Camera obstruction components and electronic devices

Abstract

This application provides a camera blocking component and electronic device. A camera is installed in the mounting cavity of the bracket body. A sliding body slides with the bracket body. By moving the sliding body to a blocking position, the camera is blocked; or by moving it to an avoidance position, the camera is avoided. Specifically, when the sliding body moves to the blocking position, a first limiting arm and a first limiting part engage, while a second limiting arm and a second limiting part disengage, thus keeping the sliding body in the blocking position. When the sliding body moves to the avoidance position, the first limiting arm and the first limiting part disengage, while the second limiting arm and the second limiting part engage, thus keeping the sliding body in the avoidance position. Therefore, through the cooperation of the first limiting arm and the first limiting part, or the cooperation of the second limiting arm and the second limiting part, the sliding body can maintain an accurate position whether blocking or avoiding the camera, preventing displacement due to gravity or vibration and ensuring effective use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more specifically, to a camera blocking component and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of networks and hardware, and the needs of real-world applications, the use of electronic devices such as smart interactive products is increasing, and many of these devices are equipped with cameras. Currently, many cameras on the market lack physical obstruction mechanisms. If an electronic device is compromised and the camera is illegally activated, it can lead to the unauthorized leakage of the user's personal privacy.

[0003] Some related products have a shielding structure that can block or avoid the camera by moving the shielding structure. However, the existing shielding structure may shift due to gravity or vibration after being moved to the required position, making it difficult to keep it in the accurate position and affecting the use effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] An embodiment of this utility model provides a camera blocking component to solve the problem that existing blocking structures are difficult to keep in an accurate position, thus affecting the performance.

[0005] The camera blocking component in this embodiment includes a bracket structure and a sliding structure. The bracket structure includes a bracket body, a first limiting part, and a second limiting part. The bracket body has a mounting cavity for mounting the camera. The first limiting part and the second limiting part are located at opposite ends of the bracket body. The sliding structure includes a sliding body, a first limiting arm, and a second limiting arm. The first limiting arm and the second limiting arm are located at opposite ends of the sliding body. The sliding body and the bracket body slide together. The sliding body has a blocking position and an avoidance position. When the sliding body is in the blocking position, the sliding body blocks the camera, the first limiting arm and the first limiting part are in a limiting engagement, and the second limiting arm and the second limiting part are separated. When the sliding body is in the avoidance position, the sliding body avoids the camera, the first limiting arm and the first limiting part are separated, and the second limiting arm and the second limiting part are in a limiting engagement.

[0006] In this embodiment, a camera is installed within the mounting cavity of the bracket body. A sliding body slides within the bracket body, allowing the sliding body to either block or avoid the camera by moving to a blocking position. Specifically, when the sliding body moves to the blocking position, the first limiting arm and the first limiting part engage, while the second limiting arm and the second limiting part disengage, thus keeping the sliding body in the blocking position. Conversely, when the sliding body moves to the avoidance position, the first limiting arm and the first limiting part disengage, while the second limiting arm and the second limiting part engage, thus keeping the sliding body in the avoidance position. Therefore, in this solution, the engagement of the first limiting arm and the first limiting part, or the engagement of the second limiting arm and the second limiting part, ensures that the sliding body remains in an accurate position regardless of whether it blocks or avoids the camera, preventing displacement due to gravity or vibration and guaranteeing optimal performance.

[0007] An embodiment of this utility model also provides an electronic device, which includes a device body and the aforementioned camera blocking component, wherein the camera blocking component is installed inside the device body.

[0008] In this embodiment, the camera in the electronic device can be physically blocked by the camera blocking component when needed, avoiding the risk of privacy leakage and improving security. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 The diagram shows the sliding body in the camera blocking assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention in an avoidance position:

[0010] Figure 2 The diagram shows the sliding body in the blocking position of the camera blocking assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention:

[0011] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bracket structure in the camera blocking assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0012] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the sliding structure in the camera blocking assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0013] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the slide key in the camera blocking assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0014] Figure 6 An assembly diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0015] Figure 7 An exploded view of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0016] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0017] 100. Support structure; 110. Support body; 111. Guide rail; 112. Front connecting column; 113. Rear connecting column; 120. First limiting part; 121. Limiting protrusion; 122. Limiting plate; 130. Second limiting part;

[0018] 200. Sliding structure; 210. Sliding body; 211. Guide groove; 212. Slide plate; 213. Baffle; 214. Positioning post; 220. First limiting arm; 221. Limiting groove; 222. Elastic section; 223. Limiting section; 224. Guide section; 230. Second limiting arm;

[0019] 300. Slide key; 310. Keycap; 320. Clip; 330. Positioning plate; 340. Positioning rib;

[0020] 410. Lower shell; 411. Clearance opening; 420. Upper shell; 421. Long strip hole; 430. Decorative piece. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides a camera blocking assembly, which includes a bracket structure 100 and a sliding structure 200. The bracket structure 100 includes a bracket body 110, a first limiting part 120, and a second limiting part 130. The bracket body 110 has a mounting cavity for mounting a camera. The first limiting part 120 and the second limiting part 130 are respectively located at opposite ends of the bracket body 110. The sliding structure 200 includes a sliding body 210, a first limiting arm 220, and a second limiting arm 230. The first limiting arm 220 and the second limiting arm 230 are respectively located at opposite ends of the sliding body 210. The main body 210 has two opposite ends; wherein, the sliding main body 210 and the support main body 110 slide together, the sliding main body 210 has an obstruction position and an avoidance position. When the sliding main body 210 is in the obstruction position, the sliding main body 210 obstructs the camera, the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120 are in a limiting engagement, and the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130 are separated. When the sliding main body 210 is in the avoidance position, the sliding main body 210 avoids the camera, the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120 are separated, and the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130 are in a limiting engagement.

[0023] In this embodiment, a camera is installed within the mounting cavity of the bracket body 110. A sliding body 210 slides within the bracket body 110. The sliding body 210 can be moved to either a blocking position to block the camera or a reposition to avoid it. Specifically, when the sliding body 210 is moved to the blocking position, the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120 engage, while the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130 disengage, thus keeping the sliding body 210 in the blocking position. When the sliding body 210 is moved to the repositioning position, the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120 disengage, while the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130 engage, thus keeping the sliding body in the repositioning position. Therefore, in this solution, the engagement of the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120, or the engagement of the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130, ensures that the sliding body 210 remains in an accurate position regardless of whether it blocks or avoids the camera, preventing displacement due to gravity or vibration and guaranteeing optimal performance.

[0024] In this design, one of the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120 is elastic, and the first limiting arm 220 and the first limiting part 120 are detachably engaged. Similarly, one of the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130 is elastic, and the second limiting arm 230 and the second limiting part 130 are detachably engaged. This elastic structure enables the limiting arms and their corresponding limiting parts to engage or disengage, achieving accurate positioning of the sliding body 210 and providing a good tactile feel for the user.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the first limiting part 120 has a limiting protrusion 121, and the first limiting arm 220 is a plate-shaped cantilever beam structure with a limiting groove 221. The limiting protrusion 121 and the limiting groove 221 can be detachably engaged. Through this configuration, the first limiting arm 220 is elastic. During the movement of the sliding body 210, the first limiting arm 220 is moved. As the first limiting arm 220 approaches the first limiting part 120, it elastically deforms, and the limiting protrusion 121 engages with the limiting groove 221 for positioning. When the user pushes the sliding body 210, they feel a change in pushing resistance, indicating that the limiting protrusion 121 is engaged with the limiting groove 221 or has separated from it.

[0026] Furthermore, the first limiting part 120 also includes two parallel limiting plates 122, each of which is provided with a limiting protrusion 121. This improves reliability by having multiple limiting protrusions 121 engage with the limiting groove 221. The first limiting arm 220 includes an elastic segment 222, a limiting segment 223, and a guide segment 224 connected in sequence. The end of the elastic segment 222 away from the limiting segment 223 is connected to the sliding body 210. The limiting groove 221 is located in the limiting segment 223. The end of the guide segment 224 away from the elastic segment 222 is tilted away from the limiting plate 122. This tilting of the guide segment 224 away from the elastic segment 222 allows the first limiting arm 220 to guide the movement of the first limiting arm 220 as it approaches the limiting protrusion 121, facilitating elastic deformation and engagement with the first limiting part 120.

[0027] The second limiting part 130 and the first limiting part 120 have the same structure, and the second limiting arm 230 and the first limiting arm 220 have the same structure.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the support body 110 has a guide rail 111, and the sliding body 210 has a guide groove 211, with the guide rail 111 and the guide groove 211 in sliding engagement; or, the support body 110 has a guide groove 211, and the sliding body 210 has a guide rail 111, with the guide rail 111 and the guide groove 211 in sliding engagement. In this way, the sliding of the sliding body 210 relative to the support body 110 is achieved through the engagement of the guide rail 111 and the guide groove 211.

[0029] like Figure 4As shown, the sliding body 210 includes a sliding plate 212 and a baffle 213 connected to each other. The sliding plate 212 and the support body 110 slide together. The sliding plate 212 drives the baffle 213 to move. The baffle 213 is used to block or avoid the camera. The first limiting arm 220 and the second limiting arm 230 are located at opposite ends of the sliding plate 212, respectively. During the movement of the sliding plate 212, it drives the baffle 213, the first limiting arm 220 and the second limiting arm 230 to move, thereby blocking or avoiding the camera.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the support body 110 has opposing front and rear sides. The front side is provided with a front connecting post 112, and the rear side is provided with a rear connecting post 113. The front connecting post 112 is used to fix the first circuit board, and the rear connecting post 113 is used to fix the second circuit board. This allows two circuit boards to be installed on the same support body 110, resulting in high integration and a compact structure.

[0031] Specifically, the front connecting post 112 and the rear connecting post 113 are coaxially arranged, and the bracket body 110 has a through hole that passes through the front connecting post 112 and the rear connecting post 113. Fasteners are inserted into both ends of the through hole, which makes the structure simple. The first circuit board is an infrared lamp board, and the second circuit board is electrically connected to the camera.

[0032] In some embodiments, the support structure 100 is an injection-molded integral structure, and the sliding structure 200 is an injection-molded integral structure.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the camera blocking component also includes a slider 300, which engages with the sliding body 210. The slider 300 pushes the sliding body 210 to move. The slider 300 and the sliding body 210 are engaged in a snap-fit ​​manner, making assembly convenient. The user can manually push the slider 300 to move the sliding body 210.

[0034] Specifically, the slide key 300 includes a keycap 310 and a snap-fit ​​320, a positioning plate 330, and a positioning rib 340 disposed on the same side as the keycap 310. A positioning groove is formed between the positioning plate 330 and the positioning rib 340. The sliding body 210 has an assembly hole and a positioning post 214. The snap-fit ​​320 engages with the assembly hole, and the positioning post 214 passes through the positioning groove. In this way, in addition to engaging with the sliding body 210, the slide key 300 can also be further positioned by the positioning post 214 passing through the positioning groove, thus improving the reliability of the connection.

[0035] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides an electronic device, which includes a device body and the aforementioned camera blocking component, the camera blocking component being installed inside the device body.

[0036] Specifically, the main body of the device includes a lower shell 410, an upper shell 420, and a decorative piece 430. The lower shell 410 has an avoidance opening 411. The bracket structure 100 is fixed in the cavity between the lower shell 410 and the upper shell 420 by fasteners. The opening of the mounting cavity of the bracket structure 100 faces the avoidance opening 411. The sliding structure 200 is slidable relative to the avoidance opening 411. The decorative piece 430 is installed on the lower shell 410. The decorative piece 430 covers a part of the avoidance opening 411. The round hole of the decorative piece 430 corresponds to the camera in the mounting cavity.

[0037] In this embodiment, the avoidance opening 411 is used to expose the camera. The camera is installed in the mounting cavity of the bracket body 110. The sliding body 210 slides with the bracket body 110. The camera is blocked by moving the sliding body 210 to the blocking position or avoided by moving it to the avoidance position.

[0038] Furthermore, the camera obstruction assembly also includes a slider 300, which engages with the sliding body 210. The slider 300 pushes the sliding body 210 to move. The side wall of the device body has an elongated hole 421, and a portion of the slider 300 is located outside the elongated hole 421, allowing the slider 300 to slide along the elongated hole 421. The elongated hole 421 guides and limits the movement of the slider 300, facilitating user operation.

[0039] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made to the embodiments of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the embodiments of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0040] 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 this application. 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 features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0041] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship, which are usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0043] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0044] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A camera obscuration assembly, characterized in that, The camera blocking assembly includes a bracket structure (100) and a sliding structure (200). The bracket structure (100) includes a bracket body (110), a first limiting part (120), and a second limiting part (130). The bracket body (110) has a mounting cavity for mounting the camera. The first limiting part (120) and the second limiting part (130) are located at opposite ends of the bracket body (110). The sliding structure (200) includes a sliding body (210), a first limiting arm (220), and a second limiting arm (230). The first limiting arm (220) and the second limiting arm (230) are located at opposite ends of the sliding body (210). (210) and the bracket body (110) slide in cooperation. The sliding body (210) has a blocking position and a avoidance position. When the sliding body (210) is in the blocking position, the sliding body (210) blocks the camera. The first limiting arm (220) and the first limiting part (120) are in a limiting cooperation, and the second limiting arm (230) and the second limiting part (130) are separated. When the sliding body (210) is in the avoidance position, the sliding body (210) avoids the camera. The first limiting arm (220) and the first limiting part (120) are separated, and the second limiting arm (230) and the second limiting part (130) are in a limiting cooperation.

2. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the first limiting arm (220) and the first limiting part (120) is elastic, and the first limiting arm (220) and the first limiting part (120) are detachably engaged; one of the second limiting arm (230) and the second limiting part (130) is elastic, and the second limiting arm (230) and the second limiting part (130) are detachably engaged.

3. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first limiting part (120) has a limiting protrusion (121), the first limiting arm (220) is a plate-shaped cantilever beam structure, the first limiting arm (220) has a limiting groove (221), and the limiting protrusion (121) and the limiting groove (221) are detachably engaged.

4. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first limiting part (120) further includes two parallel limiting plates (122), each of which is provided with a limiting protrusion (121); the first limiting arm (220) includes an elastic segment (222), a limiting segment (223), and a guide segment (224) connected in sequence, the end of the elastic segment (222) away from the limiting segment (223) is connected to the sliding body (210), the limiting groove (221) is located in the limiting segment (223), and the end of the guide segment (224) away from the elastic segment (222) is raised in a direction away from the limiting plate (122); the second limiting part (130) has the same structure as the first limiting part (120), and the second limiting arm (230) has the same structure as the first limiting arm (220).

5. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 1, wherein, The support body (110) has a guide rail (111), and the sliding body (210) has a guide groove (211), with the guide rail (111) and the guide groove (211) slidingly engaged; or, the support body (110) has a guide groove (211), and the sliding body (210) has a guide rail (111), with the guide rail (111) and the guide groove (211) slidingly engaged.

6. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 1, wherein, The sliding body (210) includes a sliding plate (212) and a baffle (213) connected to each other. The sliding plate (212) and the support body (110) are slidably engaged. The sliding plate (212) drives the baffle (213) to move. The baffle (213) is used to block or avoid the camera. The first limiting arm (220) and the second limiting arm (230) are located at opposite ends of the sliding plate (212).

7. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 1, wherein, The bracket body (110) has a front side and a rear side. The front side is provided with a front connecting post (112), and the rear side is provided with a rear connecting post (113). The front connecting post (112) is used to fix the first circuit board, and the rear connecting post (113) is used to fix the second circuit board.

8. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 7, wherein, The front connecting post (112) and the rear connecting post (113) are coaxially arranged. The bracket body (110) has a through hole that passes through the front connecting post (112) and the rear connecting post (113). Fasteners are inserted into both ends of the through hole. The first circuit board is an infrared lamp board. The second circuit board is electrically connected to the camera.

9. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 1, wherein, The camera blocking component also includes a slide key (300), which engages with the sliding body (210), and the slide key (300) pushes the sliding body (210) to move.

10. The camera obscuring assembly of claim 9, wherein, The slide key (300) includes a keycap (310) and a buckle (320), a positioning plate (330) and a positioning rib (340) disposed on the same side of the keycap (310). A positioning groove is formed between the positioning plate (330) and the positioning rib (340). The sliding body (210) has an assembly hole and a positioning post (214). The buckle (320) engages with the assembly hole, and the positioning post (214) passes through the positioning groove.

11. An electronic device, comprising: The electronic device includes a device body and a camera blocking component as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the camera blocking component is installed within the device body.

12. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein, The main body of the device includes a lower shell (410), an upper shell (420), and a decorative piece (430). The lower shell (410) has a clearance opening (411). The bracket structure (100) is fixed in the cavity between the lower shell (410) and the upper shell (420) by fasteners. The opening of the mounting cavity of the bracket structure (100) faces the clearance opening (411). The sliding structure (200) is slidable relative to the clearance opening (411). The decorative piece (430) is installed on the lower shell (410) and covers a part of the clearance opening (411). The circular hole of the decorative piece (430) corresponds to the camera in the mounting cavity.

13. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein, The camera blocking assembly also includes a slide key (300), which engages with the sliding body (210). The slide key (300) pushes the sliding body (210) to move. The side wall of the device body has an elongated hole (421). A portion of the slide key (300) is located outside the elongated hole (421), and the slide key (300) slides along the elongated hole (421).

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