Camera module

Abstract

This camera module comprises: a first body including a body unit, which has an upper plate and a first side plate extending downward from the edge of the upper plate, and a barrel unit, which protrudes upward from the body unit; a second body coupled to the lower surface of the first side plate; a lens module, which is coupled onto the barrel unit and includes one or more lenses; a substrate, which is arranged inside the body unit and has an image sensor facing the lens module in the optical axis direction on the upper surface thereof; and a first adhesive member arranged between the first body and the second body, wherein the substrate does not overlap the first adhesive member in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

Description

Camera module

[0001] This embodiment relates to a camera module.

[0002]

[0003] Recently, ultra-small camera modules are being developed and are widely used in small electronic products such as smartphones, laptops, and game consoles.

[0004] With the popularization of automobiles, micro cameras are widely used not only in small electronic devices but also in vehicles. For example, they are equipped with dashcam cameras for vehicle protection or objective data regarding traffic accidents, rear-view cameras that allow the driver to monitor blind spots behind the vehicle via a screen to ensure safety when reversing, and surrounding detection cameras that monitor the vehicle's vicinity.

[0005] A camera may be equipped with a lens, a housing to which the lens is coupled, an image sensor that converts an image of a subject collected by the lens into an electrical signal, and a printed circuit board on which the image sensor is mounted. The housing forming the exterior of the camera is constructed with a structure in which the entire area is sealed to prevent internal components from being contaminated by foreign substances containing moisture.

[0006] Since multiple electronic components are placed within the camera module, the following electrical characteristics must be considered.

[0007] First, a primary concern regarding camera modules is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). ESD can have a significant impact, particularly on the electronic components within the camera module. For example, when ESD is transmitted to the image sensor through the lens, it can lead to a degradation in image quality.

[0008] Next, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding must be considered. Due to the trend toward multifunctionality and miniaturization of camera modules, electronic components within the housing are also becoming highly integrated; consequently, the performance of the camera module may degrade if electrical noise occurs between adjacent components.

[0009] Meanwhile, the camera module can be attached to the vehicle's windshield through a bracket. However, if the bonding force between the body and the bracket is insufficient, the field of view of the camera module may change, and especially in the case of a vehicle camera module installed in a vehicle, it may be subjected to impact due to various driving environmental factors, so it is necessary to ensure sufficient bonding force between multiple components.

[0010]

[0011] The present invention provides a camera module that can further improve the electrical characteristics of the camera module by improving the structure and can maintain a robust connection state between a plurality of bodies and components.

[0012] In addition, it is to provide a camera module in which the connection between the body, bracket, and installation area can be firmly established.

[0013]

[0014] A camera module according to the present embodiment comprises: a first body including a body portion comprising a top plate and a first side plate extending downward from the edge of the top plate, and a barrel portion protruding onto the body portion; a second body coupled to the lower surface of the first side plate; a lens module coupled to the barrel portion and comprising at least one lens; a substrate disposed within the body portion and having an image sensor disposed on its upper surface facing the lens module in the direction of the optical axis; and a first adhesive member disposed between the first body and the second body, wherein the substrate does not overlap with the first adhesive member in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the optical axis.

[0015] The first body may include a support portion that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the upper plate and whose lower surface contacts the upper surface of the substrate.

[0016] The first body includes a first guide protruding downward from the lower surface of the support member, and the substrate may include a through hole through which the first guide passes.

[0017] The second body includes a second guide protruding upward from the upper surface, and at least a portion of the second guide may be in contact with the first guide.

[0018] The lower surface of the first guide includes a first surface and a second surface disposed above the first surface, and the upper surface of the second guide includes a third surface and a fourth surface disposed below the third surface, and the first surface and the fourth surface may be in contact.

[0019] A projection portion is disposed on the upper surface of the second guide, protruding upward and having the third surface formed thereon, and the projection portion may overlap with the first guide in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

[0020] The above-mentioned protrusion and the above-mentioned first guide may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

[0021] The contact surface between the first guide and the second guide can be positioned on the inner side of the first adhesive member.

[0022] A first coupling groove is disposed on the upper surface of the second body, a protrusion coupled to the first coupling groove is disposed on the lower surface of the first side plate, and the first adhesive member may be disposed between the first coupling groove and the protrusion.

[0023] The above substrate can be screw-coupled to the above body part.

[0024]

[0025] Through this embodiment, as the electrostatic charge emission line stage through the guide is implemented, there is an advantage in that the reliability of the camera module operation can be prevented due to electrostatic charge.

[0026] In addition, as a grounding structure is implemented based on contact between the first body, the substrate, and the second body, there is an advantage in that EMI generation is reduced and interference caused by electrical noise between electronic components can be minimized.

[0027] In addition, as a grounding structure is implemented through contact between the second body, connector, and connector body via an elastic member, there is an advantage in that EMI generation is reduced and interference caused by electrical noise between electronic components can be minimized.

[0028] In addition, as the body forming the outer shape of the camera module and the bracket for fixing the camera module in the installation area form a bonding force in multiple directions through a support member, there is an advantage in that the camera module can be firmly fixed in the installation area.

[0029]

[0030] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a drawing of FIG. 2 shown from a different angle.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a first body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining an ESD improvement structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIGS. 7 to 9 are drawings for illustrating various variations of an ESD improvement structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the combined structure of a first body and a substrate according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the upper surface of a second body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the combined structure of a first body, a second body, and a substrate according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 14 is a drawing of FIG. 13 shown from a different angle.

[0042] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the coupling structure of a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 17 is a plan view showing the side of an elastic member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing an enlarged view of the arrangement area of ​​the elastic member in the coupling area between the second body and the connector body according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIGS. 19 and 20 are drawings for explaining the assembly process of a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 22 is a drawing of FIG. 21 shown from a different angle.

[0049] FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a support member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating the coupling structure of a first body and a first coupling part according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the rear side of a second body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIG. 27 is a plan view illustrating the coupling structure of a support member of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the combined structure of a first body, a second body, and a support member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a camera module with a bracket attached according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] FIG. 30 is a plan view showing one side of a camera module with a bracket attached according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view of a bracket and a support member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] FIG. 32 is a drawing of FIG. 31 shown from a different angle.

[0059] FIG. 33 is a perspective view illustrating the coupling structure of a first coupling part within a first coupling groove of a first body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0060]

[0061] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0062] However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to some of the described embodiments but can be implemented in various different forms, and within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, one or more of the components among the embodiments may be selectively combined or substituted.

[0063] In addition, terms used in the embodiments of the present invention (including technical and scientific terms) may be interpreted in a meaning that is generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise. Terms that are commonly used, such as terms defined in advance, may be interpreted in consideration of their meaning in the context of the relevant technology.

[0064] Furthermore, the terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are for the purpose of describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0065] In this specification, the singular form may include the plural form unless specifically stated otherwise in the text, and when described as "at least one of A and B and C (or more than one)," it may include one or more of all combinations that can be formed from A, B, and C.

[0066] In addition, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., may be used when describing the components of the embodiments of the present invention. These terms are used merely to distinguish the components from other components and are not intended to limit the essence, order, or sequence of the components.

[0067] And, where it is stated that a component is 'connected', 'combined', or 'connected' to another component, this may include not only cases where the component is directly 'connected', 'combined', or 'connected' to the other component, but also cases where it is 'connected', 'combined', or 'connected' due to another component located between the component and the other component.

[0068] Furthermore, when described as being formed or placed "above" or "below" each component, "above" or "below" includes not only cases where two components are in direct contact with each other, but also cases where one or more other components are formed or placed between the two components. Additionally, when expressed as "above" or "below," it may include the meaning of a downward direction as well as an upward direction relative to a single component.

[0069] As used below, 'optical axis direction' is defined as the optical axis direction of the lens. Meanwhile, 'optical axis direction' may correspond to 'vertical direction', 'z-axis direction', etc.

[0070] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0071] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the exterior of a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating FIG. 2 from a different angle; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a first body according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining an ESD improvement structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 to 9 are drawings for explaining various variations of an ESD improvement structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the coupling structure of a first body and a substrate according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating the top surface of a second body according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the coupling structure of a first body, a second body, and a substrate according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This is a cross-sectional view.

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 12, a camera module (10) according to a first embodiment of the present invention may be a camera module for a vehicle. The camera module (10) may be coupled to a vehicle. The camera module (10) may be used in one or more of a front camera, a side camera, a rear camera, an interior camera, and a black box of a vehicle. The camera module (10) may be positioned at the front of the vehicle. The camera module (10) may be positioned at the rear of the vehicle. The camera module (10) may be coupled to the windshield of the vehicle. The camera module (10) may be coupled to the windshield at the front or rear of the vehicle. The camera module (10) may be positioned on the side of the vehicle. The camera module (10) may be positioned inside the vehicle. The camera module (10) may capture a subject and output it as an image to a display (not shown).

[0073] The camera module (10) may include a first body (100). The first body (100) may be named any one of a front body, an upper housing, a first housing, or a front cover. The first body (100) may include a body portion (110). The first body (100) may include a barrel portion (120). The body portion (110) and the barrel portion (120) may be formed integrally.

[0074] The body portion (110) may be formed in a rectangular shape with an open bottom. At this time, the corners of the body portion (110) may be formed rounded. The body portion (110) may include a top plate (112) and a first side plate (114) extending downward from the edge of the top plate (112). The top plate (112) may be formed in a rectangular shape. The top plate (112) may extend outward from the lower outer surface of the barrel portion (120). The first side plate (114) may extend downward from the outer edge of the top plate (112). The first side plate (114) may be provided in multiple numbers. The first side plate (114) may include four side plates. The first side plate (114) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular plate. The first side plate (114) may include a first-1 side plate and a first-2 side plate, a first-3 side plate positioned opposite the first-1 side plate, and a first-4 side plate positioned opposite the first-2 side plate. The first side plate (114) may include first-1 to first-4 corners positioned between the first-1 to first-4 side plates, respectively. Each of the first-1 to first-4 corners may have a rounded shape in at least a portion, or may have an inclined surface shape to connect a plurality of adjacent faces.

[0075] A space portion separated from other areas may be formed on the inner side of the body portion (110). The space portion may have an open bottom and its upper portion may be covered through the lower surface of the barrel portion (120) and the lens module (300). A substrate (400) may be placed in the space portion. In this case, the substrate (400) may be placed so as to overlap with the first side plate (114) in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

[0076] A protrusion (130) with a shape protruding downward toward the second body (200) may be disposed on the lower surface of the body part (110) facing the second body (200). The protrusion (130) may be disposed on the lower surface of the first side plate (114). The protrusion (130) may have a closed-loop cross-section.

[0077] The first body (100) may include a barrel portion (120). The barrel portion (120) may be formed of a metal material. The barrel portion (120) may have a circular cross-sectional shape. The barrel portion (120) may be placed on the body portion (110). The barrel portion (120) may extend upward from the upper surface of the body portion (110). The barrel portion (120) may be formed integrally with the body portion (110). As a variation, the barrel portion (120) may be coupled to the body portion (110). In this case, the barrel portion (120) may be fixed to the body portion (110) by an adhesive. The barrel portion (120) may accommodate at least a portion of the lens module (300) inside. The center of the barrel portion (120) may include a hole (122) to which the lens module (300) is coupled. A lens module (300) can be attached to the hole (122) of the barrel portion (120).

[0078] An adhesive member coupling groove (125) having a shape that is concave downward from other areas may be disposed on the upper surface of the barrel portion (120). The adhesive member coupling groove (125) may have a ring-shaped cross-section. An adhesive member (820) is disposed in the adhesive member coupling groove (125), and the upper surface of the barrel portion (120) and the flange (330) of the lens module (300), which will be described later, can be joined through the adhesive member (820). Additionally, the area between the flange (330) and the barrel portion (120) can be sealed through the adhesive member (820).

[0079] At least a portion of the surface of the first body (100) may be surface treated. At least a portion of the surface of the first body (100) may be anodized. For example, the surface of the first body (100) may include a first region which is a surface treated area through anodizing and a second region which is an unsurface treated area. The second region may be an area where the material of the first body (100) is exposed to the outside through the outer surface. The second region may be an area where the surface treated area through anodizing has been removed by laser processing.

[0080] The camera module (10) may include a second body (200). The second body (200) may be named a rear body, a lower housing, a second housing, or a rear cover. The second body (200) may have a plate shape having a predetermined thickness in the direction of the optical axis. The second body (200) may be formed of a metal material. The second body (200) may be placed below the first body (100). The second body (200) may be combined with the first body (100). By combining the second body (200), the lower surface of the space within the first body (100) may be covered.

[0081] The second body (200) may be positioned opposite the top plate (112) of the first body (100) in the direction of the optical axis. The second body (200) may be parallel to the top plate (112). The second body (200) may be formed in a square shape. The corners of the second body (200) may include a round shape in at least a portion.

[0082] A first coupling groove (210) may be disposed on the upper surface of the second body (200). The first coupling groove (210) may have a shape that is concave downward from the upper surface of the second body (200). The first coupling groove (210) may have a cross-sectional shape in the shape of a closed loop. Based on the first coupling groove (210), the upper surface of the second body (200) may be divided into a first surface (212) disposed on the outside of the first coupling groove (210) and a second surface (214) disposed on the inside of the first coupling groove (210).

[0083] The first coupling groove (210) may be positioned facing the protrusion (130) of the first body (100) in the direction of the optical axis. The protrusion (130) may be coupled to the first coupling groove (210). The camera module (10) may include an adhesive member (810) for coupling the protrusion (130) within the first coupling groove (210), and the first body (100) and the second body (200) may be coupled through the adhesive member (810). For example, the adhesive member (810) may be epoxy, and the coupling of the protrusion (130) within the first coupling groove (210) may be firmly maintained by curing. Additionally, through the adhesive member (810), external foreign substances may be prevented from entering the space between the first body (100) and the second body (200). The adhesive member (810) for joining the first body (100) and the second body (200) can be named the first adhesive member.

[0084] The upper surface of the second body (200) may be positioned to face the substrate (400) in the direction of the optical axis. A mounting portion (270) may be positioned on the upper surface of the second body (200) facing the substrate (400) in the direction of the optical axis. The mounting portion (270) may have a shape that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the second body (200) more than other regions. An electronic component may be positioned on the lower surface of the substrate (400) facing the upper surface of the second body (200), and the mounting portion (270) may support the lower surface of the electronic component. A heat dissipation pad (not shown) made of a material with excellent thermal conductivity may be positioned between the mounting portion (270) and the electronic component, and heat generated by the operation of the electronic component through the heat dissipation pad can be easily conducted through the mounting portion (270).

[0085] At least a portion of the surface of the second body (200) may be surface treated. At least a portion of the surface of the second body (200) may be anodized. For example, the surface of the second body (200) may include a first region which is a surface treated area through anodizing and a second region which is an unsurface treated area. The second region may be an area where the material of the second body (200) is exposed to the outside through the outer surface. The second region may be an area where the surface treated area through anodizing has been removed by laser processing.

[0086] The camera module (10) may include a lens module (300). The lens module (300) may be coupled to the first body (100). The lens module (300) may be coupled to a hole (122) of the barrel portion (120). The lens module (300) may be positioned such that at least a portion is placed inside the barrel portion (120), and the remaining portion protrudes upward from the first body (100).

[0087] The lens module (300) may include a barrel (310) and one or more lenses (320) accommodated within the barrel (310). The lenses (320) may be positioned facing the image sensor (410) in the optical axis direction within the substrate (400) to be described later. The lenses (320) may be aligned with the image sensor (410) in the optical axis. The lenses (320) may be provided in plurality and arranged spaced apart from each other along the optical axis direction within the barrel (310). Among the plurality of lenses (320), the outermost lens may be exposed upward from the camera module (10).

[0088] A space with upper and lower openings may be formed on the inner side of the barrel (310). A lens (320) may be placed in the space of the barrel (310). The barrel (310) may have a circular cross-sectional shape. The barrel (310) may be made of metal.

[0089] The barrel (310) may include a flange (330). The flange (330) may be disposed on the outer surface of the barrel (310). The flange (330) may have a shape that protrudes outward from the outer surface of the barrel (310) more than other regions. The flange (330) may have a circular cross-sectional shape. When the lens module (300) is combined with the first body (100), the flange (330) may be disposed on the barrel portion (120) of the first body (100). The lower surface of the flange (330) may be disposed facing the upper surface of the barrel portion (120) in the direction of the optical axis. The aforementioned adhesive member (820) is disposed between the lower surface of the flange (330) and the upper surface of the barrel portion (120), so that the lower surface of the flange (330) and the upper surface of the barrel portion (120) are joined, and at the same time, external foreign substances can be prevented from entering the space inside the camera module (10). As an example, the adhesive member (820) may be epoxy. The adhesive member (820) that joins the lens module (300) and the first body (100) may be named the second adhesive member.

[0090] At least a portion of the surface of the barrel (310) may be surface treated. At least a portion of the surface of the barrel (310) may be anodized. For example, the surface of the barrel (310) may include a first region that is a surface treated area through anodizing and a second region that is not surface treated. The second region may be an area where the material of the barrel (310) is exposed to the outside through the outer surface. The second region may be an area where the surface treated area through anodizing has been removed by laser processing.

[0091] The camera module (10) may include a substrate (400). The substrate (400) may be placed in a space within the camera module (10). The substrate (400) may be placed in a space within the first body (100). The substrate (400) may be placed so as to overlap with the first side plate (114) in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. The side of the substrate (400) may be placed spaced apart from the inner surface of the first side plate (114) in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. The lower surface of the substrate (400) may be placed above the upper surface of the second body (200) in the optical axis direction.

[0092] The substrate (400) may be a printed circuit board (PCB). A plurality of electronic components for driving the camera module (10) may be disposed on the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate (400). For example, an image sensor (410) may be disposed on the upper surface of the substrate (400). The image sensor (410) may be disposed on the substrate (400) and positioned to face the lens module (300) in the direction of the optical axis. A connector (490) may be disposed on the lower surface of the substrate (400). The connector (490) may extend downward and at least a portion thereof may be disposed within the connector body (500) to be described later. When the connector (490) and the external terminal are electrically and physically coupled through the connector body (500), an electrical signal for driving the camera module (10) may be transmitted or received, or power for driving the camera module (10) may be provided.

[0093] Hereinafter, an ESD improvement structure of a camera module according to an embodiment will be described.

[0094] When an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) through the lens module (300) is transmitted to the image sensor (410), it is difficult to obtain a satisfactory image due to the degradation of the image quality. According to the present embodiment, a guide (170) may be included to minimize damage caused by ESD, i.e., electrostatic charge. The guide (170) may also be named an ESD guide in that it guides the radiation path of the ESD transmitted from the outside. As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, the guide (170) may have a shape protruding downward from the lower surface of the barrel portion (120) or the top plate (112). The guide (170) may have a shape protruding inward from the inner surface of the first side plate (114). The guide (170) may include a connecting portion (172) protruding downward in the optical axis direction from the lower surface of the barrel portion (120) or the top plate (112), and a projection portion (174) protruding inward in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction from the bottom of the connecting portion (172). The upper surface of the projection portion (174) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the hole (122) in the optical axis direction. The projection portion (174) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the lens module (300) in the optical axis direction. The projection portion (174) may be positioned on the substrate (400). The upper surface of the projection portion (174) may be positioned above the upper surface of the image sensor (410) in the optical axis direction. The projection portion (174) may be positioned on the horizontal outer side of the image sensor (410). The upper surface of the protrusion (174) may be a second region that is not surface-treated by anodizing.

[0095] According to the above structure, as illustrated in FIG. 6, even if ESD is transmitted from the outside to the lens module (300), radiation is made to the first body (100) through the protrusion (174), so that it can be emitted to the outside along the multiple bodies of the camera module (10) rather than the image sensor (410). That is, an electrostatic charge emission line section leading to the lens module (300), the first body (100), and the second body (200) rather than the substrate (400) can be implemented through the protrusion (174). Accordingly, the reliability of the operation of the image sensor (410) due to electrostatic charge can be improved.

[0096] Meanwhile, the guides (170) may be provided in plurality and arranged along the perimeter of the space within the body part (110). In this case, the shape of the projection (174) of each of the plurality of guides (170) may be different from one another. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the surface area or cross-sectional shape of each of the plurality of projections (174) may be different from one another.

[0097] FIGS. 7 to 9 illustrate various variations of an ESD reduction structure within a camera module according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the guide can be implemented in various ways by changing the shape of the first body (100).

[0098] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the guide (1100) may have a shape extending downward in the optical axis direction from the barrel portion (120). In this case, a hole to which the lens module (300) is coupled may be formed on the inner side of the guide (1100). The guide (1100) may be positioned at an angle such that the horizontal distance perpendicular to the optical axis direction to the outer surface of the lens module (300) becomes shorter as it goes downward in the optical axis direction. In this case, a second region (1110), which is an area that is not surface-treated by anodizing, may be disposed on a portion of the inner surface of the guide (1100) that overlaps the lens module (300) in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. Accordingly, an ESD radiation structure may be implemented along the lens module (300) and the second region (1110) of the guide (1100).

[0099] As illustrated in FIG. 8, the guide (1200) may have a shape that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the barrel portion (120). A second region (1210), which is an area that is not surface-treated by anodizing, may be disposed on the upper surface of the guide (1200) facing the lens module (300) in the direction of the optical axis.

[0100] The barrel (310) of the lens module (300) may include a plurality of regions with different horizontal cross-sectional areas perpendicular to the optical axis direction. For example, the barrel (310) may include an upper region and a lower region positioned below the upper region, and the lower surface of the upper region may be positioned to face the upper surface of the barrel portion (120) of the first body (100) and the upper surface of the guide (1200) in the optical axis direction. A second region (314), which is a region that has not undergone surface treatment by anodizing, may be positioned on the lower surface of the upper region facing the second region (1210) of the guide (1200) in the optical axis direction. Accordingly, the second region (314) of the lens module (300) and the second region (1210) of the guide (1200) within the first body (100) may be positioned to face each other in the optical axis direction. Thus, an ESD radiation structure can be implemented along the lens module (300) and the guide (1200).

[0101] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 9, a pointed protruding area (1220) having a lightning rod shape may be disposed in a second area (314) of a lens module (300) facing each other in the direction of the optical axis or in a second area (1210) disposed on the upper surface of a guide (1200). The protruding area (1220) may have a shape protruding in the direction of the optical axis from the lower surface of the upper area or the upper surface of the guide (1200). Accordingly, the radiation of electrostatic charge can be guided more easily through the protruding area (1220).

[0102] Hereinafter, an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) reduction structure of a camera module (10) according to the combined structure of a first body (100), a second body (200), and a substrate (400) will be described.

[0103] The first body (100) may include a support member (140). The support member (140) may have a shape that protrudes downward in the direction of the optical axis from the lower surface of the top plate (112). The lower surface of the support member (140) may be in contact with the upper surface of the substrate (400). A grounding surface of the ground power source may be formed on the upper surface of the substrate (400) that is in contact with the lower surface of the support member (140). Accordingly, a grounding structure between the first body (100) and the substrate (400) can be implemented.

[0104] The lower surface of the aforementioned guide (170) can be positioned above the optical axis direction above the lower surface of the support member (140).

[0105] The first body (100) may include a screw coupling portion (160). The screw coupling portion (160) may have a shape that protrudes downward in the direction of the optical axis from the lower surface of the top plate (112). The lower surface of the screw coupling portion (160) may come into contact with the upper surface of the substrate (400). The lower surface of the screw coupling portion (160) may be positioned to form a plane with the lower surface of the support portion (140) in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the optical axis. A first screw hole is formed on the lower surface of the screw coupling portion (160), and the substrate (400) may be screw-coupled to the lower surface of the screw coupling portion (160) through the first screw hole.

[0106] The first body (100) may include a guide projection (145). The guide projection (145) may have a shape that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the support member (140). The guide projection (145) may have a circular cross-sectional shape.

[0107] The first body (100) may include a first guide (150). The first guide (150) may have a shape that protrudes downward in the optical axis direction from the lower surface of the support member (140). The lower surface of the first guide (150) may be positioned above the lower surface of the first side plate (114) in the optical axis direction. The lower surface of the first guide (150) may include a plurality of surfaces that are stepped in the optical axis direction. As shown in FIG. 10, the lower surface of the first guide (150) may include a first surface (152) and a second surface (154) that is positioned outside the first surface (152) and formed to be stepped in the optical axis direction. The first surface (152) may be positioned closer to the second body (200) with respect to the optical axis direction than the second surface (154). The second surface (154) may be positioned between the protrusion (150) and the first surface (152).

[0108] Based on the optical axis direction, the length of the first guide (150) may be longer than the length of the guide projection (145). Accordingly, the lower surface of the first guide (150) may be positioned closer to the second body (200) than the lower surface of the guide projection (145).

[0109] The second body (200) may include a second guide (250). The second guide (250) may have a shape that protrudes upward along the optical axis direction from the upper surface of the second body (200). The second guide (250) may be positioned inside the first coupling groove (210). The upper surface of the second guide (250) may include a plurality of stepped surfaces in the optical axis direction. As shown in FIG. 11, the upper surface of the second guide (250) may include a third surface (252) and a fourth surface (254) that is positioned outside the third surface (252) and formed in a stepped manner. The third surface (252) may be positioned above the fourth surface (254) with respect to the optical axis direction. The third surface (252) may be positioned closer to the substrate (400) than the fourth surface (254). The fourth surface (254) may be arranged to overlap the first surface (152) of the first guide (150) in the direction of the optical axis. The fourth surface (254) may be in contact with the first surface (152). As shown in FIG. 12, the first guide (150) may be arranged to overlap the second guide (250) in a direction at least partially perpendicular to the direction of the optical axis.

[0110] The first surface (152) and the fourth surface (254) where the first body (100) and the second body (200) come into contact may each be a second area that is not surface-treated through anodizing. Accordingly, the first body (100) and the second body (200) can be electrically energized by contact between the first surface (152) and the fourth surface (254).

[0111] The substrate (400) may include a guide hole (460). The guide hole (460) may have a shape that penetrates from the upper surface to the lower surface of the substrate (400). The guide hole (460) may be positioned at the edge of the substrate (400). When viewed from the side of the substrate (400), the guide hole (460) may have a groove shape in which a portion of the side of the substrate (400) is more concave than other areas. A guide projection (145) may be coupled to the guide hole (460). Accordingly, the coupling direction of the substrate (400) can be guided within the space inside the first body (100). The guide hole (460) and the guide projection (145) may each be provided in multiple numbers and positioned in areas facing each other in the optical axis direction.

[0112] The substrate (400) may include a through hole (450). The through hole (450) may have a shape that penetrates from the upper surface to the lower surface of the substrate (400). The through hole (450) may be positioned at the edge of the substrate (400). When viewed from the side of the substrate (400), the through hole (450) may have a groove shape in which a part of the side of the substrate (400) has a shape that is more concave than other areas. A first guide (150) may be coupled to the through hole (450). When the first body (100) and the substrate (400) are coupled, the first guide (150) may be positioned to penetrate the through hole (450). The cross-sectional shape of the through hole (450) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the first guide (150). The lower surface of the first guide (150) may be positioned below the lower surface of the substrate (400) with respect to the optical axis direction. For guiding the coupling direction, the cross-sectional shape of the through hole (450) and the first guide (150) may differ from the cross-sectional shape of the guide hole (460) and the guide projection (145). For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the through hole (450) and the first guide (150) may be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide hole (460) and the guide projection (145).

[0113] The substrate (400) may include a second screw hole (420). The second screw hole (420) may have a shape that penetrates from the upper surface to the lower surface of the substrate (400). The second screw hole (420) may be positioned opposite to the first screw hole of the screw coupling part (160) of the first body (100) in the direction of the optical axis. Accordingly, a screw (S) may penetrate the second screw hole (420) and be coupled to the first screw hole of the screw coupling part (160). Accordingly, the substrate (400) may be coupled to the lower surface of the screw coupling part (160). The screw coupling part (160) and the second screw hole (420) may each be provided in multiple numbers and may be positioned in the space within the first body (100) and the corner area of ​​the substrate (400), respectively.

[0114] According to the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the substrate (400) may be placed in a space within the first body (100). In this case, the substrate (400) may be placed so as not to overlap in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction with the adhesive member (820), which is the bonding area between the first body (100) and the second body (200). When the bonding area between the first body (100) and the second body (200), which is the placement area of ​​the adhesive member (820), overlaps horizontally with the substrate (400), electromagnetic waves are easily emitted from the substrate (400), which may result in performance degradation, communication failure, and data loss due to EMI. According to the present embodiment, by placing the substrate (400) so as not to overlap horizontally with the bonding area between the first body (100) and the second body (200), EMI shielding can be efficiently achieved. In this case, due to the screw coupling structure between the aforementioned substrate (400) and the first body (100), the substrate (400) can be positioned above the placement area of ​​the adhesive member (820) with respect to the optical axis direction.

[0115] In addition, according to the present embodiment, a grounding structure is implemented by physical contact through a support member (140) between the first body (100) and the substrate (400), and a grounding structure is implemented by contact between the first surface (152) and the fourth surface (254) between the first body (100) and the second body (200). Since electrical grounding is achieved between the first body (100), the second body (200), and the substrate (400), there is an advantage in that EMI generation is reduced and interference due to electrical noise between electronic components can be minimized.

[0116] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the second guide (250) may include a projection (251) that protrudes upward along the optical axis direction from other regions, with the upper surface forming a third surface (252). The projection (251) may be arranged to overlap the first guide (150) in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. In this case, the inner surface of the first guide (150) and the outer surface of the projection (251) may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. Accordingly, during the coupling process between the first body (100) and the second body (200), it may be prevented that either body rotates arbitrarily from the other body in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction. The distance (t) between the inner surface of the first guide (150) and the outer surface of the projection (251) may be spaced apart by 0.2 mm or more. If the distance (t) between the inner surface of the first guide (150) and the outer surface of the projection (251) is less than 0.2 mm, the assembly process between the first body (100) and the second body (200) may not be easy.

[0117] Below, we will describe the EMI reduction structure of the camera module (10) in the placement area of ​​the connector (490).

[0118] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a drawing showing FIG. 13 from a different angle, FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing the coupling structure of a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an elastic member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is a plan view showing the side of an elastic member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a drawing showing an enlarged view of the placement area of ​​the elastic member in the coupling area of ​​a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are drawings for explaining the assembly process of a second body and a connector body according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] As described above, a connector (490) may be disposed on the lower surface of the substrate (400). One end of the connector (490) is coupled to the lower surface of the substrate (400) and may extend downward with respect to the optical axis direction. The second body (200) may include a first connector hole (290) through which the connector (490) passes. The first connector hole (290) may be shaped to penetrate from the upper surface of the second body (200) to the lower surface.

[0120] A connector guide (492) with a shape that protrudes outward in the horizontal direction compared to other areas may be disposed on the upper surface of the connector (490). On the outer side of the area where the first connector hole (290) is formed on the upper surface of the second body (200), a guide groove (291) with a shape that is concave downward along the optical axis direction compared to other areas may be formed. The cross-sectional shape of the guide groove (291) may correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the connector guide (491). The connector guide (491) may be coupled to the guide groove (291), and accordingly, the coupling of the second body (200) and the connector (490) may be guided.

[0121] The camera module (10) may include a connector body (500). The connector body (500) may be coupled to the lower surface of the second body (200). The connector body (500) may function as a connector lead portion for electrical and physical coupling between the connector (490) and an external terminal. The connector body (500) may be made of metal.

[0122] The connector body (500) may include a second connector hole (590) penetrating from the upper surface to the lower surface. At least a portion of the connector (490) may be coupled to the second connector hole (590). An external terminal (not shown) may be coupled to the second connector hole (590).

[0123] The connector body (500) may have a cuboid shape with a square cross-section. A first coupling part (510) with an upwardly protruding shape may be disposed on the upper surface of the connector body (500) facing the lower surface of the second body (200). The first coupling part (510) may form the edge of the upper surface of the connector body (500). The first coupling part (510) may be coupled to a second coupling groove (282) formed on the lower surface of the second body (200), which will be described later. On the inner and outer surfaces of the first coupling part (510), a first pattern part (512) in the shape of a groove and a second pattern part (514) are respectively arranged to increase the surface area of ​​the first coupling part (510), and the bonding strength with the second body (200) can be improved through the first pattern part (512) and the second pattern part (514) by increasing the contact area with the adhesive member (830).

[0124] The connector body (500) may include a second coupling portion (530). The second coupling portion (530) may have a shape that protrudes upward along the optical axis direction from the upper surface of the connector body (500). The second coupling portion (530) may have a ring-shaped cross-sectional shape. A second connector hole (590) may be disposed inside the second coupling portion (530). The second coupling portion (530) may be coupled to the first connector hole (290) of the second body (200). The second coupling portion (530) may be coupled to the step (538) of the second body (200) with the interposition of an elastic member (600) to be described later.

[0125] Meanwhile, a connector guide (538) with a shape protruding inward may be disposed in the second connector hole (590) of the connector body (500). The connector guide (538) may be in the shape of a pipe having a predetermined length in the optical axis direction. When the connector (490) is coupled within the connector body (500), the connector (490) may be inserted into the inner side of the connector guide (538).

[0126] A seating portion (280) may be disposed on the lower surface of the second body (200). The seating portion (280) may have a groove shape that is concave upward along the optical axis direction from the lower surface of the second body (200). The cross-sectional shape of the seating portion (280) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the connector body (500). The seating portion (280) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. At least a portion of the connector body (500) may be coupled within the seating portion (280).

[0127] A second coupling groove (282) may be disposed on the bottom surface of the seating portion (280). The second coupling groove (282) may have a shape that is concave upward along the optical axis direction from the bottom surface of the seating portion (280). The second coupling groove (282) may be disposed to have a closed-loop cross-section along the perimeter of the seating portion (280). The cross-sectional shape of the second coupling groove (282) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the first coupling portion (510) of the connector body (500). When the second body (200) and the connector body (500) are coupled, the first coupling portion (510) may be coupled to the second coupling groove (282).

[0128] The camera module (10) may include an adhesive member (830). The adhesive member (830) may be placed within the second coupling groove (282). The adhesive member (830) may be placed on the outer surface of the first coupling part (510). The adhesive member (830) may be an adhesive having adhesive strength, and may be, for example, epoxy. Accordingly, the first coupling part (510) may be coupled within the second coupling groove (282) through the adhesive member (830). Meanwhile, the adhesive member (830) for coupling the second body (200) and the connector body (500) may be named the third adhesive member.

[0129] The second body (200) may include a step (295). The step (295) may have a shape that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the first connector hole (290). Among the formation areas of the first connector hole (290), the area where the step (295) is positioned may have a smaller cross-sectional area in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis than other areas. Accordingly, the inner surface of the first connector hole (290) may include a first inner surface and a second inner surface that is stepped inwardly from the first inner surface in the direction perpendicular to the optical axis. Here, the second inner surface may be defined as the inner surface of the step (295). The step (295) may be positioned to face the second coupling part (530) of the connector body (500) in the optical axis direction. Through the second coupling part (530) and the step (295), the coupling of the connector body (500) can be guided on the lower surface of the second body (200).

[0130] The camera module (10) may include a sealing member (690). The sealing member (690) may be attached to the outer surface of the connector (490). The sealing member (690) may have a ring-shaped cross-sectional shape to surround the outer surface of the connector (490). The sealing member (690) may be made of a material having elasticity. The sealing member (690) may be rubber. The sealing member (690) may be placed inside the second coupling part (530). Through the sealing member (690), external foreign matter may be prevented from entering the space inside the camera module (10) through the area between the inner surface of the second coupling part (530) and the outer surface of the connector (490).

[0131] The camera module (10) may include an elastic member (600). The elastic member (600) may be disposed between the second body (200) and the connector body (500). The elastic member (600) may be disposed between the step (295) and the second coupling part (530). The elastic member (600) may be disposed on the outside of the connector (490). The elastic member (600) may be formed of a metal material. The elastic member (600) may be in contact with the second body (200), the connector (490), and the connector body (500). Accordingly, a grounding structure between the second body (200), the connector (490), and the connector body (500) may be implemented through the elastic member (600).

[0132] As illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17, the elastic member (600) may include a body portion (610), a first contact portion (630), and a second contact portion (640).

[0133] The body portion (610) may have a ring-shaped cross-section in which a hole (612) is formed so that a connector (590) passes through the center. The body portion (610) may be positioned between the lower surface of the step (295) and the upper surface of the second coupling portion (530). The body portion (610) may be positioned within the first connector hole (290).

[0134] The first contact portion (630) may have a shape protruding inward from the inner surface of the body portion (610). The first contact portion (630) may have a shape protruding upward from the inner surface of the body portion (610) toward the second body (200). The first contact portion (630) may include a region that is bent at least once. For example, the first contact portion (630) includes a first bent region (632), and a plurality of regions may be arranged to form a predetermined angle based on the first bent region (632). The first contact portion (630) may contact the outer surface of the connector (490). The first contact portion (630) may have a predetermined elastic force on the body portion (610) in a direction that presses the outer surface of the connector (490).

[0135] Meanwhile, the formation area of ​​the first contact portion (630) on the inner surface of the body portion (610) may be provided with an outwardly concave cut area (613). The first contact portion (630) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged along the circumferential direction on the inner surface of the body portion (610).

[0136] The second contact portion (640) may have a shape that protrudes outward from the outer surface of the body portion (610). The second contact portion (640) may have a shape that protrudes downward from the outer surface of the body portion (610) toward the connector body (500). Accordingly, the end of the first contact portion (630) and the end of the second contact portion (640) may be arranged with a step difference in the optical axis direction. The body portion (610) may be positioned between the end of the first contact portion (630) and the end of the second contact portion (640).

[0137] The second contact portion (640) may include a region that is bent at least once. For example, the second contact portion (640) may include a second bent region (642), and based on the second bent region (642), a plurality of regions may be arranged to form a predetermined angle. The lower surface of the second contact portion (640) may be in contact with the connector body (500). The upper surface of the second contact portion (640) may be in contact with the upper surface of the second coupling portion (530). The second contact portion (640) may have a predetermined elastic force with respect to the body portion (610) in a direction that presses the upper surface of the second coupling portion (530).

[0138] Meanwhile, the formation area of ​​the second contact portion (640) on the outer surface of the body portion (610) may be provided with an inwardly concave cut area (614). The second contact portion (640) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged along the circumferential direction on the outer surface of the body portion (610).

[0139] According to the above structure, the second body (200) and the connector body (500) can be elastically coupled through the first contact portion (630) and the second contact portion (640) of the elastic member (600). In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, as a grounding structure is implemented by contact between the second body (200), the elastic member (600), the connector body (500), and the connector (490), there is an advantage of reducing EMI generation and minimizing interference caused by electrical noise between electronic components. Furthermore, there is an advantage of maintaining contact force with the connector (490) and the connector body (500) through a plurality of contact portions (630, 640).

[0140] Referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, the coupling of the second body (200) and the connector body (500) can be achieved by first inserting a sealing member (690) into the inner side of the second coupling part (530) within the connector body (500), and then coupling the connector body (500) with the sealing member (690) coupled to the lower surface of the second body (200). At this time, the coupling of the first coupling part (510) within the aforementioned second coupling groove (282) and the coupling of the second coupling part (530) to the lower surface of the step (296) with the interposition of the elastic member (600) can be achieved together.

[0141] Hereinafter, a camera module according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0142] FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the exterior of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 22 is a drawing showing FIG. 21 from a different angle, FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a support member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing the coupling structure of a first body and a first coupling part according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the rear surface of a second body according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 27 is a plan view showing the coupling structure of a support member of a camera module according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view showing the coupling structure of a first body, a second body, and a support member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0143] Referring to FIGS. 21 to 28, the camera module according to the present embodiment may be a vehicle camera module. The camera module may be coupled to a vehicle through a bracket (1700, see FIG. 29).

[0144] The camera module may include a first body (1100). The first body (1100) may be named any one of a front body, an upper housing, a first housing, or a front cover. The first body (1100) may include a body portion (1110). The first body (1100) may include a barrel portion (1140). The body portion (1110) and the barrel portion (1140) may be formed integrally.

[0145] The body portion (1110) may be formed of a metal material. The body portion (1110) may be placed on the second body (1200) described later. The body portion (1110) may be coupled to the second body (1200). The lower end of the body portion (1110) may be fixed to the second body (1200). The body portion (1110) may be coupled to the second body (1200) by welding. The body portion (1110) may be coupled to the substrate (1400) described later.

[0146] The body portion (1110) may be formed in a rectangular shape with an open bottom. At this time, the corners of the body portion (1110) may be formed rounded. The body portion (1110) may include a top plate (1112) and a first side plate (1114) extending downward from the edge of the top plate (1112). The top plate (1112) may be formed in a rectangular shape. The top plate (1112) may extend outward from the lower outer surface of the barrel portion (1140). The first side plate (1114) may extend downward from the outer edge of the top plate (1112). The first side plate (1114) may be provided in multiple numbers. The first side plate (1114) may include four side plates. The first side plate (1114) may be formed in the shape of a rectangular plate. The first side plate (1114) may include a first-1 side plate and a first-2 side plate, a first-3 side plate positioned opposite the first-1 side plate, and a first-4 side plate positioned opposite the first-2 side plate. The first side plate (1114) may include first-1 to first-4 corners positioned between the first-1 to first-4 side plates, respectively. Each of the first-1 to first-4 corners may have a rounded shape in at least a portion, or may have an inclined surface shape to connect a plurality of adjacent faces. The first side plate (1114) of the first body (1100) may be coupled with a support member (1600) to be described later.

[0147] A space portion separated from other areas may be formed on the inner side of the body portion (1110). The space portion has an open bottom and its upper portion may be covered through the lower surface of the barrel portion (1140) and the lens module (1300). At least a portion of the substrate (1400) may be placed in the space portion.

[0148] The first body (1100) may include a barrel portion (1140). The barrel portion (1140) may be formed of a metal material. The barrel portion (1140) may have a circular cross-sectional shape. The barrel portion (1140) may be placed on the body portion (1110). The barrel portion (1140) may extend upward from the upper surface of the body portion (1110). The barrel portion (1140) may be formed integrally with the body portion (1110). As a variation, the barrel portion (1140) may be coupled to the body portion (1110). In this case, the barrel portion (1140) may be fixed to the body portion (1110) by an adhesive. The barrel portion (1140) may accommodate a lens module (1300) inside. The center of the barrel portion (1140) may include a hole to which the lens module (1300) is coupled. A lens module (1300) may be placed in the hole of the barrel portion (1140). The inner surface of the hole of the barrel portion (1140) may be formed with a shape and size corresponding to the outer surface shape of the lens module (1300).

[0149] A sealing member coupling groove (1142) having a shape that is more concave than other areas may be disposed on the upper surface of the barrel portion (1140). The sealing member coupling groove (1142) may have a ring-shaped cross-section. A sealing member (1190) is disposed in the sealing member coupling groove (1142), and the area between the flange (1330) of the lens module (1300) and the barrel portion (1140) may be sealed through the sealing member (1190).

[0150] The camera module may include a second body (1200). The second body (1200) may be named a rear body, a lower housing, a second housing, or a rear cover. The second body (1200) may be formed in a rectangular shape with an open top. The second body (1200) may be formed of a metal material. The second body (1200) may be placed below the first body (1100). The second body (1200) may be combined with the first body (1100). The second body (1200) may form an internal space through combination with the first body (1100). The second body (1200) may include a space portion with an open top surface.

[0151] The second body (1200) may include a bottom plate (1210). The bottom plate (1210) may face the top plate (1112) of the body portion (1110) of the first body (1100). The bottom plate (1210) may be spaced apart in the optical axis direction from the top plate (1112) of the body portion (1110) of the first body (1100). The bottom plate (1210) may be parallel to the top plate (1112) of the body portion (1110) of the first body (1100). The bottom plate (1210) may be formed in a square shape. At this time, the corners of the bottom plate (1210) may include a round shape in at least a part.

[0152] The second body (1200) may include a second side plate (1220). The second side plate (1220) may extend from the bottom plate (1210). The second side plate (1220) may extend upward from the outer edge of the bottom plate (1210). A shield member (not shown) may be disposed on the second side plate (1220). The shield member may be in surface contact with the inner surface of the second side plate (1220). The upper end of the second side plate (1220) may be combined with the first body (1100). The upper surface of the second side plate (1220) may be positioned to face the lower surface of the first side plate (1114) in the direction of the optical axis. The upper surface of the second side plate (1220) may be in contact with the lower surface of the first side plate (1114). The first side plate (1114) and the second side plate (1220) can be joined together by at least one of welding, adhesive, or fusion.

[0153] A sealing member (1500) may be disposed between the first body (1100) and the second body (1200). The sealing member (1500) may be disposed between the first side plate (1114) and the second side plate (1220). The upper and lower surfaces of the sealing member (1500) may be pressed by the lower surface of the first side plate (1114) and the upper surface of the second side plate (1220), respectively. External foreign substances may be prevented from entering the space between the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) through the sealing member (1500).

[0154] The second body (1200) may include a connector outlet (1290). The connector outlet (1290) may have a shape that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the bottom plate (1210). A connector to be described later may be disposed inside the connector outlet (1290). The connector outlet (1290) may be formed of a metal material. The connector outlet (1290) may have a hollow pipe shape inside.

[0155] The camera module may include a lens module (1300). The lens module (1300) may be coupled to the first body (1100). The lens module (1300) may be coupled to a hole in the barrel portion (1140). At least a portion of the lens module (1300) may be positioned inside the barrel portion (1140), and the remaining portion may be positioned to protrude upward from the first body (1100).

[0156] The lens module (1300) may include a barrel (1310) and one or more lenses (1320) accommodated within the barrel (1310). The lenses (1320) may be positioned facing the image sensor (1410) in the optical axis direction within the substrate (1400) to be described later. The lenses (1320) may be aligned with the image sensor (1410) in the optical axis. The lenses (1320) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged spaced apart from each other along the optical axis direction within the barrel (1310). Among the multiple lenses (1320), the outermost lens may be exposed upward from the camera module.

[0157] The barrel (1310) may include a space on the inside with upper and lower openings. A lens (1320) may be placed in the space of the barrel (1310). The barrel (1310) may include multiple regions with different cross-sectional areas. For example, the region of the barrel (1310) placed within the first body (1100) may have a smaller cross-sectional area than the region of the barrel (1310) protruding upward from the first body (1100). The barrel (1310) may have a circular cross-sectional shape. The barrel (1310) may be made of metal.

[0158] The barrel (1310) may include a flange (1330). The flange (1330) may be disposed on the outer surface of the barrel (1310). The flange (1330) may have a shape that protrudes outward from the outer surface of the barrel (1310) more than other areas. The flange (1330) may have a circular cross-sectional shape. When the lens module (1300) is combined with the first body (1100), the flange (1330) may be disposed on the upper part of the barrel portion (1140) of the first body (1100). The lower surface of the flange (1330) may be disposed facing the lower surface of the barrel portion (1140) in the direction of the optical axis. A sealing member (1190) may be disposed between the lower surface of the flange (1330) and the upper surface of the barrel portion (1140) to prevent external foreign matter from entering the space inside the camera module.

[0159] The camera module may include a substrate (1400). The substrate (1400) may be placed in a space within the camera module. The substrate (1400) may be placed between the first body (1100) and the second body (1200).

[0160] The substrate (1400) may be a printed circuit board (PCB). An image sensor (1410) may be disposed on the upper surface of the substrate (1400). The image sensor (1410) may be disposed on the substrate (1400) and positioned to face the lens module (1300) in the direction of the optical axis. The upper and lower surfaces of the substrate (1400) may be supported within the space by the first body (1100) and the second body (1200), respectively.

[0161] A connector may be coupled to the rear surface of the substrate (1400). The connector may extend to the rear of the substrate (1400) and at least a portion thereof may be disposed within the connector exit portion (1290). When the connector and the external terminal are electrically and physically coupled through the connector exit portion (1290), an electrical signal for driving the camera module may be transmitted or received, or power may be provided for driving the camera module.

[0162] Hereinafter, the combined structure of the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) and the support member (1600) will be described.

[0163] The camera module may include a support member (1600). The first body (1100) and the second body (1200) may be combined with a bracket (1700) to be described later through the support member (1600).

[0164] The support member (1600) may include a first plate portion (1610), a second plate portion (1630), and a third plate portion (1650). The first plate portion (1610), the second plate portion (1630), and the third plate portion (1650) may be formed integrally. The support member (1600) may be made of a metal material. For example, the material of the support member (1600) may be aluminum (Al).

[0165] The first plate section (1610) may be positioned to face the side of the first body (1100). The first plate section (1610) may be positioned to face the first side plate (1114). For example, the first plate section (1610) may be positioned to face the first side plate (1114) in a first direction (Y) perpendicular to the optical axis direction (Z). Among the plurality of first side plates (1114), the first side plate (1114) facing the first plate section (1610) may be defined as the first-1 side plate.

[0166] A first pressure member (1620) may be disposed on the first plate portion (1610). The first pressure member (1620) may have a shape that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the first plate portion (1610) in a direction toward the first side plate (1114). The first pressure member (1620) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged along the optical axis direction (Z). The inner surface of the first pressure member (1620) may come into contact with the outer surface of the first side plate (1114). As shown in FIG. 28, the inner surface of the first pressure member (1620) may come into contact with the outer surface of the first side plate (1114) to press the outer surface of the first side plate (1114).

[0167] The first pressure portion (1620) may be an area formed by cutting a part of the first plate portion (1610). A first hole (1612) with a shape penetrating from one side of the first plate portion (1610) to the other side may be disposed in the first plate portion (1610) facing the formed area of ​​the first pressure portion (1620).

[0168] The first pressure member (1620) may have a longitudinal direction in a second direction (X) perpendicular to the optical axis direction (Z) and the first direction (Y). The center of the second direction (X) of the first pressure member (1620) has a shape that protrudes inwardly more than other regions, and the inner surface of the center of the second direction (X) of the first pressure member (1620) may come into contact with the outer surface of the first side plate (1114). The first pressure member (1620) may have elastic force with respect to the first plate member (1610) in a direction that presses the outer surface of the first side plate (1114).

[0169] The second plate section (1630) may have a shape that is bent from the side of the first plate section (1610) and extended in the first direction (Y). The second plate section (1630) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged to face each other in the second direction (X). The second plate section (1630) may be arranged at an angle with respect to the third plate section (1650) to form an acute angle with respect to the third plate section (1650) to be described later. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, one side of the third plate section (1650) and one side of the second plate section (1630) may be arranged to form an acute angle when viewed from the outer surface of the second plate section (1630) in the second direction (X).

[0170] The second plate section (1630) may be positioned to face the side of the first body (1100). The second plate section (1630) may be positioned to face the first side plate (1114). The second plate section (1630) may be positioned to face the first side plate in the second direction (X). For example, a plurality of second plate sections (1630) may each be positioned to face the first-2 side plate and the first-4 side plate among the plurality of first side plates (1114) in the second direction (X). Here, the first-2 side plate and the first-4 side plate may each be a side plate adjacent to the first-1 side plate facing the first plate section (1610).

[0171] A plurality of second plate sections (1630) may have an over-bending structure. Specifically, when one end of each of the plurality of second plate sections (1630) is defined as an area connected to the first plate section (1610) and the other end is defined as an area opposite to said end, the plurality of second plate sections (1630) may be arranged such that the second direction (X) distance between the other ends is closer than the second direction (X) distance between the first ends. The plurality of second plate sections (1630) may be arranged at an angle to form a predetermined angle (B) with respect to a virtual plane (L, see FIG. 24) perpendicular to the first plate section (1610). The angle (B) formed by the plurality of second plate sections (1630) and the virtual plane (L) may be an angle of 3 to 5 degrees or less. Each of the plurality of second plate sections (1630) may have an elastic force such that the other end presses against the outer surface of the first side plate (1114).

[0172] If angle B is less than 3 degrees, the elastic force pressing the outer surface of the first body (1100) through the end of the second plate part (1630) may not be sufficient. If angle B exceeds 5 degrees, the joining process with the first body (1100) through the second plate part (1630) may not be easy.

[0173] At each other end of a plurality of second plate sections (1630), a first separation section (1634) may be disposed having a shape in which the distance from the first side plate (1114) increases as it extends outward. For example, the first separation section (1634) may be formed to extend outward along the second direction (X) from each other end of the second plate section (1630). Through the first separation section (1634), the operator can separate or connect the support member (1600) from the first body (1100).

[0174] A first connecting part (1640) may be disposed on each of the multiple second plate parts (1630). The first connecting part (1640) may have a shape that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the second plate part (1630) in a direction that approaches the first side plate (1114). The first connecting part (1640) may have a region that is bent at least once. The first connecting part (1640) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape when viewed in the second direction (X). The first connecting part (1640) may be a region that has been cut out of a part of the second plate part (1630). A second hole (1636) may be disposed on the second plate part (1630) facing the formed region of the first connecting part (1640), with a shape that penetrates from one side of the second plate part (1630) to the other side. One end of the first connecting part (1640) may be connected to the inner surface of the second hole (1636). The other end of the first connecting part (1640) may be in contact with the first body (1100). The first connecting part (1640) may have a shape such that the distance from the side plate (1114) of the first body (1100) decreases as it goes from one end to the other end. The one end and the other end of the first connecting part (1640) may be arranged in a stepped manner in the second direction (X).

[0175] A first coupling groove (1160) to which a first coupling part (1640) is coupled may be disposed on the side of the first body (1100). The first coupling groove (1160) may be disposed on the first-2 side plate and the first-4 side plate. The first coupling groove (1160) may have a concave shape from the outer surface of the first side plate (1114). The first coupling groove (1160) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The first coupling groove (1160) may be formed concavely at the part where the first-2 side plate and the first-4 side plate meet in a downward direction from the edge of the top plate (1112). The first connecting groove (1160) may include a first surface (1162), a second surface (1164) facing the first surface (1162) in a first direction (X), and a third surface (1166) connecting the first surface (1162) and the second surface (1164).

[0176] The first surface (1162) may have a longitudinal direction in the direction of the optical axis (Z). The first surface (1162) may be positioned parallel to the direction of the optical axis (Z). The third surface (1166) may be positioned to form an obtuse angle with the first side (1162). The third surface (1166) may not be parallel to the side forming the edge of the top plate (1112). The second surface (1164) may not be parallel to the first surface (1162).

[0177] An inclined surface may be formed between the side of the first body (1100) and the bottom surface of the first coupling groove (1160) according to the formation of the first coupling groove (1160), and this inclined surface may be formed at an angle such that the first coupling groove (1160) forms a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface. The inclined surface may form the inner surface of the first coupling groove (1160), and the inner surface may form a right angle or an obtuse angle with respect to the bottom surface of the first coupling groove (1160).

[0178] As illustrated in FIG. 25, when the first coupling part (1640) is coupled to the first coupling groove (1160), the other end of the first coupling part (1640) may be positioned to face the second surface (1164) in the first direction (Y), and one end of the first coupling part (1640) may be positioned to face the first surface (1162) in the second direction (X). The first coupling part (1640) may be positioned spaced apart from the first surface (1162). The side of the first coupling part (1640) may be positioned to face the edge forming the third surface (1166) and the top plate (1112). The side of the first coupling part (1640) may be positioned spaced apart from or in contact with the third surface (1166). Before being combined with the bracket (1700), in the combined state of the support member (1600) and the first body (1100), the other end of the first connecting part (1640) may come into contact with the second surface (1164). This will be described later.

[0179] The first coupling part (1640) may have elastic force in a second direction (X), which is the direction in which the other end of the first coupling part (1640) presses the bottom surface of the first coupling groove (1160).

[0180] A plurality of second plate portions (1630) may each have a coupling hole (1632) formed therein that penetrates from the outer surface to the inner surface. The coupling hole (1632) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape in the direction of the optical axis (Z). The coupling hole (1632) may be positioned closer to the other end of the second plate portion (1630) than the first coupling portion (1640). A protrusion (1730, see FIG. 29) of a bracket (1700) to be described later may be coupled to the coupling hole (1632).

[0181] The third plate section (1650) may have a shape that is bent from the side of the first plate section (1610) and extended in the first direction (Y). The third plate section (1650) may be positioned perpendicular to the first plate section (1610). Alternatively, the third plate section (1650) may be positioned at an angle to form an acute angle with the second plate section (1630). The area where the third plate section (1650) and the first plate section (1610) meet may be formed in a rounded shape.

[0182] The third plate section (1650) may be positioned to face the rear surface of the second body (1200). The third plate section (1650) may be positioned to face the rear surface of the second body (1200) in the optical axis direction (Z).

[0183] The third plate portion (1650) may include a connector hole (1651) through which the connector extraction portion (1290) passes. The connector hole (1651) may be shaped to pass from one side of the third plate portion (1650) to the other side.

[0184] The third plate portion (1650) may include a second pressure portion (1652). The second pressure portion (1652) may have a shape that protrudes inward along the optical axis direction (Z) from the inner surface of the third plate portion (1650) facing the rear surface of the second body (1200). The surface of the second pressure portion (1652) may be a curved surface. The second pressure portion (1652) may have a shape in which the height of the protrusion in the optical axis direction (Z) from the surface of the third plate portion (1650) increases as it moves inward from both ends of the second pressure portion (1652).

[0185] The second pressure member (1652) may be positioned at the center of the first direction (Y) of the third plate member (1650). The second pressure member (1652) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged oppositely with respect to the connector hole (1651). The second pressure member (1652) may be in contact with the rear surface of the second body (1200). The second pressure member (1652) may be in contact with the lower surface of the bottom plate (1210) of the second body (1200). The third plate member (1650) may have elastic force in the optical axis direction (Z), which is the direction in which the second pressure member (1652) presses the lower surface of the second body (1200).

[0186] When the area connected to the first plate part (1610) is referred to as one end of the third plate part (1650) and the area opposite to said one end is referred to as the other end, a second coupling part (1660) may be disposed at the other end of the third plate part (1650). As shown in FIG. 23, the second coupling part (1660) may include a first area (1662) extending from the other end of the third plate part (1650) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the second body (1200) is located, and a second area (1664) extending from the extended end of the first area (1662) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first area (1662) extends. At least a portion of the first area (1662) and the second area (1664) may be spaced apart in the first direction (Y). The second coupling part (1660) may be coupled with a bracket (1700) to be described later. This will be discussed later.

[0187] The support member (1600) may include a third coupling portion (1670). The third coupling portion (1670) may have a shape protruding inward from the inner surface of the first plate portion (1610). The third coupling portion (1670) may have a shape protruding in the first direction (Y) from one side of the first plate portion (1610). The third coupling portion (1670) may have at least a portion of an area parallel to the third plate portion (1650). The third coupling portion (1670) may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the connector hole (1651) in the optical axis direction. The third coupling portion (1670) may be arranged perpendicular to the first plate portion (1610). The third coupling portion (1670) may be arranged facing the rear surface of the second body (1200) in the optical axis direction (Z). A projection (1672) with a shape protruding toward the rear surface of the second body (1200) may be disposed at the end of the third coupling part (1670). The end of the projection (1672) may be formed by being bent toward the inner surface of the first plate part (1610). The end of the projection (1672) may have a shape such that the distance in the second direction (Y) from the first plate part (1610) decreases as it moves away from the third coupling part (1670).

[0188] As illustrated in FIGS. 26 and 28, a concave groove (1215) may be disposed on the rear surface of the second body (1200), that is, on the lower surface of the bottom plate (1210). The groove (1215) may be an elongated groove having a longitudinal direction in the second direction (X). A projection (1672) may be coupled to the groove (1215). For example, a projection (1672) may be inserted and disposed inside the groove (1215). That is, the second body (1200) and the support member (1600) may be hook-coupled through the third coupling part (1670) and the groove (1215). At least a portion of the inner surface of the groove (1215) may be an inclined surface to guide the coupling of the projection (1672).

[0189] The third connecting part (1670) may have elastic force in the direction in which the projection (1672) presses against the inner surface of the groove (1215).

[0190] According to the present embodiment, as the support member (1600) forms a coupling structure with the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) in a plurality of directions (X, Y, Z), the coupling structure with the bracket (1700) can be formed more firmly. Before coupling with the bracket (1700), the support member (1600) may be coupled with the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) first, and then coupled with the bracket (1700). The coupling of the support member (1600) with the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) before coupling with the bracket (1700) can be defined as a pre-assembly.

[0191] Hereinafter, the combined structure of the bracket (1700) and the support member (1600), and the bracket (1700) and the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) will be described.

[0192] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a camera module with a bracket attached according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 30 is a plan view showing one side of a camera module with a bracket attached according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view of a bracket and a support member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 32 is a drawing showing FIG. 31 from a different angle, and FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing the coupling structure of a first coupling part within a first coupling groove of a first body according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0193] Referring to FIGS. 21 through 33, the camera module may include a bracket (1700). The bracket (1700) can fix the camera module to an installation area of ​​the camera module. For example, the camera module may be attached to the windshield of a vehicle through the bracket (1700). In this case, the surface of the fourth plate portion (1710) of the bracket (1700) may be attached to the surface of the windshield.

[0194] The bracket (1700) may include a fourth plate section (1710), a fifth plate section (1720), a sixth plate section (1750), and a seventh plate section (1790). The fourth plate section (1710), the fifth plate section (1720), the sixth plate section (1750), and the seventh plate section (1790) may be formed as a single body. The bracket (1700) may be made of metal or plastic material.

[0195] The fourth plate section (1710) may be formed in a plate shape. The fourth plate section (1710) includes one side and the other side, and one side of the fourth plate section (1710) may be attached to the wind glass. For example, one side of the fourth plate section (1710) may be attached to the surface of the wind glass or attached to the wind glass through a separate member. The fifth plate section (1720), the sixth plate section (1750), and the seventh plate section (1790) may be disposed on the other side of the fourth plate section (1710).

[0196] The fifth plate section (1720), the sixth plate section (1750), and the seventh plate section (1790) may have a shape protruding from the surface of the fourth plate section (1710). A coupling space (1705, see FIG. 31) may be formed on the inner side of the fifth plate section (1720), the sixth plate section (1750), and the seventh plate section (1790) to accommodate at least a portion of the first body (1100) and the second body (1200) to which the support member (1600) is coupled. The coupling space (1705) may be surrounded by the fifth plate section (1720), the sixth plate section (1750), and the seventh plate section (1790). The fifth plate section (1720) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged facing each other in the second direction (X). The combined space (1705) formed by the plurality of second plate sections (1720), sixth plate sections (1750), and seventh plate sections (1790) may have a rectangular cross-sectional shape based on a virtual plane defined by the first direction (Y) and the second direction (X).

[0197] In the area of ​​the fourth plate portion (1710) that overlaps with the forming area of ​​the coupling space (1705), a hole (1717, see FIG. 31) with a shape penetrating from one side of the fourth plate portion (1710) to the other side may be disposed.

[0198] The protrusion height of the fifth plate section (1720) and the seventh plate section (1790) from the surface of the fourth plate section (1710) may be longer than the protrusion height of the sixth plate section (1750). The fifth plate section (1720) and the seventh plate section (1790) may have at least a portion of a region that is longer in the first direction (Y) than the sixth plate section (1750).

[0199] The fifth plate portion (1720) may protrude from the surface of the fourth plate portion (1710). The fifth plate portion (1720) may be provided in multiple numbers and arranged facing each other in the second direction (X). A second coupling groove (1722) may be arranged on the outer surface of the fifth plate portion (1720). The second coupling groove (1722) may have a concave shape facing inward from the outer surface of the fifth plate portion (1720). The second plate portion (1630) of the support member (1600) may be coupled to the second coupling groove (1722). The width of the second coupling groove (1722) may correspond to the width of the second plate portion (1630). When the second plate portion (1630) is coupled within the second coupling groove (1722), the outer surface of the second plate portion (1630) may be positioned further inward than the outer surface of the fifth plate portion (1720).

[0200] As described above, each of the plurality of second plate portions (1630) can be coupled to press the bottom surface of the second coupling groove (1722) of the bracket (1700) by means of the elastic force of the plurality of second plate portions (1630) of the support member (1600).

[0201] A protrusion (1730) may be disposed on the bottom surface of the second coupling groove (1722). The protrusion (1730) may have a shape that protrudes outward from the bottom surface of the second coupling groove (1722). The protrusion (1730) may be coupled to the coupling hole (1632) of the second plate part (1630). When the protrusion (1730) is coupled to the coupling hole of the second plate part (1630), at least a portion of the protrusion (1730) may be disposed to penetrate the coupling hole (1632) of the second plate part (1640). The cross-sectional shape of the protrusion (1730) may be formed to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the coupling hole (1632). At least a portion of the surface of the protrusion (1730) may be an inclined surface (1732, see FIG. 32), and the protrusion (1730) may be guided toward the coupling hole (1632) by the inclined surface (1732). When the protrusion (1730) is coupled to the coupling hole (1632), the inner surface of the coupling hole (1632) may have an elastic force to press against the side of the protrusion (1730). In addition, when the protrusion (1730) is coupled within the coupling hole (1632) of the second plate (1630), the inner surface of the coupling hole (1632) contacts one side of the protrusion (1730), thereby fixing the coupling of the protrusion (1730) to the coupling hole (1632). The support member (1600) and the bracket (1700) can be elastically connected so that the inner surface of the coupling hole (1632) presses against one side of the protrusion (1730). Accordingly, the connection between the support member (1600) and the bracket (1700) can be firmly maintained. In addition, due to the elastic force described above, the first coupling part (1640) coupled to the first coupling groove (1160), as shown in FIG. 33, can be moved in a direction from the second surface (1164) toward the first surface (1162).

[0202] In the fifth plate portion (1720), a hole (1726, FIG. 32) is provided that penetrates from the inner surface to the outer surface, and the first connecting portion (1640) of the support member (1600) can be provided to penetrate through the hole (1726).

[0203] The sixth plate portion (1750) may protrude from the surface of the fourth plate portion (1710). The sixth plate portion (1750) may be positioned opposite the rear surface of the second body (1200) in the optical axis direction (Z). The sixth plate portion (1750) may be positioned opposite the third plate portion (1650) of the support member (1600) in the optical axis direction (Z).

[0204] A fourth coupling part (1760) may be disposed on the sixth plate part (1750). The fourth coupling part (1760) may have a shape that protrudes in the first direction (Y) from the sixth plate part (1750). A locking part (1762) with a shape that protrudes in the optical axis direction (Z) may be disposed at the end of the fourth coupling part (1760). As shown in FIGS. 29 and 32, the upper surface of the locking part (1762) may support the lower surface of the second coupling part (1660) of the support member (1600). The upper surface of the locking part (1762) may come into contact with the lower surface of the first region (1662). The locking part (1762) and the second coupling part (1660) may be engaged in the first direction (Y). With a coupling structure of the fourth coupling part (1760) and the second coupling part (1660) through the catch part (1762), the support member (1600) and the bracket (1700) can implement an additional coupling structure. The fourth coupling part (1760) is provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the number of second coupling parts (1660) and can be arranged spaced apart from each other along the second direction (X).

[0205] Meanwhile, the bracket (1700) may include a reinforcing member (1755) for strength reinforcement. The reinforcing member (1755) may have a shape that protrudes inward or outward from the surface of the fifth plate member (1720), the sixth plate member (1750), and the seventh plate member (1790). Due to the increase in thickness through the reinforcing member (1755), the strength of the bracket (1700) can be reinforced in the connection area with the support member (1600). Additionally, a portion of the reinforcing member of the bracket (1700) may be arranged to connect a plurality of plate members to each other.

[0206] The seventh plate section (1790) may protrude from the surface of the fourth plate section (1710). The seventh plate section (1790) may be arranged adjacent to a plurality of fifth plate sections (1720).

[0207] The seventh plate (1790) may have an opening (1792) that penetrates from one side to the other. A lens module (1300) may be positioned to penetrate the opening (1792). At least a portion of the lens module (1300) may protrude to the outside of the bracket (1700) through the opening (1792).

[0208] The inner surface of the 7th plate (1790) can be in contact with the upper surface of the top plate (1112) of the 1st body (1100).

[0209] The bracket (1700) may include an eighth plate portion (1780). The eighth plate portion (1780) may have a shape that protrudes from the inner surface of the seventh plate portion (1 (1790). The eighth plate portion (1780) may be positioned perpendicularly to the seventh plate portion (1790). The eighth plate portion (1780) may be positioned facing the first side plate (1114) of the first body (1100). The eighth plate portion (1780) may be in contact with the first side plate (1114). Here, the first side plate (1114) in contact with the eighth plate portion (1780) may be a first-third side plate exposed to the outside in the first direction (Y) from the support member (1600). Accordingly, the upper surface and side surface of the body portion (1110) of the first body (1100) through the surface of the eighth plate portion (1780) and the inner surface of the seventh plate portion (1790) which are perpendicular to each other Each can be supported

[0210] According to the above structure, the camera module has the advantage of being able to be securely fixed as the body forming the outer shape of the camera module and the bracket for fixing the camera module in the installation area form a bonding force in multiple directions through a support member.

[0211] In the foregoing, although all components constituting an embodiment of the present invention have been described as being combined or operating in combination, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such embodiments. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, all components may be selectively combined in one or more ways to operate. Furthermore, terms such as "include," "constitute," or "have" described above, unless specifically stated otherwise, mean that the relevant component may be inherent; thus, they should be interpreted as allowing for the inclusion of additional components rather than excluding other components. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, unless otherwise defined. Terms commonly used, such as those defined in advance, should be interpreted in accordance with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

[0212] The foregoing description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by such embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. A first body comprising a body portion including a top plate and a first side plate extending downward from the edge of the top plate, and a barrel portion protruding onto the body portion; A second body coupled to the lower surface of the first side plate; A lens module coupled to the barrel portion and comprising at least one lens; A substrate disposed within the above-mentioned body portion, having an image sensor disposed on its upper surface facing the lens module in the optical axis direction; and A camera module comprising a first adhesive member disposed between the first body and the second body, wherein the substrate does not overlap with the first adhesive member in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

2. In Paragraph 1, The first body above is a camera module including a support member that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the upper plate and whose lower surface contacts the upper surface of the substrate.

3. In Paragraph 2, The first body above includes a first guide protruding downward from the lower surface of the support member, and The above substrate is a camera module including a through hole through which the first guide passes.

4. In Paragraph 3, The second body above includes a second guide protruding upward from the upper surface, and The second guide is a camera module in which at least a portion is in contact with the first guide.

5. In Paragraph 4, The lower surface of the first guide comprises a first surface and a second surface disposed on the first surface, and The upper surface of the second guide includes a third surface and a fourth surface disposed below the third surface, and The first surface and the fourth surface are in contact with the camera module.

6. In Paragraph 5, On the upper surface of the second guide, a projection portion is disposed that protrudes upward and has the third surface formed thereon. The above-mentioned protrusion is a camera module superimposed in a direction perpendicular to the first guide and the optical axis direction.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above-mentioned protrusion and the above-mentioned first guide are a camera module spaced apart by a predetermined distance in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

8. In Paragraph 4, The contact surface of the first guide and the second guide is a camera module disposed inside the first adhesive member.

9. In Paragraph 1, A first coupling groove is disposed on the upper surface of the second body, and A protrusion coupled to the first coupling groove is disposed on the lower surface of the first side plate, and The first adhesive member is a camera module disposed between the first coupling groove and the protrusion.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above substrate is a camera module screw-coupled to the body part.

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