A physical camera shutter switch structure for tablet computers

Abstract

This utility model discloses a physical camera cover switch structure for a tablet computer. The tablet computer includes a shell with a camera mounting slot inside. The physical camera cover switch structure includes a mounting base and a sliding component. The mounting base is connected to the shell, and the sliding component is slidably connected to the mounting base. The sliding component includes a sliding block that slidably engages with the mounting base. One end of the sliding block has a cover block for covering the camera mounting slot. The mounting base has a ball bearing, and the sliding block has two positioning slots. The ball bearing slides and engages with the sliding block, and can engage with the two positioning slots respectively. This utility model can physically cover the tablet computer's camera using the cover block, avoiding privacy leaks caused by the camera. It is simple and convenient to operate, requires no external object, and improves user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tablet computer technology, specifically to a physical camera blocking switch structure for tablet computers. Background Technology

[0002] A tablet computer, also known as a portable computer, is a small, easily portable personal computer that uses a touchscreen as its primary input device. Its touchscreen (also called digitizer technology) allows users to perform tasks using a stylus or digital pen instead of a traditional keyboard or mouse. Most tablet computers are equipped with a camera; while cameras offer convenience such as taking photos and videos, they also pose a risk of privacy breaches.

[0003] Most tablets currently lack a structure to cover the camera. To prevent privacy leaks, users usually need to use an external object to cover the camera when not using the tablet. This is not only inconvenient but also carries the risk of scratching the camera, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address some or all of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a physical camera cover switch structure for a tablet computer. The tablet computer includes a shell, and a camera mounting slot is provided inside the shell. The physical camera cover switch structure includes a mounting base and a sliding assembly. The mounting base is connected to the shell, and the sliding assembly is slidably connected to the mounting base. The sliding assembly includes a sliding block, which is slidably engaged with the mounting base. One end of the sliding block is provided with a cover block, which is used to cover the camera mounting slot. The mounting base is provided with a ball bearing, and the sliding block is provided with two positioning slots. The ball bearing slides and engages with the sliding block, and the ball bearing can engage with the two positioning slots respectively.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the upper end of the sliding block is provided with a pushing block, the outer shell is provided with a guide groove, the pushing block extends into the guide groove and slides in cooperation with the guide groove, and the end face of the pushing block protrudes from the end face of the outer shell.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the sliding block is provided with a first color block and a second color block. The first color block is disposed on the side of the pushing block close to the camera mounting slot, and the second color block is disposed on the side of the pushing block away from the camera mounting slot.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, a third color block is provided on the front end surface of the blocking block, and the third color block is the same color as the second color block.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the sliding block is provided with a protrusion, and the mounting base is provided with a slot adapted to the protrusion, and the protrusion is slidably engaged with the slot.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the mounting base is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove is connected to the slot, the ball is connected to the limiting groove, and one end of the ball can extend into the slot.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, a circuit board is provided inside the housing, and a toggle switch is provided on the circuit board. The toggle switch is used to control the camera of the tablet computer to turn on or off, and the sliding block can abut against the toggle switch.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the sliding block is provided with an abutment block, and the sliding block can drive the abutment block to abut against the toggle switch.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the sliding block, the blocking block and the abutting block are integrally formed.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention utilizes a sliding block on a mounting base to slide a blocking block until it completely seals the camera mounting slot. This physically blocks the tablet's camera, preventing privacy leaks. The operation is simple and convenient, requiring no external components and enhancing user experience. Furthermore, the combination of a ball and a positioning groove ensures the sliding block is fixed to the mounting base, improving operational convenience and structural stability. Under normal conditions, the ball engages with the positioning groove closest to the camera mounting slot, allowing the user to use the tablet's camera freely. When the user needs to block the camera, pushing the sliding block causes it to slide. The ball disengages from its current positioning groove and slides on the sliding block. As the block continues to move, the ball aligns with and engages with the positioning groove furthest from the camera mounting slot, effectively covering the camera mounting slot and blocking the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the solutions in this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding block in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding block from another perspective in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the terminology used in the specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, or accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order.

[0022] In this invention, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment to other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this invention can be combined with other embodiments.

[0023] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a physical camera blocking switch structure is provided for a tablet computer. The tablet computer includes a shell 1, and a camera mounting slot 2 is provided inside the shell 1 for mounting a camera. The camera physical blocking switch structure includes a mounting base 3 and a sliding component. The mounting base 3 is fixedly connected to the shell 1 by screws, and the sliding component is slidably connected and engaged with the mounting base 3.

[0025] The sliding component includes a sliding block 4, which is slidably engaged with the mounting base 3. One end of the sliding block 4 has a blocking block 5, which covers the camera mounting slot 2. During use, by pushing the sliding block 4 onto the mounting base 3, the sliding block 4 causes the blocking block 5 to move synchronously. As the blocking block 5 moves, it covers the camera mounting slot 2, thus blocking the tablet computer's camera. This physical camera blocking switch structure uses the blocking block 5 to physically block the camera, solving the problem of privacy leaks caused by the camera. Furthermore, it is simple and convenient to operate, requiring no external object, thus improving user experience.

[0026] Specifically, the sliding block 4 is provided with a protrusion 41, and the mounting base 3 is provided with a groove 31 that matches the shape of the protrusion 41. The protrusion 41 and the groove 31 are slidably engaged. The cooperation between the protrusion 41 and the groove 31 enables the sliding block 4 to be connected and limited with the mounting base 3. The cooperation between the two can limit and guide the movement of the sliding block 4, thereby improving the stability of the structure and the accuracy of operation.

[0027] The mounting base 3 has a ball bearing 6, and the sliding block 4 has two positioning slots 42. The ball bearing 6 slides and engages with the sliding block 4, and can be engaged with the two positioning slots 42 respectively. Under normal conditions, the ball bearing 6 engages with the positioning slot 42 closest to the camera mounting slot 2, and the blocking block 5 does not block the camera, allowing the user to use the tablet's camera. When the user needs to block the camera, they can push the sliding block 4 to move the blocking block 5. At this time, the ball bearing 6 will disengage from the current positioning slot 42 and slide on the sliding block 4. As the sliding block 4 continues to be pushed, the ball bearing 6 will align with the positioning slot 42 furthest from the camera mounting slot 2 and engage with it. At this time, the blocking block 5 will cover the camera mounting slot 2, thus blocking the camera. To open the blocking block 5, the user only needs to push the sliding block 4 in the opposite direction until the ball bearing 6 engages with the positioning slot 42 in its initial position. The ball 6 is inserted into the positioning groove 42, which limits the connection between the sliding block 4 and the mounting base 3, preventing unnecessary movement of the sliding block 4 and improving the stability of the structure. At the same time, the ball 6 will make a "click" sound when it is inserted into the positioning groove 42, and the user's finger will also have a pushing force feedback. The user can know whether the blocking block 5 is blocked or opened in place through hearing and touch, which improves the convenience of operation.

[0028] Specifically, the mounting base 3 is provided with a limiting groove 32, which is connected to the slot 31. The ball 6 is limited and installed in the limiting groove 32, so that the ball 6 is fixed on the mounting base 3, and one end of the ball 6 can extend into the slot 31, so that the ball 6 can abut against the sliding block 4.

[0029] For ease of operation, a pushing block 7 is provided at the upper end of the sliding block 4. The pushing block 7 is snapped and fixed to the sliding block 4. In other embodiments, the pushing block 7 can also be integrally formed with the sliding block 4. The outer shell 1 is provided with a guide slot 11. The pushing block 7 extends into the guide slot 11 and slides in cooperation with the guide slot 11. The end face of the pushing block 7 protrudes from the end face of the outer shell 1. When it is necessary to block or open the camera, the user can use their finger to press against the end of the pushing block 7 protruding from the outer shell 1 and push the pushing block 7 forcefully, causing the pushing block 7 to slide in the guide slot 11. The pushing block 7 will drive the sliding block 4 and the blocking block 5 to move synchronously. The blocking block 5 achieves the function of blocking or opening the camera. The guide slot 11 can limit and guide the movement of the pushing block 7, improving the convenience of operation.

[0030] To facilitate user viewing, a first color block 43 and a second color block 44 are provided on the sliding block 4. The first color block 43 is located on the side of the pushing block 7 closer to the camera mounting slot 2, and the second color block 44 is located on the side of the pushing block 7 away from the camera mounting slot 2. Normally, the blocking block 5 does not cover the camera, and the user can see the first color block 43 through the guide slot 11. In use, the user pushes the pushing block 7 so that the blocking block 5 covers the camera mounting slot 2, after which the user can see the second color block 44 through the guide slot 11. By setting the first color block 43 and the second color block 44, the user can visually determine whether the camera is currently blocked.

[0031] To further enhance convenience, a third color block 51 is provided on the front surface of the blocking block 5. The third color block 51 is the same color as the second color block 44. In this embodiment, the first color block 43 is green, and the second color block 44 and the third color block 51 are red. In other embodiments, the first color block 43, the second color block 44, and the third color block 51 can also be other colors, and this utility model does not limit this.

[0032] A circuit board 8 is installed inside the outer casing 1. The camera of the tablet computer is electrically connected to the circuit board 8. A toggle switch 9 is soldered onto the circuit board 8. The toggle switch 9 is used to control the camera of the tablet computer to turn on or off. The sliding block 4 can abut against the toggle switch 9. When the user pushes the push block 7, causing the blocking block 5 to cover the camera mounting slot 2, the sliding block 4 will also abut against the toggle switch 9 and push the toggle switch 9. In this way, the camera can be turned off from the circuit by the toggle switch 9. This achieves double protection and completely eliminates the problem of camera privacy leakage.

[0033] Specifically, the sliding block 4 is equipped with an abutment block 10, which can drive the abutment block 10 to abut against the toggle switch 9. During the pushing of the push block 7, the push block 7 causes the sliding block 4 to slide on the mounting base 3, and the sliding block 4 causes the abutment block 10 to move synchronously. When the blocking block 5 moves to the corresponding position in the camera mounting slot 2, the abutment block 10 will engage with the toggle switch 9. After the blocking block 5 covers the camera mounting slot 2, the abutment block 10 will push the toggle switch 9 to turn off the camera. When the camera is turned on, after the blocking block 5 disengages from the camera mounting slot 2, the abutment block 10 will push the toggle switch 9 in the opposite direction to turn on the camera.

[0034] In this embodiment, the sliding block 4, the blocking block 5, and the abutting block 10 are integrally formed. In other embodiments, the sliding block 4, the blocking block 5, and the abutting block 10 can also be independent components that can be connected and fixed to each other by means of snap-fit ​​or other methods.

[0035] This tablet computer uses a physical camera blocking switch structure that not only physically blocks the camera via the blocking block 5, but also allows for circuit control of the camera's on / off state by pushing the toggle switch 9 through the abutment block 10; thus completely eliminating the problem of camera privacy leakage. The cooperation between the pin 6 and the positioning groove 42 improves operational convenience, thereby enhancing user experience.

[0036] The above-described specific embodiments are preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the specific scope of this utility model. The scope of this utility model includes but is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. All equivalent changes made in accordance with this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A physical camera blocking switch structure for a tablet computer, the tablet computer including a casing, the casing having a camera mounting slot, characterized in that: The camera physical blocking switch structure includes a mounting base and a sliding assembly. The mounting base is connected to the housing, and the sliding assembly is slidably connected to the mounting base. The sliding component includes a sliding block, which is slidably engaged with the mounting base. One end of the sliding block is provided with a blocking block, which is used to cover the camera mounting slot. The mounting base is provided with a ball bearing, and the sliding block is provided with two positioning grooves. The ball bearing slides with the sliding block, and the ball bearing can be engaged with the two positioning grooves respectively. 2.The physical camera shutter switch structure for tablet according to claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the sliding block is provided with a pushing block, and the outer shell is provided with a guide groove. The pushing block extends into the guide groove and slides in cooperation with the guide groove. The end face of the pushing block protrudes from the end face of the outer shell. 3.The physical shutter switch structure for a camera of a tablet according to claim 2, wherein: The sliding block is provided with a first color block and a second color block. The first color block is located on the side of the pushing block close to the camera mounting slot, and the second color block is located on the side of the pushing block away from the camera mounting slot.

4. The physical shutter switch structure for camera of tablet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front surface of the blocking block is provided with a third color block, which is the same color as the second color block. 5.The physical shutter switch structure for camera of tablet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding block is provided with a protruding strip, and the mounting base is provided with a slot that matches the protruding strip. The protruding strip is slidably engaged with the slot. 6.The physical shutter switch structure for camera of tablet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a limiting groove, which is connected to the slot. The ball is connected to the limiting groove, and one end of the ball can extend into the slot.

7. The physical blocking switch structure for a tablet computer camera according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The casing contains a circuit board with a toggle switch. The toggle switch is used to control the camera of the tablet computer to turn on or off. The sliding block can abut against the toggle switch. 8.The physical shutter switch structure for a camera of a tablet according to claim 7, wherein: The sliding block is provided with an abutment block, and the sliding block can drive the abutment block to abut against the toggle switch. 9.The physical shutter switch structure for camera of tablet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sliding block, blocking block, and abutment block are integrally formed.

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