Electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a middle frame assembly, a camera module and a housing assembly. The housing assembly comprises a main body structure, a connecting piece and a first pre-pressing structure, the main body structure is provided with a mounting opening and an assembly hole, and the assembly hole is located in an interference area of the edge of the mounting opening. The camera module comprises a mounting structure and a camera main body arranged on the mounting structure. The housing assembly is assembled to the middle frame assembly, the connecting piece is fixedly connected to the middle frame assembly through the assembly hole, the first pre-pressing structure surrounds a first space with the middle frame assembly, the camera main body is located in the mounting opening, at least a part of the mounting structure is limitedly assembled in the first space, and the first pre-pressing structure is provided with a gap avoiding the interference area. The first pre-pressing structure realizes the pre-pressing assembly of the camera module, the gap has an avoiding effect in the assembly process of the connecting piece, the structure forming the above gap also realizes the protection of the camera module, and damage of the connecting piece and its assembly process to the camera module is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to electronic devices. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the fixing solutions for camera modules of electronic devices include adhesive fixing and bracket fixing. Adhesive fixing usually increases the amount of adhesive material and the assembly process of applying it, thus increasing costs. Although the assembly process of bracket fixing is simple, it also requires the addition of the bracket and the dispensing process between the bracket and the camera module, which also leads to increased costs. In addition, it also has the problem of increasing space occupation and limiting motherboard space. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides an electronic device to solve related technical problems.

[0004] An electronic device is provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device including a mid-frame assembly, a camera module, and a housing assembly;

[0005] The housing assembly includes a main structure, connectors, and a first pre-compression structure. The main structure is provided with an installation opening and assembly holes, and the assembly holes are located in the interference region at the edge of the installation opening.

[0006] The camera module includes a mounting structure and a camera body disposed on the mounting structure;

[0007] The housing assembly is assembled to the mid-frame assembly, and the connector passes through the assembly hole and is fixedly connected to the mid-frame assembly; the first pre-compression structure and the mid-frame assembly form a first space, the camera body is located at the mounting opening, and at least a portion of the mounting structure is limited and assembled in the first space; the first pre-compression structure is provided with a notch to avoid the interference area.

[0008] Optionally, the first pre-compression structure includes a top wall and an outer wall, one end of the outer wall is connected to the main structure, and the other end of the outer wall is connected to the top wall; the top wall, the outer wall, and the middle frame assembly enclose the first space.

[0009] Optionally, the outer wall has a hollow area, which connects the inside and outside of the first space.

[0010] Optionally, the top wall and the top surface of the mounting structure abut against each other in the thickness direction of the electronic device.

[0011] Optionally, the outer wall and the mounting structure are in upper limit contact in at least one direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device.

[0012] Optionally, the outer wall abuts against the mounting structure in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0013] Optionally, at least one of the first pre-compression structures is located at the corner of the mounting opening. The first pre-compression structure includes a first part and a second part, the first part being connected to a first side edge of the corner, and the second part being connected to a second side edge of the corner.

[0014] Optionally, the first portion includes a first sidewall facing the interference region, and the second portion includes a second sidewall facing the interference region;

[0015] The first pre-compression structure includes an arc-shaped transition sidewall connecting the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the arc-shaped transition sidewall form the notch.

[0016] Optionally, the housing assembly further includes a second pre-compression structure, and the mounting opening includes a first corner and a second corner located diagonally opposite each other, the first pre-compression structure being disposed at the first corner and the second pre-compression structure being disposed at the second corner.

[0017] Optionally, at least one of the middle frame assembly and the housing assembly is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion is snapped and fixed with the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0018] The technical solution provided in this disclosure can achieve at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The housing assembly of the electronic device disclosed herein includes a first pre-compression structure. The first pre-compression structure not only realizes the pre-compression assembly of the camera module, but also has a notch that has an avoidance effect during the assembly of the connector. The structure that forms the notch also protects the camera module and avoids damage to the camera module caused by the connector and its assembly process.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a partial front view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2This is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] Electronic device 1;

[0027] Mid-frame component 11;

[0028] Housing assembly 12; first pre-compression structure 121; notch 1211; top wall 1212; outer wall 1213; first side wall 1213a; second side wall 1213b; arc-shaped transition side wall 1213c; hollow structure 1213d; mounting opening 122; assembly hole 123; second pre-compression structure 124; interference region 125;

[0029] Camera module 13; Camera body 131; Mounting structure 132;

[0030] Connector 14. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this specification. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this specification as detailed in the appended claims.

[0032] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this specification should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, “a” or “one,” and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of one. “A plurality” or “several” indicates two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “front,” “rear,” “lower,” and / or “upper,” and similar terms are for ease of description only and are not limited to a location or spatial orientation. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding “comprising,” encompass the elements or objects listed following “comprising,” and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected,” “linked,” and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0033] The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] In related technologies, the fixing solutions for camera modules of electronic devices include adhesive fixing and bracket fixing. Adhesive fixing usually increases the amount of adhesive material and the assembly process of applying it, thus increasing costs. Although the assembly process of bracket fixing is simple, it also requires the addition of the bracket and the dispensing process between the bracket and the camera module, which also leads to increased costs. In addition, it also has the problem of increasing space occupation and limiting motherboard space.

[0035] This disclosure provides an electronic device, Figure 1 This is a partial front view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA is shown below. Figures 1-3As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a mid-frame assembly 11, a camera module 13, and a housing assembly 12. The housing assembly 12 includes a main structure, a connector 14, and a first pre-compression structure 121. The main structure has a mounting opening 122 and an assembly hole 123, with the assembly hole 123 located in an interference region 125 at the edge of the mounting opening 122. The camera module 13 includes a mounting structure 132 and a camera body 131 disposed on the mounting structure 132. The housing assembly 12 is assembled to the mid-frame assembly 11. The connector 14 passes through the assembly hole 123 and is fixedly connected to the mid-frame assembly 11. The first pre-compression structure 121 and the mid-frame assembly 11 form a first space. The camera body 131 is located in the mounting opening 122. At least a portion of the mounting structure 132 is confined and assembled in the first space. The first pre-compression structure 121 has a notch 1211 to avoid the interference region 125.

[0036] The housing assembly 12 of the aforementioned electronic device 1 includes a first pre-compression structure 121. The first pre-compression structure 121 not only realizes the pre-compression assembly of the camera module 13, but also has a notch 1211 that has an avoidance effect during the assembly process of the connector 14. By forming the structure of the notch 1211, the camera module 13 is also protected, avoiding damage to the camera module 13 caused by the connector 14 and its assembly process.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first pre-compression structure 121 includes a top wall 1212 and an outer wall 1213. One end of the outer wall 1213 is connected to the main structure, and the other end of the outer wall 1213 is connected to the top wall 1212. The top wall 1212, the outer wall 1213, and the mid-frame assembly 11 form a first space. The outer wall 1213 can provide protection for the camera module 13 from the side, and the top wall 1212 can provide protection for the area where the camera module 13 and the top wall 1212 meet, thereby improving the reliability of protection.

[0038] The outer wall 1213 may have a hollow area 1213d, which connects the inside and outside of the first space. The hollow area 1213d can reduce the material cost of the outer wall 1213. The hollow area 1213d connecting the inside and outside of the first space can also provide more space for the connector 14 and its assembly process, further reducing structural interference problems.

[0039] In the above embodiment, the top wall 1212 and the top surface of the mounting structure 132 are in upper limit contact in the thickness direction of the electronic device 1, so as to achieve pre-pressure assembly by means of the contact cooperation between the top wall 1212 and the mounting structure 132, and improve the installation reliability of the camera module 13 in the thickness direction by means of the first pre-pressure structure 121.

[0040] In some embodiments, the outer sidewall 1213 and the mounting structure 132 are in upper limit contact in at least one direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device 1. The upper limit contact between the outer sidewall 1213 and the mounting structure 132 in at least one direction perpendicular to the thickness direction further increases the installation reliability of the camera module 13 in the plane perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0041] For example, the outer wall 1213 and the mounting structure 132 are in upper limit contact in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device 1. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. The position of the camera module 13 is defined in the two mutually perpendicular directions, which can further improve the installation reliability of the camera module 13 in the plane perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0042] In some embodiments, at least one first pre-compression structure 121 is located at the corner of the mounting opening 122. The first pre-compression structure 121 includes a first part and a second part, the first part being connected to a first side edge of the corner, and the second part being connected to a second side edge of the corner. Positioning the first pre-compression structure 121 at the corner of the mounting opening 122, and dividing it into a first part connected to the first side edge of the corner and a second part connected to the second side edge of the corner, helps to increase the limiting direction of the first pre-compression structure 121 and the mounting structure 132, reduces the distribution of the first pre-compression structure 121, and reduces the space occupied by the first pre-compression structure 121 while ensuring the reliability of limiting the camera module 13.

[0043] In the above embodiment, the first part may include a first sidewall 1213a facing the interference region 125, and the second part may include a second sidewall 1213b facing the interference region 125. The first pre-compression structure 121 includes an arc-shaped transition sidewall 1213c connecting the first sidewall 1213a and the second sidewall 1213b, and the first sidewall 1213a, the second sidewall 1213b, and the arc-shaped transition sidewall 1213c form a notch 1211. The arc-shaped transition sidewall 1213c allows for a smooth transition between the first sidewall 1213a and the second sidewall 1213b. Placing the notch 1211 in the arc-shaped transition sidewall 1213c increases the clearance area formed by the notch 1211, providing more space for the connector 14 and its installation process.

[0044] In some embodiments, the housing assembly 12 further includes a second pre-compression structure 124. The mounting opening 122 includes a first corner and a second corner located diagonally opposite each other. The first pre-compression structure 121 is disposed at the first corner, and the second pre-compression structure 124 is disposed at the second corner. The first pre-compression structure 121 and the second pre-compression structure 124 located diagonally opposite each other can limit the camera module 13 on both sides in the lateral and longitudinal directions perpendicular to the thickness direction, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first pre-compression structure 121 and the second pre-compression structure 124 while ensuring the limiting effect on the camera module 13.

[0045] The second pre-compression structure 124 can be the same as the first pre-compression structure 121, with a notch 1211 to avoid interference area 125, so as to avoid other electronic device components 1 outside the camera module 13. Alternatively, the second pre-compression structure 124 can be a covering structure that matches the second corner structure, improving the limiting effect, support strength and pre-compression matching effect.

[0046] In some embodiments, at least one of the mid-frame assembly 11 and the housing assembly 12 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, which snaps into and fixes the mid-frame assembly 11 and the housing assembly 12. The snap-fit ​​fixing of the mid-frame assembly 11 and the housing assembly 12 improves the ease of assembly.

[0047] In the above embodiments, the electronic device 1 proposed in this disclosure can simultaneously provide pre-compression for the camera module 13 and protection for the structure and assembly process of the connector 14, avoiding the risks of difficult disassembly and easy scrapping caused by using camera adhesive for fixing. It also solves the problems of complex processes, high costs, space occupation, and reduced motherboard space utilization caused by using a bracket to assemble the camera module 13. Furthermore, the installation of the camera module 13 through the aforementioned housing assembly 12 also solves the problem of unstable SFR (spatial frequency response) performance of the camera.

[0048] In the assembly process of the aforementioned electronic device 1, the semi-finished mid-frame assembly 11 can be assembled first, the camera unit can be installed in the corresponding position of the mid-frame assembly 11, and then the housing assembly 12 can be directly assembled into the slot of the mid-frame assembly 11 for snap-fit ​​fixation, thereby quickly pre-pressurizing the camera module 13. Finally, the connector 14 is fastened and fixed by passing through the assembly holes 123. The housing assembly 12 can be the rear housing assembly of the electronic device 1, and the connector 14 can be a screw or other threaded connector.

[0049] It should be noted that the aforementioned electronic device 1 can be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, vehicle terminal, medical terminal, wearable device, etc., or it can be a vehicle, mobile cleaning equipment, robot, etc. This disclosure does not impose any restrictions on it.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure in any way. Although this disclosure has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this disclosure. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of this disclosure shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a mid-frame assembly (11), a camera module (13), and a housing assembly (12); The housing assembly (12) includes a main structure, a connector (14) and a first pre-compression structure (121). The main structure is provided with an installation opening (122) and an assembly hole (123). The assembly hole (123) is located in the interference region (125) at the edge of the installation opening (122). The camera module (13) includes a mounting structure (132) and a camera body (131) disposed on the mounting structure (132); The housing assembly (12) is assembled to the middle frame assembly (11), and the connector (14) passes through the assembly hole (123) and is fixedly connected to the middle frame assembly (11); the first pre-compression structure (121) and the middle frame assembly (11) form a first space, the camera body (131) is located at the mounting opening (122), and at least a portion of the mounting structure (132) is limited and assembled in the first space; the first pre-compression structure (121) is provided with a notch (1211) to avoid the interference area (125).

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first pre-compression structure (121) includes a top wall (1212) and an outer wall (1213). One end of the outer wall (1213) is connected to the main structure, and the other end of the outer wall (1213) is connected to the top wall (1212). The top wall (1212), the outer wall (1213), and the middle frame assembly (11) enclose the first space.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall (1213) is provided with a hollow area (1213d), which connects the inside and outside of the first space.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top wall (1212) and the top surface of the mounting structure (132) abut against the upper limit of the thickness direction of the electronic device (1).

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall (1213) and the mounting structure (132) are in upper limit contact in at least one direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device (1).

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer wall (1213) and the mounting structure (132) are in upper limit contact in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device (1), wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, At least one of the first pre-compression structures (121) is located at the corner of the mounting opening (122). The first pre-compression structure (121) includes a first part and a second part, the first part being connected to a first side edge of the corner and the second part being connected to a second side edge of the corner.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first portion includes a first sidewall (1213a) facing the interference region (125), and the second portion includes a second sidewall (1213b) facing the interference region (125); The first pre-compression structure (121) includes an arc-shaped transition sidewall (1213c) connecting the first sidewall (1213a) and the second sidewall (1213b), wherein the first sidewall (1213a), the second sidewall (1213b) and the arc-shaped transition sidewall (1213c) form the notch (1211).

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The housing assembly (12) further includes a second pre-compression structure (124), and the mounting opening (122) includes a first corner and a second corner located diagonally opposite each other. The first pre-compression structure (121) is disposed at the first corner, and the second pre-compression structure (124) is disposed at the second corner.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, At least one of the middle frame assembly (11) and the housing assembly (12) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion is snapped and fixed to the snap-fit ​​groove.

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