Cameras and electronic devices

Abstract

This utility model provides a camera and an electronic device. By cleverly and compactly assembling the camera's structural components onto a fixed bracket, not only is the structure of the camera (rotation function part) simplified, production costs reduced, and efficient collaboration between components achieved, but the assembly process and structure between the camera and the electronic device are also greatly simplified. The camera includes: a first housing; a fixed bracket having a first side and a second side, with a first through hole penetrating the first side and the second side; a connecting bracket pivotally mounted on the first side of the fixed bracket, with a mounting hole; a driving device including a first gear, the first gear being mounted on the second side of the fixed bracket and snap-fitted to the connecting bracket; and a connecting shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the first housing, and the second end being inserted into the mounting hole, with the connecting shaft and the connecting bracket being fixed relative to each other.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous development of the economy, the market demand for electronic devices has shown a sustained growth trend, and its development trend is gradually shifting towards miniaturization and multifunctionality. Against this backdrop, electronic devices need to integrate multiple functional components within a relatively small housing, making structural design increasingly important.

[0003] Cameras, as a crucial functional component in electronic devices, have extremely wide applications. To better utilize their capabilities, cameras often need to be able to rotate, thereby achieving a wider field of view. However, to achieve miniaturization of electronic devices and automatic camera rotation, the camera's rotation drive mechanism must be rationally integrated within the device's housing. Unfortunately, existing electronic devices have several shortcomings in the layout and integration of the camera's rotation drive mechanism, which may lead to increased overall device size, structural complexity, increased production costs, and reduced reliability. Therefore, there is an urgent need to optimize the structure of cameras and electronic devices.

[0004] The content of the background section is merely the technology known to the inventor and does not necessarily represent the prior art in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address one or more deficiencies in the prior art, this utility model provides a camera, comprising:

[0006] First shell;

[0007] A fixed bracket has a first side and a second side, and a first through hole is provided on the fixed bracket, the first through hole passing through the first side and the second side;

[0008] A connecting bracket is pivotally mounted on the first side of the fixed bracket, and the connecting bracket is provided with mounting holes;

[0009] The driving device includes a first gear, which is disposed on the second side of the fixed bracket and is snap-fitted to the connecting bracket; and

[0010] The connecting shaft has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first housing, and the second end is inserted into the mounting hole. The connecting shaft is fixed relative to the connecting bracket.

[0011] According to one aspect of this utility model, the first gear is provided with one or more slots, and the connecting bracket is provided with one or more buckles, the buckles extending into the corresponding slots and engaging with the corresponding slots; or...

[0012] The connecting bracket is provided with one or more slots, and the first gear is provided with one or more buckles. The buckles extend into the corresponding slots and engage with the corresponding slots.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the first gear is provided with one or more positioning protrusions, and the connecting bracket is provided with one or more positioning grooves, wherein the positioning protrusions are inserted into the corresponding positioning grooves.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, the inner side of the connecting bracket is provided with a plurality of first protrusions spaced apart along its circumference, and the first protrusions cooperate with the connecting shaft.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, the first gear, the connecting bracket, and the connecting shaft are connected by screws.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, a portion of the connecting bracket extends into the first through hole, and a bearing is provided between the fixing bracket and the connecting bracket.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, a first step is formed in the first through hole, a second step is formed on the outer side of the connecting bracket, and the bearing is located between the first step and the second step.

[0018] According to one aspect of the present invention, the outer side of the connecting bracket is provided with a plurality of second protrusions spaced apart along its circumference, the second protrusions cooperating with the bearing.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, a portion of the connecting bracket extends into the first through hole, and a damping rubber ring is provided between the fixing bracket and the connecting bracket; a mounting groove is provided on the outer side of the connecting bracket, and the damping rubber ring is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0020] According to one aspect of the present invention, a first limiting structure is further provided on the outer side of the connecting bracket to limit the rotation range of the connecting bracket.

[0021] According to one aspect of the present invention, the driving device further includes:

[0022] The motor is connected to the second side of the fixed bracket; and

[0023] The second gear is connected to the output shaft of the motor and meshes with the first gear.

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention, the first housing comprises:

[0025] The outer casing, wherein the outer casing is provided with connection holes; and

[0026] A cover plate is disposed inside the housing and detachably connected to the housing, wherein the cover plate and the housing define a connection cavity;

[0027] The first end of the connecting shaft extends into the connecting cavity via the connecting hole and is hinged to the first housing.

[0028] According to one aspect of the present invention, the connecting cavity includes a shaft hole, and a pivot is provided at the first end of the connecting shaft, the pivot being pivotally connected in the shaft hole; a damping rubber sleeve is fitted on the pivot.

[0029] According to one aspect of the present invention, one or more connecting ribs are provided inside the housing, the cover plate and the connecting ribs are connected by screws, and the axial hole is formed between the cover plate and the connecting ribs.

[0030] According to one aspect of the present invention, the cover plate is provided with a positioning slot, and a portion of the connecting bone position is embedded in the positioning slot.

[0031] According to one aspect of the present invention, a limiting bone is provided inside the outer shell, and a limiting groove is provided on the pivot. The limiting bone and the limiting groove cooperate with each other to limit the rotation range of the first shell around the pivot.

[0032] According to one aspect of the present invention, a shielding structure is provided at the first end of the connecting shaft for shielding the connecting hole.

[0033] This utility model also provides an electronic device, including

[0034] The main unit includes a second housing, on which a second through hole is provided; and

[0035] In the camera described above, the connecting shaft passes through the second through hole, the fixing bracket is disposed inside the second housing, and the first housing is disposed outside the second housing.

[0036] According to one aspect of the present invention, a first limiting structure is provided on the outer side of the connecting bracket, and a second limiting structure is provided inside the second housing. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure cooperate with each other to limit the rotation range of the connecting bracket.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model provide a camera and an electronic device. By cleverly and compactly assembling the structural components of the camera onto a fixed bracket, not only is the structure of the camera (rotation function part) simplified and production costs reduced, and efficient collaboration between the components achieved, but the assembly process and structure between the camera and the electronic device are also greatly simplified, effectively reducing the overall size of the device and significantly improving the convenience and reliability of integrating the camera into the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0039] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0040] Figure 2 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a first gear according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a connecting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 6 Another cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0045] Figure 7 Another schematic diagram of a connecting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0046] Figure 8 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0047] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a first housing and a connecting shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0048] Figure 10 Another cross-sectional view of the first housing and connecting shaft according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a connecting shaft and a pivot according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0050] In the diagram: 100, electronic device; 200, camera; 210, first housing; 211, outer shell; 211a, connecting hole; 211b, shaft hole; 212, cover plate; 212a, positioning slot; 212b, reinforcing rib; 213, connecting bone position; 214, limiting bone position; 220, fixing bracket; 221, first through hole; 230, connecting bracket; 231, mounting hole; 232, buckle; 233, first protrusion; 234, positioning groove; 235, first part; 236 237. Second part; 238. Third part; 239. Second protrusion; 240. First limiting structure; 241. Drive device; 241. First gear; 241a. Slot; 241b. Positioning protrusion; 242. Second gear; 243. Motor; 250. Connecting shaft; 251. Shielding structure; 260. Bearing; 270. Damping rubber ring; 280. Pivot; 281. Limiting groove; 290. Damping rubber sleeve; 300. Main unit; 310. Second housing; 320. Second through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0051] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0052] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," 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. They 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 of this utility model. 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0053] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for mutual communication; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0054] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0055] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0056] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0057] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown below, in conjunction with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Provide a detailed description.

[0058] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the electronic device 100 includes a camera 200 and a host 300.

[0059] The camera 200 mainly includes a first housing 210, a fixing bracket 220, a connecting bracket 230, a driving device 240, and a connecting shaft 250. The host 300 includes a second housing 310, and functional components such as a display screen and a speaker can be installed inside and / or outside the second housing 310, which will not be described in detail here. The first housing 210 is located outside the host 300 and is used to install an image sensor and a lens (not shown in the figure) to realize the image acquisition function of the camera 200. The fixing bracket 220, the connecting bracket 230, and the driving device 240 are located inside the second housing 310. The fixing bracket 220 is fixedly connected to the second housing 310 and is used to provide installation positions and stable support for other components in the camera 200 (connecting bracket 230, driving device 240, connecting shaft 250), and to realize the connection between the camera 200 and the host 300. A second through hole 320 is provided on the top of the second housing 310. The connecting shaft 250 passes through the second through hole 320 of the second housing 310 and cooperates with the connecting bracket 230 to realize the rotatable connection between the first housing 210 and the fixed bracket 220, ensuring that the first housing 210 can rotate smoothly within a preset range to meet different shooting needs. The driving device 240 is used to drive the first housing 210 to rotate around the first axis (the axis of the connecting shaft 250), thereby adjusting the shooting direction of the camera 200 according to the needs of the user (or electronic device 100).

[0060] For example in Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing bracket 220 has a first side ( Figure 2 (upper side) and second side ( Figure 2 The lower side of the fixed bracket 220 has a first through hole 221 that passes through the first side and the second side. Preferably, the cross-section of the first through hole 221 is circular. The driving device 240 includes a first gear 241, which serves as the rotational power output component of the driving device 240 and is disposed on the second side of the fixed bracket 220. Correspondingly, the connecting bracket 230 is pivotally disposed on the first side of the fixed bracket 220 and is snap-fitted to the first gear 241. In addition, the connecting bracket 230 is also provided with a mounting hole 231. The connecting shaft 250 has a first end ( Figure 2 The upper end) and the second end ( Figure 2The lower end of the connecting shaft 250 is connected to the first housing 210, and the second end is inserted into the mounting hole 231, thereby fixing the connecting shaft 250 relative to the connecting bracket 230. This configuration simplifies the connection structure of the components in the camera 200, enabling rapid connection and assembly, and significantly reducing the assembly difficulty and production cost of the camera 200. Furthermore, the clever and compact assembly of the structural components of the camera 200 onto the fixed bracket 220 greatly simplifies the assembly process and structure between the camera 200 and the host 300.

[0061] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a camera 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a first gear 241 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a connecting bracket 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 3 to 5 As shown, two slots 241a are provided on the first gear 241; correspondingly, two buckles 232 are provided at the lower end of the connecting bracket 230, extending into the corresponding slots 241a and engaging with them. This arrangement achieves a snap-fit ​​connection between the first gear 241 and the connecting bracket 230, which improves production efficiency and reduces assembly difficulty and production costs. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the number of slots 241a and buckles 232 is not limited to two; their specific number can be flexibly designed according to actual needs, for example, one, three, four, or more, to meet different structural strength and assembly requirements. Furthermore, in other embodiments, buckles 232 can also be provided on the first gear 241, and corresponding slots 241a can be provided on the connecting bracket 230, with the snap-fit ​​connection between the first gear 241 and the connecting bracket 230 achieved through the engagement of the buckles 232 and slots 241a.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, multiple first protrusions 233 are provided on the inner side of the connecting bracket 230 (the wall of the mounting hole 231), and these first protrusions 233 are spaced apart along the circumference of the connecting bracket 230. By providing these first protrusions 233, the contact area between the connecting shaft 250 and the connecting bracket 230 can be reduced, making it easier for the connecting shaft 250 to be inserted into the mounting hole 231. At the same time, the size and distribution of the first protrusions 233 are easier to control precisely, thereby ensuring that the fit between the connecting shaft 250 and the connecting bracket 230 (first protrusions 233) is neither too tight nor too loose, thus achieving a stable and reliable connection effect.

[0063] Figure 6Another cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a camera 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 7 Another schematic diagram of a connecting bracket 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, two positioning slots 234 are provided on the connecting bracket 230, and correspondingly, two positioning protrusions 241b are provided on the first gear 241, with the protrusions 241b inserting into the corresponding positioning slots 234. This arrangement makes the connection between the first gear 241 and the connecting bracket 230 more precise and stable, further improving the stability and reliability of power transmission. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the number of positioning slots 234 and positioning protrusions 241b is not limited to two; their specific number can be flexibly designed according to actual needs, for example, it can be set to one, three, four, or more, to meet different structural strength and assembly requirements.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first gear 241, the connecting bracket 230, and the connecting shaft 250 are connected by screws. Preferably, the first gear 241, the connecting bracket 230, and the connecting shaft 250 are connected by two screws, which pass through the first gear 241 and the connecting bracket 230 in sequence, and are finally screwed into the threaded hole of the connecting shaft 250. This connection method not only ensures a stable connection between the first gear 241, the connecting bracket 230, and the connecting shaft 250, but also effectively transmits power, while facilitating disassembly and maintenance.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a portion of the connecting bracket 230 extends into the first through hole 221 of the fixed bracket 220, and a bearing 260 is provided between the fixed bracket 220 and the connecting bracket 230. This arrangement reduces the friction between the connecting bracket 230 and the fixed bracket 220, making the rotation of the connecting bracket 230 smoother and more stable. Specifically, the first through hole 221 can be a stepped hole, in which a first step (not shown) is formed. The connecting bracket 230 includes a first part 235, a second part 236, and a third part 237 connected in sequence. The second part 236 and the third part 237 are inserted into the first through hole 221. The outer diameter of the second part 236 is slightly larger than the outer diameters of the first part 235 and the third part 237, and a second step is formed between the second part 236 and the third part 237. The bearing 260 is sleeved on the third part 237 of the connecting bracket 230 and is located between the first step and the second step. These two steps limit its position, thereby ensuring that the bearing 260 maintains a stable position during assembly and use, and preventing axial displacement. Preferably, as follows... Figure 3As shown, the upper end face of the first gear 241 abuts against the inner ring of the bearing 260 to further limit the bearing 260.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of second protrusions 238 are provided on the outer side of the connecting bracket 230 (third part 237), and these second protrusions 238 are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the connecting bracket 230. These second protrusions 238 reduce the contact area between the bearing 260 and the connecting bracket 230, making it easier to assemble the bearing 260 onto the connecting bracket 230. At the same time, the size and distribution of the second protrusions 238 are easier to precisely control, ensuring that the fit between the bearing 260 and the connecting bracket 230 (second protrusions 238) is neither too tight nor too loose, thus achieving a stable and reliable connection.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a portion of the connecting bracket 230 extends into the first through hole 221, and a damping rubber ring 270 is provided between the fixing bracket 220 and the connecting bracket 230. For example, a mounting groove is provided on the outer side of the second part 236 of the connecting bracket 230, and the damping rubber ring 270 is embedded in the mounting groove. With the above arrangement, the feel when the user manually rotates the connecting shaft 250 can be improved, and the rotation of the connecting bracket 230 can be made more stable.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a first limiting structure 239 is provided on the outer side of the first part 235 of the connecting bracket 230. The first limiting structure 239 may be a protrusion provided on the connecting bracket 230, which is used to limit the rotation range of the connecting bracket 230, thereby limiting the adjustable range of the field of view of the camera 200 and effectively preventing the camera 200 from moving excessively under the action of the driving device 240. Correspondingly, a second limiting structure (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the second housing 310. The second limiting structure may be, for example, a protrusion provided near the second through hole 320. The two limiting structures cooperate with each other to effectively limit the rotation range of the connecting bracket 230.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the drive device 240 may further include a motor 243 and a second gear 242, wherein the motor 243 is mounted on the second side of the fixed bracket 220. The second gear 242 is mounted on the output shaft of the motor 243 and meshes with the first gear 241. With the above arrangement, the rotational motion of the motor 243 can be converted into the rotation of the connecting shaft 250 through the second gear 242 and the first gear 241, thereby adjusting the shooting direction of the camera 200.

[0070] Figure 8 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a camera 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 8 As shown, the first housing 210 includes an outer shell 211 and a cover plate 212. The outer shell 211 has an internal receiving cavity for housing devices such as lenses and image sensors. Furthermore, a connecting hole 211a is provided at the bottom of the outer shell 211. Correspondingly, the cover plate 212 is disposed in the receiving cavity and detachably connected to the outer shell 211 (e.g., by screws, snap-fits, etc.). A connecting cavity is defined between the cover plate 212 and the outer shell 211, and this connecting cavity communicates with the connecting hole 211a. The first end of the connecting shaft 250 extends into the connecting cavity via the connecting hole 211a and is hinged to the first housing 210. Through the above arrangement, the first housing 210 and the connecting shaft 250 are hinged, allowing the first housing 210 to be manually driven by the user and rotate flexibly around a second axis. Preferably, the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis.

[0071] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of a first housing 210 and a connecting shaft 250 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the connecting cavity includes a shaft hole 211b. Specifically, one or more connecting ribs 213 are provided inside the outer shell 211. These connecting ribs 213 and the outer shell 211 can be integrally formed to ensure the integrity and strength of the structure. In other embodiments, the connecting ribs 213 and the outer shell 211 can also be connected by other methods such as bonding, welding, or screw connection, and this utility model is not limited thereto. In addition, the cover plate 212 is connected to the connecting ribs 213 by screws, and the shaft hole 211b is formed between the cover plate 212 and the connecting ribs 213. Correspondingly, a pivot 280 is connected to the first end of the connecting shaft 250, and the pivot 280 is arranged along the second axis. The pivot 280 is pivotally connected in the shaft hole 211b, realizing the hinge connection between the connecting shaft 250 and the first shell 210.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, a positioning groove 212a is provided on the cover plate 212, and a portion of the connecting bone position 213 is embedded in the positioning groove 212a to achieve precise positioning of the cover plate 212. Preferably, the screws connecting the cover plate 212 and the connecting bone position 213 pass through the position where the positioning groove 212a is provided on the cover plate 212, further ensuring the stability of the structure and the accuracy of assembly.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, a damping rubber sleeve 290 is fitted onto the pivot 280. The damping rubber sleeve 290 increases the friction between the pivot 280 and the first housing 211, allowing the first housing 211 to remain in the user-set position and preventing it from easily shifting due to external forces or vibrations. At the same time, the damping rubber sleeve 290 also optimizes the user's operating experience, providing a more delicate and comfortable damping feel.

[0074] Figure 10 Another cross-sectional view of the first housing 210 and the connecting shaft 250 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a connecting shaft 250 and a pivot 280 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, a limiting bone 214 is connected inside the outer shell 211, and a limiting groove 281 is provided on the pivot 280. The limiting bone 214 and the limiting groove 281 cooperate with each other to limit the rotation range of the first shell 210 around the pivot 280 (second axis), thereby limiting the adjustable range of the field of view of the camera 200 and effectively preventing the camera 200 from moving excessively during manual operation by the user.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, a shielding structure 251 is also connected to the first end of the connecting shaft 250. This shielding structure 251 can effectively prevent external dust, debris, etc. from entering the interior of the connecting hole 211a, thereby improving the sealing performance and reliability of the equipment.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, a reinforcing rib 212b is provided on the side of the cover plate 212 facing away from the connecting cavity to effectively improve the structural strength of the cover plate 212, enabling it to better withstand external forces, which helps to extend its service life and provide users with a more reliable user experience.

[0077] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model provide a camera 200 and an electronic device 100. By cleverly and compactly assembling the structural components of the camera 200 onto the fixed bracket 220, the structure of the camera 200 (rotation function part) is simplified, production costs are reduced, and efficient collaboration between the components is achieved. Furthermore, the assembly process and structure between the camera 200 and the electronic device 100 are greatly simplified, the overall size of the device is effectively reduced, and the convenience and reliability of integrating the camera 200 into the electronic device 100 are significantly improved.

[0078] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera, characterized in that, include: First shell; A fixed bracket has a first side and a second side, and a first through hole is provided on the fixed bracket, the first through hole passing through the first side and the second side; A connecting bracket is pivotally mounted on the first side of the fixed bracket, and the connecting bracket is provided with mounting holes; The driving device includes a first gear, which is disposed on the second side of the fixed bracket and is snap-fitted to the connecting bracket; as well as The connecting shaft has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first housing, and the second end is inserted into the mounting hole. The connecting shaft is fixed relative to the connecting bracket.

2. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first gear is provided with one or more slots, and the connecting bracket is provided with one or more buckles. The buckles extend into the corresponding slots and engage with the corresponding slots. or, The connecting bracket is provided with one or more slots, and the first gear is provided with one or more buckles. The buckles extend into the corresponding slots and engage with the corresponding slots.

3. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first gear is provided with one or more positioning protrusions, and the connecting bracket is provided with one or more positioning grooves, with the positioning protrusions inserted into the corresponding positioning grooves.

4. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the connecting bracket is provided with a plurality of first protrusions spaced apart along its circumference, and the first protrusions cooperate with the connecting shaft.

5. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first gear, the connecting bracket, and the connecting shaft are connected by screws.

6. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the connecting bracket extends into the first through hole, and a bearing is provided between the fixing bracket and the connecting bracket.

7. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first step is formed in the first through hole, a second step is formed on the outer side of the connecting bracket, and the bearing is located between the first step and the second step.

8. The camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer side of the connecting bracket is provided with a plurality of second protrusions spaced apart along its circumference, and the second protrusions cooperate with the bearing.

9. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the connecting bracket extends into the first through hole, and a damping rubber ring is provided between the fixing bracket and the connecting bracket; an installation groove is provided on the outer side of the connecting bracket, and the damping rubber ring is embedded in the installation groove.

10. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the connecting bracket is also provided with a first limiting structure to limit the rotation range of the connecting bracket.

11. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive device further includes: The motor is connected to the second side of the fixed bracket; and The second gear is connected to the output shaft of the motor and meshes with the first gear.

12. The camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing includes: The outer casing, wherein the outer casing is provided with connection holes; and A cover plate is disposed inside the housing and detachably connected to the housing, wherein the cover plate and the housing define a connection cavity; The first end of the connecting shaft extends into the connecting cavity via the connecting hole and is hinged to the first housing.

13. The camera according to claim 12, characterized in that, The connecting cavity includes a shaft hole, and a pivot is provided at the first end of the connecting shaft. The pivot is pivotally connected in the shaft hole; a damping rubber sleeve is fitted on the pivot.

14. The camera according to claim 13, characterized in that, The housing has one or more connecting ribs, the cover plate and the connecting ribs are connected by screws, and the axial hole is formed between the cover plate and the connecting ribs.

15. The camera according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cover plate is provided with a positioning slot, and a portion of the connecting bone position is embedded in the positioning slot.

16. The camera according to claim 13, characterized in that, The outer shell is provided with a limiting bone, and the pivot is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting bone and the limiting groove cooperate with each other to limit the rotation range of the first shell around the pivot.

17. The camera according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first end of the connecting shaft is provided with a shielding structure to shield the connecting hole.

18. An electronic device, characterized in that: include The main unit includes a second housing, on which a second through hole is provided; and The camera according to any one of claims 1-17, wherein the connecting shaft passes through the second through hole, the fixing bracket is disposed inside the second housing, and the first housing is disposed outside the second housing.

19. The electronic device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The connecting bracket is provided with a first limiting structure on its outer side, and the second housing is provided with a second limiting structure inside. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure cooperate with each other to limit the rotation range of the connecting bracket.

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