Rotary camera and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of rotating camera and electronic equipment applying the camera, it is related to electronic equipment technical field.It aims at solving the problems of high cost, complex structure and limited rotation angle of existing rotating camera.The rotating camera includes camera body and damping mechanism, and damping mechanism is composed of connecting shaft, damping ring and clamping piece.Connecting shaft is integrally formed with camera body, and damping ring is sleeved on connecting shaft and matched with the clamping groove of clamping piece, and stable friction is formed by elastic deformation, so that camera body is rotated in 0°-360° range and accurately stays.The scheme cancels traditional gear, spring and other components, simplifies structure, reduces cost, improves assembly efficiency, and can be widely applied to smart phone, tablet computer and other electronic equipment, to meet the design requirement of ultra-thin body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a rotating camera and electronic device, belonging to the field of electronic device technology. Background Technology

[0002] Existing rotating cameras in electronic devices typically employ rigid mechanical structures for connection, using motors or other control devices to rotate or stop the camera. This mechanical structure is complex and costly, making it particularly unsuitable for low-end products. Therefore, existing technology has shortcomings and requires further improvement and refinement. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a rotating camera and electronic device.

[0004] According to the embodiments of this utility model, the first embodiment is provided as follows: a rotating camera, including a camera body, wherein the camera body is rotatably mounted on an electronic device via a damping mechanism;

[0005] The damping mechanism includes a connecting shaft mounted on the camera body, a locking component mounted on the electronic device, and a damping component between the connecting shaft and the locking component.

[0006] Furthermore, two connecting shafts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera body. The electronic device is provided with a mounting groove for accommodating the camera body. A locking component is provided in the mounting groove. The damping component is a damping ring. One end of the connecting shaft extends into the locking groove of the locking component. The damping ring is sleeved on the connecting shaft. The connecting shaft is connected to the locking component through damping engagement via the damping ring.

[0007] Furthermore, the damping ring is a wear-resistant silicone ring, which is elastically deformable. There is a gap between the connecting shaft and the engaging groove of the engaging component. The distance of the gap is smaller than the diameter of the wear-resistant silicone ring. When the connecting shaft is connected to the engaging component through the damping engagement of the wear-resistant silicone ring, the wear-resistant silicone ring is compressed and deformed. The deformed wear-resistant silicone ring has damping friction with the connecting shaft and the engaging component, which allows the camera body to rotate relative to the electronic device and stay at any angle.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking component includes an arc-shaped camera receiving plate that matches the shape of the camera body, and locking heads at both ends of the camera receiving plate, wherein the locking heads are provided with locking grooves that are adapted to the connecting shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the engaging head includes a first engaging plate and a second engaging plate, which are arranged in parallel and form an engaging groove in the middle to accommodate a damping ring.

[0010] Furthermore, the electronic device includes a device housing and a panel, the camera housing plate and the locking head are part of the device housing, and when the panel is connected to the device housing, the damping ring is encapsulated and fixed in the locking groove of the locking head.

[0011] Furthermore, the lens of the camera body faces one side of the panel.

[0012] According to the embodiments of this utility model, utilizing a rotating camera from the first solution provided by this utility model, a second solution is provided as follows:

[0013] An electronic device comprising any of the above-mentioned rotating cameras.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the unique advantages of the technical solution provided in this application are as follows:

[0015] The elastic deformation of a wear-resistant silicone damping ring creates stable friction between the camera body's connecting shaft and the electronic device's locking mechanism, allowing the camera body to rotate freely within a 0-360° range and remain at any angle. This provides a more economical solution for implementing a rotating camera in electronic devices. This damping mechanism eliminates traditional mechanical components such as gears and springs, reducing the number of parts and lowering assembly and production costs.

[0016] The wear-resistant silicone damping ring in this design combines elastic deformation capability with anti-aging performance. Tests have shown it can withstand over 100,000 rotational operations without significant attenuation of its damping effect. The camera body matches the curved camera housing plate, resulting in a compact and rationally designed overall structure that is compatible with thin electronic devices, saving internal space. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] in:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating camera structure in one embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 A side view of an electronic device with a rotating camera in one embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device housing of an electronic device in one embodiment.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 10-Equipment housing; 11-Clamping head; 111-First clamping plate; 112-Second clamping plate; 113-Clamping groove; 12-Camera receiving plate; 21-Camera body; 22-Connector; 23-Lens; 24-Connecting shaft; 30-Damping ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Existing camera devices are typically mounted on electronic devices, such as mobile phones, using stable and precise mechanical mechanisms. The camera itself is usually not rotatable, and if it does rotate, it is controlled by precision devices such as motors. This approach is costly, especially for lower-priced electronic devices, where such expensive rotating cameras are not suitable.

[0027] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this embodiment provides a rotating camera, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the device includes a camera body 21, which is rotatably mounted on the electronic device via a damping mechanism. The damping mechanism includes a connecting shaft 24 mounted on the camera body 21, a locking member 11 mounted on the electronic device, and a damping member 30 between the connecting shaft 24 and the locking member 11.

[0028] The camera body 21 is rectangular in shape, or has rounded edges. Two connecting shafts 24 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the camera body 21 and extend outwards. For example, connecting shafts 24 with a diameter of 5mm and a length of 8mm can be selected. The material of the connecting shafts 24 is ABS engineering plastic, and the surface is frosted to enhance the stability of the damping fit. The lens assembly of the camera body 21 has a lens 23 embedded in the front surface of the camera body 21. It adopts a 1 / 2.8-inch CMOS sensor, supports 1080P resolution shooting, and has a 78° field of view.

[0029] The damping mechanism includes a connecting shaft 24, which is integrally injection molded with the camera body 21, and the shaft end is rounded to reduce assembly resistance; a damping element 30, which is a damping ring 30 with an inner diameter of 4.8mm, an outer diameter of 6mm, and a thickness of 2mm, and the surface of the ring is provided with annular textures 0.2mm deep to increase the coefficient of friction; and a locking element 11, which includes a camera housing plate 12 and locking heads 11 at both ends. The camera housing plate 12 has an arc-shaped structure that matches the curvature of the side of the camera body 21, and is made of PC+ABS alloy with a thickness of 2mm. The locking heads 11 are composed of a first locking plate 111 and a second locking plate 112 arranged in parallel with a spacing of 5.2mm, forming a locking groove 113 in the middle with a width of 5.1mm and a depth of 6mm. The inner wall of the locking plate is provided with a wear-resistant coating of 0.1mm thick, such as polytetrafluoroethylene.

[0030] The device housing 10 and panel of the electronic device, such as Figure 3 As shown, the device housing 10 is made of die-cast aluminum alloy with a mounting groove depth of 10mm. The inner wall is provided with positioning ribs to limit the axial displacement of the camera body 21. The panel is made of glass with a thickness of 0.7mm. It is connected to the device housing 10 by a buckle. After encapsulation, the damping ring 30 is axially fixed in the locking groove 113, and the compression is controlled within 0.3mm ± 0.05mm.

[0031] Assembly steps:

[0032] Damping ring 30 pre-installed: Fit the damping ring 30 into the connecting shaft 24 of the camera body 21, ensuring that the ring is centered.

[0033] Camera installation: Align the connecting shaft 24 with the engaging slot 113 of the engaging head 11 and push it in horizontally until the camera body 21 is fully embedded in the camera receiving plate 12.

[0034] Panel fixing: The panel is fastened to the equipment housing 10 and locked with four M1.2 screws. At this time, the damping ring 30 is compressed in the locking groove 113, generating radial pressure.

[0035] When the user rotates the camera body 21, the connecting shaft 24 drives the damping ring 30 to rotate within the locking groove 113. Since the width of the locking groove 113 is smaller than the original diameter of the damping ring 30, the damping ring 30 is compressed and undergoes elastic deformation, forming triple frictional contact with the outer surface of the connecting shaft 24 and the inner wall of the locking plate.

[0036] The rotating camera in this embodiment can be integrated into electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Taking a smartphone as an example, the camera module is only 8.5mm thick, which can be adapted to a 7.9mm ultra-thin body design, meeting the stringent space utilization requirements of full-screen devices.

[0037] The elastic deformation of the damping ring 30 creates stable friction between the connecting shaft 24 of the camera body 21 and the engaging part 11 of the electronic device, allowing the camera body 21 to rotate arbitrarily within the range of 0-360° and stop at any angle. This provides a more economical solution for implementing a rotating camera in electronic devices. This damping mechanism eliminates traditional mechanical parts such as gears and springs, reducing the number of parts and lowering assembly and production costs.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] This embodiment provides an electronic device, including a rotating camera. The camera body 21 of the rotating camera is rotatably mounted on the electronic device through a damping mechanism. The damping mechanism includes a connecting shaft 24 mounted on the camera body 21, a locking member 11 mounted on the electronic device, and a damping member 30 between the connecting shaft 24 and the locking member 11.

[0040] The elastic deformation of the damping ring 30 creates stable friction between the connecting shaft 24 of the camera body 21 and the engaging part 11 of the electronic device, allowing the camera body 21 to rotate arbitrarily within the range of 0-360° and stop at any angle. This provides a more economical solution for implementing a rotating camera in electronic devices. This damping mechanism eliminates traditional mechanical parts such as gears and springs, reducing the number of parts and lowering assembly and production costs.

[0041] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification. The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application's patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0042] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other component. It should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

Claims

1. A rotating camera, comprising a camera body, characterized in that, The camera body is rotatably mounted on the electronic device via a damping mechanism; The damping mechanism includes a connecting shaft mounted on the camera body, a locking component mounted on the electronic device, and a damping component between the connecting shaft and the locking component.

2. The rotating camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two connecting shafts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the camera body. The electronic device is provided with a mounting groove for accommodating the camera body. A locking component is provided in the mounting groove. The damping component is a damping ring. One end of the connecting shaft extends into the locking groove of the locking component. The damping ring is sleeved on the connecting shaft. The connecting shaft is connected to the locking component through damping engagement via the damping ring.

3. The rotating camera according to claim 2, characterized in that, The damping ring is a wear-resistant silicone ring, which can elastically deform. There is a gap between the connecting shaft and the engaging groove of the engaging component. The distance of the gap is smaller than the diameter of the wear-resistant silicone ring. When the connecting shaft is connected to the engaging component through the damping engagement of the wear-resistant silicone ring, the wear-resistant silicone ring is compressed and deformed. The deformed wear-resistant silicone ring has damping friction with the connecting shaft and the engaging component, which allows the camera body to rotate relative to the electronic device and stay at any angle.

4. The rotating camera according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component includes an arc-shaped camera housing plate that matches the shape of the camera body, and locking heads at both ends of the camera housing plate. The locking heads are provided with locking grooves that are adapted to the connecting shaft.

5. The rotating camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, The engaging head includes a first engaging plate and a second engaging plate, which are arranged in parallel and form an engaging groove in the middle to accommodate a damping ring.

6. The rotating camera according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a device housing and a panel. The camera housing plate and the locking head are part of the device housing. When the panel is connected to the device housing, the damping ring is encapsulated and fixed in the locking groove of the locking head.

7. The rotating camera according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lens of the camera body faces one side of the panel.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, The rotating camera as claimed in any one of claims 1-7.

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