Electronic device

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of photographic apparatuses. Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a device body, a camera device and a rotating connector, wherein the camera device is arranged outside the device body, and is rotatably connected to the device body by means of the rotating connector; the camera device comprises a housing, and a camera module and a functional module, which are disposed in the housing; a first bracket extends into the housing and is connected to the housing, the first bracket is rotatably connected to a second bracket, and the second bracket is connected to the device body; and front sides of the camera module and the functional module abut against the housing, and rear sides thereof abut against the first bracket. In the electronic device of the present invention, the camera device is externally and rotatably mounted on the device body by means of the rotating connector, which enables the adjustment of a shooting angle of a camera, so as to adapt to different application scenarios; and the first bracket has dual functions of abutting against and fixing the camera module and the functional module, thereby reducing the number of parts, lowering the cost, and improving the assembly efficiency.

Description

An electronic device Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of camera device technology, and more particularly to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Camera devices are widely used in smart electronic devices, allowing users to capture images or videos. These devices are typically integrated and fixed within the electronic device, and their shooting range is fixed. This can lead to situations where the area the user wants to capture is inaccessible to the current camera. To meet these needs, users of smaller, lighter electronic devices need to pick up the device and adjust its angle to orient the camera, which is cumbersome. Conversely, larger, heavier, or less mobile electronic devices cannot meet these requirements.

[0003] For example, in electronic devices used for teaching, the camera device installed inside the electronic device can capture the current environment when teaching. When conducting online lectures, the camera device can record the teacher's behavior and blackboard writing in front of the electronic device. However, the shooting range of the camera device installed inside the electronic device is fixed. The position of the object to be photographed needs to be adjusted to be within the camera's field of view in order to capture the image, which is cumbersome.

[0004] In related technologies, the shooting angle of camera devices in some electronic devices can be adjusted, but these camera devices have complex structures and a large number of parts.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electronic device that can adjust the angle of a camera device, and the rotating connector has multiple functions, including rotating and mounting the camera device, pressing and limiting the camera module, and pressing and limiting the functional module, thereby reducing the number of parts that need to be configured and lowering costs.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An electronic device, comprising:

[0009] Equipment body;

[0010] A camera device is disposed outside the main body of the device; the camera device includes a housing, a camera module, and a functional module; a first accommodating cavity is formed inside the housing, and the camera module and the functional module are disposed in the first accommodating cavity; the housing is provided with a viewfinder, and the camera module can capture images outside the housing through the viewfinder;

[0011] The rotating connector includes a first bracket and a second bracket; the first bracket is connected to the housing, the second bracket is connected to the device body, the first bracket and the second bracket are rotatably connected, and the camera device can rotate relative to the device body;

[0012] The first bracket extends into the first accommodating cavity, and the camera module and the functional module are both sandwiched between the housing and the first bracket.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: In this electronic device, the camera device is installed on the main body of the device through a rotating connector, and the camera device can rotate relative to the main body of the device, so that the shooting area of ​​the camera module can be adjusted to meet the shooting needs of different shooting ranges in different application scenarios, thus having a wider range of applications and a better user experience.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating connector serves multiple functions, including rotatably mounting the camera device to the main body of the equipment, pressing the camera module, and pressing the functional modules. It eliminates the need for dedicated limiting and pressing components for the camera module and the functional modules, reducing multiple parts to a single part, thus simplifying the structure, lowering costs, and improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 is a structural exploded view of the camera component described in an embodiment of the present invention from one perspective.

[0019] Figure 4 is a structural exploded view of the camera component described in an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0020] Figure 5 is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the camera component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the camera component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the camera assembly described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 8 is one of the internal structural schematic diagrams of the camera assembly described in an embodiment of the present invention (the rear shell is omitted in the figure);

[0024] Figure 9 is a second schematic diagram of the internal structure of the camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention (the rear shell and rotating connecting parts are omitted in the figure);

[0025] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the method by which the camera component is installed inside the main body of the device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 11 is an exploded view of the rotating connector of the camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the rotating connector of the camera assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 13 is an enlarged view of part A in Figure 12;

[0029] Figure 14 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the camera component according to an embodiment of the present invention (the camera module and functional modules are not shown in the figure);

[0030] Figures 15 to 18 are layout diagrams of the internal components of the electronic device described in the embodiments of the present invention (some parts are omitted in each figure).

[0031] In the diagram: 10. Camera device; 20. Rotating connector; 11. Housing; 101. First receiving cavity; 102. First opening; 103. Viewfinder; 104. Through hole; 111. Front shell; 1111. First mounting slot; 1112. Second mounting slot; 112. Rear shell; 12. Camera module; 121. Lens; 122. Flexible electrical connector; 1221. First electrical connector; 13. Functional module; 14. Sealing sleeve; 15. First fastener; 21. First bracket; 2101. First wire hole; 211. First mounting part; 2111. First shaft hole; 2112. First limiting part; 21 13. First limiting surface; 212. First pressure plate; 213. Second pressure plate; 22. Second bracket; 2201. Second wire hole; 2202. First positioning part; 2203. First mounting hole; 221. Second mounting part; 2211. Second shaft hole; 2212. Second limiting part; 2213. Third limiting surface; 222. Protruding pressing part; 23. Rotating shaft; 30. Equipment body; 31. Display screen; 32. Frame; 321. Second opening; 33. Circuit board; 331. Second electrical connector; 34. Mounting structure; 341. Second positioning part; 342. Second mounting hole; 35. Second fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] In related technologies, cameras are generally fixed inside electronic devices. Adjusting the camera's shooting angle requires adjusting the angle and position of the electronic device, which is cumbersome. For example, in interactive electronic devices used by teachers for remote online teaching, teachers typically stand in front of the device to lecture and write on the blackboard. The camera inside the device captures the teacher's lecture. However, when the teacher needs to photograph paper materials on the desktop, they must lift the entire device and adjust its position and angle so that the camera can capture the desktop image, which is inconvenient. Furthermore, when the teacher lifts the device to photograph the desktop, they cannot see the screen, the remote video feed, or the PowerPoint presentation or other content, making it inconvenient. Similarly, in interactive electronic devices used by students, when students need to participate in remote video calls, they place the device on the desktop, and the built-in front-facing camera captures their face. However, when students need to photograph their homework, such as for presentations, answer searches, or translation searches, they must lift the device to photograph the desktop image, which is also inconvenient. Although in some related technologies, the shooting angle of the camera in some electronic devices can be adjusted, when it is necessary to adjust the shooting angle of the camera, the camera is first pushed out of the electronic device by a drive mechanism, and then the camera is driven to rotate by another drive mechanism. The structure is complex, there are many parts, and the cost is high.

[0036] However, the inventors discovered that while using a rotating connector to rotatably mount the camera device to the main body of the device could meet the angle adjustment requirements, it still faced problems such as unreasonable electronic device structural design and high overall cost. Examples of the shortcomings of rotatably mounting the camera device to the main body of the device are given below:

[0037] First, the structural design is unreasonable, and the structural strength of the rotating connection parts is insufficient:

[0038] The camera device is rotatably mounted to the device body, usually by machining a bearing on the housing of the camera device and another bearing on the frame of the device body. The two bearings are connected by a rotating shaft, which allows the camera device to be rotatably mounted to the device body. However, many camera devices have plastic housings or the frame of the device body. In this case, the rotatable connection part is a plastic structure with low structural strength.

[0039] While placing the camera device outside the main body of the device allows users to pinch and hold it from the outside to rotate it, the externally placed camera device is susceptible to accidental impacts or pulling. If a large external force is applied to the camera device, the plastic bearing between the camera device and the main body of the device is easily damaged, leading to various problems such as the camera device becoming loose and falling off, or not rotating smoothly, making the structure unreliable.

[0040] However, if the camera is built into the device itself, users cannot adjust the camera angle manually, and a motor-driven camera device is still required, increasing costs.

[0041] Secondly, the camera device requires multiple pressing components, all of which are metal sheets, resulting in high costs.

[0042] When a camera device houses a camera module and other functional modules (such as a microphone), a corresponding number of metal plates are required. Each camera module and each functional module needs a corresponding metal plate. During assembly, the camera module and functional modules are installed one by one inside the housing, and then multiple metal plates are placed behind each module. Finally, screws are used to secure the metal plates to the housing, thus fixing the camera module and functional modules in place. However, the high cost of metal plates increases the overall cost of the electronic device. Furthermore, the large number of metal plates necessitates multiple placements and tightenings, making the assembly process time-consuming and cumbersome, reducing efficiency, and increasing assembly costs. Additionally, the large number of metal plates increases component management costs on the assembly line.

[0043] In response to the issue that the aforementioned camera device requires multiple metal sheets as clamping components, resulting in high costs, the inventors considered using multiple plastic sheets as clamping components during the research and development process in order to reduce costs. The camera module and functional modules were clamped together by multiple plastic sheets. However, the plastic sheets were not strong enough, which may result in the inability to effectively clamp and fix the camera module and functional modules.

[0044] In addition, whether multiple metal sheets or multiple plastic sheets are used as pressing components for multiple modules, there is a problem of a large number of parts: on the assembly line, since the size of camera modules and functional modules may be different, the size and shape of the pressing components used to press and fix the modules are also different. At this time, the pressing components of different modules are still different types of parts. Different types of parts still need to be produced, transported, stored and installed separately, which still cannot solve the problems of low assembly efficiency, large number of parts and high management costs.

[0045] Based on this, referring to Figures 1 to 18, this application provides an electronic device. To achieve the rotation of the camera device 10, this application uses a rotating shaft 23 and brackets on both sides connected to the camera device 10 and the device body 30. To further reduce costs, the inventors considered reducing the number of parts and fully utilizing the rotating shaft 23 and its two side brackets in the rotating connector 20, enabling it to achieve both basic rotation and fixation of other modules (such as the camera module 12, functional module 13, and circuit board 33). By adjusting the positions of the camera module 12, functional module 13, and circuit board 33 relative to the rotating shaft 23, and their relative arrangement, the camera module 12, functional module 13, and circuit board 33 can be compactly arranged around the rotating shaft 23. This allows the first metal bracket 21 connected to the camera device 10 to also press down on the camera module 12 and functional module 13, and the second metal bracket 22 connected to the rotating shaft 23 and the device body 30 to also press down on the circuit board 33. The solution of this application not only has a rotation function, but also can press the camera module 12, microphone module and camera control circuit board (i.e. circuit board 33) together, thereby reducing the number of metal sheet pressing parts required.

[0046] In summary, the electronic device of this application addresses several issues in related technologies, such as the large number of parts, high assembly costs, and insufficient rotational connection strength achieved using plastic parts, through the arrangement of the rotating connector 20. This contributes to the structural optimization and assembly process optimization of the flip-up electronic device, the camera device 10. By arranging other modules (camera module 12, functional module 13, circuit board 33) close to the pivot 23, the two supports of the rotating connector 20 can better press the modules together.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 18. The structure of the electronic device is described below.

[0048] The electronic device includes a main body 30 and a camera assembly, which includes a camera device 10 and a rotating connector 20. The camera device 10 is disposed outside the main body 30 and is rotatably connected to the main body 30 via the rotating connector 20. This allows the user to hold the camera device 10 and rotate it relative to the main body 30, thereby adjusting the angle of the camera device 10 and achieving adjustments to the shooting direction and angle. This electronic device has a wider range of applications.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 1 through 10. The camera device 10 includes a housing 11, a camera module 12, and a functional module 13. It should be noted that the functional module 13 is used to implement a certain function of the electronic device, such as recording, detection, signal transmission and reception.

[0050] The housing 11 has a first accommodating cavity 101 inside, and the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 are disposed within the first accommodating cavity 101. The housing 11 is provided with a viewfinder 103, and the camera module 12 is positioned corresponding to the viewfinder 103, so that the lens 121 of the camera module 12 faces the viewfinder 103. The camera module 12 can capture image information from outside the housing 11 through the viewfinder 103 for taking pictures. The viewfinder 103 can be a through hole 104, or it can be filled with a transparent material.

[0051] The rotating connector 20 includes a first bracket 21 and a second bracket 22, which are rotatably connected. The first bracket 21 is connected to the housing 11 by fasteners, snap-fit ​​connections, or other means, and the second bracket 22 is connected to the device body 30 by fasteners, snap-fit ​​connections, or other means. Thus, when the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 rotate relative to each other, the camera device 10 can rotate relative to the device body 30 to adjust the orientation of the viewfinder 103 of the housing 11, thereby adjusting the shooting angle and shooting range of the camera module 12.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 7 and 8. The first bracket 21 is at least partially located in the first accommodating cavity 101. The first bracket 21 covers the side of the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 away from the housing 11, thereby restricting the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 between the first bracket 21 and the housing 11, thus realizing the installation and fixation of the camera module 12 and the functional module 13.

[0053] Optionally, both the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 are metal brackets, such as sheet metal brackets. Sheet metal brackets provide high structural strength and facilitate the formation of shaft holes through bending processes, thereby enabling a rotatable connection between the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22. In other embodiments, one of the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 may be a metal bracket. In other embodiments, both the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 may be plastic brackets.

[0054] In this application, the camera device 10 can rotate relative to the main body 30 of the device, thereby adjusting the orientation of the viewfinder 103 and the direction of the optical axis of the camera module 12, so as to adjust the shooting area of ​​the camera module 12 and meet the needs of different shooting angles.

[0055] In addition to being able to adjust the shooting angle, the electronic device of this application also has the following advantages:

[0056] First, the camera device 10 is installed on the outside of the main body 30 of the device. Users can directly rotate the camera device 10 by hand to adjust the shooting area. There is no need to configure a special motor to drive the camera device 10 to move, which reduces the number of motors and related transmission parts, reduces the number of parts, and lowers the cost.

[0057] Secondly, the clamping components used to press the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 can be eliminated, reducing the number of parts and lowering costs. On the electronic device assembly line, the rotating connector 20, as a single independent component, performs the functions of at least three components: the original rotating shaft 23, the camera module 12 clamping component, and the functional module 13 clamping component. This reduces the types and number of parts on the assembly line, lowering assembly line management costs.

[0058] It is understandable that the types and quantities of functional modules 13 required in the camera device 10 of each electronic device are pre-designed, the layout of the camera module 12 and the functional modules 13 is pre-designed, and the shape and size of the first bracket 21 can be determined by the layout of the camera module 12 and the functional modules 13, as long as the first bracket 21 can press and support the camera module 12 and the functional modules 13 when it is fixed in the housing 11.

[0059] Third, it can reduce the number of steps for fixing the camera module 12 and the functional module 13, thereby improving assembly efficiency and reducing assembly costs. During the assembly of the entire electronic device, after the installation of the rotating connector 20, the camera device 10 can be rotated and installed, the camera module 12 can be clamped and fixed, the functional module 13 can be clamped and fixed, and the circuit board 33 can be clamped and fixed, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0060] Referring to Figure 9, during assembly, the camera module 12 and functional module 13 are first placed inside the housing 11 of the camera device 10. Then, referring to Figures 8 and 7, the first bracket 21 of the rotating connector 20 is placed on the back of the camera module 12 and functional module 13. By simply locking the first bracket 21 to the housing 11, the original three installation steps of connecting the rotating connector 20 to the camera device 10, fixing the camera module 12, and fixing the functional module 13 can be achieved simultaneously, thereby improving assembly efficiency and reducing time costs.

[0061] Fourth, when both the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 of the rotating connector 20 are metal brackets, the bracket structure has high strength and the contact area between the bracket and the camera device 10 and the main body 30 is large. In this way, the structural strength of the parts where the rotating connector 20 is connected to the camera device 10, the parts where the rotating connector 20 is connected to the main body 30, and the parts where the two brackets are rotatably connected are all improved. Even if the camera device 10 is accidentally impacted when it is externally mounted, the parts where the rotating connection is not prone to stress concentration, breakage or damage. This can improve the strength of the rotating connection and solve the problem of low structural strength of the rotating connection caused by installing the rotating shaft 23 on the plastic bearing to achieve the rotatable connection between the camera device 10 and the main body 30 in related technologies.

[0062] Metal brackets have higher strength and durability than plastic sheets. Metal parts are not prone to aging and embrittlement. Even if the camera device 10 heats up inside during use, the structural strength of the metal parts is not affected. The first bracket 21 of the rotating connector 20 can reliably press the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 together.

[0063] Fifth, when both the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 of the rotating connector 20 are metal brackets, and the first bracket 21 extends into the camera device 10 and is fixedly connected to it, and the second bracket 22 extends into the device body 30 and is fixedly connected to it, firstly, there is no need to install plastic bearings on the camera device 10 and the device body 30 to install the rotating shaft 23, thus avoiding damage to the plastic bearings under stress, which could lead to poor rotation or inability to rotate. Secondly, the metal bracket structure has high strength. Although the camera device 10 is located outside the device body 30, even if the electronic device is accidentally dropped during use, or if the user directly lifts the camera device 10 to move the electronic device, the rotating connector 20 will not be damaged, ensuring a reliable rotating connection between the camera device 10 and the device body 30. Thirdly, the fixed position of the first bracket 21 (such as the position where the first bracket 21 is fixed by screws) is located inside the camera device 10, and the fixed position of the second bracket 22 (such as the position where the second bracket 22 is fixed by screws) is located inside the camera. The contact surface between the first bracket 21 and the camera device 10 is larger, and the contact surface between the second bracket 22 and the device body 30 is larger, making the force transmission more efficient. This not only allows the camera device 10 to rotate more easily and smoothly relative to the device body 30, but also makes the first bracket 21 and the second bracket less prone to bending, and the overall strength of the rotating connector 20 is higher.

[0064] Sixth, it facilitates the replacement of the camera device 10. When the camera device 10 needs to be replaced, the housing 11 can be disassembled from the first bracket 21 to replace the camera device 10.

[0065] The main body 30 of the electronic device of this application can be a learning terminal, teaching terminal, conference terminal, etc., such as a learning tablet. When the electronic device is placed on the desktop, the camera device 10 can be adjusted to a vertical state as shown in Figure 1 to capture the user's face image in front of the table. Alternatively, the camera device 10 can be adjusted to a downward tilt state as shown in Figure 2 to capture the image of the desktop, realizing functions such as overhead shooting of homework and point-and-read recognition.

[0066] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 10, in one embodiment, the device body 30 includes a display screen 31 and a frame 32 surrounding the display screen 31. A camera device 10 is disposed on the top of the frame 32. The camera device 10 has an upright position and a top-down position. The camera device 10 can be rotated relative to the device body 30 to adjust between the upright and top-down positions. When the camera device 10 is in the upright position, the optical axis center line of the lens 121 of the camera module 12 is parallel to a first vertical line, which is perpendicular to the display screen 31. In this case, the camera module 12 is used to capture an image directly in front of the device body 30. When the camera device 10 is in the top-down position, the optical axis center line of the lens 121 of the camera module 12 forms an acute angle with the plane where the display screen 31 is located. The camera module 12 is used for top-down shooting, that is, for capturing an image located near the lower front of the device body 30.

[0067] In one embodiment, functional module 13 can be one of an audio module, a detection module, and a communication module. The audio module can be an audio input module (such as a microphone) or an audio output module (such as a speaker); the detection module can be a light sensor, a color temperature sensor, an infrared sensor, etc.; and the communication module can be a Bluetooth module, etc.

[0068] Taking the microphone as an example, the camera module 12 and the microphone are integrated in the camera device 10. A single camera device 10 has both shooting and audio recording functions. When the electronic device including this camera device 10 is used in various application scenarios such as learning, remote classes, and remote meetings, it can meet the functions of shooting and audio recording, thereby improving the user experience. When the functional module 13 is a light sensor such as a color temperature sensor or a light sensor, the electronic device can sense the parameters of the external ambient light through the light sensor, and then control the brightness and color temperature of the display screen 31 according to the brightness and warmth of the external ambient light to protect eyesight. When the light sensor is set inside the flip-up camera device 10 located outside the device body, the sensing capability is stronger.

[0069] One or more functional modules 13 can be installed inside the housing 11 of the camera device 10. These modules can perform the same function or different functions. In addition to the camera module 12, the functional modules 13 are also integrated inside the camera device 10. This allows for reuse of the space inside the housing 11, reducing the space occupied by these functional modules 13 within the main body 30. Furthermore, since these functional modules 13 are located outside the main body, their orientation can change with the overall rotation of the camera device 10, thus meeting more diverse needs.

[0070] It is understandable that when the camera device 10 has multiple functional modules 13 inside, it can provide a better user experience for electronic devices. However, if each functional module 13 requires a separate clamping component for pressing and installation, the more functional modules 13 there are, the more clamping components are needed, and each clamping component needs to be installed separately to the housing 11, making the installation process cumbersome. In this application, multiple functional modules 13 can be clamped and fixed by rotating the connecting component 20, which can reduce many clamping components specifically used for pressing the functional modules 13, thereby reducing and controlling costs and improving assembly efficiency.

[0071] To provide a better user experience and interactive experience, the camera device 10 is equipped with at least two functional modules 13, which are arranged around the camera module 12. Increasing the number of functional modules 13 provides better performance and a better user experience, while arranging multiple functional modules 13 around the camera module 12 allows the camera module 12 to be centered as much as possible, prioritizing shooting functions and image quality. Referring to Figures 3, 7 to 9, the camera module 12 and the multiple functional modules 13 are all sandwiched between the housing 11 and the first bracket 21. Taking two functional modules 13 as an example, a rotating connector 20 combines the functions of a rotating shaft 23, a camera module 12 clamping component, and two functional module 13 clamping components, reducing the number of parts, improving assembly efficiency, and lowering the overall cost of the electronic device.

[0072] It should be noted that in this application, when the first component is described as being "clamped" or "interposed" between the second and third components, it means that the second and third components are located on opposite sides of the first component. The first component may only contact the second component, or only contact the third component, or contact both the second and third components.

[0073] In one embodiment, functional modules 13 are arranged on both sides of the camera module 12. All functional modules 13 are audio modules, resulting in better audio input or output. When the camera device 10 is in use, the camera module 12 is generally centered, allowing for better simultaneous sound pickup or playback from both sides of the camera module 12. Using the functional modules 13 as microphones, and with the user positioned in the center of the camera module 12's shooting area, the functional modules 13 on both sides can simultaneously capture the user's voice, achieving multi-directional sound acquisition and resulting in clearer audio.

[0074] Referring to Figures 5, 7, and 10, to enable the main body 30 to control the camera device 10, the camera device 10 includes a first electrical connector 1221, with the camera module 12 and / or functional module 13 electrically connected to the first electrical connector 1221. The main body 30 internally houses a circuit board 33, which is equipped with a second electrical connector 331. The first electrical connector 1221 is located inside the main body 30 and is electrically connected to the second electrical connector 331. It is understood that the camera device 10 can have one or more first electrical connectors 1221. When only one first electrical connector 1221 is provided, the camera module 12 and functional module 13 are connected to the same first electrical connector 1221. When multiple first electrical connectors 1221 are provided, the camera module 12 and functional module 13 are connected to different first electrical connectors 1221 for electrical connection to the main body 30.

[0075] Referring to Figure 10, the second bracket 22 extends into the interior of the device body 30, shielding the side of the first electrical connector 1221 away from the second electrical connector 331. Optionally, the first electrical connector 1221 is a plug, and the second electrical connector 331 is a socket. The first electrical connector 1221 is connected to the second electrical connector 331 by insertion. The second bracket 22 presses against the back of the plug, preventing the plug from becoming loose during shaking of the electronic device. In other embodiments, the first electrical connector 1221 and the second electrical connector 331 can also be connected by soldering. The second bracket 22 prevents the solder joint from being pulled, causing the solder to loosen and resulting in poor connection.

[0076] After the second bracket 22 is connected to the main body 30 by means of fasteners, snap-fit, etc., the second bracket 22 also serves to fix the first electrical connector 1221 and prevent the first electrical connector 1221 from loosening. In this way, there is no need to configure additional clamping parts for fixing and pressing the first electrical connector 1221. In other words, the installation of the rotating connector 20, a single component, serves the functions of at least four components: the rotating shaft 23, the camera module 12 clamping part, the functional module 13 clamping part, and the first electrical connector 1221 clamping part. This reduces the number and types of parts, improves assembly efficiency, and saves costs.

[0077] Compared to electronic devices without electrical connector clamps, this embodiment ensures a reliable electrical connection between the camera device 10 and the device body 30, preventing power malfunctions in the camera device 10 due to vibration. Compared to electronic devices requiring dedicated electrical connector clamps, this embodiment reduces the number of such specialized parts. Furthermore, even if the camera device 10 has multiple first electrical connectors 1221, they can be uniformly fixed by a single second bracket 22, achieving simultaneous pressure support for all connectors and resulting in better cost reduction.

[0078] In one embodiment, the device body 30 includes a device housing, which includes a frame 32. A circuit board 33 is disposed inside the device housing and the frame 32. A second bracket 22 extends into the interior of the device housing, and at least a portion of the circuit board 33 is sandwiched between the device housing and the second bracket 22. Optionally, the second bracket 22 presses against the board of the circuit board 33, and / or, the second bracket 22 presses against the side of the first electrical connector 1221 of the camera module 12 facing away from the circuit board 33.

[0079] In one embodiment, the first portion of the second bracket 22 presses against the board body of the circuit board 33, and the second portion of the second bracket 22 presses against the side of the first electrical connector 1221 opposite to the second electrical connector 331 and opposite to the circuit board 33. Referring to Figures 12 and 17, the second portion of the second bracket 22 protrudes relative to the first portion to form a protruding pressing portion 222. The side of the protruding pressing portion 222 near the circuit board 33 forms a receiving recess, which can accommodate the second electrical connector 331 and the first electrical connector 1221 protruding relative to the circuit board 33, so that the first electrical connector 1221 can be well pressed by the protruding pressing portion 222.

[0080] In one embodiment, the rotating connector 20 further includes a rotating shaft 23, through which the first bracket 21 is rotatably connected to the second bracket 22. Referring to Figures 15 to 18, L in the figures indicates the rotation axis of the rotating shaft 23. The rotating camera module 12, functional module 13, and circuit board 33 are arranged around the rotating shaft 23. Without requiring a very large bracket, the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 connected to the rotating shaft 23 can press and fix the camera module 12, functional module 13, and circuit board 33.

[0081] Optionally, in the y-direction, the camera module 12 and functional module 13 are located on one side of the rotating shaft 23, and the circuit board 33 is located on the other side of the rotating shaft 23; the y-direction is parallel to the radial direction of the rotating shaft 23. The camera module 12 and functional module 13 are arranged along the x-direction; the x-direction is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 23. Taking the x-direction as the left-right direction of the electronic device and the y-direction as the up-down direction of the electronic device as an example, when the camera device 10 is in an upright state, the camera device 10 is located above the device body 30. In a first aspect, the camera module 12 and functional module 13 are located above the plane containing the rotation axis L of the rotating shaft 23, and the camera module 12 and functional module 13 are pressed together by the first bracket 21 on the upper side of the rotating shaft 23. In a second aspect, the circuit board 33 is located below the plane containing the rotation axis L of the rotating shaft 23, and the circuit board 33 and / or the connectors on the circuit board 33 are pressed together by the second bracket 22 on the lower side of the rotating shaft 23. Thirdly, when the pivot 23 extends in the left-right direction, the overall width of the first bracket 21 is the same as or substantially the same as the overall width of the pivot 23, so that the overall integrity of the rotating connector 20 is better. Since the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 are arranged in the left-right direction, the dimensions of the first bracket 21 in the left-right direction can be reused. Multiple modules (camera module 12 and functional module 13) can be pressed together by one first bracket 21, making the overall structure more compact. It is understandable that if the camera module 12 and the functional module are arranged in the y-direction (vertical direction), the dimensions of the first bracket 21 in the y-direction need to be increased. However, in this embodiment, the camera module 12 and the functional module are arranged in the x-direction, so the dimensions of the first bracket 21 in the y-direction do not need to be increased. This allows the dimensions of the first bracket 21 in the y-direction to be smaller, reducing the upward protrusion of the camera device 10 relative to the main body 30 when the camera device 10 is in an upright state, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0082] The aforementioned width of the first support 21 being the same as or substantially the same as the width of the rotating shaft 23 means that the dimension of the first support 21 in the x direction is a, and the dimension of the rotating shaft 23 in the x direction is b, where a = b, or a / b > 0.7.

[0083] Optionally, the arrangement of the rotating camera module 12, functional module 13, and circuit board 33 around the rotating shaft 23 further includes: the circuit board 33 is located inside the frame 32 of the device body 30, the upper and lower sides of the frame 32 are the upper frame and the lower frame of the frame 32, the camera device 10 is located on the upper side of the upper frame when it is in the upright state, and the circuit board 33 is set close to the upper frame so that after the second bracket 22 extends into the device body 30, it can easily press against the circuit board 33 and / or the electrical connector.

[0084] Optionally, the second electrical connector 331 is also located near the upper edge of the circuit board 33, so that after the second bracket 22 extends into the device body 30, it can easily press against the first electrical connector 1221 plugged into the second electrical connector 331.

[0085] The phrase "circuit motherboard 33 is positioned close to the upper frame" means that the distance between the upper edge of the circuit motherboard 33 and the upper frame is less than the distance between the lower edge of the circuit motherboard 33 and the lower frame. Similarly, the phrase "the second electrical connector 331 is also positioned close to the upper edge of the circuit motherboard 33" means that the distance between the upper edge of the second electrical connector 331 and the upper edge of the circuit motherboard 33 is less than the distance between the lower edge of the second electrical connector 331 and the lower edge of the circuit motherboard 33.

[0086] Referring to Figures 8, 9, and 14, when at least two functional modules 13 are arranged around the camera module 12, the first bracket 21 includes a first pressure plate 212 and at least two second pressure plates 213. The first pressure plate 212 is used to press against the camera module 12, and the second pressure plates 213 are used to press against the functional modules 13. At least two of the second pressure plates 213 are connected to the edges of the first pressure plate 212, and the multiple second pressure plates 213 are spaced apart from each other. The camera module 12 is sandwiched between the first pressure plate 212 and the housing 11, and each functional module 13 is sandwiched between the second pressure plate 213 and the housing 11. It is understandable that by setting multiple second pressure plates 213 at intervals on the edge of the first pressure plate 212, the camera module 12 and each functional module 13 can be accurately aligned, reducing the space occupied by the first bracket 21 inside the camera device 10, reserving space for other components inside the camera device 10, and also reducing the cost and weight of the rotating connector 20. The cost reduction and weight reduction effect is even more obvious when the rotating connector 20 is made of metal.

[0087] In one embodiment, functional module 13 is an audio module. The camera device 10 includes two audio modules, which are located on the left and right sides of the camera module 12. The first bracket 21 includes a first pressure plate 212 and second pressure plates 213 located on the left and right sides of the first pressure plate 212. The first pressure plate 212 presses against the rear side of the camera module 12, and the two second pressure plates 213 press against the rear sides of the two audio modules respectively. Thus, there is no need to set up an additional camera module 12 clamping component and two additional audio module clamping components. Optionally, the audio module can be a microphone module. By arranging two audio modules 13 on the left and right sides of the camera module 12, the camera module 12 can capture images in the center, ensuring the capture effect. At the same time, the two audio modules 13 can pick up or play sound from both sides, so that the picture and sound capture effect is good when the user uses electronic devices for video calls and video conferences.

[0088] Please refer to Figures 8 and 14. Including the first fastener 15, the first pressure plate 212 is connected to the housing 11 via the first fastener 15 to fix the first pressure plate 212 to the housing 11. The first fastener 15 can be, but is not limited to, screws or rivets. When installing the first bracket 21, the first fastener 15 can be set only between the first pressure plate 212 and the housing 11, while no fastener can be set between the second pressure plate 213 and the housing 11. After locking the first pressure plate 212, the entire first bracket 21 is locked, thus improving the installation efficiency of the first bracket 21.

[0089] It is understandable that the camera module 12 is the core component of the camera device 10. The camera module 12 is centrally located and has a certain volume and weight. The first pressure plate 212 used to press against the camera module 12 is fixed by the first fastener 15, which can ensure the stability of the position of the first pressure plate 212 and reliably press against the camera module 12.

[0090] Please refer to Figures 8 and 14. To ensure a more reliable overall structure, the area of ​​the first pressure plate 212 is larger than the area of ​​the back of the camera module 12. The camera device 10 includes multiple first fasteners 15. The central area of ​​the first pressure plate 212 presses against the camera module 12, and the edge area of ​​the first pressure plate 212 is provided with mounting holes for the first fasteners 15 to pass through. The second pressure plate 213 is connected to the edge area of ​​the first pressure plate 212. After the multiple first fasteners 15 lock and fix the first pressure plate 212 to the housing 11, the multiple first fasteners 15 surround the outer periphery of the camera module 12, and the multiple first fasteners 15 are located between the functional module 13 and the camera module 12. In this way, the position of the first pressure plate 212 locked by the first fasteners 15 is located outside the camera module 12 and inside the functional module 13. Even if fasteners are not provided on the second pressure plate 213, the position of the second pressure plate 213 can be restricted, and reliable pressing and fixing of both the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 can be achieved simultaneously. By adopting the first bracket 21 fixing method of this embodiment, the first bracket 21 can be installed and fixed, as well as the camera module 12 and functional module 13 can be pressed and fixed through simpler and faster installation steps.

[0091] Of course, in other embodiments, fasteners may also be provided on the second pressure block to lock the second pressure block to the housing 11.

[0092] Please refer to Figures 8 and 14. The housing 11 includes a front housing 111, a camera module 12, and a functional module 13, all of which are pressed between the front housing 111 and the first bracket 21. The second pressure plate 213 is bent relative to the first pressure plate 212 toward the side closer to the front housing 111, so as to ensure that the second pressure plate 213 presses the functional module 13 tightly when the thickness of the functional module 13 is less than that of the camera module 12.

[0093] Please refer to Figures 1, 3 to 7, and 14. The housing 11 includes a front housing 111 and a rear housing 112. The front housing 111 and the rear housing 112 are connected, forming a first accommodating cavity 101. The first bracket 21 is connected to the front housing 111 or the rear housing 112 via a first fastener 15. A viewfinder 103 is located on the front housing 111, and the lens 121 of the camera module 12 is positioned corresponding to the viewfinder 103 to facilitate image acquisition by the camera module 12. The front housing 111 also has a through hole 104 communicating with the first accommodating cavity 101, which facilitates the functional module 13 to acquire or output sound.

[0094] The camera module 12 is disposed between the housing 11 and the first bracket 21, and the functional module 13 is disposed between the front housing 111 and the first bracket 21. When the camera device 10 is installed on the main body 30 of the electronic device, the front housing 111 is located in front of the rear housing 112. When this application describes the camera device 10 and the electronic device as "front side" and "rear side," it means that when the user faces the electronic device's display screen 31, the side closer to or facing the user is the "front side" of the camera device 10 and the electronic device, and the side farther away from or facing away from the user is the "rear side" of the camera device 10 and the electronic device.

[0095] Optionally, the connection between the front housing 111 and the rear housing 112 is detachable. When it is necessary to replace or repair the camera device 10, the front housing 111 and the rear housing 112 can be separated, and then the camera module 12 can be removed for replacement or repair. Alternatively, the entire camera assembly can be removed from the device body 30 for repair or replacement by separating the second bracket 22 from the device body 30.

[0096] Please refer to Figures 3 and 14. A first mounting groove 1111 and a second mounting groove 1112 are provided on the side of the front shell 111 near the rear shell 112. The opening of the first mounting groove 1111 faces the rear shell 112, and the opening of the second mounting groove 1112 faces the rear shell 112, as shown in Figure 9. The camera module 12 is located in the first mounting groove 1111, and the functional module 13 is located in the second mounting groove 1112. The first bracket 21 is located on the side of the camera module 12 near the rear shell 112, and the first bracket 21 is located on the side of the functional module 13 near the rear shell 112. The first bracket 21 covers the openings of the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1112, and the first bracket 21 is connected to the front shell 111.

[0097] During assembly, the camera assembly can be assembled by first combining the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 into a single unit. Then, the camera module 12 and the functional module 13 are respectively installed into the first mounting slot 1111 and the second mounting slot 1112. Next, the first bracket 21 is placed over the rear of the front housing 111. The first bracket 21 is then connected to the front housing 111 via fasteners, snap-fit ​​connections, or other methods. This completes the fixing of the camera module 12, the functional module 13, and the first bracket 21. Finally, the rear housing 112 is assembled over the rear of the front housing 111. This camera assembly process involves sequential installation from front to back, with a unified installation direction, resulting in high assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the installation of the first bracket 21 allows for the fixing of all three components, further enhancing assembly efficiency.

[0098] Optionally, the front shell 111 is a plastic structure, and the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1112 can be integrally formed on the front shell 111 by injection molding, which is low-cost. In other embodiments, the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1112 can also be formed on the front shell 111 by welding or other methods, or the first mounting groove 1111 and the second mounting groove 1112 can also be formed on the first bracket 21.

[0099] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the camera device 10 also includes a sealing sleeve 14. The camera module 12 includes a lens 121. The sealing sleeve 14 is used to cover the lens 121. The sealing sleeve 14 serves to buffer and protect the lens 121, and prevent light leakage. During assembly, the sealing sleeve 14 is first inserted into the first mounting groove 1111, and then the camera module 12 is installed into the sealing sleeve 14.

[0100] Referring to Figures 8 and 14, when the first bracket 21 includes a first pressure plate 212 and a second pressure plate 213, the first pressure plate 212 is connected to the housing 11 by a plurality of first fasteners 15 surrounding the camera module 12. The second pressure plate 213 can be partially inserted into the second mounting groove 1112. In this way, even if the second pressure plate 213 is not attached to the housing 11 by special screws, the groove wall of the mounting groove can restrict the position of the second pressure plate 213, so that the position of the second pressure plate 213 remains stable, thereby reliably pressing the audio module.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 14. A first rib is provided on the front shell 111, and one or more second ribs are also provided. A first mounting groove 1111 with a rear opening is defined between the front shell 111 and the first rib, and a second mounting groove 1112 with a rear opening is defined between the rear shell 112 and the second rib. The first rib has a first notch, and the second rib has a second notch, for leading out the wires connecting the camera module 12 to the circuit board 33 of the device body 30 from the first notch, and for leading out the wires connecting the functional module 13 to the circuit board 33 of the device body 30 from the second notch.

[0102] Optionally, the front cover 111 is provided with a first mounting groove 1111 and two second mounting grooves 1112 distributed on the left and right sides of the first mounting groove 1111. The second notch is provided on the side of the second rib facing away from the first mounting groove 1111. That is, the second notch of the second rib on the left side is provided on the left side of the second mounting groove 1112, and the second notch of the second rib on the right side is provided on the right side of the second mounting groove 1112. The second notches on the left and right sides can serve as finger gripping avoidance, facilitating the installation and removal of the first bracket 21.

[0103] Referring to Figures 2 to 10, the camera module 12 includes a lens 121, a sensor, and a flexible electrical connector 122. The lens 121 is connected to the flexible electrical connector 122, which can be, but is not limited to, a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) or a flexible flat cable (FFC). The flexible electrical connector 122 supports the lens 121 and the sensor. It also connects to the circuit board 33 of the device body 30 to enable data transmission between the camera module 12 and the circuit board 33, and to power the camera module 12.

[0104] Referring to Figure 7, the housing 11 has a first opening 102 communicating with the first accommodating cavity 101. The first end of the flexible electrical connector 122 is located inside the first accommodating cavity 101 and between the lens 121 and the first bracket 21. The second end of the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the first opening 102 and extends out of the housing 11. In the electronic device, the device body 30 includes a frame 32 and a circuit board 33 disposed within the frame 32. The frame 32 has a second opening 321. The second end of the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the second opening 321 and extends into the frame 32. The second end of the flexible electrical connector 122 is electrically connected to the circuit board 33 to supply power and control the camera module 12 through the device body 30.

[0105] Optionally, when the camera device 10 is also equipped with electronic modules such as functional module 13, the electronic modules such as functional module 13 can also be connected to the flexible electrical connector 122 of the camera module 12 through wire connection or other means. That is, the electronic modules such as functional module 13 are also connected to the circuit motherboard 33 of the main body 30 through the flexible electrical connector 122, which makes the structure simpler.

[0106] With one part of the flexible electrical connector 122 inside the camera device 10 and the other part inside the device body 30, the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the wire hole provided by the rotating connector 20. The wire hole can play a guiding, limiting and anti-loosening role. For example, after the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the wire hole, it can prevent or improve the situation of disorderly flipping, knotting, or accidental damage to the flexible electrical connector 122.

[0107] In Figures 5 to 8, the first bracket 21 is provided with a first wire passage hole 2101, and the second bracket 22 is provided with a second wire passage hole 2201. The second end of the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the first wire passage hole 2101 and the second wire passage hole 2201. The first end of the flexible electrical connector 122 is connected to the lens 121 and is located on the front side of the first bracket 21. The second end of the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the first wire passage hole 2101 to extend to the rear end of the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22. Then, the second end of the flexible electrical connector 122 passes through the second wire passage hole 2201 to extend to the front end of the second bracket 22. During the process of the camera device 10 flipping from the upright state shown in Figure 1 to the tilted state shown in Figure 2, the path between the camera module 12 and the circuit board 33 increases, and the flexible electrical connector 122 is stretched. Since both brackets are provided with wire holes, when the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 flip relative to each other, the flexible electrical connector 122 extends smoothly under the guidance of the walls of the two wire holes, avoiding the two ends of the flexible electrical connector 122 being pulled, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection between the flexible electrical connector 122 and the lens 121 and the circuit board 33, and preventing the connection from becoming loose.

[0108] By directly setting cable passage holes in the first bracket 21 and / or the second bracket 22, no additional cable management structure is required, resulting in lower overall costs.

[0109] In other embodiments, wire holes may be provided only in the first bracket 21 or only in the second bracket 22.

[0110] Referring to Figure 10, a second accommodating cavity (not shown) is formed inside the main body 30 of the device, and a circuit board 33 is disposed within the second accommodating cavity. The camera module 12 includes a flexible electrical connector 122, with a first electrical connector 1221 disposed at one end of the flexible electrical connector 122, and a second electrical connector 331 disposed on the circuit board 33. One end of the flexible electrical connector 122 with the first electrical connector 1221 extends into the second accommodating cavity, and the first electrical connector 1221 is connected to the second electrical connector 331.

[0111] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 10, the main body 30 of the device includes a display screen 31, a frame 32, and a back plate. The frame 32 surrounds the display screen 31, and the back plate is located behind the frame 32. The display screen 31, the frame 32, and the back plate together form a second accommodating cavity. The frame 32 has a second opening 321 communicating with the accommodating cavity. The second bracket 22 extends into the second accommodating cavity through the second opening 321, and the flexible electrical connector 122 extends into the second accommodating cavity through the second opening 321. By providing the second opening 321 in the frame 32, the second bracket 22 can be installed while the camera device 10 can be rotated to a certain angle to capture the content of the desktop below and in front of the display screen 31, thus meeting the requirements for overhead shooting.

[0112] In one embodiment, the housing 11 of the camera device 10 has a first opening 102 communicating with the first receiving cavity 101. One end of the first bracket 21 is located inside the first receiving cavity 101, and the other end of the first bracket 21 passes through the first opening 102 and extends out of the first receiving cavity 101. The frame 32 of the device body 30 has a second opening 321. One end of the second bracket 22 is located inside the second receiving cavity, and the other end of the second bracket 22 passes through the second opening 321 and extends out of the second receiving cavity. The portion where the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 are rotatably connected is located between the camera device 10 and the device body 30, reducing the limitation on the rotation angle of the camera device 10 caused by the rotatable connection portion being located inside the housing 11 or the frame 32.

[0113] Referring to Figure 10, the device body 30 includes a mounting structure 34 disposed within a second accommodating cavity, and a second bracket 22 extending into the second accommodating cavity. The second bracket 22 is provided with a first positioning part 2202 and a first mounting hole 2203, while the mounting structure 34 is provided with a second positioning part 341 and a second mounting hole 342. The first positioning part 2202 and the second positioning part 341 are inserted into each other; optionally, the first positioning part 2202 is a positioning hole, and the second positioning part 341 is a positioning post. The second bracket 22 is connected to the mounting structure 34 via a second fastener 35, which passes through the first mounting hole 2203 and the second mounting hole 342. The fastener can be, but is not limited to, screws. When assembling the camera assembly to the device body 30, the second bracket 22 and the mounting structure 34 can be inserted through the positioning post and positioning hole to achieve positioning of the second bracket 22, aligning the first mounting hole 2203 with the second mounting hole 342, before tightening the screws, resulting in higher installation efficiency.

[0114] In one embodiment, the mounting structure 34 is integrally formed and connected to the frame 32, and the mounting structure 34 is a plate-like structure. In other embodiments, the mounting structure 34 can also be connected to the frame 32 or the back plate by means of fasteners, welding, snap-fit ​​connection, etc. The mounting structure 34 can be, but is not limited to, being made of metal or plastic.

[0115] Referring to Figures 11 to 13, the rotating connector 20 also includes a rotating shaft 23. The first bracket 21 includes a first mounting portion 211, and the second bracket 22 includes a second mounting portion 221. The first mounting portion 211 is rotatably connected to the second mounting portion 221 via the rotating shaft 23. The first mounting portion 211 and the second mounting portion 221 are arranged along the central axis of the rotating shaft 23.

[0116] Optionally, the first mounting part 211 is provided with a first shaft hole 2111, and the second mounting part 221 is provided with a second shaft hole 2211. The rotating shaft 23 passes through the first shaft hole 2111 and the second shaft hole 2211. The rotating shaft 23 is interference-fitted with the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22. In other words, the diameter of the rotating shaft 23 is slightly larger than the diameter of the first shaft hole 2111 and the diameter of the rotating shaft 23 is slightly larger than the diameter of the second shaft hole 2211. The rotating shaft 23 is interference-fitted with both brackets, but the first bracket 21 or the second bracket 22 can still overcome the friction between the rotating shaft 23 and the shaft hole wall under the action of external force and rotate relative to the rotating shaft 23, so as to realize that the first bracket 21 rotates relative to the second bracket 22 around the central axis of the rotating shaft 23. By using the hinge 23 in an interference fit with the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22, a damping feel can be provided for the camera device 10 to rotate relative to the main body 30, improving the operating feel. Furthermore, the camera device 10 can be kept at its current angle when no external force is applied to the first bracket 21 or the second bracket 22. Since both the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 are sheet metal parts, a first shaft hole 2111 can be easily formed at one end of the first bracket 21 and a second shaft hole 2211 can be formed at one end of the second bracket 22 through a bending process.

[0117] In other embodiments, between the first mounting part 211 and the second mounting part 221, only one mounting part may be provided with a shaft hole, while the other mounting part may directly integrate a protruding rotating shaft 23, and the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 may be rotatably connected by inserting the rotating shaft 23 into the shaft hole.

[0118] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the first bracket 21 includes two first mounting portions 211, and the second bracket 22 includes one second mounting portion 221. The second mounting portion 221 is located between the two first mounting portions 211 along the central axis of the rotating shaft 23. This ensures that even if the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 are subjected to external force and undergo small displacement along the rotating shaft 23, they are less likely to detach from the rotating shaft 23, resulting in more reliable assembly. Of course, in other embodiments, the first bracket 21 may include one first mounting portion 211, and the second bracket 22 may include two second mounting portions 221; or, the first bracket 21 may include one first mounting portion 211, and the second bracket 22 may include one second mounting portion 221.

[0119] Referring to Figures 7 and 8, the first wire-passing hole 2101 is a through hole 104 on the first bracket 21, and one end of the first bracket 21 near the second bracket 22 is provided in the bracket opening connected to the first wire-passing hole 2101. The rotating shaft 23, which connects the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22, passes through this bracket opening. In this way, the flexible electrical connector 122 extends from the front side of the first bracket 21 through the first wire-passing hole 2101 to the rear side of the second bracket 22. When the camera device 10 is flipped from the upright state in Figure 1 to the overhead shooting state in Figure 2, the angle between the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 becomes smaller, and the flexible electrical connector 122 is stretched. At this time, even if the flexible electrical connector 122 may come into contact with the rotating shaft 23, when the flexible electrical connector 122 comes into contact with the rotating shaft 23, it can guide and support the flexible electrical connector 122, avoiding excessive stretching of the flexible electrical connector. The rounded surface of the rotating shaft 23 fits well with the flexible electrical connector, avoiding stress concentration that could damage the flexible electrical connector 122.

[0120] Optionally, when the first bracket 21 includes two first mounting portions 211, the first wire passage hole 2101 is formed between the two first mounting portions 211. The two first mounting portions 211 are distributed on the left and right sides of the flexible electrical connector 122, which also play a good role in limiting and managing the wires.

[0121] In one embodiment, to prevent the camera device 10 from rotating too much relative to the second bracket 22 and relative to the device body 30, a first limiting surface 2113 and a second limiting surface are provided in the first mounting part 211, and a third limiting surface 2213 and a fourth limiting surface are provided in the second mounting part 221. The first limiting surface 2113, the third limiting surface 2213, the second limiting surface, and the fourth limiting surface are arranged sequentially around the central axis of the rotating shaft 23, with the first limiting surface 2113 and the third limiting surface 2213 facing each other, and the second limiting surface and the fourth limiting surface facing each other. When the first bracket 21 rotates forward relative to the second bracket 22 until the first limiting surface 2113 abuts against the third limiting surface 2213, the first bracket 21 is in a first extreme position; or when the first bracket 21 rotates backward relative to the second bracket 22 until the second limiting surface abuts against the fourth limiting surface, the first bracket 21 is in a second extreme position. In other words, by cooperating with the two sets of limiting surfaces, the rotation angle of the first bracket 21 relative to the second bracket 22 can be limited. On the one hand, the camera device 10 can be adjusted arbitrarily between two extreme positions. On the other hand, it can also prevent the camera device 10 from over-rotating and getting stuck, or prevent the parts from interfering with each other and causing damage.

[0122] Referring to Figure 11, a first limiting part 2112 is provided at one end of the first mounting part 211 near the second mounting part 221, and a second limiting part 2212 is provided at one end of the second mounting part 221 near the first mounting part 211. The first limiting part 2112 is a limiting protrusion, and the second limiting part 2212 is a limiting groove; or, the first limiting part 2112 is a limiting groove, and the second limiting part 2212 is a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove. In the direction surrounding the center of the rotating shaft 23, the size of the limiting protrusion is smaller than the size of the limiting groove. Thus, when the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 rotate relative to each other, the limiting protrusion slides within the limiting groove. When the side wall of the limiting protrusion abuts against the side wall of the limiting groove, it restricts the relative rotation of the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22. By inserting the limiting protrusion into the limiting groove, the relative rotation angle range between the first bracket 21 and the second bracket 22 can be limited, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the camera device 10. In addition, the sliding of the limiting protrusion within the limiting groove also serves as a rotation guide.

[0123] Optionally, as shown in Figures 11 and 13, the first limiting part 2112 is a limiting protrusion, with a first limiting surface 2113 and a second limiting surface (not shown) on both sides of the limiting protrusion in the direction surrounding the central axis of the rotating shaft 23. The second limiting part 2212 is a limiting groove, with a third limiting surface 2213 and a fourth limiting surface on both sides of the limiting groove in the direction surrounding the central axis of the rotating shaft 23. When the first limiting surface 2113 abuts against the third limiting surface 2213, or the second limiting surface abuts against the fourth limiting surface (not shown), the first bracket 21 cannot continue to rotate relative to the second bracket 22.

[0124] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0125] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0126] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0127] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are intended solely to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not to be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort, and such embodiments will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: Equipment body (30); A camera device (10) is disposed outside the main body (30) of the device; the camera device (10) includes a housing (11), a camera module (12), and a functional module (13); a first accommodating cavity (101) is formed inside the housing (11), and the camera module (12) and the functional module (13) are disposed in the first accommodating cavity (101); the housing (11) is provided with a viewfinder (103), and the camera module (12) can acquire images outside the housing (11) through the viewfinder (103); The rotating connector (20) includes a first bracket (21) and a second bracket (22); the first bracket (21) is connected to the housing (11), and the second bracket (22) is connected to the device body (30). The first bracket (21) and the second bracket (22) are rotatably connected, and the camera device (10) can rotate relative to the device body (30). The first bracket (21) extends into the first accommodating cavity (101), and the camera module (12) and the functional module (13) are both sandwiched between the housing (11) and the first bracket (21).

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional module (13) is one of the following: audio module, detection module, and communication module.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera device (10) includes at least two functional modules (13), which are arranged around the camera module (12). The camera module (12) and the multiple functional modules (13) are sandwiched between the housing (11) and the first bracket (21).

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The functional module (13) is an audio module, and the audio module is provided on both the left and right sides of the camera module (12); The first bracket (21) includes a first pressure plate (212) and a second pressure plate (213) connected to the left and right sides of the first pressure plate (212); the first pressure plate (212) presses against the camera module (12) and the second pressure plate (213) presses against the audio module.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes a first electrical connector (1221), the camera module (12) and / or the functional module (13) are electrically connected to the first electrical connector (1221); the device body (30) is internally provided with a circuit board (33), the circuit board (33) is provided with a second electrical connector (331), the first electrical connector (1221) is located inside the device body (30), and the first electrical connector (1221) is electrically connected to the second electrical connector (331); The second bracket (22) extends into the interior of the device body (30), and the second bracket (22) covers the side of the first electrical connector (1221) away from the second electrical connector (331).

6. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first bracket (21) includes a first pressure plate (212) and at least two second pressure plates (213), the at least two second pressure plates (213) are connected to the edge of the first pressure plate (212), and the plurality of second pressure plates (213) are spaced apart; The camera module (12) is sandwiched between the first pressure plate (212) and the housing (11); each of the functional modules (13) is sandwiched between the second pressure plate (213) and the housing (11).

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first pressure plate (212) is connected to the housing (11) by the first fastener (15).

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The housing (11) includes a front housing (111) and a rear housing (112) connected to each other, and the front housing (111) and the rear housing (112) form the first accommodating cavity (101); the viewfinder (103) is disposed on the front housing (111), the camera module (12) is disposed between the front housing (111) and the first bracket (21), and the functional module (13) is disposed between the front housing (111) and the first bracket (21).

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front shell (111) is provided with a first mounting groove (1111) and a second mounting groove (1112) on the side near the rear shell (112). The camera module (12) is located in the first mounting groove (1111), and the functional module (13) is located in the second mounting groove (1112). The first bracket (21) is located on the side of the camera module (12) near the rear shell (112), the first bracket (21) is located on the side of the functional module (13) near the rear shell (112), and the first bracket (21) is connected to the front shell (111).

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first bracket (21) includes a first pressure plate (212) and a second pressure plate (213) connected to each other, the second pressure plate (213) being connected to the edge of the first pressure plate (212); the first pressure plate (212) is connected to the front shell (111) by a plurality of first fasteners (15), the plurality of first fasteners (15) surrounding the outside of the camera module (12); At least a portion of the second pressure plate (213) is engaged in the second mounting groove (1112).

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The camera module (12) includes a lens (121) and a flexible electrical connector (122). The first end of the flexible electrical connector (122) is located between the lens (121) and the first bracket (21), and the first end of the flexible electrical connector (122) is connected to the lens (121). The first bracket (21) is provided with a first wire passage hole (2101), and the second end of the flexible electrical connector (122) passes through the first wire passage hole (2101); and / or, the second bracket (22) is provided with a second wire passage hole (2201), and the second end of the flexible electrical connector (122) passes through the second wire passage hole (2201).

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The main body (30) of the device includes a display screen (31), a frame (32) and a back plate. The frame (32) surrounds the display screen (31), and the back plate is located on the rear side of the frame (32). The display screen (31), the frame (32) and the back plate together form a second accommodating cavity. The main body (30) of the device includes a circuit board (33), which is disposed in the second accommodating cavity. The frame (32) is provided with a second opening (321) communicating with the second accommodating cavity. The second bracket (22) extends into the second accommodating cavity through the second opening (321). The flexible electrical connector (122) extends into the second accommodating cavity through the second opening (321).

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, An installation structure (34) is provided inside the main body (30) of the equipment, and the second bracket (22) extends into the interior of the main body (30); The second bracket (22) is provided with a first positioning part (2202) and a first mounting hole (2203), and the mounting structure (34) is provided with a second positioning part (341) and a second mounting hole (342); the first positioning part (2202) and the second positioning part (341) are inserted into each other, and the second bracket (22) is connected to the mounting structure (34) by fasteners, and the fasteners are inserted through the first mounting hole (2203) and the second mounting hole (342).

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The rotating connector (20) further includes a rotating shaft (23); the first bracket (21) includes a first mounting part (211), and the second bracket (22) includes a second mounting part (221). The first mounting part (211) is rotatably connected to the second mounting part (221) through the rotating shaft (23).

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first mounting part (211) is provided with a first shaft hole (2111), and the second mounting part (221) is provided with a second shaft hole (2211); The first mounting part (211) and the second mounting part (221) are arranged along the length direction of the rotating shaft (23), and the rotating shaft (23) passes through the first shaft hole (2111) and the second shaft hole (2211); the rotating shaft (23) is interference-fitted with the first bracket (21), and / or the rotating shaft (23) is interference-fitted with the second shaft hole (2211).

16. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, A first limiting part (2112) is provided at one end of the first mounting part (211) near the second mounting part (221), and a second limiting part (2212) is provided at one end of the second mounting part (221) near the first mounting part (211); The first limiting part (2112) is a limiting protrusion, and the second limiting part (2212) is a limiting groove; or, the first limiting part (2112) is a limiting groove, and the second limiting part (2212) is a limiting protrusion. When the limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove, the first bracket (21) and the second bracket (22) rotate relative to each other, and the limiting protrusion slides in the limiting groove; when the side wall of the limiting protrusion abuts against the side wall of the limiting groove, it restricts the relative rotation of the first bracket (21) and the second bracket (22).

17. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Both the first bracket (21) and the second bracket (22) are metal brackets.

18. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The main body (30) of the device includes a device housing, and the main body (30) includes a circuit board (33), which is disposed inside the device housing. The second bracket (22) extends into the device housing, and at least a portion of the circuit board (33) is sandwiched between the device housing and the second bracket (22). The rotating connector (20) also includes a rotating shaft (23), and the first bracket (21) is rotatably connected to the second bracket (22) through the rotating shaft (23). The camera module (12) and the functional module (13) are arranged along the x-direction; the x-direction is parallel to the axis of the rotating shaft (23); In the y-direction, the camera module (12) and the functional module (13) are located on one side of the rotating shaft (23), and the circuit board (33) is located on the other side of the rotating shaft (23); the y-direction is parallel to the radial direction of the rotating shaft (23).

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