Camera assembly

Abstract

This application provides a camera assembly for mounting on a substrate. The camera assembly includes a housing, a mounting plate, a lens, a first magnetic element, and a second magnetic element. A receiving space is formed between the housing and the mounting plate. The lens is disposed within the receiving space. The first magnetic element has a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens. The second magnetic element is a magnetic sheet. One of the first and second magnetic elements is disposed on the mounting plate, while the other is used for mounting on the substrate. The first and second magnetic elements attract each other magnetically when they are close together to mount the camera assembly on the substrate. Thus, the camera assembly of this application achieves a magnetic connection between the first and second magnetic elements, facilitating adjustment of the lens mounting angle and resulting in a compact overall structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of photography, and more particularly to a camera assembly that is magnetically connected to a substrate. Background Technology

[0002] When camera components are installed on glass substrates, they are generally attached with double-sided tape. It is not possible to disassemble the camera components a second time to adjust the installation angle, which brings inconvenience to the actual installation. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a camera assembly that allows for secondary disassembly and reassembly after installation to facilitate adjustment of the camera assembly's installation angle.

[0004] This application provides a camera assembly for mounting on a substrate, the camera assembly comprising:

[0005] The outer casing and the mounting plate form a receiving space between them;

[0006] The camera lens is located within the containment space;

[0007] The first magnetic element has a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens;

[0008] The second magnetic component is a magnetic sheet;

[0009] In this embodiment, one of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is mounted on a mounting plate, and the other is used to mount on a substrate. When the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are close together, they attract each other magnetically to mount the camera assembly on the substrate.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, the first magnetic element is a permanent magnet, the second magnetic element is a permanent magnet or a magnetizable material, or the second magnetic element is a permanent magnet and the first magnetic element is a permanent magnet or a magnetizable material.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element is one or a combination of one or more of the following: a triangular ring structure, a quadrilateral ring structure, a polygonal ring structure, a circular ring structure, or an elliptical ring structure.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element is a semi-ring structure covering at least half of the circumferential region around the central axis of the lens.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element is either an integral structure or a segmented composite structure.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, when the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element is a segmented composite structure, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element includes multiple magnetic segments, each magnetic segment including a magnetic block or at least two magnetic blocks arranged radially along the lens.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, the camera assembly includes a radar that does not coincide with the projection of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element onto the mounting plate.

[0016] In some possible embodiments, the center of the first magnetic element surrounding the structure is located on the central axis of the lens.

[0017] In some possible embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element has a travel relative to the second magnetic element in the direction of the central axis of the lens.

[0018] In some possible embodiments, the second magnetic element is flexible magnetic rubber, magnetic rubber sheet, flexible film with magnetic backing, or flexible composite magnetic sheet.

[0019] In some possible embodiments, when the first magnetic element is mounted on the mounting plate and the second magnetic element is used to mount on the substrate, the mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, and the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0020] In some possible embodiments, the outer edge structure of the second magnetic element is flush with or protrudes from the outer edge structure of the outer casing to form a flange.

[0021] In some possible embodiments, when the first magnetic element is used for mounting on a substrate and the second magnetic element is used for mounting on a mounting plate, the camera assembly further includes a mounting plate, the first magnetic element being fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting plate facing the mounting plate, and the second magnetic element being mounted on the side of the mounting plate facing the mounting plate.

[0022] In some possible embodiments, the mounting plate has a mounting groove, and the first magnetic element is mounted in the mounting groove.

[0023] In some possible embodiments, the mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, a first magnetic element is fixed to the mounting plate and protrudes relative to the surface of the mounting plate, and a second magnetic element is provided at least at the bottom of the mounting groove, the first magnetic element extends into the bottom of the mounting groove and is connected to the second magnetic element.

[0024] In some possible embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element has an active stroke within the mounting groove that slides relative to the mounting groove.

[0025] In some possible embodiments, the substrate is a light-transmitting substrate, the mounting plate is provided with a first light-transmitting hole, the image acquisition end of the lens is aligned with and faces the first light-transmitting hole, the surrounding structure is arranged around the first light-transmitting hole, the second magnetic component is provided with a second light-transmitting hole corresponding to the first light-transmitting hole, and the image acquisition end of the lens performs imaging through the first light-transmitting hole, the second light-transmitting hole and the substrate.

[0026] Therefore, in this application, the camera assembly includes a housing, a mounting plate, a lens, a first magnetic element, and a second magnetic element. A receiving space is formed between the housing and the mounting plate. The lens is disposed within the receiving space. One of the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element is disposed on the mounting plate, while the other is used to mount on a substrate. The first and second magnetic elements attract each other magnetically when close, allowing for secondary disassembly and reassembly of the camera assembly after installation to facilitate adjustment of the camera assembly's mounting angle. Moreover, compared to a structure where the lens and the first magnetic element are arranged side-by-side with spacing, the camera assembly structure can be made more compact due to the first magnetic element having a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens, and the second magnetic element being a magnetic sheet, thus achieving product miniaturization. Attached Figure Description

[0027] 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.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective structural diagram of the camera assembly in the first embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Exploded view;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a front view of the assembly structure of the camera assembly housing and the first magnetic component in the first embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a front view of the assembly structure of the camera assembly housing and the first magnetic component in the second embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the camera assembly in the third embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 7This is a perspective structural diagram of the camera assembly in the fourth embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A stereoscopic view from another perspective;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Exploded view;

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Front view of the part excluding the second magnetic component and the structural plate;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a front view of the portion of the camera assembly other than the second magnetic component and the structural plate in the fifth embodiment of this application.

[0039] Component symbols:

[0040] Camera component 100;

[0041] 10 for the outer casing;

[0042] Mounting plate 20;

[0043] Lens 30, mounting slot 201, first light-transmitting hole 202;

[0044] First magnetic component 40, magnetic segment 4011, magnetic block 4011a;

[0045] Second magnetic component 50; Second light-transmitting hole 501; Lug 503;

[0046] Structural plate 80, mounting plate 60. Detailed Implementation

[0047] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0048] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," etc., which indicate the orientation or positional relationship, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0049] 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.

[0050] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a perspective structural view of the camera assembly 100 in the first embodiment of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram from another perspective. Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view is shown. The camera assembly 100 is used for mounting on a substrate (not shown). In this embodiment, the substrate is a transparent substrate, including but not limited to glass, polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), polyimide (PI), sapphire, and quartz. In other embodiments, the substrate can be a non-transparent substrate, which is not limited here.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the camera assembly 100 includes:

[0052] The outer casing 10 and the mounting plate 20 form a receiving space (not shown);

[0053] Lens 30, which is located within the containment space;

[0054] The first magnetic element 40 has a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens 30;

[0055] The second magnetic component 50 is a magnetic sheet;

[0056] One of the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 is mounted on the mounting plate 20, and the other is mounted on the substrate (not shown). The first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 attract each other magnetically when they are close together to mount the camera assembly 100 on the substrate.

[0057] Therefore, in this application, one of the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 is disposed on the mounting plate 20, while the other is used to mount on the substrate. When the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 are close together, they attract each other magnetically, allowing the camera assembly 100 to be mounted on the substrate. This enables secondary assembly and disassembly of the camera assembly 100 on the substrate, facilitating adjustment of the mounting angle of the camera assembly 100. Compared to the structure where the lens 30 and the first magnetic element 40 are arranged side-by-side and spaced apart, because the first magnetic element 40 has a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens, and the second magnetic element 50 is a magnetic sheet, the structure of the camera assembly 100 can be made more compact, achieving product miniaturization.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first magnetic element 40 is a permanent magnet, the second magnetic element 50 is a permanent magnet or a magnetizable material, and the magnetism of the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 are opposite.

[0059] In other embodiments, the second magnetic element 50 is a permanent magnet, the first magnetic element 40 is a permanent magnet or a magnetizable material, and the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 have opposite magnetic properties.

[0060] Permanent magnets are materials that retain strong magnetism for a long time after the external magnetic field is removed. They possess high coercivity (Hc) and high remanence (Br), enabling them to resist the effects of demagnetizing fields and maintain a stable magnetization state. Permanent magnets can be made from materials such as AlNiCo (AlNiCo) and hard magnetic ferrites (e.g., barium ferrite BaFe). 12 O 19 ), Nd2Fe 14 B), samarium cobalt (SmCo5), etc.

[0061] Magnetizable materials are those that can be magnetized under the influence of an external magnetic field, but may not retain their magnetism after the magnetic field is removed. Their magnetization behavior depends on the material's permeability and coercivity. Materials used to make magnetizable materials can be ferromagnetic (such as pure iron and low-carbon steel), ferrimagnetic (such as soft magnetic ferrites), paramagnetic (such as aluminum and platinum), and soft magnetic (such as silicon steel and amorphous alloys).

[0062] Therefore, the magnetic poles of the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 can be set according to the implementation requirements, as long as the magnetic adsorption between the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 is achieved.

[0063] In some embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a ring structure. In this embodiment, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a circular ring structure. In other embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 can also be a triangular ring structure, a quadrilateral ring structure, a polygonal ring structure, or an elliptical ring structure, etc., and is not limited thereto. In some other embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 can be a combination of at least two of the following structures: a ring structure, a triangular ring structure, a quadrilateral ring structure, a polygonal ring structure, or an elliptical ring structure.

[0064] Therefore, in this application, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 adopts a ring structure, which makes the magnetic attraction force of the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 more uniform at various positions along the circumference of the central axis of the lens 30, resulting in better magnetic adsorption and more stable and reliable installation. Moreover, based on practical needs, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 can adopt a circular ring structure, a triangular ring structure, a quadrilateral ring structure, a polygonal ring structure, or an elliptical ring structure, etc., which facilitates the determination of the layout of other structural elements according to actual needs, provides convenience for the actual structural design of the camera assembly 100, and can achieve a certain balance between the design layout of the surrounding structure and other structural elements.

[0065] In some embodiments, the center of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is located on the central axis of the lens 30. It is understood that in other embodiments, the center of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 may be spaced apart from the central axis of the lens 30, and this is not limited here.

[0066] Therefore, in this application, when the center of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is located on the central axis of the lens 30, the magnetic adsorption between the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 is more stable and reliable, and thus the installation of the camera assembly 100 will be more stable and reliable.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a front view of the assembly structure of the camera assembly 100 housing 10 and the first magnetic element 40 in the first embodiment of this application. Figure 4 It can be seen that the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a segmented composite structure. Specifically, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 includes multiple magnetic segments 4011, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the direction X surrounding the central axis of the lens 30. It is understood that in some embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 can be an integral structure. That is, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a single unit along the direction X surrounding the central axis of the lens 30.

[0068] Therefore, in this application, depending on actual needs, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic component 40 can be either an integral structure or a segmented combination structure. The integral structure has stronger magnetic attraction, the installation of the camera component 100 is more stable and reliable, and the load-bearing capacity is better, but the segmented combination structure has lower cost.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a front view of the assembly structure of the housing 10 and the first magnetic element 40 of the camera assembly 100 in the second embodiment of this application.

[0070] The camera assembly 100 of the second embodiment has a similar structure to the camera assembly 100 of the first embodiment. The difference is that the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 of the camera assembly 100 in the first embodiment adopts a segmented combination structure, and each magnetic segment 4011 of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 includes a magnetic block 4011a. In the second embodiment, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 of the camera assembly 100 adopts a segmented combination structure, and each magnetic segment 4011 of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 includes at least two magnetic blocks 4011a arranged radially along the lens 30.

[0071] Thus, in the second embodiment of this application, each magnet segment 4011 of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 includes at least two magnet blocks 4011a arranged radially along the lens 30. This structure can further reduce the cost of the camera assembly 100 without reducing the magnetic attraction force.

[0072] In some embodiments, all magnetic blocks 4011a of all magnetic segments 4011 surrounding the structure of the first magnetic element 40 have the same magnetism. In other embodiments, the magnetism of all magnetic blocks 4011a of all magnetic segments 4011 surrounding the structure of the first magnetic element 40 can be alternately set; for example, the first adjacent magnetic block 4011a may be N pole and the second adjacent magnetic block 4011a may be S pole.

[0073] In some embodiments, the magnet block 4011a is rectangular. In other embodiments, the magnet block 4011a may be other shapes, which are not limited here.

[0074] It should be noted that, in the second embodiment, the two magnetic blocks 4011a included in each magnetic segment 4011 of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 are completely aligned in the radial direction of the lens 30. It is understood that, in other embodiments, the two magnetic blocks 4011a included in each magnetic segment 4011 of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 may not be completely aligned in the radial direction of the lens 30, but may be offset from each other by a certain distance; this is not limited here.

[0075] Please refer to this again. Figure 3 In the first embodiment, the first magnetic element 40 is mounted on the mounting plate 20, and the second magnetic element 50 is mounted on a substrate (not shown). The mounting plate 20 is provided with a mounting groove 201, and the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is mounted in the mounting groove 201.

[0076] Therefore, in this application, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 can be installed in the mounting groove 201 of the mounting plate 20, so that the outer surface of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is lower than or flush with the outer surface of the mounting plate 20, thereby improving the appearance.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first magnetic component 40 may be mounted on the mounting plate 20 by means of bonding, negative pressure adsorption, magnetic attraction, structural snap-fit, etc., which are not limited here.

[0078] In some embodiments, the camera assembly 100 further includes a structural plate 80, which is adapted to the opening structure of the mounting groove 201 of the mounting plate 20, and encapsulates the first magnetic element 40 within the mounting groove 201 to improve the appearance.

[0079] It is understandable that, since the structural plate 80 is adapted to the opening structure of the mounting groove 201 of the mounting plate 20, and the mounting groove 201 in the first embodiment is a ring structure, the structural plate 80 is also a ring structure and a sheet.

[0080] In some embodiments, the second magnetic element 50 is a flexible magnetic rubber, a magnetic rubber sheet, a flexible film with magnetic adhesive backing, or a flexible composite magnetic sheet.

[0081] Therefore, in this application, the second magnetic element 50 is a flexible sheet, which has a better adhesion effect to the surface of the substrate and is easy to separate from the first magnetic element 40.

[0082] It is understood that in other embodiments, the second magnetic element 50 may be a rigid sheet, which is not limited here.

[0083] In some embodiments, the side of the second magnetic element 50 facing the mounting plate 20 is magnetic, and is used to magnetically connect with the first magnetic element 40 disposed on the mounting plate 20. The side of the second magnetic element 50 away from the mounting plate 20 is not magnetic, and can be connected to the substrate by means of bonding, negative pressure adsorption, etc.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the second magnetic element 50 is used to be mounted on the substrate, the outer edge structure of the second magnetic element 50 is flush with the outer edge structure of the outer shell 10.

[0085] Therefore, in this application, the outer edge structure of the second magnetic component 50 is flush with the outer edge structure of the outer shell 10, which can play an aesthetic role. Moreover, the mounting plate 20 and the second magnetic component 50 themselves have a light-shielding effect, which can block the light from behind the camera assembly 100 and prevent the light from behind the camera assembly 100 from entering the lens 30 of the camera assembly 100 through reflection from the substrate, thus preventing glare problems.

[0086] In some embodiments, the substrate is a light-transmitting substrate, the mounting plate 20 is provided with a first light-transmitting hole 202, the image acquisition end of the lens 30 is aligned with and faces the first light-transmitting hole 202, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is also provided around the first light-transmitting hole 202, the second magnetic element 50 is provided with a second light-transmitting hole 501 corresponding to the first light-transmitting hole 202, and the image acquisition end of the lens 30 performs imaging through the first light-transmitting hole 202, the second light-transmitting hole 501 and the substrate.

[0087] It should be noted that the first light-transmitting hole 202 can be a through hole, a blind hole, or a light-transmitting area, and is not limited here. The second light-transmitting hole 501 can be a through hole, a blind hole, or a light-transmitting area, and is not limited here.

[0088] In other embodiments, the outer edge structure of the second magnetic element 50 may protrude relative to the outer edge structure of the outer shell 10 to form a flange, which can achieve a better light-blocking effect and better block light from behind the camera assembly 100, preventing light from behind the camera assembly 100 from entering the lens 30 of the camera assembly 100 through reflection from the substrate, and further preventing glare problems.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the outer edge structure of the second magnetic component 50 is provided with a lug 503. The lug 503 can protrude relative to the outer edge structure of the outer shell 10.

[0090] Therefore, by providing lugs 503 on the outer edge structure of the second magnetic component 50, it is possible to facilitate the separation operation between the second magnetic component 50 and the mounting plate 20 and the first magnetic component 40.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the camera assembly 100 in the third embodiment of this application. The overall structure of the camera assembly 100 in the third embodiment is similar to that in the first embodiment, except that in the first embodiment, the first magnetic element 40 is mounted on the mounting plate 20, and the second magnetic element 50 is a magnetic sheet used for mounting on the substrate. In the third embodiment, the camera assembly 100 also includes a mounting piece 60, which can be mounted on the substrate by means of adhesive bonding or other methods. The first magnetic element 40 is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting piece 60 facing the mounting plate 20, and the second magnetic element 50 is mounted on the side of the mounting plate 20 facing the mounting piece 60.

[0092] Thus, the mounting plate 60 itself can be a rigid or flexible component. The first magnetic component 40 can be mounted on the substrate through the mounting plate 60, so that the first magnetic component 40 has a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens 30. The second magnetic component 50 can be mounted on the mounting plate 20, which can optimize the layout of the structural components in the housing space of the camera assembly 100.

[0093] Furthermore, in the third embodiment, the mounting plate 60 is provided with a mounting groove 201, and the first magnetic element 40 is installed in the mounting groove 201.

[0094] Thus, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 can be installed in the mounting groove 201 on the mounting plate 60, so that the outer surface of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is lower than the surface of the mounting plate 60 or flush with the surface of the mounting plate 20, thereby improving the appearance.

[0095] In other embodiments, the mounting plate 20 is provided with a mounting groove 201, the first magnetic element 40 is fixed on the mounting piece 60 and protrudes relative to the surface of the mounting piece 60, and the second magnetic element 50 is provided at least at the bottom of the mounting groove 201, the first magnetic element 40 extends into the bottom of the mounting groove 201 and is connected to the second magnetic element 50.

[0096] Therefore, in this application, when the mounting piece 60 is bonded to the substrate, and the second magnetic element 50 and the first magnetic element 40 of the camera assembly 100 are magnetically attracted to each other so that the camera assembly 100 is mounted on the substrate, when it is necessary to adjust the mounting angle of the lens 30 of the camera assembly 100, the camera assembly 100 can be rotated by holding the outer casing 10, so that there is relative movement between the mounting groove 201 and the first magnetic element 40, and the mounting groove 201 and the first magnetic element 40 can guide each other to rotate, so that the mounting center of the camera assembly 100 remains basically unchanged.

[0097] In some embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 has a sliding travel relative to the mounting groove 201 within the mounting groove.

[0098] For example, the circumference of the mounting groove 201 is greater than the circumference of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40. Even when the first magnetic element 40 is a segmented combination structure, the mounting groove 201 can also be set as a segmented combination structure accordingly, and the circumference of each segment of the mounting groove is greater than the circumference of the corresponding magnetic segment 4011. Alternatively, when the mounting groove 201 is a ring structure and the first magnetic element 40 is a segmented combination structure, when the camera assembly 100 needs to be rotated, the rotational force overcomes the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 when the camera assembly 100 is rotated by holding the outer shell 10. The first magnetic element 40 has a sliding stroke relative to the mounting groove 201, which can guide the rotation trajectory of the camera assembly 100 to a certain extent.

[0099] Please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 7 This is a perspective structural view of the camera assembly 100 in the fourth embodiment of this application. Figure 8 for Figure 7 A stereoscopic view from another perspective, Figure 9 for Figure 8 The exploded diagram, Figure 10 for Figure 9 Front view of the parts excluding the second magnetic component 50 and the structural plate 80.

[0100] The camera assembly 100 in the fourth embodiment has a similar structure to the camera assembly 100 in the first embodiment. The difference is that the first magnetic element 40 in the first embodiment has a circumferential ring structure around the central axis of the lens 30, while the first magnetic element 40 in the fourth embodiment has a semi-ring structure around at least 1 / 2 of the circumferential region around the central axis of the lens 30.

[0101] Therefore, in this application, compared with the first embodiment where the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a circumferential ring structure around the central axis of the lens 30, the fourth embodiment where the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a semi-ring structure covering at least 1 / 2 of the circumferential region around the central axis of the lens 30 can save costs on the one hand, and reduce mutual interference between the first magnetic element 40 and the electronic components inside the camera assembly 100 on the other hand.

[0102] In some embodiments, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 is a semi-ring structure covering approximately two-thirds of the circumferential region around the central axis of the lens 30.

[0103] Therefore, in this application, the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic element 40 and the second magnetic element 50 can be improved while reducing mutual interference between the first magnetic element 40 and the electronic components inside the camera assembly 100.

[0104] In some embodiments, a radar is provided within the camera assembly 100, and the projection of the radar onto the mounting plate 20 does not coincide with the projection of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40.

[0105] Therefore, in this application, the projections of the radar and the surrounding structure of the first magnetic element 40 on the mounting plate 20 do not coincide, which can reduce the mutual interference between the radar and the first magnetic element 40.

[0106] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the outer edge structure of the second magnetic component 50 protrudes from the outer edge structure of the outer shell 10 to form a flange, which can achieve a better light-blocking effect and better block light from behind the camera assembly 100, preventing light from behind the camera assembly 100 from entering the lens 30 of the camera assembly 100 through reflection from the substrate, and further preventing glare problems.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a front view of the portion of the camera assembly 100 excluding the second magnetic element 50 and the structural plate 80 in the fifth embodiment of this application.

[0108] Compared to the fourth embodiment where the first magnetic element 40 has a semi-ring structure that surrounds 2 / 3 of the circumferential region around the central axis of the lens 30, the fifth embodiment has a semi-ring structure that surrounds 1 / 2 of the circumferential region around the central axis of the lens 30. This can save costs on the one hand, and avoid mutual interference between the first magnetic element 40 and the radar inside the camera assembly 100 on the other hand.

[0109] It is understood that the above is only an example, and adjustments can be made as needed in actual applications, without any limitations.

[0110] In summary, this application possesses the aforementioned superior characteristics, enabling it to achieve unprecedented performance in use and thus become a highly practical product.

[0111] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A camera assembly for mounting on a substrate, characterized in that, The camera assembly includes: A housing and a mounting plate, wherein a receiving space is formed between the housing and the mounting plate; The lens is disposed within the receiving space; A first magnetic element, the first magnetic element having a circumferential surrounding structure around the central axis of the lens; The second magnetic element is a magnetic sheet; In this embodiment, one of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is mounted on the mounting plate, and the other is mounted on the substrate. When the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are close together, they attract each other magnetically to mount the camera assembly onto the substrate.

2. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first magnetic component is a permanent magnet, and the second magnetic component is a permanent magnet or a magnetizable material; or, the second magnetic component is a permanent magnet, and the first magnetic component is a permanent magnet or a magnetizable material.

3. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The surrounding structure of the first magnetic element is one or a combination of one or more of the following: a triangular ring structure, a quadrilateral ring structure, a polygonal ring structure, a circular ring structure, or an elliptical ring structure.

4. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first magnetic element has a semi-ring structure that surrounds at least half of the circumferential region of the lens's central axis.

5. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The surrounding structure of the first magnetic component is either an integral structure or a segmented combination structure.

6. The camera assembly of claim 5, wherein, When the surrounding structure of the first magnetic component is a segmented combination structure, the surrounding structure of the first magnetic component includes multiple magnetic segments, each magnetic segment including a magnetic block or at least two magnetic blocks arranged radially along the lens.

7. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The camera assembly contains a radar, and the projection of the radar onto the mounting plate does not coincide with the projection of the surrounding structure of the first magnetic component.

8. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The center of the structure surrounding the first magnetic element is located on the central axis of the lens.

9. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, The second magnetic component is flexible magnetic rubber, magnetic rubber sheet, flexible film with magnetic backing, or flexible composite magnetic sheet.

10. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, When the first magnetic component is mounted on the mounting plate and the second magnetic component is used to mount on the substrate, the mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, and the surrounding structure of the first magnetic component is fixed in the mounting groove.

11. The camera assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The outer edge structure of the second magnetic element is flush with or protrudes from the outer edge structure of the outer shell to form a flange.

12. The camera assembly of claim 1, wherein, When the first magnetic component is used to be mounted on the substrate and the second magnetic component is used to be mounted on the mounting plate, the camera assembly further includes a mounting plate, wherein the first magnetic component is fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting plate facing the mounting plate, and the second magnetic component is mounted on the side of the mounting plate facing the mounting plate.

13. The camera assembly of claim 12, wherein, The mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, and the first magnetic component is installed in the mounting groove.

14. The camera assembly of claim 12, wherein, The mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove. The first magnetic element is fixed on the mounting plate and protrudes relative to the surface of the mounting plate. The second magnetic element is provided at least at the bottom of the mounting groove. The first magnetic element extends into the bottom of the mounting groove and is connected to the second magnetic element.

15. The camera assembly of claim 14, wherein, The surrounding structure of the first magnetic element has a sliding stroke relative to the mounting groove within the mounting groove.

16. The camera assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein, The substrate is a light-transmitting substrate, the mounting plate is provided with a first light-transmitting hole, the image acquisition end of the lens is aligned with and faces the first light-transmitting hole, the surrounding structure is arranged around the first light-transmitting hole, the second magnetic component is provided with a second light-transmitting hole corresponding to the first light-transmitting hole, and the image acquisition end of the lens forms an image through the first light-transmitting hole, the second light-transmitting hole and the substrate.

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