Adapters, camera devices, and electronic equipment

Abstract

This application relates to the field of terminal technology, and more particularly to adapters, camera devices, and electronic devices, for enabling the use of the same camera module in the overall architecture of different electronic devices. The solution includes: a first connector, a first flexible circuit board, and a second connector; wherein, one end of the first flexible circuit board is fixed to the first connector, and the other end of the first flexible circuit board is fixed to the second connector; one of the second connector and the first connector is used to connect the camera module; the other of the first connector and the second connector is used to connect the motherboard of the electronic device. This application uses the first flexible circuit board as an adapter flexible circuit board to achieve the connection between the camera module and the motherboard. The first flexible circuit board can be designed into the required shape as needed, and the position of the motherboard and the position of the connectors deployed on the motherboard are not limited by the length of the second flexible circuit board connecting the camera module and the corresponding connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to adapters, camera devices, and electronic devices. Background Technology

[0002] Many electronic devices nowadays have camera functions, especially smartphones and tablets. Most smartphones have two camera modules, one for the front and one for the rear, each containing a camera sensor and a lens.

[0003] Currently, most camera modules use a flexible printed circuit (FPC) design. The camera module is electrically connected to one end of the FPC, and a BTB connector is installed on the other end of the FPC. The FPC is then connected to the motherboard's BTB connector via a board-to-board (BTB) connector. For example, the FPC's BTB connector can be aligned and engaged with the motherboard's BTB connector to attach the camera module to the motherboard. While this solution allows for connection between the camera module and the motherboard, enabling the motherboard to power the camera module, it doesn't provide a complete solution.

[0004] However, current fastening solutions, after the camera module is fastened to the motherboard via a BTB connector, are limited by the length of the flexible circuit board. This results in a fixed mounting position and orientation of the BTB connector on the motherboard, making it impossible to use the same camera module in the overall architecture of different electronic devices. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a solution that allows the same camera module to be used in the overall architecture of different electronic devices. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides an adapter, a camera device, and an electronic device to enable the use of the same camera module in the overall architecture space of different electronic devices.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the embodiments of this application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an adapter device, which includes: a first connector, a first flexible circuit board, and a second connector; wherein the first flexible circuit board is fixed with the first connector and the second connector; a third connector for connecting a camera module of an electronic device is provided by one of the second connector and the first connector; and a fourth connector for connecting the other of the first connector and the second connector is provided on the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0008] In this embodiment, a first connector and a second connector are provided on a first flexible circuit board. One of the second connector and the first connector is used to connect the camera module of the electronic device. The other of the first connector and the second connector is used to connect the motherboard of the electronic device. By using the first flexible circuit board, its soft material and thinness allow for flexible shaping or extension to other locations within the electronic device. This eliminates the constraint of the length of the second flexible circuit board on the position of the motherboard, and significantly reduces the overall layout limitations. Even if the motherboard is located elsewhere in the electronic device, the camera module can still be connected to the motherboard via the first connector, ensuring the camera module's functionality. In different electronic devices, even with a fixed length of the second flexible circuit board between the camera module and the fifth connector, previous related technologies may have required recoding of the camera module due to changes in the motherboard's position. However, the flexible connection of the first flexible circuit board in this application eliminates this coding problem caused by changes in the motherboard's position, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the flexible application of the first flexible circuit board also makes the internal layout of the electronic device more streamlined, reducing the waste of additional space caused by layout limitations.

[0009] In one possible embodiment of this application, the camera module of the electronic device is connected to a third connector via a second flexible circuit board.

[0010] In one possible embodiment of this application, one of the first connector and the second connector is a male connector and the other is a female connector. For example, the first connector is a male connector and the second connector is a female connector. It is understood that if the first connector is a male connector and the second connector is a female connector, then the camera module has a female connector that mates with the first connector, i.e., the third connector is the female connector. For example, the camera module is connected to one end of a second flexible circuit board, and the other end of the second flexible circuit board is connected to the female connector. The first connector mates with the female connector of the camera module to enable the first connector to connect to the camera module of the electronic device. Of course, a male connector (i.e., a fourth connector) that mates with the second connector can also be provided on the motherboard. This allows for electrical connection between the second connector and the motherboard by plugging the second connector into the male connector provided on the motherboard.

[0011] In one possible embodiment of this application, the adapter provided in this application further includes:

[0012] The bracket is used to support the camera module;

[0013] A portion of the first flexible circuit board is fixed to the bracket.

[0014] In one possible embodiment of this application, a first positioning structure is provided on the bracket, and a second positioning structure is provided on the first flexible circuit board. The first positioning structure is used to cooperate with the second positioning structure to achieve positioning.

[0015] In one possible embodiment of this application, the first positioning structure includes one or more positioning posts, and the second positioning structure includes one or more positioning holes, wherein the one or more positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the one or more positioning posts; or, the second positioning structure includes one or more positioning posts, and the first positioning structure includes one or more positioning holes, wherein the one or more positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the one or more positioning posts.

[0016] In one possible embodiment of this application, the adapter further includes: a first pressing component, and / or a second pressing component.

[0017] The first pressing component is used to press the first connector and the third connector together;

[0018] The second pressing assembly is used to press together the second connector and the fourth connector.

[0019] In one possible embodiment of this application, the second pressing component and / or the first pressing component is a steel sheet.

[0020] In one possible embodiment of this application, the adapter further includes: at least one fifth connector; the at least one fifth connector is used to connect at least one electronic component within the electronic device;

[0021] At least one fifth connector is fixed to the first flexible circuit board;

[0022] The at least one fifth connector is used to connect to at least one sixth connector of the motherboard.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a camera device, comprising: a camera module, and an adapter as described in the first aspect and various possible implementations thereof. The camera module is connected to one end of a second flexible circuit board, and the other end of the second flexible circuit board is connected to a third connector, the third connector being used to connect to one of the second connector and the first connector.

[0024] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device, which includes a motherboard and a camera device as described in the second aspect and various possible implementations of the second aspect.

[0025] As an example, the motherboard has a fourth connector, one of which is a male connector and the other is a female connector.

[0026] In one possible embodiment of this application, the camera module is a telephoto lens camera module in the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between the camera module and the male connector in the related technology provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bracket provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another adapter provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pressing component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the adapter in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this text is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to two or more than two.

[0034] Hereinafter, 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 as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0036] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner to facilitate understanding.

[0037] It should be understood that in this application, "at least one (item)" means one or more. "More than one" means two or more. "At least two (items)" means two or three or more. "And / or" is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, "A and / or B" can mean: only A exists, only B exists, and both A and B exist simultaneously, where A and B can be singular or plural.

[0038] The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any single or multiple items. For example, "at least one of a, b, or c" can be expressed as: a, b, c, "a and b", "a and c", "b and c", or "a and b and c", where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0039] Both "...when" and "if" indicate that a corresponding action will be taken under certain objective circumstances. They are not time limits, nor do they require a judgment action to be taken when the action is taken, nor do they imply any other limitations.

[0040] Connectors are widely used in electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. When used in electronic devices, connectors are primarily used to electrically connect different electronic components together. For example, a connector can electrically connect a PCB (printed circuit board) to a camera module in an electronic device. A typical example of such a connector is a BTB (board-to-board) connector.

[0041] Connectors typically consist of a male connector and a female connector socket. The male connector usually has a pin structure that mates with the female connector socket to achieve an electrical connection.

[0042] Currently, in related technologies, to achieve the connection between the camera module 100 in an electronic device and the motherboard (i.e., the main PCB) in the electronic device, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the camera module 100 is electrically connected to one end of the flexible circuit board (FPC) 200, and a BTB connector 300 is installed on the other end of the FPC. The board-to-board (BTB) connector 300 at one end of the FPC 200 is connected to the BTB connector on the motherboard. For example, the board-to-board (BTB) connector 300 at one end of the FPC 200 can be aligned and engaged with the BTB connector on the motherboard to achieve the camera module being fastened to the motherboard via the board-to-board connector.

[0043] In this embodiment, the board-to-board (BTB) connector 300 at one end of the FPC200 can be referred to as a male connector, while the BTB connector on the motherboard can be referred to as a female connector. Alternatively, the board-to-board (BTB) connector 300 at one end of the FPC200 can be referred to as a female connector, while the BTB connector on the motherboard can be referred to as a male connector. This embodiment does not limit the specifics. Taking the board-to-board (BTB) connector 300 at one end of the FPC200 as a male connector and the BTB connector on the motherboard as a female connector as an example, the camera module 100 can be connected to the male connector 300 via the FPC200, and then the pin structure of the male connector 300 can be inserted into the connector socket located on the motherboard (i.e., the main PCB) to achieve the camera module 100 being fastened to the motherboard (i.e., the main PCB). However, in current related technologies, once the camera module 100 is connected to the male connector 300 via a flexible circuit board, the encoding method of the camera module 100 is usually fixed. This is because the routing and connection method of the flexible circuit board determine the signal transmission path and mode, which is difficult to change once determined. Limited by the length of the flexible circuit board, the relative position of the camera module and the male connector is restricted. This also fixes the mounting position and orientation of the female connector on the motherboard. This ensures the accuracy of the electrical connection when the male and female connectors engage, guaranteeing error-free signal transmission. For example, the motherboard typically needs to be positioned close to the male connector 300, and the female connector on the motherboard must face the male connector for them to engage. If the position or orientation is mismatched, connection failure may occur.

[0044] In summary, the fixed position of the motherboard and the orientation of the connector sockets significantly limit the overall layout design of electronic devices. For example, when designing the casing of an electronic device, specific space and openings must be reserved for the connector sockets, which affects the appearance design and the efficiency of internal space utilization. Furthermore, when replacing different models of camera modules or other components, compatibility issues may arise due to incompatible connector male and female specifications, or the inability to adjust the motherboard position and orientation.

[0045] Because changes in the length of the flexible circuit board (FPC) affect its electrical characteristics, such as impedance, and because different lengths of FPC have different capacitances and inductances, recoding the camera module 100 is necessary if the FPC length needs to be adjusted. This allows the motherboard to recognize the changes in electrical characteristics caused by the FPC length, ensuring good electrical matching between the camera module and the motherboard. Furthermore, changes in FPC length can alter signal transmission delays. Since the signals transmitted between the camera module and the motherboard require time synchronization, inconsistent signal transmission delays can lead to image data misalignment, frame drops, and other problems. Recoding allows the motherboard to calculate the accurate signal transmission delay based on the new FPC length and make corresponding timing adjustments to ensure accurate signal transmission. If the motherboard needs to be placed in a different location within the electronic device, the connector engagement position will change, requiring the redevelopment of the camera module 100. Therefore, the existing solutions cannot accommodate the use of a single camera module in the overall architecture of different electronic devices.

[0046] Based on this, this application provides an adapter device that enables the same camera module to be used in the overall architecture space of different electronic devices while reducing the number of codes required for the camera module.

[0047] The adapter in this application embodiment can be applied to an electronic device, which can be a mobile phone, tablet computer, wearable device, in-vehicle device, augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) device, laptop computer, ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), netbook, personal digital assistant (PDA), or dedicated camera (e.g., SLR camera, point-and-shoot camera), etc. This application embodiment does not limit the specific type of electronic device.

[0048] For example, the above-mentioned electronic device includes at least one camera module.

[0049] Optionally, in addition to including at least one camera module, the above-mentioned electronic device may also include a processor, an external memory interface, an internal memory, a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an antenna, a mobile communication module, a wireless communication module, an audio module, a speaker, a receiver, a microphone, a headphone jack, a sensor module, a charging management module, a power management module, a battery, buttons, indicators, and one or more SIM card interfaces, etc. The embodiments of this application do not impose any limitations on this.

[0050] As an example, the camera module can be placed anywhere on the back cover of the electronic device. Of course, the camera module can also be placed on the front panel or other locations of the electronic device; this application embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a conversion device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The conversion device is used to connect a camera module to a motherboard. The conversion device includes: a first connector 201, a first flexible circuit board 202, and a second connector 203.

[0052] The first flexible circuit board 202 is provided with a first connector 201 and a second connector 203.

[0053] For example, the first connector 201 and the second connector 203 can be disposed at different positions on the first flexible circuit board 202. For instance, the first connector 201 is fixed to one end of the first flexible circuit board 202, and the second connector 203 is fixed to the other end of the first flexible circuit board 202.

[0054] One of the second connector 203 and the first connector 201 is used to connect the camera module of the electronic device. The other of the second connector 203 and the first connector 201 is used to connect the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0055] For example, one of the second connector 203 and the first connector 201 is used to connect a third connector for a camera module of an electronic device. The camera module is connected to the third connector via a second flexible circuit board. Alternatively, one of the second connector 203 and the first connector 201 is used to connect a fourth connector located on the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0056] As an example, one of the second connector 203 and the first connector 201 can be used as a female connector and the other can be used as a male connector.

[0057] For example, taking the first connector 201 as a female connector, the camera module of the electronic device is connected to one end of the second flexible circuit board 2, and the other end of the second flexible circuit board is provided with a third connector, which can be a male connector. By engaging the first connector 201 with the third connector of the camera module of the electronic device, the first connector 201 is connected to the camera module of the electronic device.

[0058] For example, the pin structure on the third connector can engage with the socket of the first connector 201. Electrical signal conduction is achieved through the tight contact between the pin structure and the socket.

[0059] Of course, taking the first connector 201 as an example of a male connector, the camera module of the electronic device is connected to one end of the second flexible circuit board, and the other end of the second flexible circuit board is provided with a third connector, which can be a female connector. By inserting the pin structure in the first connector 201 into the third connector of the camera module of the electronic device, the conduction of electrical signals can be achieved.

[0060] As an example, the pin structure on the male connector can be made of metal, such as copper or a copper alloy, which provides good conductivity and elasticity. The pin structure can be cylindrical, and the end of the pin structure can be designed according to the structure of the socket on the female connector to enhance the contact between the pin structure on the first connector 201 and the third connector.

[0061] Optionally, positioning marks can also be provided on the third connector and the first connector 201 to facilitate the insertion of the pin structure on the first connector 201 into the corresponding pad on the third connector.

[0062] Understandably, the first connector 201 on the first flexible circuit board 202 is used to connect the camera module to the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0063] For example, taking the second connector 203 as a male connector, the motherboard can be equipped with a fourth connector that mates with the second connector 203. For example, the fourth connector can be a female connector. The first flexible circuit board 201 can be extended to the location of the motherboard, and then the second connector 203 on the first flexible circuit board 201 can be fastened to the fourth connector on the motherboard, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the second connector 203 and the motherboard.

[0064] In this embodiment, the electrical connection between the first connector 201 and the camera module can be achieved by fastening the first connector 201 and the third connector together, and the electrical connection between the second connector 203 and the fourth connector on the motherboard can be achieved by connecting the second connector 203 and the motherboard. Since the first connector 201 and the second connector 203 are located at different ends of the first flexible circuit board 201, the first flexible circuit board 201 can be regarded as a converter FPC for connecting the motherboard and the camera module.

[0065] One end of the second flexible circuit board is connected to a third connector, which can be a male connector. The first connector 201 is then engaged with the third connector of the camera module of the electronic device.

[0066] For example, the pin structure on the second connector 203 can be engaged with the socket of the sixth connector. Electrical signal conduction is achieved through the tight contact between the pin structure and the socket.

[0067] Of course, taking the second connector 203 as a female connector as an example, the motherboard can be equipped with a fourth connector that mates with the second connector 203. For example, the fourth connector can be a male connector. The first flexible circuit board 201 can be extended to the location of the motherboard, and then the second connector 203 on the first flexible circuit board 201 can be fastened to the fourth connector on the motherboard, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the second connector 203 and the motherboard.

[0068] It is understood that the first connector 201 and the second connector 203 on the first flexible circuit board 202 are used to connect the camera module to the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0069] The connector in this embodiment can be a BTB connector.

[0070] In this embodiment, a first connector and a second connector are provided on a first flexible circuit board. One of the second connector and the first connector is used to connect the camera module of the electronic device. The other of the first connector and the second connector is used to connect the motherboard of the electronic device. By using the first flexible circuit board, its soft material and thinness allow for flexible shaping or extension to other locations within the electronic device. This eliminates the constraint of the length of the second flexible circuit board on the position of the motherboard, and significantly reduces the overall layout limitations. Even if the motherboard is located elsewhere in the electronic device, the camera module can still be connected to the motherboard via the first connector, ensuring the camera module's functionality. In different electronic devices, even with a fixed length of the second flexible circuit board between the camera module and the fifth connector, previous related technologies may have required recoding of the camera module due to changes in the motherboard's position. However, the flexible connection of the first flexible circuit board in this application eliminates this coding problem caused by changes in the motherboard's position, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the flexible application of the first flexible circuit board also makes the internal layout of the electronic device more streamlined, reducing the waste of additional space caused by layout limitations.

[0071] As mobile phones and other electronic devices are designed to be thinner and lighter, the position of the motherboard may vary depending on the design of different models. With the solution of this application, the position and orientation of the BTB on the motherboard are more flexible. Therefore, the BTB on the motherboard can be placed at the top, middle or bottom of the phone. The camera module can be reliably connected to the motherboard through the first flexible circuit board. There is no need to worry about the camera function being affected by the change of the motherboard position. It can also save internal space in the phone for the layout of other components.

[0072] Furthermore, this application facilitates the installation and removal of the camera module by using a first flexible circuit board to connect the camera module to the motherboard, thus simplifying the assembly, production, and subsequent maintenance of electronic devices. The flexibility of the first flexible circuit board allows for flexible wiring within a limited space, improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the electronic device.

[0073] The solution provided in this application embodiment allows for greater flexibility in designing the position of the motherboard within the electronic device by employing a first flexible circuit board. Since the motherboard does not need to be located near the camera module, such as not located in the space below the first flexible circuit board, the space below the first flexible circuit board can accommodate more other electronic components.

[0074] In this embodiment, a first flexible circuit board can be made of a material that is reliable, flexible, and has good fatigue resistance.

[0075] In one possible embodiment of this application, the adapter provided in this application further includes: a bracket, the bracket being used to support the camera module;

[0076] At least a portion of the first flexible circuit board is fixed to the bracket.

[0077] As an example, the area on the first flexible circuit board where the first connector is mounted is fixed to a bracket.

[0078] As another example, the area on the first flexible circuit board where the second connector is mounted is fixed to a bracket.

[0079] The embodiments of this application do not limit the material of the bracket. For example, the bracket can be made of metal, plastic or composite materials.

[0080] Using a bracket ensures that the camera module maintains the correct position and orientation within the electronic device. The bracket can withstand a certain amount of external force, preventing the camera module from shifting due to shaking, collisions, or other reasons.

[0081] For example, the first flexible circuit board can be fixed to the bracket by means of glue, clips, screws, etc.

[0082] In one possible embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bracket is equipped with a first positioning structure, such as Figure 4 As shown, a second positioning structure is provided on the first flexible circuit board, and the first positioning structure is used to cooperate with the second positioning structure to achieve positioning.

[0083] By setting a first positioning structure on the bracket and a second positioning structure on the first flexible circuit board, it can be ensured that the first flexible circuit board is accurately attached to the bracket, preventing subsequent electrical connection problems caused by misalignment, such as unstable signal transmission or poor contact.

[0084] In one possible embodiment of this application, the first positioning structure includes one or more positioning posts, and the second positioning structure includes one or more positioning holes, wherein the one or more positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the one or more positioning posts; or, the second positioning structure includes one or more positioning posts, and the first positioning structure includes one or more positioning holes, wherein the one or more positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the one or more positioning posts.

[0085] For example, positioning holes can be set on the first flexible circuit board, and positioning posts can be set on the bracket at positions corresponding to the positioning holes. The positioning holes can be circular holes or directional notches. Alternatively, positioning grooves can be set on the first flexible circuit board. During the bonding process, the positioning holes and positioning posts can be aligned to achieve precise positioning of the first flexible circuit board.

[0086] For example, the first flexible circuit board can be fixed on the bracket by vacuum adsorption or mechanical clamping, and then glue can be used for bonding.

[0087] For example, when the first positioning structure is aligned with the second positioning structure, the first positioning structure can be embedded in the positioning hole or positioning groove.

[0088] In one possible embodiment of this application, the adapter further includes: a first pressing component, and / or a second pressing component. The first pressing component is used to press the first connector and the third connector together.

[0089] The second pressing assembly is used to press together the second connector and the fourth connector.

[0090] As an example, a first pressing component is disposed on a first side of the third connector, the first side being the side of the third connector away from the first flexible circuit board.

[0091] The second pressing assembly is located on the side of the fourth connector away from the first flexible circuit board. The second pressing assembly is used to press the second connector and the fourth connector together, so that a stable electrical connection can be achieved after the second connector is engaged with the fourth connector on the motherboard.

[0092] like Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressing assembly provided in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the pressing assembly includes a pressing part, a connecting part, and a fixing part. The connecting part is used to connect the pressing part and the fixing part. The fixing part has a positioning hole, which is used to cooperate with the positioning hole on the bracket so that the screw can pass through, thereby fixing the pressing assembly to the bracket.

[0093] In this embodiment, the first pressing component and / or the second pressing component can be fixed to the bracket, secured at a designated position on the bracket by screws, clips, or other means, to apply pressure to the objects to be pressed (i.e., the first connector and the fifth connector) as well as the second connector and the sixth connector. Alternatively, the first and second pressing components can be integrated into the bracket, becoming part of it. In this case, the bracket not only provides support and positioning but also offers pressing functionality via a steel plate. For example, the bracket for a camera module can have a built-in steel plate. During camera module installation, the steel plate can press the camera module and related connecting components together, ensuring connection stability.

[0094] In one possible embodiment of this application, the second pressing component and / or the first pressing component is a steel sheet.

[0095] In the embodiments of this application, the steel sheet can also be used in conjunction with other materials (such as rubber, plastic, etc.).

[0096] The steel sheet is hard and has a certain degree of toughness, which can provide stable and uniform pressure to the components it contacts (such as the first FPC and the first connector, or the first FPC and the second connector). Taking the connection between the first FPC and the first connector as an example, setting a steel sheet on the first side of the first connector can ensure that the first FPC and the first connector are tightly connected, making the electrical connection between the two more stable and reliable, and reducing the occurrence of poor contact.

[0097] After connecting the first connector and the fifth connector of the camera module, by setting the first pressing component on the first side of the third connector, it can prevent the third connector and the first connector from falling off the first flexible circuit board after they are fastened together, and can also achieve a reliable connection between the first connector and the third connector.

[0098] After connecting the second connector and the fourth connector of the motherboard, by setting a second pressing component on the first side of the fourth connector, it can prevent the second connector and the fourth connector from falling off the first flexible circuit board after they are snapped together, and can also achieve a reliable connection between the second connector and the fourth connector.

[0099] In this embodiment, steel sheets can be processed according to the shape and size of the BTB, and a pressing area corresponding to the BTB can be set on the steel sheet to ensure that pressure can be applied evenly during pressing.

[0100] In one possible embodiment of this application, the adapter further includes at least one fifth connector. The first flexible circuit board is also fixed with at least one fifth connector; the at least one fifth connector is used to connect to a first electronic component within the electronic device. The at least one fifth connector is used to connect to the motherboard via at least one sixth connector.

[0101] For example, at least one fifth connector can be provided in areas other than the second connector in the first flexible circuit board. At least one sixth connector that mates with the at least one fifth connector can be provided on the motherboard. By engaging the at least one fifth connector with the at least one sixth connector in a one-to-one correspondence, an electrical connection can be achieved between at least one first electronic component in the electronic device and the motherboard.

[0102] For example, the first electronic component can also be a camera module, except that the camera module connected to the first connector and the first electronic component are different camera modules.

[0103] Of course, the first electronic component can also be any device within the electronic device other than the camera module that needs to be electrically connected to the motherboard of the electronic device to transmit signals and power. This application does not limit this. Examples include displays, camera assemblies, and hard drives, which enable signal and power transmission.

[0104] In the embodiments of this application, one of the sixth connector and the fifth connector is a male connector head, and the other is a female connector head.

[0105] For example, taking the sixth connector as the male connector, the fifth connector can be connected to the female connector of the first electronic component to realize the electrical connection between the motherboard and the first electronic component.

[0106] The camera module in this application embodiment can be any one of multiple camera modules within an electronic device. For example, the camera module can be a telephoto camera module.

[0107] This application provides a camera device including: a camera module, and an adapter as described in the above embodiments.

[0108] like Figure 6 As shown, when installing the camera device in the electronic device, the bracket can be installed first, and after the bracket is installed, the following can be installed: Figure 2 or Figure 5 The adapter shown can be installed by aligning the positioning holes on the first FPC with the positioning pins on the bracket, aligning the pin structure on the first connector with the insertion holes on the third connector, and then inserting the positioning pins on the bracket into the positioning holes on the first FPC. Afterwards, the first and second pressing assemblies are respectively installed on the sides of the third and fourth connectors facing away from the first FPC, resulting in the desired effect. Figure 6 The structure shown.

[0109] It is worth noting that in the embodiments of this application, the position and orientation of the first connector on the first flexible circuit board are determined based on the orientation and position of the third connector of the camera module.

[0110] This application provides an electronic device, which includes a motherboard and a camera device as described in the above embodiments.

[0111] For example, an electronic device can integrate one or more cameras. These cameras can include cameras with different focal lengths, such as short-focal-length wide-angle cameras, medium-focal-length cameras, and long-focal-length cameras. Different focal lengths of cameras can correspond to different framing ranges and zoom ratios, thereby enriching the shooting scenarios of the electronic device. Optionally, a processor and power supply, among other electronic components, can also be installed on the motherboard.

[0112] For example, the camera module is a telephoto lens camera module in the electronic device.

[0113] For example, a telephoto camera module is a camera module with a telephoto lens. This camera module can refer to the front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera in an electronic device. This electronic device can be a mobile phone, tablet, or other device with a camera, such as a smart camera.

[0114] In the embodiments of this application, the functional units in each embodiment can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0115] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application embodiment, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0116] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although the embodiments of this application have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A switching device, characterized by The adapter includes: A first connector, a first flexible circuit board, and a second connector; The first connector and the second connector are fixed on the first flexible circuit board. The second connector and a third connector for connecting the camera module of the electronic device; The first connector and the second connector are used to connect a fourth connector on the motherboard of the electronic device.

2. The adapter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter also includes: The bracket is used to support the camera module; At least a portion of the first flexible circuit board is located on the bracket, and the portion of the board is used to fix one of the first connector male and the first connector female.

3. The adapter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket is provided with a first positioning structure, and the first flexible circuit board is provided with a second positioning structure. The first positioning structure is used in conjunction with the second positioning structure to achieve positioning.

4. The adapter device of claim 3, wherein, The first positioning structure includes one or more positioning posts, and the second positioning structure includes one or more positioning holes, wherein the one or more positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the one or more positioning posts; or, the second positioning structure includes one or more positioning posts, and the first positioning structure includes one or more positioning holes, wherein the one or more positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the one or more positioning posts.

5. The adapter device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The adapter further includes: a first pressing assembly, and / or a second pressing assembly; The first pressing component is used to press the first connector and the third connector together; The second pressing assembly is used to press together the second connector and the fourth connector.

6. The relay device according to claim 5, wherein The second pressing component and / or the first pressing component is a steel sheet.

7. The adapter device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or 6, wherein The adapter also includes: At least one fifth connector; the at least one fifth connector is used to connect at least one electronic component within the electronic device; At least one fifth connector is fixed to the first flexible circuit board; The at least one fifth connector is used to connect to at least one sixth connector of the motherboard.

8. A camera device, characterized in that, The camera device includes: a camera module, and an adapter as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; The camera module is connected to one end of the second flexible circuit board, and the other end of the second flexible circuit board is connected to a third connector, which is used to connect to one of the second connector and the first connector.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a motherboard and a camera device as described in claim 8.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, The camera module is a telephoto lens camera module in the electronic device.

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