Anti-peeping cover structure, camera mechanism, and conference terminal

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and specifically discloses an anti-peeping cover structure, a camera mechanism, and a conference terminal. The anti-peeping cover structure comprises: a mounting assembly, the mounting assembly being used to mount a camera module; a driving component, the driving component being rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, and a driving protrusion being formed on the driving component; and a cover assembly, the cover assembly being rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, a connecting hole being formed on the cover assembly, and the driving protrusion being disposed in the connecting hole in a penetrating manner. The driving component rotates relative to the mounting assembly and can, by means of the driving protrusion, drive the cover assembly to rotate. The rotation plane of the cover assembly intersects with the rotation plane of the driving component, so that the cover assembly either obstructs or is kept clear of the camera module. The anti-peeping cover structure of the present application does not rely on a display state of a software interface to determine whether or not the camera module is closed, rather, whether or not the camera module is physically obstructed can be directly observed by eye, to determine whether or not privacy leakage is being prevented; thus, the operation thereof is visual and reliable, use is convenient and fast, and the risk of privacy leakage is low.

Description

Anti-peep cover structure, camera mechanism and conference terminal Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a privacy cover structure, a camera mechanism, and a conference terminal. Background Art

[0002] With the development of Internet technology, people can hold meetings through conference terminals without leaving their homes. Conference terminals generally include camera components and microphone components, which can record and record audio of participants. Conference terminals can also include display components and speaker components, which can display the other party's picture and play the other party's voice through the display components and speaker components. Alternatively, the conference terminal can be connected to a playback device, which can also display the other party's picture and play the other party's voice through the playback device. Depending on the different meeting needs, the corresponding types of meetings are also different, such as video conferences that require both visual communication and voice communication, or voice conferences that only require voice communication. In meetings where visual communication is not required, it is often necessary to manually turn off the camera component, otherwise it will cause privacy or confidentiality leaks.

[0003] However, cameras on existing devices are typically turned on and off via software, making it difficult for meeting participants to detect the camera's status. Furthermore, even if the camera is turned off via software, there's still a risk of backend hacking, allowing the camera to be turned on unnoticed, leading to the risk of privacy or confidentiality leaks.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments of the present invention is to provide an anti-peep cover structure, a camera mechanism and a conference terminal, which can solve the problem of privacy leakage caused by camera components in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, a privacy cover structure is provided, comprising:

[0008] An installation component, wherein the installation component is used to install the camera module;

[0009] a driving member, the driving member being rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, the driving member being formed with a driving protrusion;

[0010] The covering assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, a connecting hole is provided on the covering assembly, the driving protrusion is passed through the connecting hole, the driving member rotates relative to the mounting assembly to drive the covering assembly to rotate through the driving protrusion, and the rotation plane of the covering assembly and the rotation plane of the driving member intersect, so that the covering assembly blocks or avoids the camera module.

[0011] In a second aspect, a camera mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0012] The anti-peep cover structure;

[0013] A camera module is mounted on the mounting assembly of the anti-peep cover structure, and the driving member and the covering assembly of the anti-peep cover structure are both spaced apart from the camera module.

[0014] In the third aspect, a conference terminal is provided, comprising a shell, a microphone module, a speaker module and the camera mechanism, the shell having a accommodating cavity, the microphone module, the speaker module and the camera mechanism being respectively arranged in the accommodating cavity, the surface of the shell being respectively provided with a sound receiving hole, a sound amplifying hole and a mounting hole, the sound receiving hole, the sound amplifying hole and the mounting hole being respectively arranged corresponding to the microphone module, the speaker module and the camera mechanism.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0016] The camera module is installed by means of the mounting assembly, and the camera module can be fixedly mounted on the mounting assembly. Since both the driving member and the cover assembly can be rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, and a driving protrusion is formed on the driving member, and a connecting hole is provided on the cover assembly, after the driving protrusion is inserted into the connecting hole, the driving member is driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly, and the cover assembly where the connecting hole is located can be driven to rotate by the driving protrusion. Since the rotation plane of the cover assembly intersects with the rotation plane of the driving member, the rotating cover assembly can cover or avoid the camera module, thereby avoiding the leakage of privacy or confidentiality caused by the accidental start-up of the camera module. While improving space utilization, it also ensures the service life of the camera module and realizes the refinement of the privacy cover structure. Furthermore, the movement of the cover assembly is achieved through the cooperation of the connecting hole and the driving protrusion, the transmission design is sophisticated, the transmission structure is simpler, and the processing difficulty is lower, thereby reducing the overall processing and production cost of the anti-peep cover structure.

[0017] Furthermore, the privacy cover structure of the present application does not rely on the display status of the software interface to determine whether the camera module is closed. Instead, the camera module can be directly observed by the naked eye to determine whether it is blocked by the cover component to determine whether the camera module has achieved privacy protection. Compared with the existing technology, the privacy cover structure of the present application has a more intuitive and reliable anti-peeping effect, is easy to use, and significantly reduces the risk of privacy or confidentiality leakage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0019] FIG1 is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the cover component shielding the camera module in the anti-peep cover structure provided by one embodiment of the present application.

[0020] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the privacy cover structure provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0021] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a cover assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a camera mechanism provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0023] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the privacy cover structure provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0024] FIG6 is a cross-sectional view of the structure of a limiting protrusion provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0025] FIG7 is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the cover component shielding the camera module in the anti-peep cover structure provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0026] FIG8 is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the cover component avoiding the camera module in the anti-peep cover structure provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0027] FIG9 is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the cover component shielding the camera module in the anti-peep cover structure provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0028] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a privacy cover structure provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0029] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a camera mechanism provided in another embodiment of the present application.

[0030] FIG12 is a schematic diagram of a partially exploded structure of a privacy cover structure provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0031] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of a partially exploded structure of a privacy cover structure provided in yet another embodiment of the present application.

[0032] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a cover component avoiding a camera module in a privacy cover structure provided by another embodiment of the present application.

[0033] FIG15 is a cross-sectional view of a partial installation structure of a conference terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] FIG16 is a schematic diagram of the decomposed structure of a conference terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] FIG17 is a cross-sectional view of the installation structure of a conference terminal provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0036] FIG18 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a conference terminal provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] In the figure: 1. Mounting assembly; 10. Mounting cavity; 11. Mounting protrusion; 12. Second limiting portion; 13. Axis hole; 14. Front cover; 15. Mounting frame; 151. Frame; 152. Rear cover; 153. Mounting tube; 16. Shooting hole; 17. Mounting bracket; 18. Mounting rod; 2. Driving member; 21. Driving protrusion; 22. First limiting portion; 3. Cover assembly; 31. Connecting hole; 311. Transition surface; 32. Transmission member; 33. Privacy cover; 331. Cover plate; 332. Connecting protrusion; 333. Hinge protrusion; 34. Pin; 341. Slot; 35. Circlip; 41. Limiting protrusion; 42. Starting groove; 43. Ending groove; 44. Elastic portion; 5. Camera module; 6. Camera bracket; 61. Connecting slot; 62. Guide slot; 63. Through hole; 64. Avoidance slot; 65. Accommodation slot; 7. Rotating shaft; 71. Axis body; 72. Connecting part; 73. Connecting plate; 74. Guide block; 75. Connector; 76. Locking hole; 81. Silicone sleeve; 82. Thermal pad; 83. Translucent lens; 100. Housing; 101. Panel; 102. Mounting hole; 103. Accommodation cavity; 104. Sound receiving hole; 105. Sound amplification hole; 106. Elastic ring; 200. Microphone module; 300. Speaker module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved more clearly, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0041] Efficient office work is increasingly valued, and remote conferencing offers significant convenience for remote work and cross-regional collaboration. To meet this demand, conference terminals have become the mainstream hardware for remote conferencing. Conference terminals typically include a camera and microphone, capable of capturing and recording audio of participants. They may also include a display and speaker, allowing them to display and play audio from other participants. Alternatively, the conference terminal can be connected to a playback device, allowing the playback device to display and play audio from other participants.

[0042] Currently, when using a conference terminal, participants typically simply turn the terminal on or off to start or end a remote meeting. The terminal's camera and microphone modules can be used to record and record audio of the participants. In meetings where visual communication is not required, such as voice conferences, the camera component often needs to be manually turned off from the software side to avoid privacy leaks. However, turning off the camera component merely cuts off the power, making it difficult for users to detect whether the camera component is off when using the conference terminal. If the camera component was forgotten to be turned off during the previous meeting, it will be difficult for participants to detect whether the camera component is on or off, resulting in the risk of privacy or confidentiality leaks during the meeting.

[0043] In related technologies, a removable cover is placed over the camera assembly. However, the removable cover is easy to lose, and the installation and removal process is cumbersome. Adding a connecting rope affects the aesthetics. In some conference terminals, a drive motor is provided to drive the cover to move relative to the camera assembly, thereby achieving autonomous control of opening or covering the camera assembly. However, the drive motor requires power to operate, and powering the drive motor increases the complexity of the circuit board design and the manufacturing cost. In addition, the drive motor is large in size and has low space utilization, making it difficult to meet the sophisticated requirements of conference terminals. It also increases the cost of designing, manufacturing, debugging, and post-maintenance of the conference terminal, further increasing the user's cost of use.

[0044] Furthermore, whether the lid is electrically or manually controlled, the gears that drive it relative to the camera assembly further increase the complexity of the conference terminal's structural design. Furthermore, the confined space within the conference terminal requires high component refinement, necessitating high meshing precision between the gears. This increases the difficulty of manufacturing these components, indirectly increasing production costs. Finally, there's the concern that wear between the gears can lead to loosening of the overall transmission structure, ultimately impacting the user experience.

[0045] Furthermore, the inventors believe that existing single-piece privacy cover designs suffer from a relatively monotonous and unsightly design. Designs with three or more privacy covers, however, require complex structural design to achieve the desired privacy protection effect through the coordinated operation of multiple privacy covers, which also occupies a significant amount of internal space in the terminal. Furthermore, the coordinated operation requires high component refinement and production process precision, which in turn increases production costs.

[0046] Based on this, the inventors believe that a two-piece privacy cover structure design can simultaneously avoid the shortcomings of the aforementioned single-piece and multi-piece privacy cover structures, taking into account both aesthetic design and ensuring lower processing difficulty and production costs. At the same time, to avoid the shortcomings of gear transmission and ensure the reliability of the privacy cover transmission structure in the later stages, the inventors adopted a transmission structure that combines sliders and slideways. This streamlines the transmission structure while reducing the internal space occupied by the transmission structure, lowering the production process requirements, ensuring stable transmission, and reducing production costs.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 14 , this embodiment provides a privacy cover structure, including:

[0048] Installation component 1, which is used to install the camera module 5;

[0049] A driving member 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1 and has a driving protrusion 21 formed thereon;

[0050] The covering component 3 can be rotatably connected to the mounting component 1. A connecting hole 31 is provided on the covering component 3. The driving protrusion 21 is passed through the connecting hole 31. The driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting component 1 to drive the covering component 3 to rotate through the driving protrusion 21. The rotation plane of the covering component 3 and the rotation plane of the driving member 2 intersect, so that the covering component 3 blocks or avoids the camera module 5.

[0051] The present application uses the mounting assembly 1 to mount the camera module 5, which can be fixedly mounted on the mounting assembly 1. Furthermore, both the driver 2 and the cover assembly 3 are rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1. Since the camera module 5, the driver 2, and the cover assembly 3 can be simultaneously mounted on the mounting assembly 1, the distances between the driver 2 and the cover assembly 3 and the camera module 5 can be reduced. Furthermore, the driver 2 is formed with a driving protrusion 21, while the cover assembly 3 is provided with a connecting hole 31. After the driving protrusion 21 is inserted into the connecting hole 31, the driver 2 is driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1, which can drive the cover assembly 3, where the connecting hole 31 is located, to rotate relative to the camera module 5 via the driving protrusion 21. Because the rotation plane of the cover assembly 3 intersects with the rotation plane of the driver 2, the rotating cover assembly 3 can overlap with the rotating driver 2 in space, reducing the space occupied by the driver 2 and the cover assembly 3. This not only allows the camera module 5 to be covered or avoided to avoid the privacy or confidentiality leakage caused by the camera module 5 being accidentally started and operated, but also prevents the cover assembly 3 from being too close to the camera module 5 and scratching the lens of the camera module 5. This improves space utilization while also ensuring the service life of the camera module 5 and achieving a refined structure of the privacy cover 33. At the same time, the movement of the cover assembly 3 is achieved through the cooperation of the connecting hole 31 and the driving protrusion 21. The transmission design is sophisticated, the transmission structure is simpler, and the processing difficulty is lowered, thereby reducing the overall processing and production cost of the anti-peep cover structure.

[0052] Furthermore, the privacy protection cover structure of the present application does not rely on the display status of the software interface to determine whether the camera module 5 is closed. Instead, the camera module 5 can be directly observed by the naked eye to determine whether it is blocked by the cover component 3 to determine whether the camera module 5 has achieved the goal of preventing privacy leakage. Compared with the existing technology, the privacy protection cover structure of the present application has a more intuitive and reliable privacy protection effect, is convenient to use, and significantly reduces the risk of privacy leakage or confidentiality leakage.

[0053] When using the camera structure of the present application, according to the requirements of the conference type and the corresponding relationship between the opening and closing direction of the cover assembly 3 and the rotation direction of the driver 2, for example, setting the driver 2 to rotate forward corresponds to the cover assembly 3 opening relative to the camera module 5 (as shown in Figure 8), and conversely, setting the driver 2 to reverse corresponds to the cover assembly 3 closing relative to the camera module 5 (as shown in Figure 7). When it is necessary to use the camera module 5, drive the driver 2 to rotate forward so that the rotated cover assembly 3 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1 and avoids the camera module 5, and can take pictures through the camera module 5. Otherwise, if it is necessary to stop using the camera module 5, the cover assembly 3 is driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1 by driving the driver 2 to reverse until the cover assembly 3 completely covers the camera module 5. When the camera module 5 is completely covered by the cover assembly 3, even if the camera module 5 is still in the power-on state, it is impossible to obtain a valid picture, which can effectively protect the privacy and confidential content of the participants. Moreover, even if the participants forget to turn off the camera module 5, they only need to observe whether the camera module 5 is completely covered by the covering component 3 to determine whether the current remote conference is limited to voice communication, which can effectively prevent privacy and confidential content from being accidentally leaked.

[0054] In particular, in the anti-peep cover structure of the present application, since the rotation plane of the driving member 2 intersects with the rotation plane of the covering assembly 3, the rotation axis of the covering assembly 3 can be set as the rotatable connection position between the covering assembly 3 and the mounting assembly 1, while the rotation axis of the driving member 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1 is fixed. For example, the rotation axis of the driving member 2 coincides with the structural center of the mounting assembly 1, so that when the driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, there is no planar displacement between the driving member 2 and the mounting assembly 1, and only the driving protrusion 21 on the driving member 2 produces a rotational displacement relative to the mounting assembly 1. For the covering assembly 2, it is only the rotational displacement of the covering assembly around the rotation axis relative to the mounting assembly 1. When the driving member 2 is driven to rotate in the opposite direction, the position of the covering assembly 2 relative to the camera module 5 can be reset, thereby achieving the effect of repeatedly covering or avoiding the camera module 5.

[0055] Preferably, the driving member 2 can also be linked to the power supply circuit of the camera module 5 (not shown in the figure), for example, a first conductive wire is provided on the driving member 2, and a second conductive wire and a third conductive wire are provided at intervals on the mounting assembly 1, and the second conductive wire and the third conductive wire are respectively connected to the power supply circuit of the camera module 5. When the driving member 2 drives the cover assembly 3 to avoid the camera module 5, the first conductive wire rotates between the second conductive wire and the third conductive wire to form a conductive connection, so that the power supply circuit of the camera module 5 is turned on, and the camera module 5 can be powered. Otherwise, when the driving member 2 drives the cover assembly 3 to completely block the camera module 5, the first conductive wire rotates to be separated from the second conductive wire and the third conductive wire, then the power supply circuit to the camera module 5 is cut off, and the camera module 5 is turned off. Therefore, the present application only needs to rotate the cover assembly 3 by rotating the driving member 2, and can also open and close the camera module 5 at the same time, thereby simplifying the structure and operating steps of additionally opening or closing the camera module 5, and facilitating the use of the participants.

[0056] Regarding the preferred structure of the covering assembly 3, optionally, referring to FIG2 , the covering assembly 3 includes a transmission member 32 and a privacy cover 33 that are connected in a transmission manner, and both the transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33 are rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1. The connection hole 31 is provided on the transmission member 32, so that when the driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, the transmission member 32 can be driven to rotate by the driving protrusion 21, and the privacy cover 33 can be driven to rotate by the transmission member 32, so that the privacy cover 33 can be blocked or avoided by the camera module 5. This embodiment uses the transmission member 32 to drive the privacy cover 33, which has a more sophisticated design and a simpler transmission structure. The length of the transmission member 32 can be changed to adjust the size of the lever arm that drives the privacy cover 33, so as to adapt to privacy covers 33 of different sizes and camera modules 5 of different focal lengths.

[0057] Preferably, with reference to FIG2 , a mounting protrusion 11 is formed on the mounting assembly 1, and the transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33 can be rotatably connected to the mounting protrusion 11. The transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33 can be supported by the mounting protrusion 11, thereby improving the transmission stability of the transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33. The transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33 are both arranged on one side of the mounting protrusion 11, so that the transmission member 32 can be in close contact with the privacy cover 33, thereby reducing the space occupied by the transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33. Alternatively, the transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33 are respectively located on opposite sides of the mounting protrusion 11. The mounting protrusion 11 can be used as a fulcrum for the transmission force, thereby extending the transmission distance of the transmission member 32, adapting to a larger-sized camera module 5, and further improving the transmission efficiency and transmission stability.

[0058] In this embodiment, the mounting protrusion 11 can be a connecting rod protruding from the mounting component 1, or a screw detachably connected to the mounting component 1, as long as the transmission member 32 and the privacy cover 33 can rotate relative to the mounting protrusion 11.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, referring to FIG3 , the number of each privacy cover 33, transmission member 32, and drive protrusion 21 is two, with one privacy cover 33, one transmission member 32, and one drive protrusion 21 provided correspondingly. Therefore, the drive member 2 of this embodiment can simultaneously drive the two transmission members 32 via the two drive protrusions 21, thereby simultaneously driving the two privacy covers 33 to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1. The two privacy covers 33 can rotate in the same direction or in opposite directions. The two privacy covers 33 rotating in the same direction can disperse the driving force required by the drive protrusion 21, thereby reducing the structural strength required by the drive protrusion 21 and facilitating a reduction in the volume or material hardness of the drive protrusion 21. When the two privacy covers 33 rotate in opposite directions, the two privacy covers 33 rotating in opposite directions can merge into a cover body for covering the camera module 5 when they rotate closer to each other. Conversely, the two privacy covers 33 rotating away from each other can expose the camera module 5. Compared with the two privacy covers 33 rotating in the same direction, the same rotation path of the driving member 2 can drive the two privacy covers 33 rotating in opposite directions to achieve double the rotation stroke, thereby improving the efficiency of the privacy covers 33 avoiding the camera module 5. To achieve the same-direction rotation of the two privacy covers 33, the two driving protrusions 21 and the two transmission members 32 can be respectively arranged on the same side of the rotation center of the driving member 2. If the two driving protrusions 21 and the two transmission members 32 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the rotation center of the driving member 2, the two privacy covers 33 can rotate in opposite directions. By achieving mutual rotation of the two privacy covers 33 toward each other or away from each other, in addition to improving the rotation efficiency of the driving member 2, the two privacy covers 33 and the camera module 5 are also similar to the relationship between the upper and lower eyelids and the eyeball. Compared to a single movable cover, the two privacy covers 33 of this embodiment can simulate the opening and closing of eyelids when covering the camera module 5, making the operation of the cover assembly 3 blocking or avoiding the camera module 5 more interesting and attractive. Compared to multiple movable covers, this embodiment has a simpler structure, is easier to manufacture and assemble, and has a more reliable transmission structure.

[0060] As for the transmission method of the privacy cover 33 and the transmission member 32, optionally, the privacy cover 33 and the transmission member 32 can be connected and transmitted by screws, and the fixed connection between the privacy cover 33 and the transmission member 32 is maintained in a detachable manner.

[0061] In another preferred embodiment, referring to FIG9 , the covering assembly 3 includes two privacy covers 33, both of which can be rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1, and a connection hole 31 is provided on each of the two privacy covers 33. At the same time, the number of driving protrusions 21 is set to correspond to the number of connection holes 31, one driving protrusion 21 is passed through one of the connection holes 31, and the other driving protrusion 21 is also passed through the other connection hole 31. When the driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, the two corresponding privacy covers 33 can be driven to rotate relative to or in opposite directions by the two driving protrusions 21, so that the two privacy covers 33 can block or avoid the camera module 5. The two privacy covers 33 in this embodiment rotate in opposite directions, and the driving member 2 is used to directly drive the two privacy covers 33 to rotate in opposite directions, which can further simplify the structure of the anti-peep cover to improve space utilization.

[0062] Further, referring to Figure 3 , the privacy cover 33 includes a cover plate 331 with a connecting protrusion 332 formed thereon. The connecting protrusion 332 is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1, allowing the privacy cover 333 to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1 via the connecting protrusion 332. Furthermore, a connecting hole 31 is formed in the connecting protrusion 332. When the driving protrusion 21 of the driving member 2 drives the connecting protrusion 332, where the connecting hole 31 is located, to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1, the cover plate 331 can be driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1, allowing the cover plate 331 to block or avoid the camera module 5. Because the rotation plane of the connecting protrusion 332 relative to the mounting assembly 1 intersects the cover plate 331, the connecting protrusion 332 and the cover plate 331 are at an angle, and are not in the same plane. In other words, by changing the angle of the connecting protrusion 332 relative to the cover plate 331, the distance between the end of the connecting protrusion 332 and the center of the camera module 5 can be changed, thereby adapting to cover plates 331 of different sizes.

[0063] More preferably, the cover plates 331 are curved, and the two cover plates 331 are closed to form a spherical surface for shielding the camera module 5. By utilizing the characteristics of the spherical surface that uses less material and has a large shielding area, and also the characteristic that the spherical surface maintains the same rotation radius relative to the rotation center, the space utilization rate of the cover plates 331 can be further improved, the shielding area of ​​the cover plates 331 can be increased, and the interference between the cover plates 331 and the camera module 5 or the mounting assembly 1 during rotation can be reduced.

[0064] In particular, referring to FIG4 , the connecting protrusion 332 is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1 via a pin 34. The pin 34 can be fixed to the mounting assembly 1 or to the connecting protrusion 332. When the pin 34 is fixed to the mounting assembly 1, the connecting protrusion 332 can be provided with a groove or hole, allowing the connecting protrusion 332 to rotate relative to the pin 34 when connected to the pin 34. The pin 34 can also be fixed to the connecting protrusion 332, and correspondingly, the mounting assembly 1 can be provided with a corresponding groove or hole, allowing the pin 34 installed in the groove or hole to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1. In addition, the fixing of the pin 34 to the mounting assembly 1 or the connecting protrusion 332 can be integral or removable.

[0065] Preferably, referring to Figures 10 and 12, a retaining spring 35 is provided on the pin 34. The retaining spring 35 holds the connecting protrusion 332 in place on the pin 34, thereby preventing the connecting protrusion 332 from disengaging from the pin 34. The retaining spring 35 may retain the connecting pin 34 and the connecting protrusion 332 by its own elastic force. Alternatively, when the connecting protrusion 332 is provided with a through hole 63 and is sleeved on the pin 34, the retaining spring 35 engages with the pin 34, thereby maintaining the connecting protrusion 332 sleeved on the pin 34. Furthermore, the pin 34 may be provided with a retaining groove 341 that engages with the retaining spring 35, thereby facilitating installation of the retaining spring 35 on the pin 34.

[0066] Another preferred embodiment, referring to FIG3 , is provided on the cover plate 331 with a hinged protrusion 333, which is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1. By simultaneously rotatably connecting the hinged protrusion 333 and the connecting protrusion 332 to the mounting assembly 1, the rotational stability of the cover plate 331 relative to the mounting assembly 1 can be improved. Furthermore, the hinged protrusion 333 of one privacy cover 33 is hinged to the connecting protrusion 332 of another privacy cover 33, so that the connecting protrusions 332 in both privacy covers 33 are hinged to the hinged protrusion 333 of the adjacent privacy cover 33. When the two privacy covers 33 are brought close to each other and closed to block the camera module 5, the connecting protrusion 332 and the hinged protrusion 333 can partially overlap, further reducing the volume occupied by the privacy covers 33.

[0067] In particular, when the connecting protrusion 332 and the hinge protrusion 333 are both hinged on the pin 34, a retaining spring 35 can be set between the connecting protrusion 332 and the hinge protrusion 333 to separate them, thereby reducing the interference between the connecting protrusion 332 and the hinge protrusion 333 and improving the smoothness of the rotation of the privacy cover 33.

[0068] Optionally, referring to FIG3 , the inner wall of the connection hole 31 is provided with a transition surface 311. Accordingly, the drive protrusion 21 is a cylindrical protrusion, so that the diameter of the connection hole 31 is larger than the diameter of the drive protrusion 21, allowing the drive protrusion 21 to rotate and move within the connection hole 31. When the drive member 2 drives the drive protrusion 21 to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1, the drive protrusion 21 slides along the inner wall of the connection hole 31, thereby transmitting the driving force through the connection hole 31 to the cover assembly 3. This can drive the cover assembly 3 to rotate while also reducing interference between the drive protrusion 21 and the connection hole 31, thereby improving the smoothness of the rotation of the drive member 2 and the cover assembly 3. In this embodiment, the transition surface 311 can be a smooth curved surface or an inclined chamfered surface. This is not specifically limited in this embodiment, as long as it ensures smooth transmission between the drive protrusion 21 and the cover assembly 2.

[0069] When the driver 2 is driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1, the cover assembly 3 can be driven to block or avoid the camera module 5. If the cover assembly 3 is configured to rotate in a circle around the camera module 5, a large amount of free space will be wasted to provide the cover assembly 3 with circular motion. If the driver 2 is driven to rotate forward or reverse to drive the cover assembly 3 to move in a reciprocating arc, the cover assembly 3 can also block or avoid the camera module 5. However, the forward and reverse rotation of the driver 2 may result in a dead point position, resulting in the driver 2 and the cover assembly 3 being unable to reset and rotate at the dead point.

[0070] To this end, referring to Figures 4 and 5, in the preferred embodiment, a limiting protrusion 41 is provided on the driving member 2, and a starting groove 42 and an ending groove 43 are respectively provided on the mounting assembly 1. During the rotation of the driving member 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1, the limiting protrusion 41 rotates along with the mounting assembly 1 until the limiting protrusion 41 engages with the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43. The limiting protrusion 41 is then unable to rotate further, thereby limiting the further rotation of the driving member 2 and the mounting assembly 1. By utilizing the engagement and limiting of the limiting protrusion 41 by the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, the rotation angle of the driving member 2 can be limited between the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43. Correspondingly, the rotation angle of the driving protrusion 21 on the driving member 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1 is also limited. Since the driving protrusion 21 can drive the cover assembly 3 where the connecting hole 31 is located to rotate, the rotation angle of the cover assembly 3 relative to the mounting assembly 1 is limited.

[0071] Alternatively, a starting groove 42 and an ending groove 43 may be respectively provided on the driving member 2, and a limiting protrusion 41 may be provided on the mounting assembly 1. The limiting protrusion 41 can also be used to engage with the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 to limit the rotation angle of the driving member 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1.

[0072] The locking engagement of the limiting protrusion 41 with respect to the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43 can be achieved by having the edge of the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43 protrude from the surface of the mounting assembly 1, and the limiting protrusion 41 can be inserted into the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43, and the locking engagement is achieved by the groove wall of the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43 resisting the continued rotation of the limiting protrusion 41. Alternatively, the end of the limiting protrusion 41 can elastically abut against the surface of the mounting assembly 1, and when the limiting protrusion 41 rotates to the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43, the limiting protrusion 41 can be inserted into the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43, and the locking engagement of the limiting protrusion 41 with respect to the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43 can also be achieved.

[0073] By limiting the rotation angle of the driver 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1, the driver 2 can be prevented from rotating to a dead point, thereby preventing the driver 2 from failing to rotate. The positions of the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 in this embodiment correspond to the positions where the cover assembly 3 completely blocks or avoids the camera module 5. This can reduce the adjustment time required to drive the driver 2 to rotate and improve the efficiency of blocking or opening the camera module 5.

[0074] Furthermore, the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 can be connected to form a through groove (not shown in the figure), so that the driving protrusion 21 can be limited and slidable on the through groove, and the resistance to the movement of the driving member 2 between the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 when the driving member 2 is driven to disengage from the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43 is reduced. Of course, in order to keep the cover assembly 3 blocking or avoiding the camera module 5, the depth of each of the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 can be made greater than the depth of the through groove between the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, so that the driving member 2 still maintains a clamped connection state when it is located in the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43.

[0075] Preferably, with reference to FIG6 , an elastic portion 44 is provided between the limiting protrusion 41 and the driver 2. The elastic force of the elastic portion 44 can always drive the limiting protrusion 41 toward the mounting assembly 1. When the driver 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly 1, the limiting protrusion 41 is kept in contact with the mounting assembly 1 by the elastic force of the elastic portion 44. If the driver 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, the limiting protrusion 41 is also driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1 until the limiting protrusion 41 rotates to the corresponding starting groove 42 or ending groove 43. The limiting protrusion 41 is driven by the elastic portion 44 to be engaged in the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, thereby achieving the effect of limiting the driver 2 from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1. Combined with the rotatable connection between the driver 2 and the mounting assembly 1, the limiting protrusion 41 elastically driven by the elastic portion 44 to remain in contact with the mounting assembly 1 can also improve the connection stability between the driver 2 and the mounting assembly 1, reducing the shaking of the driver 2 when the driver 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1. When the limiting protrusion 41 is engaged with the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43, the elastic collision sound and vibration feedback between the limiting protrusion 41 and the starting groove 42 or the ending groove 43 can also serve as a prompt that the driving member 2 cannot continue to move forward in the current rotation direction.

[0076] In a specific example, the limiting protrusion 41 can be a ball, the elastic portion 44 can be a spring, and the driving member 2 is provided with a mounting cavity 10 for accommodating the ball and the spring. The spring elastically abuts the ball against the opening of the mounting cavity 10, and the ball is constrained at the opening of the mounting cavity 10 and can roll freely. When the driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, the ball forms the limiting protrusion 41, which can automatically roll, thereby reducing frictional resistance during rotation relative to the mounting assembly 1.

[0077] Another preferred embodiment, referring to FIG5 , is to arrange the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 to be spaced apart from the driving protrusion 21, so as to reduce the interference between the limiting protrusion 41 and the driving protrusion 21 when the driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, thereby reducing the possibility of the rotation angle of the driving member 2 being incorrectly limited by the limiting protrusion 41. In addition, the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 spaced apart from the driving protrusion 21 can also avoid interfering with the rotation of the covering assembly 3 relative to the mounting assembly 1, so that the movement process of the limiting protrusion 41 between the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, as well as the rotation process of the driving protrusion 21 and the connecting hole 31 of the covering assembly 3, do not interfere with each other. In this embodiment, when the limiting protrusion 41 is engaged with the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, the driving protrusion 21 just drives the covering assembly 3 to block or avoid the camera module 5.

[0078] Correspondingly, the driving protrusion 21 and the limiting protrusion 41 can also be set at intervals, which can also avoid interference between the driving protrusion 21 and the limiting protrusion 41 during the rotation of the driving member 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1, and also ensure that the movement process of the limiting protrusion 41 between the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, and the rotation process of the driving protrusion 21 and the connecting hole 31 of the covering assembly 3 do not interfere with each other.

[0079] In this embodiment, the mounting assembly 1 may be provided with a stop plate for the stop protrusion 41 to abut against, and the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 may be provided on the stop plate. Furthermore, a through groove between the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43 may also be provided on the stop plate, so that when the driving member 2 rotates relative to the mounting assembly 1, the stop protrusion 41 can rotate on the stop plate.

[0080] Furthermore, referring to FIG4 , a first limiting portion 22 is provided on the driving member 2, and a second limiting portion 12 is provided on the mounting assembly 1. The interference between the first limiting portion 22 and the second limiting portion 12 can also limit the rotation angle of the driving member 2 relative to the mounting assembly 1. When a limiting protrusion 41 is provided on the driving member 2, and a starting groove 42 and an ending groove 43 are provided on the mounting assembly 1, the first limiting portion 22 can be spaced apart from the limiting protrusion 41 to prevent the first limiting portion 22 from interfering with the rotation of the covering assembly 3 by the driving protrusion 21. Similarly, by spacing the second limiting portion 12 from the driving protrusion 21, and also spacing the second limiting portion 12 from the starting groove 42 and the ending groove 43, the first limiting portion 22 is limited only by the corresponding second limiting portion 12, and the corresponding engagement between the first limiting portion 22 and the second limiting portion 12 and the corresponding engagement between the driving protrusion 21 and the connecting hole 31 do not interfere with each other.

[0081] Preferably, the first limiting portion 22 may be a limiting rib, and the second limiting portion 12 may be a limiting rod. The limiting rib may prevent the driving member 2 where it is located from continuing to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1 where the limiting rod is located.

[0082] The preferred structure of the driving member 2 is an annular structure, a curved structure, or a bent structure. When the driving member 2 is an annular structure, the driving member 2 can be mounted on the mounting assembly 1 and rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1. If the driving member 2 is a curved structure or a solid structure, the driving member 2 can be rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting assembly 1.

[0083] More preferably, the outer side of the mounting assembly 1 is an arcuate surface, and the rotation axis of the driver 2 coincides with the center of the arcuate surface of the mounting assembly 1, so that the driver 2 can rotate smoothly along the arcuate surface of the mounting assembly 1. Furthermore, the mounting assembly 1 can include a front cover 14 and a mounting frame 15, with a gap between the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15. The driver 2 is mounted on the outer sides of the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15, and the driving protrusion 21 of the driver 2 can be inserted into the gap. When the driver 2 rotates relative to the arcuate surface of the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15, the driving protrusion 21 also rotates in the gap between the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15, thereby shifting the cover assembly 3 where the connecting hole 31 is located, thereby driving the cover assembly 3 to rotate about the rotation axis of the mounting assembly 1. In this embodiment, the rotation plane of the driver 2 is a plane parallel to the gap between the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15, while the rotation plane of the cover assembly 3 is a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of the cover assembly 3 and the mounting assembly 1.

[0084] Regarding the preferred structure of the mounting assembly 1, referring to Figures 4 and 10, the mounting assembly 1 may include a detachably connected front cover 14 and a mounting frame 15, and the driving member 2 may be rotatably arranged between the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15. Among them, a mounting protrusion 11 may be protruding from the front cover 14, and the cover assembly 3 may be rotatably connected to the front cover 14 via the mounting protrusion 11, and the camera module 5 may be installed in the mounting frame 15. A limiting plate may be provided on the inner wall of the mounting frame 15, and a starting groove 42 and an ending groove 43 may be provided by the limiting plate to match the limiting protrusion 41 on the driving member 2. Alternatively, a second limiting portion 12 may be provided on the inner wall of the mounting frame 15, which also matches the first limiting portion 22 provided on the driving member 2.

[0085] In particular, with reference to Figures 4 and 11, the present application further provides a camera mechanism comprising a camera module 5 and the privacy cover structure of any of the above-described embodiments. By mounting the camera module 5 on the mounting assembly 1 of the privacy cover structure, the present application arranges the drive member 2 and the cover assembly 3 of the privacy cover structure spaced apart from the camera module 5. The drive member 2 can be used to drive the cover assembly 3 to block or avoid the camera module 5, thereby preventing privacy leakage. The camera structure in this embodiment can have the same structure and achieve the same effect as the camera structure in the above-described embodiments, and will not be further described in this embodiment.

[0086] Further, referring to Figure 4, the camera mechanism also includes a camera bracket 6, and a rotating shaft 7 is formed on the mounting assembly 1 or the camera bracket 6, so that the mounting assembly 1 can be rotatably set on the camera bracket 6 through the rotating shaft 7. When the mounting assembly 1 is driven to rotate relative to the camera bracket 6, the orientation angle of the camera module 5 in the mounting assembly 1 can be changed to adjust the shooting range of the camera module 5. In this embodiment, the axis of the rotating shaft 7 can be horizontal relative to the camera bracket 6, or vertical, or in other setting directions, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment. Optionally, the angle adjustment range of the mounting assembly 1 relative to the camera bracket 6 is limited to between ±5 degrees and ±25 degrees, and the more preferred angle adjustment range is ±15 degrees.

[0087] Regarding the preferred structure of the rotating shaft 7, referring to Figure 13 , the rotating shaft 7 comprises a connected shaft body 71 and a connecting portion 72. The connecting portion 72 is detachably connected to the camera bracket 6, thereby securing the rotating shaft 7 to the camera bracket 6. Accordingly, the mounting assembly 1 has an outer shaft hole 13. The shaft body 71 is rotatably connected to the shaft hole 13, allowing the mounting assembly 1 to rotate relative to the rotating shaft 7 of the camera bracket 6. To disassemble the mounting assembly 1, the rotating shaft 7 can be retained in the rotatable connection with the shaft hole 13 and the connecting portion 72 can be removed from the camera bracket 6.

[0088] Further, referring to FIG13 , the connection portion 72 includes a connection plate 73, and the camera bracket 6 is provided with a connection groove 61, so that the rotating shaft 7 can be detachably connected to the connection groove 61 through the connection plate 73, thereby realizing a fixed connection between the rotating shaft 7 and the camera bracket 6. In order to improve the rotational stability of the mounting assembly 1 and the camera bracket 6, a receiving groove 65 can be recessed in the camera bracket 6, and the mounting assembly 1 is disposed in the receiving groove 65. Preferably, connection grooves 61 can also be recessed on both sides of the receiving groove 65, and the axis of the rotating shaft 7 passes through the structural center of the mounting assembly 1 and the camera assembly and is located on both sides of the mounting assembly 1, so that the mounting assembly 1 can be installed in the two connecting grooves 61 of the receiving groove 65 through the two rotating shafts 7. The connecting groove 61 and the connection portion 72 in this embodiment can be a snap connection, a threaded connection, or a sliding connection, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0089] If the camera bracket 6 is replaced with one having a different size of the receiving slot 65 , the camera bracket 6 can be rotated in different ranges according to the size of the receiving slot 65 , thereby changing the rotation angle of the mounting assembly 1 relative to the different camera brackets 6 .

[0090] Furthermore, referring to Figure 13 , the connecting portion 72 further includes a guide block 74 connected to the connecting plate 73. Correspondingly, the guide groove 62 is recessed into the wall of the connecting groove 61. The guide block 74 is removably disposed within the guide groove 62, guiding the connecting plate 73 for removable connection to the connecting groove 61, thereby improving the efficiency of the installation of the rotating shaft 7 and the connecting groove 61. The guide groove 62 also positions the guide block 74, reducing the wobble of the rotating shaft 7 relative to the connecting groove 61 and improving the stability of the connection between the rotating shaft 7 and the camera bracket 6.

[0091] As for the detachable connection between the rotating shaft 7 and the camera bracket 6, a snap-fit ​​structure may be provided on both the connecting plate 73 and the connecting groove 61, and a detachable connection is formed by the mutual engagement of the snap-fit ​​structures. Preferably, the rotating shaft 7 also includes a connecting member 75, and a through hole 63 is provided in the groove wall of the connecting groove 61, and a corresponding lock hole 76 is provided on the connecting plate 73. The connecting member 75 is passed through and fixed to the through hole 63 and the lock hole 76, so that the connecting plate 73 and the connecting groove 61 can be fixedly connected. The connecting member 75 of this embodiment can be a screw or a bolt, and the corresponding through hole 63 or the lock hole 76 is provided with a threaded structure matching the bolt or screw. Alternatively, the connecting member 75 can also be a pin, which is directly passed through and fixed in the through hole 63 and the lock hole 76, and this embodiment does not make any specific restrictions.

[0092] Furthermore, an escape groove 64 may be recessed in the connection groove 61 at a position corresponding to the through hole 63. The escape groove 64 accommodates the connector 75, thereby reducing the contact area between the connection plate 73 and the connection groove 61, thereby reducing the extrusion interference between the connection plate 73 and the connection groove 61. The connector 75 can also further enhance the locking force between the through hole 63 and the locking hole 76. In this embodiment, in addition to inserting the connector 75 into the through hole 63 and the locking hole 76, the connector 75 can also clamp and lock the connection plate 73 and the connection groove 61, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the connection plate 73 and the connection groove 61.

[0093] Optionally, referring to FIG1 , the mounting assembly 1 and the driver 2 together form a mounting cavity 10, wherein the camera module 5 and the cover assembly 3 are both disposed within the mounting cavity 10, and the driver 2's driving protrusion 21 is formed on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 10 facing the camera module 5. When the driver 2 is driven to rotate relative to the mounting assembly 1, the driving protrusion 21 rotates within the mounting cavity 10, thereby driving the cover assembly 3 within the mounting cavity 10 to rotate relative to the camera module 5, thereby shielding or avoiding the camera module 5. Since the camera module 5 is protected by the mounting cavity 10, dust and other debris are prevented from entering the mounting cavity 10 and interfering with the rotation of the cover module, thereby preventing damage to the camera module 5.

[0094] Further, referring to FIG7 , the mounting assembly 1 includes a front cover 14 and a mounting frame 15, so that the driving member 2 can be rotatably connected between the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15, so that the front cover 14, the driving member 2 and the mounting frame 15 together form a mounting cavity 10, and the front cover 14 is provided with a shooting hole 16, through which the lens of the camera module 5 is exposed to avoid affecting the amount of light entering the camera module 5 and the field of view angle. Another preferred embodiment, referring to FIG, is to make the shape of the shooting hole 16 correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the field of view angle of the camera module 5, so as to avoid affecting the field of view angle of the lens of the camera module 5 and to cover the cavity opening of the mounting cavity 10 as much as possible, thereby reducing the entry of foreign matter into the mounting cavity 10.

[0095] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2, the camera mechanism also includes a silicone sleeve 81, which is mounted on the outside of the camera module 5 and can abut against the edge of the shooting hole 16. The silicone sleeve 81 can reduce the vibration between the camera module 5 and the mounting assembly 1 to reduce the vibration damage to the camera module 5.

[0096] Alternatively, the camera mechanism further includes a thermal pad 82 disposed on the bottom of the mounting cavity 10, with the camera module 5 mounted in the mounting cavity 10 via the thermal pad 82. The thermal conductivity of the thermal pad 82 is greater than that of the bottom of the mounting cavity 10, thereby improving the efficiency of heat exchange with the camera module 5. Furthermore, the large contact area between the thermal pad 82 and the mounting cavity 10 also improves the efficiency of heat exchange between the thermal pad 82 and the mounting frame 15, thereby quickly dissipating heat generated by the camera module 5 to the mounting frame 15 and reducing heat accumulation that could damage the camera module 5.

[0097] Alternatively, the camera mechanism further includes a translucent lens 83, positioned on the side of the front cover 14 facing away from the mounting frame 15. The translucent lens 83 can cover the camera aperture 16. On the one hand, the translucent lens 83 further seals the front cover 14 and the mounting frame 15, improving the dustproofing of the camera module 5. On the other hand, the translucent lens 83's light transmittance maintains the required light intake and field of view for the camera aperture 16. Furthermore, a coating can be provided on the translucent lens 83 to improve its wear resistance and light transmittance, and to block light of specific wavelengths to ensure the best possible capture quality for the camera module 5.

[0098] Alternatively, the silicone sleeve 81 and the thermal pad 82 can be set at the same time, or the thermal pad 82 and the light-transmitting lens 83 can be set at the same time, or the silicone sleeve 81 and the light-transmitting lens 83 can be set at the same time, or even the silicone sleeve 81, the thermal pad 82 and the light-transmitting lens 83 can be set at the same time, and this embodiment does not make specific limitations.

[0099] In a preferred embodiment, referring to FIG10 , a mounting bracket 17 is provided on the bottom of the mounting cavity 10. The mounting bracket 17 has mounting rods 18. The mounting bracket 17 is capable of mounting a thermal pad 82, and the mounting rods 18 are capable of mounting the camera module 5. The fixed connection between the camera module 5 and the mounting bracket 17 can also clamp the thermal pad 82 between the camera module 5 and the mounting bracket 17, thereby improving the tightness of the connection between the thermal pad 82, the camera module 5, and the bottom of the mounting cavity 10.

[0100] In another preferred embodiment, referring to FIG11 , the mounting frame 15 includes a detachably connected frame body 151 and a rear cover 152. The frame body 151 has a mounting tube 153, and the rear cover 152 blocks the opening of the mounting tube 153, forming a portion of the mounting cavity 10. The thermal pad 82 is mounted on the rear cover 152. By removing the rear cover 152, the thermal pad 82 and the camera module 5 can also be detached from the frame body 151, facilitating maintenance and replacement of the camera module 5.

[0101] As shown in Figures 15 to 18, the present application also provides a conference terminal, including a housing 100, a microphone module 200, a speaker module, and a camera mechanism of any of the above embodiments. The housing 100 has a receiving cavity 103, and the microphone module 200, the speaker module, and the camera mechanism are respectively arranged in the receiving cavity 103 (as shown in the figure). The surface of the housing 100 is respectively provided with a sound receiving hole 104, a sound amplifying hole 105, and a mounting hole 102. The sound receiving hole 104, the sound amplifying hole 105, and the mounting hole 102 are respectively provided with the microphone module 200, the speaker module, and the camera mechanism. The camera mechanism in this embodiment can have the same structure and achieve the same effect as the camera mechanism in the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0102] The conference terminal of this embodiment is equipped with a camera mechanism including a cover assembly 3. Users can determine whether there is a risk of being filmed simply by observing whether the cover assembly 3 blocks the camera module 5. There is no need to repeatedly press the switch of the camera module 5 or open the display assembly to check and confirm the display status of the operation interface. Directly driving the driving member 2 forward or reverse can also directly drive the cover assembly 3 to block or avoid the camera module, which is simple to operate and has a good covering effect.

[0103] In a preferred embodiment, referring to FIG16 , housing 100 further includes a panel 101 and an elastic ring 106. Panel 101 defines a mounting hole 102 capable of accommodating camera holder 6. Elastic ring 106 is sleeved over the outside of camera holder 6, allowing camera holder 6 to be mounted in mounting hole 102 via elastic ring 106. The elasticity of elastic ring 106 allows camera holder 6 to be snap-fitted into mounting hole 102 of panel 101. Furthermore, the elasticity of elastic ring 106 seals the gap between camera holder 6 and mounting hole 102, preventing foreign matter from entering mounting hole 102 of panel 101.

[0104] More preferably, referring to FIG. 17 , the elastic ring 106 extends toward the interior of the camera holder 6 and abuts against the mounting frame 15 , providing elastic force after the mounting frame 15 rotates relative to the camera holder 6 , thereby restoring the mounting frame 15 to its original position.

[0105] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other positions or relationships are used solely for ease of description and simplified operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0106] In this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment" or "example" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0107] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0108] The technical principles of the present application have been described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are intended solely to explain the principles of the present application and are not to be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art will be able to devise other specific implementations of the present application without inventive effort, and such implementations will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A privacy cover structure, characterized in that: include: An installation component (1), wherein the installation component (1) is used to install a camera module (5); A driving member (2), the driving member (2) being rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (1), and a driving protrusion (21) being formed on the driving member (2); A covering component (3), the covering component (3) can be rotatably connected to the mounting component (1), a connecting hole (31) is provided on the covering component (3), the driving protrusion (21) is inserted into the connecting hole (31), the driving member (2) can rotate relative to the mounting component (1) to drive the covering component (3) to rotate through the driving protrusion (21), and the rotation plane of the covering component (3) and the rotation plane of the driving member (2) intersect, so that the covering component (3) blocks or avoids the camera module (5).

2. The anti-peep cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The covering assembly (3) comprises a transmission member (32) and a privacy cover (33) which are connected in a transmission manner. The transmission member (32) and the privacy cover (33) can both be rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (1). The connection hole (31) is provided on the transmission member (32). When the driving member (2) rotates, the driving protrusion (21) can drive the transmission member (32) to rotate, so that the transmission member (32) drives the privacy cover (33) to rotate and is used to shield or avoid the camera module (5).

3. The anti-peep cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (1) is formed with a mounting protrusion (11), the transmission member (32) and the privacy cover (33) are both rotatably connected to the mounting protrusion (11), and the transmission member (32) and the privacy cover (33) are both located on one side of the mounting protrusion (11); or, A mounting protrusion (11) is formed on the mounting assembly (1), and the transmission member (32) and the privacy cover (33) are both rotatably connected to the mounting protrusion (11), and the transmission member (32) and the privacy cover (33) are respectively located on opposite sides of the mounting protrusion (11).

4. The anti-peep cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the privacy cover (33), the transmission member (32) and the driving protrusion (21) is two, and one privacy cover (33), one transmission member (32) and one driving protrusion (21) are correspondingly arranged.

5. The anti-peep cover structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The privacy cover (33) and the transmission member (32) are connected and driven by screws.

6. The privacy cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The covering assembly (3) comprises two privacy covers (33), and the two privacy covers (33) can be rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (1). The two privacy covers (33) are provided with the connecting holes (31). The number of the driving protrusions (21) corresponds to the number of the connecting holes (31). One driving protrusion (21) is inserted into one connecting hole (31). The driving member (2) rotates relative to the mounting assembly (1) and can drive the two privacy covers (33) to rotate relative to or in opposite directions through the driving protrusion (21), so that the two privacy covers (33) are used to cover or avoid the camera module (5).

7. The anti-peep cover structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The privacy cover (33) comprises a cover plate (331), a connecting protrusion (332) is formed on the cover plate (331), the connecting protrusion (332) can be rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (1), the connecting protrusion (332) is provided with the connecting hole (31), and the connecting protrusion (332) intersects with the cover plate (331) relative to the rotation plane of the mounting assembly (1).

8. The privacy cover structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cover plate (331) is a curved surface, and two cover plates (331) are closed to form a spherical surface for shielding the camera module (5).

9. The privacy cover structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting protrusion (332) is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (1) via a pin shaft (34); a retaining spring (35) is provided on the pin shaft (34); and the retaining spring (35) limits the connecting protrusion (332) to be located on the pin shaft (34).

10. The privacy cover structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A hinged protrusion (333) is also formed on the cover plate (331), and the hinged protrusion (333) can be rotatably connected to the mounting assembly (1), wherein the hinged protrusion (333) of one privacy cover (33) is hinged to the connection protrusion (332) of another privacy cover (33).

11. The privacy cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The inner wall of the connection hole (31) is provided with a transition surface (311); the driving protrusion (21) is a cylindrical protrusion, and the hole diameter of the connection hole (31) is larger than the diameter of the driving protrusion (21).

12. The privacy cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The driving member (2) is provided with a limiting protrusion (41), and the mounting assembly (1) is respectively provided with a starting groove (42) and an ending groove (43); or, the driving member (2) is respectively provided with a starting groove (42) and an ending groove (43), and the mounting assembly (1) is provided with a limiting protrusion (41); The limiting protrusion (41) can be correspondingly engaged with the starting groove (42) or the ending groove (43) to limit the rotation angle of the driving member (2) relative to the mounting assembly (1).

13. The privacy cover structure according to claim 12, characterized in that: An elastic portion (44) is provided between the limiting protrusion (41) and the driving member (2), and the elastic portion (44) is capable of driving the limiting protrusion (41) to move toward the mounting assembly (1).

14. The privacy cover structure according to claim 12, characterized in that: The starting groove (42) and the ending groove (43) are respectively arranged at intervals from the driving protrusion (21), and the limiting protrusion (41) is arranged at intervals from the driving protrusion (21).

15. The privacy cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: A first limiting portion (22) is protrudingly provided on the driving member (2), and the first limiting portion (22) is spaced apart from the driving protrusion (21); a second limiting portion (12) is protrudingly provided on the mounting assembly (1), and the first limiting portion (22) and the second limiting portion (12) can abut against each other to limit the rotation angle of the driving member (2) relative to the mounting assembly (1).

16. The privacy cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The driving member (2) is an annular structural member, a curved structural member or a bent structural member.

17. A camera mechanism, characterized in that: include: The privacy cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 16; A camera module (5), wherein the camera module (5) is mounted on a mounting assembly (1) of the anti-peep cover structure, and a driving member (2) and a covering assembly (3) of the anti-peep cover structure are both spaced apart from the camera module (5).

18. The camera mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that: Also includes: A camera bracket (6), wherein a rotating shaft (7) is formed on the mounting component (1) or the camera bracket (6), and the mounting component (1) is rotatably arranged on the camera bracket (6) via the rotating shaft (7).

19. The camera mechanism according to claim 18, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (7) comprises a connected shaft body (71) and a connecting portion (72), wherein the connecting portion (72) is detachably connected to the camera bracket (6); an shaft hole (13) is provided on the outer side of the mounting assembly (1), and the shaft body (71) is rotatably connected to the shaft hole (13).

20. The camera mechanism according to claim 19, characterized in that: The connecting portion (72) comprises a connecting plate (73), the camera bracket (6) is provided with a connecting groove (61), and the connecting plate (73) is detachably connected to the connecting groove (61).

21. The camera mechanism according to claim 20, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (7) further comprises a connecting member (75), a through hole (63) is provided on the groove wall of the connecting groove (61), a locking hole (76) is provided on the connecting plate (73), and the connecting member (75) is passed through and fixed to the through hole (63) and the locking hole (76).

22. The camera mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (1) and the driving member (2) together form a mounting cavity (10), the camera module (5) and the cover assembly (3) are both located in the mounting cavity (10), and the driving protrusion (21) is formed on the inner wall of the mounting cavity (10) facing the camera module (5).

23. The camera mechanism according to claim 22, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (1) comprises a front cover (14) and a mounting frame (15); the driving member (2) is rotatably connected between the front cover (14) and the mounting frame (15); the front cover (14), the driving member (2) and the mounting frame (15) together form the mounting cavity (10); the front cover (14) is provided with a shooting hole (16) for exposing a lens of the camera module (5).

24. The camera mechanism according to claim 23, characterized in that: It also includes a silicone sleeve (81), and / or a thermal pad (82), and / or a light-transmitting lens (83); The silicone sleeve (81) is sleeved on the outside of the camera module (5) and is capable of abutting against the edge of the shooting hole (16); The thermal conductive pad (82) is arranged on the bottom of the installation cavity (10), and the camera module (5) is installed in the installation cavity (10) via the thermal conductive pad (82); The light-transmitting lens (83) is arranged on a side of the front cover (14) away from the installation frame (15), and the light-transmitting lens (83) is capable of covering the shooting hole (16).

25. A conference terminal, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (100), a microphone module (200), a speaker module and a camera mechanism according to any one of claims 17 to 24, wherein the shell (100) has a housing cavity (103), the microphone module (200), the speaker module and the camera mechanism are respectively arranged in the housing cavity (103), and the surface of the shell (100) is respectively provided with a sound receiving hole (104), a sound amplification hole (105) and a mounting hole (102), and the sound receiving hole (104), the sound amplification hole (105) and the mounting hole (102) are respectively arranged corresponding to the microphone module (200), the speaker module and the camera mechanism.

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