Assembly, screen protective film, frame, screen and device having camera shielding function

Abstract

The present invention relates to a camera shielding assembly, a screen, a screen protective film, a frame, and a device having a camera. The camera shielding assembly comprises a fixing assembly and a shielding member. The fixing assembly comprises a first sheet, a second sheet, and a third sheet, and the second sheet is arranged between the first sheet and the third sheet. The first sheet is provided with a first hole opposite to the camera; the second sheet is provided with a second hole; and the third sheet is provided with a light-transmitting portion, and at least a part of the light-transmitting portion is opposite to the first hole. At least a part of the shielding member is arranged in the second hole and located between the first sheet and the third sheet. The shielding member is movable between a closing position for shielding the camera and an opening position for exposing the camera, at the closing position, the shielding member is opposite to the first hole, and at the opening position, the shielding member and the first hole are staggered. The device having the camera comprises the camera shielding assembly, and the first sheet of the fixing assembly of the camera shielding assembly fits the surface where the camera is located.

Description

Components, screen protectors, frames, screens and devices with camera covers

[0001] Cross-references to related publications

[0002] The present disclosure claims priority to Chinese invention patent application CN 202311692841.9 filed on December 11, 2023, entitled “CAMERA SHIELDING ASSEMBLY AND DEVICE WITH A CAMERA” and claims priority to Chinese utility model patent application CN202323367668.3 filed on December 11, 2023 (entitled “CAMERA SHIELDING ASSEMBLY AND DEVICE WITH A CAMERA”), and all the contents of the above disclosures are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to camera shielding, and in particular, to a component with a camera shielding function, a screen protective film with a camera shielding function, a frame with a camera shielding function, a screen with a camera shielding function, and a device with a camera shielding function. Background Art

[0004] Currently, electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops all have cameras. While cameras can be disabled at the software level through control programs, this is inconvenient. These cameras are also easily illegally activated or infiltrated by hackers or viruses, leading to serious violations of personal privacy and security, and numerous cases of theft and misuse of personal data and records. Therefore, how to effectively shield or cover cameras is an urgent problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve the technical problems in the prior art at least to some extent.

[0006] To this end, the present disclosure proposes a camera shielding component.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, the camera shielding assembly of the present disclosure includes:

[0008] a fixing assembly, the fixing assembly comprising a first piece, a second piece, and a third piece, the second piece being disposed between the first piece and the third piece, the first piece being provided with a first hole, the second piece being provided with a second hole, and the third piece being provided with a light-transmitting portion, the first hole being adapted to face the camera, and at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion being opposite the first hole; and

[0009] A shielding member, at least a portion of which is disposed in the second hole and between the first piece and the third piece, the shielding member being movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera, wherein the shielding member is opposite to the first hole in the closed position and the shielding member is staggered with the first hole in the open position.

[0010] The camera shielding assembly disclosed herein can achieve physical shielding of the camera by moving the shielding member between a closed position that shields the camera and an open position that exposes the camera. Therefore, even if the camera is illegally opened or invaded, the camera cannot capture anything due to the physical shielding, thereby protecting the user's privacy and safety.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the shielding member has an operating portion, and the operating portion protrudes out of the second piece.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the light-transmitting portion is a light-transmitting hole, and the light-transmitting hole extends along the moving direction of the shielding member.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the operating portion protrudes toward the third sheet through the light-transmitting hole in the thickness direction of the second sheet, and protrudes until it is flush with the third sheet.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the shielding member has a first limiting portion in a first direction, the first limiting portion is located between the first piece and the third piece, and the first direction is orthogonal to the moving direction of the shielding member and the thickness direction of the second piece.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the shielding member has a second limiting portion in its moving direction;

[0016] When the shielding member is in at least one of the closed position and the open position, the second limiting portion is located between the first piece and the third piece.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first sheet, the second sheet, and the third sheet are all transparent films.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first sheet, the second sheet, and the third sheet are all flexible self-adhesive films, and the thickness of the self-adhesive films ranges from 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the overall length of the camera shielding assembly is no more than 18 mm, the overall width is no more than 9 mm, and the overall thickness ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm. Preferably, the overall thickness ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, the camera shielding assembly of the present disclosure includes:

[0021] a fixing assembly comprising a first piece, a second piece, and a third piece, the second piece being disposed between the first piece and the third piece, the first piece being provided with a first hole, the second piece being provided with a second hole, and the third piece being provided with a light-transmitting portion, the first hole being adapted to face the camera, and at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion being opposite the first hole;

[0022] a shielding member, at least a portion of which is disposed in the second hole and between the first piece and the third piece, the shielding member being movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera, wherein the closed position is opposite to the first hole and the open position is staggered with respect to the first hole; and

[0023] A movement assisting device is connected to the shielding member, and is configured to unlock the shielding member from the closed position for movement, or to maintain the shielding member in the open position.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mobility assisting device includes a damping member, and the damping member is located between the first piece and the third piece, or is located on the second piece.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the movement assistance device further comprises a first locking element on the shielding member and a second locking element on the first piece or the third piece, and when the shielding member moves to its open position, the first locking element and the second locking element are locked with each other, thereby maintaining the shielding member in its open position.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the movement assisting device includes a pressure unlocking element, wherein when the shielding member is subjected to downward pressure, the pressure unlocking element is configured to unlock the shielding member from the second piece to enable the shielding member to move.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the pressure unlocking element includes a pin located on the shielding member and a socket located on the side wall of the second hole of the second piece, and the pin cooperates with the socket to lock the shielding member in its closed position.

[0028] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a screen or screen protective film, comprising the above-mentioned camera shielding assembly, wherein the second piece and the third piece are constructed as a screen or screen protective film of a device.

[0029] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a screen protective film comprising

[0030] A screen protection film body, wherein a light-transmitting portion and a second hole are sequentially arranged along the thickness direction of the screen protection film body, and a portion of the light-transmitting portion faces the camera; and

[0031] A shielding member is movably disposed in the second hole, and the shielding member is movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera. In the closed position, the shielding member is opposite to the portion of the light-transmitting portion opposite to the camera, and in the open position, the shielding member is staggered with the portion of the light-transmitting portion opposite to the camera.

[0032] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the shielding member has an operating portion, and the operating portion protrudes out of the second hole.

[0033] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the light-transmitting portion is a light-transmitting hole, and the light-transmitting hole extends along the moving direction of the shielding member.

[0034] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the operating portion protrudes through the light-transmitting hole in the thickness direction of the screen protective film body toward the surface of the screen protective film body, and protrudes until it is flush with the surface of the screen protective film body.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the overall thickness of the screen protection film body and the shielding member ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm.

[0036] According to the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the present disclosure provides a frame, including the above-mentioned camera shielding assembly, and also including a frame body and a trigger located in the frame body, the trigger being connected to the camera shielding assembly, and the trigger being configured to drive the shielding member to move to the open position of the shielding member in response to the camera being turned on, or to drive the shielding member to move to the closed position of the shielding member in response to the camera being turned off.

[0037] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a device with a camera, the device comprising the camera shielding assembly, wherein a first piece of a fixing assembly of the camera shielding assembly is in contact with a surface where the camera is located.

[0038] The device with a camera of the present invention can achieve physical shielding of the camera by moving the camera shielding component between a closed position shielding the camera and an open position exposing the camera, or by any one of a screen protective film with camera shielding, a screen with camera shielding, and a frame with camera shielding. Therefore, even if the camera is illegally opened or invaded, the camera cannot capture anything due to the physical shielding, thereby effectively protecting the privacy and safety of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0040] FIG1 is an exploded view of a camera shielding assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG2 is a first state diagram of the camera shielding assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG3 is a second state diagram of the camera shielding assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0043] FIG4 is a left side view of the camera shielding assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG5 is a front view of a shielding member of a camera shielding assembly according to embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG6 is a front view of a camera shielding assembly and its shielding member according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0046] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a device with a camera according to Embodiment 1 of the present disclosure;

[0047] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera shielding assembly in a closed position according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure;

[0048] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera shielding assembly in a closed position according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure, wherein the third piece is hidden;

[0049] FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera shielding assembly in the open position according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure;

[0050] FIG11 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera shielding assembly in the open position according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure, wherein the third piece is hidden;

[0051] FIG12 is a front view of the camera shielding assembly in a closed position according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure;

[0052] FIG13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG12;

[0053] FIG14 is a perspective cross-sectional view of a camera shield assembly in a closed position according to Embodiment 3 of the present disclosure, wherein the shielding member and the second piece are locked with each other;

[0054] FIG15 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the camera shielding assembly according to Embodiment 3 of the present disclosure in a closed position, wherein the shielding member and the second piece are unlocked from each other;

[0055] FIG16 is a front view of a screen of a device according to Embodiment 4 of the present disclosure;

[0056] FIG17 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera shielding assembly in the open position according to Example 6 of the present disclosure;

[0057] FIG18 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the camera shielding assembly in the open position according to Example 6 of the present disclosure, wherein the third piece is hidden;

[0058] FIG19 is a perspective cross-sectional view of a camera shielding assembly in an open position according to Embodiment 6 of the present disclosure;

[0059] FIG20 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the driving component shown in FIG19.

[0060] FIG21 is a front view of a screen protective film according to Example 7 of the present disclosure;

[0061] FIG22 is a rear view of a screen protective film according to Example 7 of the present disclosure;

[0062] FIG23 is an enlarged view of FIG21 at the shielding member;

[0063] FIG24 is a front view of a screen protective film of another structure according to Example 7 of the present disclosure;

[0064] FIG25 is a rear view of a screen protective film of another structure according to Example 7 of the present disclosure.

[0065] 10. Camera blocking component;

[0066] 11. Fixing assembly; 12. Shielding member; 13. First spring; 14. Driving member;

[0067] 111, first piece; 112, second piece; 113, third piece; 1131, second locking element;

[0068] 121. Operating portion; 122. First limiting portion; 123. Second limiting portion; 124. First locking element; 125. Latch; 126. Spring; 127. First limiting hole; 128. Third spring;

[0069] 1110, first hole; 1111, second limiting hole;

[0070] 1120, second hole; 1121, jack;

[0071] 1130, light-transmitting portion;

[0072] 141. Coil; 142. Core;

[0073] 20. Device; 201. Camera; 202. Surface; 203. Screen protector body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0074] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present disclosure and are not to be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0075] Example 1

[0076] The camera shielding assembly according to embodiment 1 of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 7 .

[0077] The camera shield assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is used to shield the camera 201 of a device 20. As shown in FIG1 , the camera shield assembly 10 includes a fixing assembly 11 and a shielding member 12. The fixing assembly 11 includes a first piece 111, a second piece 112, and a third piece 113. The second piece 112 is disposed between the first and third pieces 111, 113. The first piece 111 is provided with a first hole 1110, and the third piece 113 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 1130, with at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion 1130 facing the first hole 1110. When the camera shield assembly 10 is fixed to a surface 202 on which the camera 201 of the device is located, the first piece 111 is in contact with the surface 202, and the first hole 1110 faces the camera 201. The second piece 112 is provided with a second hole 1120. At least a portion of the shielding member 12 is movably disposed in the second hole 1120 and is located between the first and third pieces 111, 113. The shield 12 is movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera. In the closed position, the shield 12 is opposite to the first hole 1110, and in the open position, the shield 12 is staggered with the first hole 1110. It should be understood that the term "relative" means corresponding in size and position.

[0078] The camera shielding assembly 10 disclosed herein can achieve physical shielding of the camera 201 by moving the shielding member 12 between a closed position that shields the camera and an open position that exposes the camera. Thus, even if the camera is illegally opened or invaded, the camera cannot capture anything due to the physical shielding, thereby protecting the user's privacy and safety.

[0079] Specifically, Figures 2 and 3 illustrate two states of the camera shield assembly 10, namely, the shield 12 in a closed position and an open position, respectively. The shield 12 can be manually slid from the closed position to the open position, and vice versa, by the user. In the closed position, the shield 12 faces the first hole 1110, thereby shielding the camera 201. In the open position, the shield 12 intersects the first hole 1110, exposing the first hole 1110 and, in turn, the camera 201.

[0080] In addition, the shielding member 12 further includes an operating portion 121, which protrudes out of the second sheet 112. Through the operating portion 121, the user can switch the shielding member 12 between the closed position and the open position.

[0081] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting portion 1130 of the third piece 113 is constructed as a light-transmitting hole, which extends along the moving direction of the shielding member 12. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the operating portion 121 protrudes toward the third piece 113 through the light-transmitting hole in the thickness direction of the second piece 112, and can protrude to be flush with the third piece 113. Preferably, the operating portion 121 is spaced apart from the edge of the light-transmitting hole. In this way, by manipulating the protruding operating portion 121, the user can easily move the shielding member 12. This is very advantageous when the overall size of the camera shielding assembly 10 is very small. The user can easily touch the protruding operating portion 121 to switch the position of the shielding member 12.

[0082] In some embodiments, the shielding member 12 has a first limiting portion 122 in a first direction, and the first limiting portion 122 is located between the first piece 111 and the third piece 113. The first direction is orthogonal to the movement direction of the shielding member 12 and the thickness direction of the second piece 112. For illustration, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, line AA indicates the movement direction, line BB indicates the thickness direction, and line CC indicates the first direction. In addition, in conjunction with Figure 5, in areas other than the operating portion 121, the shielding member 12 also has a first limiting portion 122, and preferably the shielding member 12 has two first limiting portions 122, which are located on both sides of the shielding member 12 along the first direction. When the first piece 111, the second piece 112, the third piece 113 and the shielding member 12 are assembled together, the first limiting portion 122 is covered by the third piece 113, thereby limiting the position of the shielding member 12. In this way, when the camera shielding assembly 10 is set on the surface 202 of the device 20, the first limiting portion 122 of the shielding member 12 cooperates with the third piece 113 to prevent the shielding member 12 from falling.

[0083] Furthermore, as shown in FIG6 , the shielding member 12 also has a second limiting portion 123 in its moving direction. The second limiting portion 123 may be present on one side of the shielding member 12 along the moving direction, or on both sides of the shielding member 12 along the moving direction. When the shielding member 12 is in at least one of the closed position and the open position, the second limiting portion 123 is located between the first piece 111 and the third piece 113. In this way, when the camera shielding assembly 10 is set on the surface 202 of the device 20, when the shielding member 12 is in the closed position or the open position, the second limiting portion 123 cooperates with the third piece 113 to better limit the position of the shielding member 12 to prevent the shielding member 12 from falling.

[0084] In some embodiments, the first sheet 111, second sheet 112, and third sheet 113 of the fixing assembly 11 are all transparent films. Therefore, when the camera shield assembly 10 is mounted on the device 20, even if information on the device 20 (e.g., a label or instructions on the device, or information displayed on the device's display) is located below the camera shield assembly 10, the information remains visible. Furthermore, the camera shield assembly 10 does not affect the operation of sensors on the device 20 located below it. Furthermore, because the camera shield assembly 10 is made of transparent material, it is largely unnoticeable and does not detract from the aesthetics of the device on which it is mounted.

[0085] In addition, since the shielding member 12 is not transparent, a brand logo can be printed on the shielding member 12, which will be beneficial to the publicity and promotion of the brand.

[0086] In some embodiments, the fixing component 11 of the camera shielding assembly 10 is made of three layers of self-adhesive film. Specifically, the first piece 111, the second piece 112 and the third piece 113 are all flexible self-adhesive films. Due to its characteristics, the self-adhesive film is easily fixed on the device, and when the user peels it off, it will not leave any traces on the device. Therefore, the camera shielding assembly 10 made of self-adhesive film is very convenient to use and will not cause any damage to the device (or display) on which it is installed. In addition, the three-layer film of the fixing component 11 can also be made of the same material as the screen protector, so that the camera shielding assembly 10 disclosed in the present invention can be used to protect and shield the camera on the display.

[0087] In some embodiments, the thickness of the self-adhesive film ranges from 0.1mm to 0.2mm. Furthermore, the entire camera shield assembly, assembled from the fixing assembly 11 and the shielding member 12, is also a compact product. Specifically, the overall length of the camera shield assembly 10 is no greater than 18mm, the overall width is no greater than 9mm, and the overall thickness ranges from 0.3mm to 0.6mm; preferably, from 0.3mm to 0.5mm, and for example, can be 0.4mm. In other words, the camera shield assembly 10 is very small and thin, thus not changing the size of the device in which it is installed and not affecting the user experience.

[0088] The position of the shielding member 12 can be adjusted according to the location of the camera 201 of the device 20. For example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located in the upper middle position of the device 20, the shielding member 12 is correspondingly located in the upper middle position of the screen protective film; for example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located on the upper left or right side, the shielding member 12 is correspondingly located on the upper left or right side of the screen protective film.

[0089] In addition, the present disclosure also provides a device 20 with a camera 201. The device 20 can be, for example, a smartphone, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a liquid crystal display, etc. The device 20 includes the aforementioned camera shielding assembly 10. As shown in FIG7 , the camera shielding assembly 10 is attached to the surface 202 on which the camera 201 is located. Specifically, the first piece 111 of the fixing assembly 11 of the camera shielding assembly 10 is attached to the surface 202. The user can move the shielding member 12 to the closed position to physically block the camera 201. This prevents the camera from capturing anything even if the camera is illegally opened remotely, thereby protecting the user's personal privacy and safety. Moreover, since the dimensions (including length, width, and thickness) of the camera shielding assembly 10 are very small, it has little impact on the size of the device 20 itself. In addition, since the base material of the camera shielding assembly 10 is transparent, it does not affect the information displayed on the surface 202 of the device 20, nor does it affect the operation of devices such as sensors below the surface 202.

[0090] Example 2

[0091] Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure provides a camera shielding assembly 10 , which is used to shield a camera 201 of a device 20 .

[0092] In this embodiment 2, the camera shielding component 10 can be the same as the camera shielding component 10 described in the above-mentioned embodiment 1. The following will only describe the differences between this embodiment 2 and embodiment 1, and the similarities will not be repeated.

[0093] Unlike the first embodiment, the second embodiment further includes a movement assist device connected to the shielding member 12. The movement assist device is configured to unlock the shielding member 12 from the closed position for movement or to maintain the shielding member 12 in the open position.

[0094] Specifically, the movement assist device includes a damping member located between the first piece 111 and the third piece 113, or on the second piece 112. The damping member is connected to the shielding member and is used to provide a damping force when the shielding member moves. Therefore, the shielding member 12 can only be unlocked from the closed position and moved when a force sufficient to overcome the damping force is applied to the shielding member 12. This ensures that the shielding member 12 can only move when the user intends for it to move, thereby preventing movement of the shielding member 12 due to unintended circumstances such as accidental touch.

[0095] In some optional embodiments, as shown in Figures 8-11, the damping member includes a first spring 13. The first spring 13 is configured such that when the shielding member 12 moves from its open position to its closed position, the first spring 13 is compressed by the shielding member 12 to accumulate elastic energy; and when the shielding member 12 moves from its closed position to its open position, the first spring 13 is able to expand and release elastic potential energy, thereby pushing the shielding member 12 to its closed position. When the shielding member 12 is in its open position, the shielding member 12 is staggered with the first hole 1110; when the shielding member 12 is in its closed position, the shielding member 12 is opposite the first hole 1110.

[0096] Specifically, the first spring 13 is located in the second hole 1120 of the second plate 112, and the two ends of the first spring 13 are respectively connected to the side of the shielding member 12 and the side of the second hole 1120 away from the first hole 1110. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, and in conjunction with Figures 10 and 11, when the shielding member 12 moves from the closed position shown in Figures 8 and 9 to the open position shown in Figures 10 and 11, as the shielding member 12 moves away from the first hole 1110, the first spring 13 is compressed and accumulates elastic potential energy; conversely, when the shielding member 12 moves from the closed position shown in Figures 10 and 11 to the open position shown in Figures 8 and 9, the first spring 13 stretches and releases elastic potential energy, thereby pushing the shielding member 12 to cover the first hole 1110.

[0097] As shown in FIG9 and FIG11 , there may be two first springs 13 , and the two first springs 13 are respectively located on both sides of the moving direction of the shielding member 12 , thereby providing spring force evenly and improving the comfort of use.

[0098] Furthermore, the mobility assisting device further comprises a first locking element 124 located on the shield 12 and a second locking element 1131 located on the first piece 111 or the third piece 113. The first locking element 124 and the second locking element 1131 are used to keep the shield 12 in its open position.

[0099] Specifically, when the shielding member 12 moves to its open position, the first locking element 124 on the shielding member 12 and the second locking element 1131 on the first piece 111 or the third piece 113 are locked with each other, so that the shielding member 12 can be maintained in its open position.

[0100] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the first locking element 124 and the second locking element 1131 are located on the shielding member 12 and the third piece 113, respectively. Specifically, the first locking element 124 is located on a side surface of the shielding member 12 near the third piece 113. To accommodate the first locking element 124, a hole or groove can be provided on the shielding member 12, and the first locking element 124 can be placed in the hole or groove. The second locking element 1131 can be located on a side of the third piece 113 near the shielding member 12 (e.g., its bottom side). The third piece 113 can also be provided with a hole or groove to accommodate the second locking element 1131.

[0101] It can be understood that the first locking element 124 and the second locking element 1131 can also be located on the shielding member 12 and the first sheet 111 respectively, and their arrangement can be similar to that described above.

[0102] The first locking element 124 and the second locking element 1131 can be magnets with opposite polarities. When the shield 12 moves to its open position, the first locking element 124 on the shield 12 and the second locking element 1131 on the first piece 111 or the third piece 113 attract each other, thereby maintaining the shield 12 in its open position. At this time, the first spring 13 is locked and compressed by the shield 12, accumulating elastic energy.

[0103] When the shielding member 12 needs to be moved to its closed position, a force is applied on the shielding member 12 to move the shielding member 12, and the first locking element 124 and the second locking element 1131 are separated from each other, so that the first spring 13 is unlocked, which can stretch and release elastic potential energy, thereby pushing the shielding member 12 to its closed position.

[0104] The elastic force of the first spring 13 in this embodiment 1 can be relatively small, and is intended to provide a certain damping force, so that the user needs to apply an elastic force (damping force) sufficient to overcome the spring element on the shielding member 12 before moving the shielding member 12 and compressing the first spring 13, so as to ensure that the movement of the shielding member 12 is carried out as the user wishes, and to avoid unwanted movement of the shielding member 12 caused by accidental touch when placed in a pocket.

[0105] Example 3

[0106] Embodiment 3 of the present disclosure provides a camera shielding assembly 10 for shielding a camera 201 of a device 20 .

[0107] In this embodiment 3, the camera shielding component 10 can be the same as the camera shielding component 10 described in the above-mentioned embodiment 1. The following only describes the differences between this embodiment 3 and embodiment 1, and the similarities will not be repeated.

[0108] Different from the above-mentioned embodiment 1, in embodiment 2, the camera shielding assembly 10 further includes a movement assisting device, which includes a pressure unlocking element.

[0109] As shown in Figures 14 and 15 , the pressure-release element includes a latch 125 located on the shield 12, which is connected to an operating portion 121 on the shield 12 via a second spring 126. Therefore, the latch 125 can be linked to the operating portion 121. When the operating portion 121 is pressed down by pressure, the second spring 126 contracts, causing the latch 125 to retract into the shield 12 (as shown in Figure 15 ). This unlocks the shield 12 from the second piece 112, allowing the shield 12 to move. Furthermore, when the operating portion 121 is pressed down by pressure, the pressure is minimal, making it easy for the user to operate.

[0110] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, a receptacle 1121 is provided in the second hole 1120 of the second piece 112. Receptacle 1121 is located on the sidewall of the second hole 1120 adjacent to the first hole 1110 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the shielding member 12 (i.e., in the radial direction of the second hole 1120). The latch 125 can engage with the receptacle 1121 to maintain the shielding member 12 in its closed position.

[0111] As shown in Figure 14, when the shielding member 12 is in its closed position, the pin 125 is in a natural state, the pin 125 extends out of the shielding member 12 and extends into the socket 1121 on the side wall of the second hole 1120, so that the shielding member 12 is maintained in its closed position.

[0112] When the shielding member 12 needs to be moved, the operating part 121 is pressed, as shown in Figure 15, the second spring 126 contracts and drives the pin 125 to retract from the socket 1121 into the shielding member 12, and the lock between the shielding member 12 and the second piece 112 is released, so that the shielding member 12 can be moved.

[0113] In addition, since the second hole 1120 is only provided with the insertion hole 1121 on the side wall close to the first hole 1110, the second spring 126 is always in a compressed state during the movement of the shielding member 12, so that the shielding member 12 can remain in the open position when it moves to its open position.

[0114] When the shielding member 12 moves from its open position to its closed position, the latch 125 moves close to the insertion hole 1121 and is pushed into the insertion hole 1121 by the second spring 126 , thereby locking the shielding member 12 and the second piece 112 .

[0115] The pressure unlocking element in this embodiment 2 is intended to provide a locking effect, that is, to enable the shielding member 12 to be locked with the second piece 112 when it is in its closed position, so that the user needs to apply a certain force on the shielding member 12 to unlock the shielding member 12 and then move the shielding member 12, so as to ensure that the movement of the shielding member 12 is carried out as the user wishes, and to avoid unexpected movement of the shielding member 12 caused by accidental touch when placed in a pocket.

[0116] Example 4

[0117] As shown in FIG16 , embodiment 4 of the present disclosure provides a screen of a device with a camera, which includes the camera shielding component 10 described in embodiments 1, 2, and 3 above.

[0118] Furthermore, in this fourth embodiment, the device's screen can be integrated with the aforementioned first and third sheets 111, 113 into a single unit. More specifically, the aforementioned first and third sheets 111, 113 can be directly constructed as the screen of a device (e.g., a smartphone, laptop, tablet computer, LCD display, etc.). The second sheet 112 can be located between the first and third sheets 111, 113, at a position corresponding to the camera, and the second sheet 112 can be constructed independently of the first and third sheets 111, 113. That is, in the first embodiment, the first and third sheets 111, 113 serve as components that block the camera 201 and are separately attached to the screen (surface 202) of the device 20. This fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the first and third sheets 111, 113 are directly constructed as the device's screen, with a separate space between them to accommodate the second sheet 112 and the first and second stoppers 122, 123 of the shielding member 12. Therefore, the screen of the device provided in this fourth embodiment itself functions to block the camera 201.

[0119] In addition, in this embodiment 4, the first hole 1110 on the first sheet 111 and the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third sheet 113 can still be constructed according to the above embodiment 1. Alternatively, the first hole 1110 on the first sheet 111 can be omitted.

[0120] The position of the shielding member 12 can be adjusted according to the location of the camera 201 of the device 20. For example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located in the upper middle position as shown in Figure 16, the shielding member 12 is correspondingly located in the upper middle position of the screen; for example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located in the upper left or right position as shown in Figure 16, the shielding member 12 is correspondingly located in the upper left or right position of the screen. In addition, the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third piece 113 and the second hole 1120 on the second piece 112 can extend in the horizontal direction (i.e., the width direction of the surface 202) as shown in Figure 16, that is, the shielding member 12 moves in the horizontal direction, or the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third piece 113 and the second hole 1120 on the second piece 112 can extend in the vertical direction (i.e., the length direction of the surface 202), that is, the shielding member 12 moves in the vertical direction.

[0121] Example 5

[0122] Embodiment 5 of the present disclosure provides a screen protector for a device with a camera, comprising the camera shielding assembly 10 described in Embodiments 1, 2, and 3 above. Furthermore, in this embodiment 5, the screen protector can be integrated with the second sheet 112 and the third sheet 113 described above into a single piece. More specifically, the second sheet 112 and the third sheet 113 described above can be directly constructed as a screen protector for a device (e.g., a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet computer, a liquid crystal display, etc.). Furthermore, the first sheet 111 can also be omitted.

[0123] In other words, the dimensions of the second sheet 112 and the third sheet 113 are compatible with the dimensions of the device's screen, so that when the screen protector is attached to the device's screen, it can itself function as a shield for the camera 201. Therefore, this fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment described above in that the second sheet 112 and the third sheet 113 are directly constructed as the device's screen protector. Therefore, the screen protector provided in this fifth embodiment can itself function as a shield for the camera 201.

[0124] In addition, in this fifth embodiment, the second hole 1120 on the second sheet 112 and the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third sheet 113 may still be constructed according to the above-mentioned first embodiment.

[0125] The position of the shielding member 12 can be adjusted according to the location of the camera 201 of the device 20. For example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located in the upper middle position of the device 20, the shielding member 12 is correspondingly located in the upper middle position of the screen protective film; for example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located on the upper left or right side, the shielding member 12 is correspondingly located on the upper left or right side of the screen protective film.

[0126] In addition, the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third piece 113 and the second hole 1120 on the second piece 112 can extend along the horizontal direction (i.e., the width direction of the surface 202) shown in Figure 16, that is, the shielding member 12 moves along the horizontal direction, or the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third piece 113 and the second hole 1120 on the second piece 112 can extend along the vertical direction (i.e., the length direction of the surface 202), that is, the shielding member 12 moves along the vertical direction.

[0127] Example 6

[0128] Embodiment 6 of the present disclosure provides a frame of a device with a camera, which includes the camera shielding assembly 10 described in the above embodiments 1, 2 and 3.

[0129] Specifically, the frame of the device can be, for example, the frame of a smartphone, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, an LCD display, etc., which can include a frame body and a trigger installed in the frame body, and the shielding member 12 in the above-mentioned camera shielding assembly 10 is connected to the trigger.

[0130] The trigger can be, for example, a camera sensor, which can be electrically connected to the camera 201 of the device, and the trigger is constructed to drive the shield 12 to move to the open position of the shield 12 in response to the opening of the camera 201, or to drive the shield 12 to move to the closed position of the shield 12 in response to the closing of the camera 201.

[0131] Furthermore, a drive component 14 is provided in the frame body. As shown in Figures 19 and 20, the drive component 14 includes a coil 141 and a core 142 located within the coil 141. The coil 141 may be, for example, a solenoid, with conductive contacts at both ends (such as the "+" and "-" in Figure 20). The core 142 is made of iron or other magnetic material and can move axially within the coil 141.

[0132] When the camera 201 is turned on, the trigger is powered on, and the conductive contacts that share the same working power supply with the trigger are powered on at the same time, so that the coil 141 can be energized. At this time, the core 142 extends along the axial direction of the coil 141 under the action of the magnetic field of the coil 141.

[0133] As shown in FIG19 , the shielding member 12 is provided with a first limiting hole 127, and the first piece 111 is provided with a second limiting hole 1111 at a corresponding position. When the shielding member 12 is moved to its open position, the first limiting hole 127 is aligned with the second limiting hole 1111. Furthermore, when the shielding member 12 is moved to its open position, the first limiting hole 127 thereon and the second limiting hole 1111 on the first piece 111 are both aligned with the core 142. The core 142 can then be inserted into the first limiting hole 127 and the second limiting hole 1111, thereby maintaining the shielding member 12 in its open position.

[0134] When camera 201 is turned off, the trigger is de-energized, and the conductive contacts that share a common operating power source with the trigger are also de-energized, de-energizing coil 141. Core 142 then drops back into coil 141 through first and second limiting holes 127 and 1111 on shield 12. Shield 12 then automatically returns to its closed position under the tension of its connected third spring 128. As shown in Figures 17 and 18, the other end of third spring 128 can be connected to the end of second plate 112 near first hole 1110. Alternatively, third spring 128 can be attached to a suitable location on the frame body.

[0135] In addition, when the camera is in the inactive state, since the coil 141 is not energized, the core 142 will not extend from the coil 141. Even if the user moves the shielding member 12, the shielding member 12 will not remain in its open position, but will automatically rebound to its closed position under the tension of the third spring 128.

[0136] The trigger in Example 6 is designed to address the issue of privacy leakage caused by users forgetting to return the shielding member 12 to its closed position, thereby further improving the safety of camera 201. Specifically, when the user is using the camera 201, the shielding member 12 can remain in its open position, thereby not affecting the user's use; when the user is not using the camera 201, the shielding member 12 will move to its closed position, thereby shielding the camera 201. When the camera 201 is closed, the shielding member 12 is held in the closed position by the third spring 128, thereby addressing the issue of privacy leakage caused by users forgetting to return the shielding member 12 to the closed position after using the camera 201.

[0137] Example 7

[0138] Embodiment 7 of the present disclosure provides a screen protective film for a device with a camera, which includes the camera shielding assembly 10 described in the above embodiments 1, 2 and 3; or may only include a portion of the camera shielding assembly 10 described in the above embodiments 1, 2 and 3.

[0139] As shown in Figures 21, 22 and 23, the screen protective film includes a screen protective film body 203, on which a light-transmitting portion 1130 and a second hole 1120 are arranged in sequence along the thickness direction of the screen protective film body 203, and a portion of the light-transmitting portion 1130 is opposite to the camera (not shown).

[0140] The screen protector body 203 can, for example, be a structure in which the second sheet 112 and the third sheet 113 of the aforementioned embodiments are integrated into the screen protector. In other words, the second sheet 112 and the third sheet 113 of the aforementioned embodiments are constructed as a single, integrated screen protector, while retaining the second hole 1120 and the light-transmitting portion 1130. Alternatively, the second hole 1120 and the third hole 1130 can be directly formed in the screen protector body 203, arranged sequentially along the thickness of the screen protector body 203 to form a stepped aperture. Furthermore, the aforementioned first sheet 111 can be omitted.

[0141] The shielding member 12 can be set in the manner described in the above embodiments, that is, the shielding member 12 can be movably set in the second hole 1120, and the shielding member 12 moves to be opposite to the part of the light-transmitting portion 1130 opposite to the camera, thereby being in a closed position, and can cover the camera; the shielding member 12 moves to be staggered with the part of the light-transmitting portion 1130 opposite to the camera, thereby being in an open position, and can expose the camera to the outside.

[0142] It should be noted that the positions of the aforementioned shielding member 12, second hole 1120, and light-transmitting portion 1130 are related to the position of the camera. For example, if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located in the upper middle portion of the device 20, the shielding member 12, second hole 1120, and light-transmitting portion 1130 are correspondingly located in the upper middle portion of the screen protective film (as shown in Figures 21 and 22); if the camera 201 of the device 20 is located on the upper left or right side, the shielding member 12, second hole 1120, and light-transmitting portion 1130 are correspondingly located on the upper left or right side of the screen protective film.

[0143] 21 and 22 , the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third sheet 113 and the second hole 1120 on the second sheet 112 can extend in the horizontal direction (i.e., the width direction of the surface 202) as shown in FIG22 , that is, the shielding member 12 moves in the horizontal direction. Alternatively, as shown in FIG24 and 25 , the light-transmitting portion 1130 on the third sheet 113 and the second hole 1120 on the second sheet 112 can extend in the vertical direction (i.e., the length direction of the surface 202), that is, the shielding member 12 moves in the vertical direction.

[0144] Other aspects that are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 will not be described in detail.

[0145] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0146] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for distinction and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0147] In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections, electrical connections, or communication between them; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on specific circumstances.

[0148] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0149] In the present disclosure, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0150] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present disclosure. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are all within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A camera shielding component, characterized in that: The camera shielding component comprises: A fixing assembly, the fixing assembly comprising a first sheet, a second sheet and a third sheet, the second sheet being arranged between the first sheet and the third sheet, the first sheet being provided with a first hole, the second sheet being provided with a second hole, the third sheet being provided with a light-transmitting portion, the first hole being adapted to be opposite to the camera, and at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion being opposite to the first hole; and A shielding member, at least a portion of which is disposed in the second hole and between the first sheet and the third sheet, the shielding member being movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera, wherein in the closed position, the shielding member is opposite to the first hole, and in the open position, the shielding member is staggered with the first hole.

2. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding member has an operating portion, and the operating portion protrudes out of the second sheet.

3. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light-transmitting portion is a light-transmitting hole, and the light-transmitting hole extends along the moving direction of the shielding member.

4. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The operation portion protrudes toward the third sheet through the light transmission hole in the thickness direction of the second sheet, and protrudes to be flush with the third sheet.

5. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shielding member has a first limiting portion in a first direction, the first limiting portion is located between the first sheet and the third sheet, and the first direction is orthogonal to the moving direction of the shielding member and the thickness direction of the second sheet.

6. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shielding member has a second limiting portion in its moving direction; When the shielding member is in at least one of a closed position and an open position, the second limiting portion is located between the first piece and the third piece.

7. The camera shielding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first sheet, the second sheet and the third sheet are all transparent films.

8. The camera shielding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first sheet, the second sheet and the third sheet are all flexible self-adhesive films, and the thickness of the self-adhesive films ranges from 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm.

9. The camera shielding assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The overall length of the camera shielding assembly is no more than 18 mm, the overall width is no more than 9 mm, and the overall thickness ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm.

10. A camera shielding component, characterized in that: The camera shielding component comprises: A fixing assembly, the fixing assembly comprising a first sheet, a second sheet and a third sheet, the second sheet being arranged between the first sheet and the third sheet, the first sheet being provided with a first hole, the second sheet being provided with a second hole, the third sheet being provided with a light-transmitting portion, the first hole being adapted to be opposite to the camera, and at least a portion of the light-transmitting portion being opposite to the first hole; a shielding member, at least a portion of which is disposed in the second hole and between the first sheet and the third sheet, the shielding member being movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera, wherein the shielding member is opposite to the first hole in the closed position and the shielding member is staggered with the first hole in the open position; and A movement assisting device is connected to the shielding member, and is configured to unlock the shielding member from the closed position for movement, or to maintain the shielding member in the open position.

11. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: The movement assisting device includes a damping member located between the first sheet and the third sheet, or located on the second sheet.

12. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that: The movement assist device further comprises a first locking element on the shield and a second locking element on the first sheet or the third sheet, wherein when the shield is moved to its open position, the first locking element and the second locking element are locked with each other to keep the shield in its open position.

13. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: The movement assisting device includes a pressure unlocking element, and the pressure unlocking element is configured to unlock the shielding member from the second sheet to enable the shielding member to move when the shielding member is subjected to downward pressure.

14. The camera shielding assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The pressure unlocking element comprises a latch on the shielding member and an insertion hole on the side wall of the second hole of the second sheet, wherein the latch cooperates with the insertion hole to lock the shielding member in its closed position.

15. A screen or screen protective film, characterized in that: A camera shielding assembly comprising any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that the second sheet and the third sheet are constructed as a screen or a screen protective film of a device.

16. A screen protective film, characterized in that: include A screen protection film body, on which a light-transmitting portion and a second hole are arranged in sequence along the thickness direction of the screen protection film body, and a part of the light-transmitting portion is opposite to the camera; as well as A shielding member is movably disposed in the second hole, and the shielding member is movable between a closed position for shielding the camera and an open position for exposing the camera, wherein in the closed position, the shielding member is opposite to a portion of the light-transmitting portion opposite to the camera, and in the open position, the shielding member is staggered with a portion of the light-transmitting portion opposite to the camera.

17. The screen protection film according to claim 16, characterized in that: The shielding member has an operating portion, and the operating portion protrudes out of the second hole.

18. The screen protection film according to claim 16, characterized in that: The light-transmitting portion is a light-transmitting hole, and the light-transmitting hole extends along the moving direction of the shielding member.

19. The screen protection film according to claim 16, characterized in that: The operating portion protrudes toward the surface of the screen protection film body through the light transmission hole in the thickness direction of the screen protection film body, and protrudes to be flush with the surface of the screen protection film body.

20. [Corrected 24.01.2025 according to Rule 91] The screen protection film according to claim 16, characterized in that The overall thickness of the screen protection film body and the shielding member ranges from 0.3 mm to 0.6 mm.

21. [Corrected 24.01.2025 in accordance with Rule 91] A framework, characterized in that A camera shielding assembly comprising any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it also comprises a frame body and a trigger located in the frame body, wherein the trigger is connected to the camera shielding assembly, and the trigger is configured to drive the shielding member to move to an open position of the shielding member in response to opening of the camera, or to drive the shielding member to move to a closed position of the shielding member in response to closing of the camera.

22. [Corrected 24.01.2025 in accordance with Rule 91] A device with a camera, characterized in that The device comprises a camera shielding assembly according to any one of claims 1-14 or a screen protective film according to any one of claims 15-20, wherein a first piece of a fixing assembly of the camera shielding assembly is in contact with a surface where the camera is located.

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