 15. The toggle boss 22 passes through the toggle hole 16, allowing the operator to control the position of the privacy cover 2 by toggle the boss 22, thereby blocking or not blocking the camera. The supporting steel plate 3 has a damping spring 31 extending towards the privacy cover 2. The damping spring 31 abuts against the side of the privacy cover 2 near the supporting steel plate 3, thereby providing damping and limiting when the privacy cover 2 is toggle. This provides damping and a clear limiting feel when the privacy cover 2 slides, thus preventing the privacy cover 2 from being loose and ensuring the accuracy of the privacy cover 2's position. The supporting steel sheet 3 can be made of 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel, or electroformed metal sheet, with 304 stainless steel being preferred. Its thickness is 0.05-0.2mm, and preferably 0.1mm.

[0036] To stably connect the supporting steel sheet 3 and the privacy cover 2 to the integrated bezel 1, and to stably support the privacy cover 2, a first adhesive layer 32 is bonded to the supporting steel sheet 3. The supporting steel sheet 3 is connected to the integrated bezel 1 through the first adhesive layer 32. After bonding, a clearance gap 35 is formed between the supporting steel sheet 3 and the integrated bezel 1 to cooperate with the privacy cover 2. The first adhesive layer 32 is arranged at both ends of the privacy cover 2 and leaves a gap with the ends of the privacy cover 2, so that the privacy cover 2 can move stably within the clearance gap 35. The first adhesive layer 32 is double-sided adhesive or AB glue.

[0037] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4To further stabilize the position of the privacy cover 2, certain limiting support is provided on the side of the privacy cover 2. At the same time, to further stabilize the connection between the support steel sheet 3 and the integrated bezel 1, one side of the support steel sheet 3 is bent towards the integrated bezel 1 with a clearance step 33. The bending angle is 70°-110°, preferably 90°. A second adhesive layer 34 is pasted on the clearance step 33. The second adhesive layer 34 is connected to the integrated bezel 1 and is arranged on one side of the privacy cover 2.

[0038] The second adhesive layer 34 is double-sided adhesive or AB adhesive.

[0039] refer to Figure 1 The integrated Bezel1 comprises, from the outside in, a custom decorative layer 11, a front ink layer 12, a Bezel substrate 13, and a back ink layer 14. The Bezel substrate 13 can be one of transparent PC, PET, PMMA, and composite boards with a transmittance ≥90% (550nm wavelength), with transparent PC being the preferred material. The thickness of the custom decorative layer 11 is 7-20um, preferably 7-15um. The custom decorative layer 11 can be processed by lamination. The 3D mold used in the lamination process needs to be achieved using machining, laser engraving, and etching, so that the custom decorative layer 11 can achieve various surface decorative textures such as AG texture, brushed texture, and leather texture. The material of the privacy cover substrate can be one of PC, POM, ABS, PMMA, PET, and composite materials, with POM being the preferred material.

[0040] The sliding limiting grooves 15 are intersecting each other on the bezel substrate 13 and the reverse ink layer 14, thus providing a more secure sliding limiting support for the sliding limiting boss 21. The depth of the sliding limiting grooves 15 is 0.1-0.5mm, preferably 0.3mm, and the height is 0.5-4mm, preferably 0.8mm; the thickness of the sliding limiting boss 21 is 0.1-0.5mm, preferably 0.3mm.

[0041] refer to Figure 1 The toggle holes 16 are interconnected on the custom decorative layer 11, the front ink layer 12, the bezel substrate 13, and the back ink layer 14, so that the toggle protrusion 22 can pass through the integrated bezel 1 to reach the outside. Thus, the user can manually toggle the toggle protrusion 22 to move the position of the privacy cover 2 relative to the camera, thereby blocking or not blocking the camera.

[0042] refer to Figures 2-4To facilitate observation of whether the privacy cover 2 is obstructing the camera, an indicator red dot 23 is affixed to the privacy cover 2 to indicate its position. The indicator red dot 23 can be achieved through pad printing or dispensing processes, or it can be applied with red PET, with dispensing being the preferred option. A viewing window, spanning the thickness of the custom decorative layer 11, the front ink layer 12, the Bezel substrate 13, and the back ink layer 14, is provided corresponding to the projection area of ​​the indicator red dot 23. When the privacy cover 2 is moved to a position obstructing the laptop camera, the viewing window makes the indicator red dot 23 visible from the outside, allowing the user or operator to quickly determine whether the camera is obstructed by observing the designated red dot.

[0043] The damping spring 31 includes a spring connecting part 311 and a spring head 312. The spring connecting part 311 and the spring head 312 are integrally formed. The damping spring 31 is connected to the support steel plate 3 through the spring connecting part 311. In order to further adjust the damping feel when the privacy cover 2 is turned, it can be adjusted by adjusting the bending angle between the spring connecting part 311 and the support steel plate 3. The bending angle between the spring connecting part 311 and the support steel plate 3 is 5°-20°, with 10° being preferred.

[0044] To prevent the edge of the spring tip 312 from hitting the back of the privacy cover 2, which would cause uneven sliding or cut the privacy cover 2, the bending angle between the spring tip 312 and the spring connecting part 311 can be adjusted so that the bent spring tip 312 is away from the back of the privacy cover 2. In order to maintain a certain damping feel and avoid scratching the privacy cover 2, the bending angle between the side of the spring tip 312 away from the privacy cover 2 and the side of the spring connecting part 311 away from the privacy cover 2 can be adjusted in the range of 35°-50°, with 40° being preferred.

[0045] In order to make the damping spring 31 support the feedback cover plate more stably, and to better maintain damping, better bear force, and extend service life, the bending angle between the side of the spring head 312 away from the privacy cover plate 2 and the side of the spring connecting part 311 away from the privacy cover plate 2 is the bending angle between the spring connecting part 311 and the supporting steel plate 3 + 30°.

[0046] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module, comprising: An integrated bezel (1), a privacy cover (2), and a supporting steel sheet (3) are characterized in that the integrated bezel (1) has a sliding limiting groove (15) and a moving hole (16), the privacy cover (2) is provided with a sliding limiting boss (21) and a moving boss (22), the sliding limiting boss (21) is slidably engaged with the sliding limiting groove (15), and the moving boss (22) passes through the moving hole (16) to facilitate the operator to control the privacy cover by moving the boss (22). At the position of the privacy cover (2), the supporting steel sheet (3) extends toward the privacy cover (2) with a damping spring (31), the damping spring (31) abuts against the privacy cover (2), the supporting steel sheet (3) is provided with a first adhesive layer (32), the supporting steel sheet (3) is connected to the integral bezel (1) through the first adhesive layer (32), and a clearance (35) is formed between the supporting steel sheet (3) and the integral bezel (1) to cooperate with the privacy cover (2).

2. The narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The privacy cover (2) is also provided with an indicator red dot (23) for indicating the position status of the privacy cover (2).

3. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The integrated bezel (1) comprises, from the outside to the inside, a custom decorative layer (11), a front ink layer (12), a bezel substrate (13), and a back ink layer (14). The sliding limiting groove (15) is interpenetratingly formed on the bezel substrate (13) and the back ink layer (14). The actuating hole (16) is interpenetratingly formed on the custom decorative layer (11), the front ink layer (12), the bezel substrate (13), and the back ink layer (14).

4. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The custom decorative layer (11), the front ink layer (12), the Bezel substrate (13), and the back ink layer (14) have a viewing window that extends through their thickness in the projection area of ​​the indicator red dot (23). When the privacy cover (2) is moved to the position that blocks the laptop camera, the viewing window makes the indicator red dot (23) visible from the outside.

5. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The damping spring (31) includes a spring connecting part (311) and a spring head (312). The damping spring (31) is connected to the supporting steel plate (3) through the spring connecting part (311), and the bending angle between the spring connecting part (311) and the supporting steel plate (3) is 5°-20°; The bending angle between the side of the spring head (312) away from the privacy cover (2) and the side of the spring connecting part (311) away from the privacy cover (2) is 35°-50°.

6. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bending angle between the side of the spring head (312) away from the privacy cover (2) and the side of the spring connecting part (311) away from the privacy cover (2) is the bending angle between the spring connecting part (311) and the supporting steel plate (3) + 30°.

7. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first adhesive layer (32) is arranged at both ends of the privacy cover (2) and has a gap with the end of the privacy cover (2).

8. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The supporting steel sheet (3) has a clearance step (33) bent towards the integrated Bezel (1) on one side. A second adhesive layer (34) is provided on the clearance step (33). The second adhesive layer (34) is connected to the integrated Bezel (1) and is arranged on one side of the privacy cover (2).

9. A narrow-bezel laptop camera module according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first adhesive layer (32) and / or the second adhesive layer (34) are double-sided adhesive or AB adhesive.

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