Image acquisition module and terminal

Abstract

This application discloses an image acquisition module and a terminal. The image acquisition module includes a frame, a first mounting position, a second mounting position, a main camera, a secondary camera, and a control board. The first mounting position is formed on the first surface of the frame, and the second mounting position is formed on the second surface of the frame. Assuming the first surface is the front of the frame, which is the image acquisition surface of the image acquisition module, and the second surface is the back of the frame, the main camera, due to its large size, is connected to the first surface of the frame through the first mounting position, and the secondary camera is connected to the second surface of the frame through the second mounting position. By assembling the main camera and the secondary camera through the two surfaces of the frame respectively, the assembly of the main camera and the secondary camera can be made more compact and the space of the frame can be utilized more efficiently. With the same size main camera and secondary camera, the size of the frame can be minimized, thereby reducing the size of the entire image acquisition module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera equipment technology, and more particularly to an image acquisition module and a terminal. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technology, in order to improve the clarity and performance of terminal image acquisition, some terminals have adopted assembled image acquisition modules. These image acquisition modules can include two or more image acquisition modules. Current image acquisition modules require at least two image acquisition modules for fixing, resulting in large image acquisition module sizes and affecting the user experience of the terminal. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This part of the present invention is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] Therefore, the first aspect of this utility model provides an image acquisition module.

[0006] The second aspect of this utility model provides a terminal.

[0007] In view of this, a first aspect of the embodiments of this application provides an image acquisition module, comprising:

[0008] A frame, the frame including a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other;

[0009] A first mounting position is formed on the first surface;

[0010] A second mounting position is formed on the second surface;

[0011] The main camera is connected to the frame via the first mounting position;

[0012] A secondary camera, which is connected to the frame via the second mounting position;

[0013] A control board is connected to the side of the frame near the second side and to the main camera and the secondary camera.

[0014] In one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module further includes: a heat sink connected to the frame, wherein the first mounting position includes:

[0015] A back plate and a support plate, wherein the back plate is connected to the heat sink via the support plate, and the heat sink has a first mounting opening on the side facing the first surface.

[0016] In one feasible implementation, the heat sink, the back plate, and the support plate are an integral structure.

[0017] In one feasible implementation, the first mounting position further includes:

[0018] The through hole is formed on at least one of the multiple support plates, which are arranged in a surrounding manner.

[0019] The via only occupies part of the support plate and the back plate so that a limiting corner can be formed at two adjacent support plates to limit the position of the main camera.

[0020] In one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module further includes: a heat sink connected to the frame, and the second mounting position includes:

[0021] A surrounding panel, the surrounding panel being connected to the side of the heat sink plate near the second surface;

[0022] The second assembly port is located on the heat sink.

[0023] In one feasible implementation, a limiting groove is formed at the corner of the enclosure, the limiting groove being used to limit the position of the secondary camera.

[0024] In one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module further includes:

[0025] A flexible circuit board is provided, through which the secondary camera is connected to the control board.

[0026] In one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module further includes:

[0027] A panel that covers the first surface of the frame.

[0028] A terminal is provided according to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, further comprising:

[0029] Image acquisition module as described in any of the above technical solutions;

[0030] The housing, to which the image acquisition module is connected.

[0031] In one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module is embedded within the housing and is rotatable relative to the housing; or

[0032] The image acquisition module is rotatably connected to the top of the housing.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0034] The image acquisition module provided in this embodiment includes a frame, a first mounting position, a second mounting position, a main camera, a secondary camera, and a control board. The first mounting position is formed on the first surface of the frame, and the second mounting position is formed on the second surface of the frame. Assuming the first surface is the front of the frame, which is also the image acquisition surface of the image acquisition module, and the second surface is the back of the frame, the main camera, due to its larger size, is connected to the first surface of the frame via the first mounting position, and the secondary camera is connected to the second surface of the frame via the second mounting position. This arrangement, with the main camera and secondary camera mounted on the two surfaces of the frame respectively, allows for a more compact assembly of the main and secondary cameras, making more efficient use of the frame space. For a main camera and secondary camera of the same size, the frame volume can be minimized, thereby reducing the overall size of the image acquisition module. The image acquisition module is connected to the second surface via the control board, and then connected to the main and secondary cameras, facilitating control of the main and secondary cameras and allowing for the activation of either the main or secondary camera based on actual needs, thus improving the user experience.

[0035] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the decomposed state of an image acquisition module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the second side of an image acquisition module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3A schematic structural diagram of the first side of an image acquisition module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 A side view of an image acquisition module according to one embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the panel of an image acquisition module according to one embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an image acquisition module according to one embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0043] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a terminal for an image acquisition module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a terminal for an image acquisition module according to another embodiment of this application.

[0045] in, Figures 1 to 8 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0046] 100 Image Acquisition Module

[0047] 110 frame, 120 first mounting position, 130 second mounting position, 140 main camera, 150 secondary camera, 160 control board, 170 heat sink, 180 flexible circuit board, 190 panel;

[0048] 111 First page, 112 Second page;

[0049] 121 Backplate, 122 Support plate, 123 Through hole;

[0050] 131 Enclosure panel, 132 Second assembly port, 133 Limiting groove;

[0051] 210 housing. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The following description provides numerous specific details to offer a more thorough understanding of the technical solutions provided by this invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the technical solutions provided by this invention can be implemented without one or more of these details.

[0053] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0054] Exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, according to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, an image acquisition module 100 is provided, comprising: a frame 110, the frame 110 including a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 disposed opposite to each other; a first mounting position 120 formed on the first surface 111; a second mounting position 130 formed on the second surface 112; a main camera 140 connected to the frame 110 via the first mounting position 120; a secondary camera 150 connected to the frame 110 via the second mounting position 130; and a control board 160 connected to the side of the frame 110 near the second surface 112 and connected to the main camera 140 and the secondary camera 150.

[0056] The image acquisition module 100 provided in this embodiment includes a frame 110, a first mounting position 120, a second mounting position 130, a main camera 140, a secondary camera 150, and a control board 160. The first mounting position 120 is formed on the first surface 111 of the frame 110, and the second mounting position 130 is formed on the second surface 112 of the frame 110. Assuming that the first surface 111 is the front of the frame 110, which is the image acquisition surface of the image acquisition module 100, and the second surface 112 is the back of the frame 110, the main camera 140, due to its large size, is mounted on the first mounting position 112. Mounting position 120 is connected to the first surface 111 of frame 110, and mounting position 150 is connected to the second surface 112 of frame 110 via mounting position 130. This arrangement, with the main camera 140 and secondary camera 150 mounted on two surfaces of frame 110 respectively, allows for a more compact assembly of the main camera 140 and secondary camera 150, making more efficient use of the space in frame 110. With a main camera 140 and secondary camera 150 of the same size, the volume of frame 110 can be minimized, thereby reducing the overall volume of image acquisition module 100. This results in a smaller terminal equipped with image acquisition module 100, and the image acquisition module 100 does not occupy excessive space in the terminal, further improving the user experience.

[0057] It is understandable that the image acquisition module 100 is connected to the second side 112 via the control board 160, and then connected to the main camera 140 and the secondary camera 150, which facilitates the control of the main camera 140 and the secondary camera 150, and makes it easy to activate the main camera 140 or the secondary camera 150 according to actual needs, thereby improving the user experience.

[0058] Understandably, to broaden the applicability of the image acquisition module 100, the main camera 140 can be a wide-angle camera, capable of capturing a wider scene. This results in a wider field of view and a larger visible area. The secondary camera 150 can be a telephoto camera, capable of capturing distant objects or scenes and magnifying them to reveal clearer and more detailed images. The combined use of the main camera 140 and the secondary camera 150 improves the image acquisition effect of the image acquisition module 100.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module 100 further includes a heat sink 170 connected to the frame 110. The first mounting position 120 includes a back plate 121 and a support plate 122. The back plate 121 is connected to the heat sink 170 through the support plate 122. The heat sink 170 has a first mounting opening on the side facing the first surface 111.

[0060] In this technical solution, the structure of the image acquisition module 100 is further provided. The image acquisition module 100 may include a heat sink 170, and the first mounting position 120 may include a back plate 121 and a support plate 122. The support plate 122 is connected to the heat sink 170, and the back plate 121 is connected to the heat sink 170. Based on this, a space can be formed by the support plate 122 and the back plate 121, and this space can be used to place and fix the main camera 140. This configuration serves two purposes. First, the support plate 122 and back plate 121 ensure more reliable fixation of the main camera 140, reducing the probability of unexpected displacement of the main camera 140 relative to the frame 110. Second, since the main camera 140 generates more heat than the secondary camera 150, the connection between the main camera 140 and the back plate 121 and support plate 122 allows the heat generated during operation to be transferred to the heat sink 170, thus dissipating heat in a timely manner, improving heat dissipation efficiency, and preventing the main camera 140 from overheating.

[0061] In one feasible implementation, the heat sink 170, the back plate 121, and the support plate 122 are an integral structure.

[0062] In this technical solution, the heat sink 170, the back plate 121, and the support plate 122 are integrated into one structure. This arrangement has two advantages: first, it can improve the mechanical strength of the image acquisition module 100; second, it makes it easier for the heat energy of the main camera 140 to be transferred to the heat sink 170 and then to the frame 110.

[0063] In some examples, the heat sink 170, back plate 121, support plate 122 and frame 110 can be an integral structure to further improve the mechanical strength of the image acquisition module 100, make the structure of the image acquisition module 100 more compact, and further improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the image acquisition module 100.

[0064] In some examples, the heat sink 170, backplate 121, support plate 122, and frame 110 may be supported by metallic materials to further improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in one feasible embodiment, the first mounting position 120 further includes: a through hole 123, and there are multiple support plates 122 arranged in a circle. The through hole 123 is opened on at least one of the multiple support plates 122. The through hole 123 occupies only part of the position of the support plate 122 and the back plate 121 so that a limiting corner can be formed at two adjacent support plates 122 to limit the main camera 140.

[0066] In this technical solution, considering that the control board 160 and the main camera 140 are arranged on different surfaces of the frame 110, the first mounting position 120 may also include a through hole 123. The through hole 123 facilitates the connection of cables through the through hole 123 to the control board 160 and the main camera 140, thereby facilitating the control of the main camera 140.

[0067] In this technical solution, there are multiple support plates 122, which are arranged in a closed manner to form a limiting space. The multiple support plates 122 can serve as plates to limit the main camera 140, thereby improving the fixing strength of the main camera 140 and further reducing the probability of the main camera 140 becoming loose.

[0068] In this technical solution, the via 123 is formed on at least one of the multiple support plates 122, on the back plate 121, and on the heat sink 170. That is to say, the space of the via 123 can occupy the support plate 122, the back plate 121 and the heat sink 170, so that the via area of ​​the via 123 is larger and it is easier to run cables.

[0069] In this technical solution, the via 123 only occupies a portion of the support plate 122 and the back plate 121, allowing a limiting corner to be formed between two adjacent support plates 122 to limit the main camera 140. In other words, the via 123 does not penetrate the corner between two adjacent support plates 122, enabling the structure formed by multiple support plates 122 to better limit the main camera 140, further reducing the probability of the main camera 140 becoming loose. For example, if the main camera 140 is square, it includes four sides, and therefore four support plates 122 can be correspondingly provided. A portion of one of the four support plates 122 is occupied by the via 123, and the via 123 does not occupy the corner connecting two adjacent support plates 122. The four support plates 122 can then form four corners to limit the main camera 140, reducing the probability of the main camera 140 becoming loose and making the image acquisition module 100 work more stably with a low failure rate.

[0070] It is understandable that, in addition to being made on the support plate 122, the via 123 can also be made on the back plate 121 and the heat sink 170. In other words, in addition to occupying space on the support plate 122, the via 123 can also occupy space on the back plate 121 and the heat sink 170 to increase the area of ​​the via 123 and facilitate the installation of cables.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6As shown, in one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module 100 further includes: a heat sink 170 connected to the frame 110; the second mounting position 130 includes: a surrounding plate 131 connected to the side of the heat sink 170 near the second surface 112; and a second mounting port 132 opened on the heat sink 170.

[0072] In this technical solution, a second mounting position 130 is further provided. The second mounting position 130 may include a surrounding plate 131. The surrounding plate 131 surrounds the second mounting port 132 above the heat sink 170. The second mounting port 132 passes through the heat sink 170. The secondary camera 150 can be fixed through the surrounding plate 131 and the second mounting port 132. At the same time, image information can be collected through the second mounting port 132, ensuring the strength of the fixation of the secondary camera 150.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in one feasible implementation, a limiting groove 133 is formed at the corner of the enclosure 131, and the limiting groove 133 is used to limit the position of the secondary camera 150.

[0074] In this technical solution, the style of the enclosure 131 is further provided. A limiting groove 133 is formed at the corner of the enclosure 131. The limiting groove 133 is used to limit the position of the secondary camera 150. This setting allows the setting of a limiting component in the limiting groove 133 to avoid or reduce the probability of displacement of the secondary camera 150, thereby improving the reliability of the image acquisition module 100.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, in one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module 100 further includes a flexible circuit board 180, through which the secondary camera 150 is connected to the control board 160.

[0076] In this technical solution, the image acquisition module 100 may also include a flexible circuit board 180. The secondary camera 150 is connected to the control board 160 through the flexible circuit board 180. The flexible circuit board 180 is flexible enough to facilitate the connection between the secondary camera 150 and the control board 160.

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, in one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module 100 further includes a panel 190, which covers the first surface 111 of the frame 110.

[0078] In this technical solution, the image acquisition module 100 may also include a panel 190, which covers the first surface 111 of the frame 110. The panel 190 can serve as the appearance surface of the image acquisition module 100, making the image acquisition module 100 more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the panel 190 can protect the main camera 140 and the secondary camera 150, reducing the probability of wear and tear on the main camera 140 and the secondary camera 150.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a terminal is proposed according to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, which further includes: an image acquisition module 100 as described in any of the above technical solutions; and a housing 210, wherein the image acquisition module 100 is connected to the housing 210.

[0080] The terminal provided in this application embodiment includes the image acquisition module 100 of any of the above technical solutions, and therefore the terminal can have all the beneficial effects of the image acquisition module 100 of the above technical solutions.

[0081] The terminal provided in this application embodiment can be a mobile phone, a live streaming device, or other audio and video devices. By additionally equipping the image acquisition module 100, the image acquisition capability of the terminal can be improved. At the same time, the image acquisition module 100 can be equipped with a control board 160, thereby reducing the computational load of other components of the terminal and thus reducing the heat generation of the terminal.

[0082] like Figure 7 As shown, in one feasible implementation, the image acquisition module 100 is embedded in the housing 210 and is rotatable relative to the housing 210.

[0083] In this technical solution, a connection method between the image acquisition module 100 and the housing 210 is further provided. The image acquisition module 100 is embedded in the housing 210 and can rotate relative to the housing 210. Based on this, it is convenient to adjust the image acquisition angle of the image acquisition module 100, which can further increase the image acquisition capability of the terminal, especially making the terminal a live broadcast machine.

[0084] like Figure 7 As shown, in one possible implementation, the image acquisition module 100 is rotatably connected to the top of the housing 210.

[0085] In this technical solution, a connection method between the image acquisition module 100 and the housing 210 is further provided. The image acquisition module 100 is rotatably connected to the top of the housing 210 and can rotate relative to the housing 210. Based on this, it is convenient to adjust the image acquisition angle of the image acquisition module 100, which can further increase the image acquisition capability of the terminal, especially making the terminal a live broadcast machine.

[0086] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0087] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit 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 utility model.

[0088] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0089] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An image acquisition module, characterized by, include: A frame, the frame including a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other; A first mounting position is formed on the first surface; A second mounting position is formed on the second surface; The main camera is connected to the frame via the first mounting position; A secondary camera, which is connected to the frame via the second mounting position; A control board is connected to the side of the frame near the second side and to the main camera and the secondary camera; A heat sink, the heat sink being connected to the frame, wherein the first mounting position includes: A back plate and a support plate, wherein the back plate is connected to the heat sink via the support plate, and the heat sink has a first mounting opening on the side facing the first surface.

2. The image acquisition module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat sink, the back plate, and the support plate are an integral structure.

3. The image acquisition module of claim 1, wherein, The first mounting position also includes: The through hole is formed on at least one of the multiple support plates, which are arranged in a surrounding manner. The via only occupies part of the support plate and the back plate so that a limiting corner can be formed at two adjacent support plates to limit the position of the main camera.

4. The image acquisition module of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A heat sink, the heat sink being connected to the frame, and the second mounting position comprising: A surrounding panel, the surrounding panel being connected to the side of the heat sink plate near the second surface; The second assembly port is located on the heat sink.

5. The image acquisition module according to claim 4, characterized in that, A limiting groove is formed at the corner of the enclosure, and the limiting groove is used to limit the position of the secondary camera.

6. The image acquisition module of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, Also includes: A flexible circuit board is provided, through which the secondary camera is connected to the control board.

7. The image acquisition module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A panel that covers the first surface of the frame.

8. A terminal, characterized by comprising: Also includes: The image acquisition module as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; The housing, to which the image acquisition module is connected.

9. The terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that, The image acquisition module is embedded within the housing and can rotate relative to the housing; or The image acquisition module is rotatably connected to the top of the housing.

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