Camera module and electronic device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and provides a camera module and an electronic device. The camera module comprises a camera body, a first flexible circuit board, and an adapter board. The first flexible circuit board has a first connection end and a second connection end, the first connection end is connected to the camera body, and the direction in which the first connection end points to the second connection end is a first direction. The adapter board has a third connection end and a fourth connection end, the third connection end is connected to the second connection end, and the third connection end and the second connection end are stacked along the axis of the camera body. The fourth connection end is used for being connected to a main board, the fourth connection end and the camera body are distributed in a second direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction. The present application is used for solving the problem that the layout of various electronic components on a main board limits the space for a camera module on the main board, causing the camera module to be impossibly connected to the main board, thereby affecting the use performance of the electronic components in an electronic device.

Description

Camera modules and electronic devices

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411999709.7, filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on December 31, 2024, entitled "Camera Module and Electronic Device", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more particularly to a camera module and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0003] In related technologies, electronic devices (such as camera modules) are typically connected to the motherboard by soldering or board-to-board connectors to enable signal transmission between the electronic devices and the motherboard.

[0004] However, the layout of various electronic components on the motherboard limits the space available for the camera module, causing the connection positions of electronic components (such as the camera module) to the motherboard to be inconsistent, thus affecting the performance of the electronic components in the electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a camera module and an electronic device to solve the problem that the layout of various electronic components on the motherboard restricts the space of the camera module on the motherboard, causing the camera module to be unable to connect to the motherboard and affecting the performance of the electronic components in the electronic device.

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

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a camera module comprising a camera body, a first flexible circuit board, and an adapter board. The first flexible circuit board has a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the camera body, and the direction from the first connecting end to the second connecting end is a first direction. The adapter board has a third connecting end and a fourth connecting end. The third connecting end is connected to the second connecting end, and the third connecting end and the second connecting end are stacked along the axis of the camera body. The fourth connecting end is used to connect to a motherboard, and the fourth connecting end and the camera body are distributed along a second direction, which intersects the first direction.

[0008] In this way, by distributing the fourth connection terminal and the camera body, and the third connection terminal and the camera body, respectively, in different directions—that is, the third connection terminal is connected to the second connection terminal and distributed along the first direction with the camera body—and the fourth connection terminal is connected to the motherboard and distributed along the second direction on one side of the first flexible circuit board and the camera module, a transition path can be provided for the connection between the camera module and the motherboard, making the connection position setting between the camera module and the motherboard more flexible.

[0009] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the adapter board is a second flexible circuit board, which includes a main body region and a bending region. The edge of the main body region distributed along a first direction is a first edge. The bending region is located at the first edge and extends in a direction parallel to the first edge. A third connecting end is provided at the end of the bending region away from the main body region, and a fourth connecting end is provided at the main body region.

[0010] In this way, on the one hand, along the axis of the camera body, the second flexible circuit board, by setting a bending area, serves to elevate the third connecting end, creating a height difference between the third connecting end and the main body area. Since the second and third connecting ends are connected, this height difference between them causes the first flexible circuit board to extend away from the main body area, creating a gap between the first and second flexible circuit boards to prevent interference and short circuits, thus ensuring the stability of the circuit system. On the other hand, by setting a bending area, the second flexible circuit board extends the first flexible circuit board away from the motherboard, reducing the space occupied by the first flexible circuit board on the motherboard and improving the space utilization of the motherboard.

[0011] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the camera module includes a mounting bracket disposed inside the bending area, and a third connecting end supported on the mounting bracket.

[0012] In this way, by setting a fixing frame inside the bending area of ​​the second flexible circuit board, the fixing frame plays the role of supporting the third connection end along the thickness direction of the electronic device, so as to prevent the third connection end of the second flexible circuit board from tilting towards the main body area due to its flexibility, which helps to ensure the reliability of the connection between the third connection end and the second connection end.

[0013] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the fixing frame includes a fixing frame body and two first limiting protrusions. The fixing frame body is located inside the bending area, and the first limiting protrusions are fixed to the side of the fixing frame body away from the camera body. The two first limiting protrusions are distributed at intervals along a direction parallel to the first edge, and the bending area is located between the two first limiting protrusions.

[0014] In this way, by setting two first limiting protrusions on the fixing frame, the two first limiting protrusions can block the two ends of the bending area along the length direction of the electronic device, preventing other electronic components on the motherboard from contacting the two ends of the bending area along the length direction of the electronic device, thus reducing the risk of deformation of the bending area. Therefore, the two first limiting protrusions can effectively protect the bending area.

[0015] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the camera module includes a first reinforcing plate disposed between the mounting bracket and the third connecting end.

[0016] In this way, on the one hand, by setting the first reinforcing plate, the third connecting end is reinforced, reducing the risk of deformation of the third connecting end (such as wrinkling or warping) and improving the structural strength of the third connecting end; on the other hand, the third connecting end is connected to the fixing frame through the first reinforcing plate, which improves the reliability of the connection between the third connecting end and the fixing frame.

[0017] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, two second limiting protrusions are provided on the surface of the fixing frame facing the third connecting end, the two second limiting protrusions are spaced apart, and the first reinforcing plate is disposed between the two second limiting protrusions.

[0018] In this way, by placing the first reinforcing plate between the two second limiting protrusions, the two second limiting protrusions 530 limit the first reinforcing plate along the width direction of the electronic device, thereby preventing the third connecting end from moving on the fixed frame and further ensuring the reliability of the connection between the third connecting end and the second connecting end.

[0019] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, a first limiting groove is provided on the second limiting protrusion, and the first reinforcing plate includes a first plate body and a first limiting ear. The first plate body is located between the two second limiting protrusions, and the first limiting ear extends into the corresponding first limiting groove.

[0020] In this way, since the bending area of ​​the second flexible circuit board bends towards the camera body, the bending area tends to fold and flatten away from the first edge. The first limiting groove and the first limiting ear cooperate to fix the bending area, thereby constraining the bending curvature of the bending area and ensuring its stability. Furthermore, along the width direction of the electronic device, the first limiting groove can also limit the first reinforcing plate, thereby further limiting the third connecting end, reducing the risk of relative movement between the third connecting end and the fixing frame, and helping to further ensure the stability of the connection between the third connecting end and the second connecting end.

[0021] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the camera module includes a second reinforcing plate disposed on the side of the mounting bracket away from the third connecting end, the second reinforcing plate being disposed between the mounting bracket and the main body region, and the second reinforcing plate being at least partially attached to the main body region.

[0022] In this way, the bending area of ​​the second flexible circuit board is formed by bending the area of ​​the second flexible circuit board away from the first edge. Therefore, before the bending area is formed on the second flexible circuit board, the area away from the first edge is a plane. By setting the second reinforcing plate, the second reinforcing plate on the second flexible circuit board plays the role of limiting the length of the bending area, that is, the length required when the plane is bent into the bending area, ensuring the bending curvature of the bending area, so that the third connecting end located in the bending area can be stacked with the second connecting end, which helps to further ensure the reliability of the connection between the second connecting end and the third connecting end.

[0023] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, two third limiting protrusions are provided on the surface of the fixing frame facing the main body area, the two third limiting protrusions are spaced apart, and the second reinforcing plate is disposed between the two third limiting protrusions.

[0024] In this way, by setting a third limiting protrusion on the fixed frame, the two third limiting protrusions limit the position of the fixed frame inside the bending area along the length direction of the electronic device, so as to prevent the fixed frame and the second flexible circuit board from moving relative to each other, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the bending area in the second flexible circuit board.

[0025] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, a second limiting groove is provided on the third limiting protrusion, and the second reinforcing plate includes a second plate body and a second limiting ear. The second plate body is located between the two third limiting protrusions, and the second limiting ear extends into the corresponding second limiting groove.

[0026] In this way, the second limiting groove on the third limiting protrusion cooperates with the second limiting ear on the second reinforcing plate to position the fixing frame in the bending area, thereby further reducing the risk of relative movement between the second flexible circuit board and the fixing frame, and further ensuring the structural stability of the bending area in the second flexible circuit board.

[0027] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the camera module includes a protective layer disposed on the outer surface of the bending region. The outer surface of the bending region refers to the surface of the bending region that is away from the camera body along the width direction of the electronic device.

[0028] In this way, by setting a protective layer on the outer surface of the bending area, a protective barrier is formed on the outer surface of the bending area, which can prevent other electronic devices or electrical connectors on the motherboard from contacting or scratching the outer surface of the bending area, thus effectively protecting the outer surface of the bending area.

[0029] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the camera module includes an insulating layer covering the inner surface of the bent region and the main body region. The inner surface of the bent region refers to the surface of the bent region facing the camera body along the width direction of the electronic device.

[0030] In this way, by setting an insulating layer on the inner surface of the bending area, the surface of the second flexible circuit board facing the camera body is isolated from contact with other electronic components or electrical connectors on the motherboard, reducing the risk of short circuits caused by friction between the second flexible circuit board and other electronic components or electrical connectors on the motherboard, and effectively protecting the inner surface of the bending area and the main body area.

[0031] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, an avoidance gap is provided on the main body area, and a portion of the camera body is located within the avoidance gap.

[0032] In this way, by placing at least a portion of the camera body within the clearance notch in the main body area, the distance between the camera body and the motherboard is reduced along the thickness direction of the electronic device. Since the back cover is placed on the camera body, the distance between the back cover and the motherboard is also reduced, thereby reducing the thickness of the electronic device. This aligns with the thin design concept of electronic devices and helps improve the user experience.

[0033] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the adapter board includes a PCB board and a third flexible circuit board. The PCB board extends around the axis of the camera module, one end of the PCB board forms a third connection end, and the other end of the PCB board is connected to one end of the third flexible circuit board, the other end of the third flexible circuit board forms a fourth connection end.

[0034] In this way, by distributing the third flexible circuit board and the camera body, and the third connecting end and the camera body, in different directions—that is, connecting the third connecting end to the second connecting end, connecting the third flexible circuit board to the PCB board, and connecting the fourth connecting end to the motherboard—a transition path can be provided for the connection between the camera module and the motherboard. Furthermore, by extending the PCB board around the axis of the camera module, the third flexible circuit board can be positioned on either side of the camera module's axis, allowing the fourth connecting end to be located on either side of the camera module. This makes the position of the fourth connecting end more flexible; for example, the fourth connecting end on the third flexible circuit board can be placed in an area that does not conflict with the position of other electronic components on the motherboard, making the connection position between the camera module and the motherboard more flexible.

[0035] In one possible implementation of the first aspect, the PCB board includes a first region and a second region, a third connection terminal is located within the first region along a first direction, the second region is located on one side of the first flexible circuit board, and the third flexible circuit board is connected to the second region.

[0036] In this way, along the first direction, the second region of the adapter board can be located at any position on both sides of the first flexible circuit board, so that the connection position of the three flexible circuit boards and the second region can be flexibly set.

[0037] Secondly, this application provides an electronic device, including: a housing, a motherboard, and a camera module, wherein the motherboard is disposed inside the housing, and the camera module is connected to the motherboard.

[0038] The electronic device provided in the second aspect of this application, by including a camera module with any of the above technical solutions, can solve the same technical problem and achieve the same technical effect.

[0039] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the electronic device further includes a flash module, with the second connection terminal located on the side of the third connection terminal away from the motherboard, and the flash module disposed on the side of the second connection terminal away from the third connection terminal.

[0040] This reduces the space occupied by the flash module on the motherboard, thereby reducing the area occupied by the motherboard within the electronic device, which aligns with the design philosophy of miniaturization in electronic devices.

[0041] In one possible implementation of the second aspect, the electronic device further includes a support plate disposed on the side of the second connection end away from the third connection end, and the flash module disposed on the surface of the support plate away from the second connection end.

[0042] In this way, by pressing the support plate onto the second connecting end along the axial direction of the camera body, the support plate and the fixing frame clamp the second and third connecting ends, further ensuring the reliability of the connection between the second and third connecting ends. This prevents the connection area between the second and third connecting ends from loosening under impact (such as bumps or drops). Furthermore, in addition to placing the flash module, the support plate can also accommodate other electronic components, such as color temperature LED modules, improving the space utilization on the motherboard. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 3a is a schematic diagram of the camera module shown in Figure 1;

[0046] Figure 3b is a schematic diagram of the camera module under the first installation direction;

[0047] Figure 3c is a schematic diagram of a photo taken by the camera module shown in Figure 3b under the first installation orientation;

[0048] Figure 3d is a schematic diagram of the camera module under the second mounting orientation;

[0049] Figure 3e is a schematic diagram of a photo taken by the camera module shown in Figure 3d under the second installation orientation;

[0050] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another connection between a camera module and a motherboard provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 4;

[0052] Figure 6a is a schematic diagram of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 6b is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 6a;

[0054] Figure 7a is a schematic diagram of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 7b is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 7a;

[0056] Figure 8 is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 10 is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 9;

[0059] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the circuit layout of the camera module shown in Figure 9;

[0060] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0061] Figure 13 is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 12;

[0062] Figure 14 is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 15a is a schematic diagram of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0064] Figure 15b is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 15a;

[0065] Figure 16 is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 17 is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 18a is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 18b is an exploded view of the camera module shown in Figure 18a;

[0069] Figure 19 is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0070] Figure 20 is an exploded view of another camera module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0071] Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the camera module and flash module provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0072] Figure 22 is an exploded view of the camera module and flash module shown in Figure 21.

[0073] Reference numerals: 01-Electronic device; 10-Display module; 11-Light-transmitting cover; 12-Display screen; 20-Housing; 21-Back cover; 22-Middle frame; 221-Border; 222-Middle plate; 30-Main board; 31-Connection area; 40-First mounting area; 50-Shielding cover; 60-Camera module; 100-Camera body; 200-First flexible circuit board; 210-First connection end; 220- Second connecting end; 221-First reinforcing plate; 300-Photosensitive element; 400-Adapter plate; 410-Second flexible circuit board; 411-Third connecting end; 412-Fourth connecting end; 4121-Third reinforcing plate; 413-Bending area; 414-Main body area; 4141-Insulating layer; 4142-Protective layer; 4143-Avoidance notch; 4144-First edge; 415-Second reinforcing plate; 420-PCB board; 421-First area; 422-Second area; 430-Third flexible circuit board; 431-Fifth connecting end; 432 - Fourth reinforcing plate; 500 - Fixing bracket; 510 - Fixing bracket body; 520 - First limiting protrusion; 530 - Second limiting protrusion; 531 - First limiting groove; 540 - Third limiting protrusion; 541 - Second limiting groove; 600 - First reinforcing plate; 610 - First plate body; 620 - First limiting ear; 700 - Second reinforcing plate; 710 - Second plate body; 720 - Second limiting ear; 800 - Flash module; 810 - Flash body; 820 - Fourth flexible circuit board; 821 - Fifth reinforcing plate; 900 - Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0074] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplarily" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or explanations. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplarily" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplarily" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0075] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The term "and / or" describes an association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0076] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "linking" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0077] In the description of embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0078] This application provides an electronic device. Specifically, the electronic device can be a portable electronic device or other types of electronic devices. For example, the electronic device can be a mobile phone, tablet personal computer, laptop computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), monitor, camera, personal computer, laptop computer, wearable device, etc. For ease of explanation, the following description uses a mobile phone as an example.

[0079] Please refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3a. Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the electronic device 01 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the electronic device 01 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3a is a structural schematic diagram of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 1. As can be seen from the above, in this embodiment, the electronic device 01 is a mobile phone, and the electronic device 01 can have an approximately rectangular plate-like structure. The electronic device 01 may include a display module 10, a housing 20, a motherboard 30, and electronic components.

[0080] The aforementioned display module 10 is used to display images, videos, etc. The display module 10 may include a light-transmitting cover 11 and a display screen 12 (also known as a display panel), with the light-transmitting cover 11 and the display screen 12 stacked together. The material of the light-transmitting cover 11 includes, but is not limited to, glass. For example, the light-transmitting cover 11 can be a common light-transmitting cover 11, used to protect the display screen 12 from damage caused by external forces and to provide dust protection. Alternatively, the light-transmitting cover 11 can also be a touch-enabled light-transmitting cover 11, enabling the electronic device 01 to have touch functionality, thus making it more convenient for users. Therefore, this application does not specifically limit the material of the light-transmitting cover 11.

[0081] For ease of description in the following embodiments, a coordinate system is established for electronic device 01. Specifically, the thickness direction of electronic device 01 (i.e., the stacking direction of display screen 12 and light-transmitting cover 11) is defined as the Z-axis direction, and the directions perpendicular to the Z-axis are the Y-axis direction and the X-axis direction, respectively, with the Y-axis direction and the X-axis direction being perpendicular. Specifically, in this embodiment, electronic device 01 has an approximately rectangular plate-like structure, wherein the length direction of electronic device 01 is the Y-axis direction, and the width direction of electronic device 01 is the X-axis direction. It is understood that the coordinate system setting of electronic device 01 can be flexibly set according to actual needs, and is not specifically limited here.

[0082] Furthermore, the aforementioned display screen 12 can be a flexible display screen or a rigid display screen. For example, the display screen 12 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a mini light-emitting diode display screen, a micro light-emitting diode display screen, a micro organic light-emitting diode display screen, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen, or a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0083] The aforementioned housing 20 is used to protect the electronic components inside the electronic device 01. The housing 20 may include a back cover 21 and a middle frame 22. The back cover 21 is flat and is located on the side of the display screen 12 away from the light-transmitting cover plate 11, and is stacked with the light-transmitting cover plate 11 and the display screen 12. The shape of the back cover 21 is adapted to the shape of the light-transmitting cover plate 11. For example, the shape of the back cover 21 includes, but is not limited to, a rectangular flat plate, an oblong flat plate, a circular flat plate, or an elliptical flat plate. Furthermore, the material of the back cover 21 includes, but is not limited to, glass, plastic, metal, and ceramic.

[0084] The middle frame 22 includes a bezel 22a and a middle plate 22b. The bezel 22a has a ring-shaped frame structure and is arranged around the light-transmitting cover plate 11. The connection between the bezel 22a and the display module 10 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding or snap-fitting. The middle plate 22b is flat and its shape is adapted to the shape of the light-transmitting cover plate 11. The middle plate 22b is located on the side of the display screen 12 away from the light-transmitting cover plate 11.

[0085] The middle plate 22b is disposed within the frame 22a. Exemplarily, the middle plate 22b and the frame 22a can be a single integral structure, which helps to improve the structural strength of the housing 20, simplifies the manufacturing process of the housing 20, and reduces the production cost of the housing 20. Of course, this application is not limited to this; in other examples, the frame 22a and the middle plate 22b can also be assembled, and the connection methods between the frame 22a and the middle plate 22b include, but are not limited to, adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, screw connection, and welding.

[0086] The aforementioned motherboard 30 is used to set up different electronic components of the electronic device 01 to realize different functions of the electronic device 01. The motherboard 30 is fixed to the side of the middle plate 22b facing the rear cover 21, and the motherboard 30 and the rear cover 21 are disposed opposite each other. Exemplarily, the motherboard 30 can be fixed to the surface of the middle plate 22b facing the rear cover 21 by means of threaded connection, snap-fit, adhesive or welding.

[0087] The electronic components set on the motherboard 30 may include a camera module 60, a flash module, a control chip (such as a system-on-a-chip, SOC), a graphics processing unit (GPU), universal flash storage (UFS), and capacitors, resistors, inductors, etc.

[0088] The motherboard 30 has a first mounting area 40 on its surface facing the rear cover 21, and multiple electronic components are disposed within the first mounting area 40. To achieve electromagnetic shielding, a shielding cover 50 is disposed on the first mounting area 40, and the shielding cover 50 is fixedly connected to the motherboard 30. The electronic components within the first mounting area 40 are enclosed within the shielding cover 50, which can effectively isolate interference signals, thereby ensuring the performance of the electronic device 100.

[0089] In some examples, the camera module 60 described above can be fixed to the surface of the shielding cover 50 facing the rear cover 21. Exemplarily, the methods of fixing the camera module 60 to the shielding cover 50 include, but are not limited to, adhesive, screws, bolts, or snap-fit.

[0090] The camera module 60 includes a camera body 100 and a first flexible circuit board 200. The first flexible circuit board 200 has a first connection end 210 and a second connection end 220. The direction from the first connection end 210 to the second connection end 220 is a first direction. Specifically, the first direction is parallel to the width direction (X-axis direction) of the electronic device 01 and perpendicular to the length direction (Y-axis direction) and thickness direction (Z-axis direction) of the electronic device 01. The first connection end 210 is connected to the camera body 100, and the second connection end 220 is connected to the motherboard 30. Specifically, the motherboard 30 has a connection area 31 on its surface facing the rear cover 21, and the second connection end 220 is used to connect to the connection area 31 on the motherboard 30.

[0091] For example, the second connection end 220 and the connection area 31 on the motherboard 30 can be connected by soldering; alternatively, they can be connected by a board-to-board connector, which includes a first insertion part and a second insertion part. The first insertion part can be referred to as a male connector, and the second insertion part can be referred to as a female connector. Specifically, the first insertion part of the board-to-board connector is fixed to the second connection end 220 of the first flexible circuit board 200, and the second insertion part of the board-to-board connector is fixed to the connection area 31 of the motherboard 30; or, the second insertion part of the board-to-board connector is fixed to the second connection end 220 of the first flexible circuit board 200, and the first insertion part of the board-to-board connector is fixed to the connection area 31 of the motherboard 30. The camera module 60 and the motherboard 30 are electrically connected by the engagement of the first and second insertion parts of the board-to-board connector.

[0092] Furthermore, the camera module 60 includes a photosensitive element 300. When the camera module 60 takes a picture, the photosensitive element 300 is used to capture the image. The aspect ratio of the picture taken by the camera module 60 is determined by the mounting direction of the photosensitive element 300 within the camera module 60.

[0093] For example, please refer to Figures 3b and 3c. Figure 3b is a structural schematic diagram of the camera module 60 in a first mounting direction, and Figure 3c is a schematic diagram of the camera module 60 taking a photo in the first mounting direction shown in Figure 3b. The photosensitive element 300 has a rectangular structure. In the XY plane, the long side of the rectangular structure can be parallel to the Y-axis direction, and the short side of the rectangular structure can be parallel to the X-axis direction. In this case, the long side and the short side of the photosensitive element 300 correspond to the length direction (i.e., the Y-axis direction) and the width direction (i.e., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 01, respectively. Therefore, when taking a photo, the image displayed on the display screen 12 is proportional to the display screen 12, that is, the captured image can cover the entire display surface of the display screen 12.

[0094] Please refer to Figures 3d and 3e. Figure 3d is a structural schematic diagram of the camera module 60 in the second mounting orientation, and Figure 3e is a schematic diagram of the camera module 60 taking a photo in the second mounting orientation shown in Figure 3d. If the long side of the rectangular structure formed by the photosensitive element 300 is set along the X-axis and the short side is set along the Y-axis, then when taking a photo, because the image ratio displayed on the display screen 12 does not match the ratio of the display screen 12, the captured image only covers the middle area of ​​the display surface along the Y-axis, that is, the displayed image is small, which affects the user's visual experience.

[0095] Please refer back to Figure 3a. Since the camera module 60 is a standard module, the short side of the rectangular structure formed by the photosensitive element 300 in Figure 3b is aligned with the distribution direction of the camera body 100 and the first flexible circuit board 200, i.e., it is set along the X-axis. Therefore, in the electronic device 01, the camera body 100 and the first flexible circuit board 200 need to be distributed along the X-axis so that the long side of the photosensitive element 300 is set along the Y-axis and the short side is set along the X-axis, thereby making the aspect ratio of the captured image match the aspect ratio of the display screen 12 in Figure 3c. Furthermore, the connection area 31 between the second connection end 220 of the first flexible circuit board 200 of the aforementioned camera module 60 and the motherboard 30 is set along the X-axis on one side of the camera body 100.

[0096] However, due to the layout limitations of the electronic components within the first mounting area 40 on the motherboard 30, the size of the first mounting area 40 continuously increases along the X-axis. Therefore, the location of the aforementioned connection area 31 is occupied by the first mounting area 40, thus restricting the installation of the camera module 60.

[0097] To solve the above problems, the size of the first mounting area 40 along the X-axis could be reduced. However, since the number of electronic components mounted on the first mounting area 40 remains constant—that is, the area occupied by the electronic components within the first mounting area 40 remains constant—reducing the size of the first mounting area 40 along the X-axis necessitates a corresponding increase in its size along the Y-axis. This would disrupt the layout of the electronic components within the first mounting area 40. Furthermore, the layout of electronic components adjacent to the first mounting area 40 along the Y-axis would also be disrupted, requiring a re-layout of the electronic components on the motherboard 30, thereby increasing the design cost of the motherboard 30.

[0098] If the orientation of the camera module 60 is changed, the captured images will appear smaller on the display surface of the display screen 12.

[0099] Based on this, this application provides another camera module 60. Please refer to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between another camera module 60 and the motherboard 30 provided in the embodiment of this application. Figure 5 is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 4. This camera module 60 can be applied to the above-mentioned electronic device 01.

[0100] Specifically, in addition to the first flexible circuit board 200 and the camera body 100 mentioned above, the camera module 60 provided in this embodiment also includes an adapter board 400. The adapter board 400 has a third connecting end 411 and a fourth connecting end 412. The third connecting end 411 is connected to the second connecting end 220, which is located on the side of the third connecting end 411 away from the motherboard 30. The second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411 are stacked along the axis of the camera body 100. The axis of the camera body 100 is parallel to the Z-axis direction. Therefore, both the second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411 are distributed along the first direction with the camera body. The fourth connecting end 412 is used to connect to the connection area 31 on the motherboard 30.

[0101] Furthermore, the camera body and the fourth connection terminal 412 are distributed along the second direction, and the first direction intersects with the second direction. That is, the fourth connection terminal 412 and the camera body, as well as the third connection terminal 411 and the camera body, are distributed along different directions, thereby realizing the connection between the camera module 60 and the motherboard 30.

[0102] In this way, by distributing the fourth connection terminal 412 to the camera body 100 and the third connection terminal 411 to the camera body 100 in different directions—that is, the third connection terminal 411 is connected to the second connection terminal 220 via a board-to-board connector and is distributed with the camera body 100 along the first direction (i.e., the X-axis direction)—and the fourth connection terminal 412 to the connection area 31 on the motherboard 30 via a board-to-board connector, and distributed along the second direction on one side of the first flexible circuit board 200 and the camera body 100, a transition path can be provided for the connection between the camera module 60 and the motherboard 30, making the connection position setting between the camera module 60 and the motherboard 30 more flexible.

[0103] For example, the second direction can be parallel to the Y-axis direction, that is, the fourth connection end and the camera body are distributed along the Y-axis direction, so that the fourth connection end 412 is set on one side of the first mounting area 40 along the Y-axis direction, so that the size of the first mounting area 40 along the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction can be changed without changing the layout of the electronic components on the motherboard, which is beneficial to saving design costs.

[0104] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 4 and 5, the adapter plate 400 is a second flexible circuit board 410. The second flexible circuit board 410 may include a main body region 414 and a bending region 413. The camera body 100 is located on the main body region 414 and is fixedly connected to the main body region 414. The edge of the main body region 414 of the second flexible circuit board 410 distributed along a first direction is a first edge 4144. The bending region 413 of the second flexible circuit board 410 is located at the first edge 4144. The bending region 413 bends and extends in a direction parallel to the first edge 4144, that is, the bending region 413 bends toward the direction where the main body region 414 is located. A third connecting end 411 is provided at the end of the bending region 413 of the second flexible circuit board 410 away from the main body region 414 along the axial direction of the camera body 100. A fourth connecting end 412 is provided on one side of the main body region 414 along the first direction.

[0105] For example, the connection between the camera body 100 and the main body area 414 may include, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding.

[0106] In this way, on the one hand, along the axial direction of the camera body 100, the second flexible circuit board 410, by setting a bending area 413, serves to elevate the third connecting end 411, creating a height difference between the third connecting end 411 and the main body area 414. Since the second connecting end 220 is connected to the third connecting end 411, a height difference is formed between the second connecting end 220 and the main body area 414. Therefore, after the second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411 are connected, the first flexible circuit board 200 extends away from the main body area 414, creating a space between the first flexible circuit board 200 and the main body area 414. Since both the second flexible circuit board 410 and the first flexible circuit board 200 are flexible components, which are prone to deformation, the space between the first flexible circuit board 200 and the main body area 414 prevents contact and friction between them, thus protecting the internal circuitry of both the first and second flexible circuit boards 200. On the other hand, the second flexible circuit board 410, by setting a bending area 413, causes the first flexible circuit board 200 to extend in a direction away from the motherboard 30, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first flexible circuit board 200 on the motherboard 30 and improving the space utilization rate of the motherboard 30 in the X-axis direction.

[0107] The third connecting end 411 and the second connecting end 220 can also achieve the aforementioned soldering connection or board-to-board connector connection. Furthermore, the fourth connecting end 412 and the motherboard 30 can also achieve the aforementioned soldering connection or board-to-board connector connection.

[0108] In some examples, please refer to Figures 6a and 6b. Figure 6a is a structural schematic diagram of a camera module 60 provided in an embodiment of this application, and Figure 6b is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 6a. Since the first flexible circuit board 200 is a flexible component, and flexible components are prone to deformation, the camera module may include a first reinforcing plate 221. The surface of the second connection end 220 of the first flexible circuit board 200 away from the third connection end 411 is provided with the first reinforcing plate 221. The first reinforcing plate 221 serves to support the second connection end 220, reduce the risk of deformation and wrinkling of the second connection end 220, and ensure the reliability of the connection between the second connection end 220 and the third connection end 411.

[0109] For example, the connection method between the first reinforcing plate 221 and the second connecting end 220 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding.

[0110] In some examples, please continue to refer to Figures 6a and 6b. Since the second flexible circuit board 410 is a flexible component, and flexible components are prone to deformation, the camera module 60 may also include a second reinforcing plate 415. The second reinforcing plate 415 is disposed between the second flexible circuit board 410 and the shielding cover 50 in Figure 2. One side of the second reinforcing plate 415 is fixedly connected to the second flexible circuit board 410, and the other side of the second reinforcing plate 415 is fixedly connected to the shielding cover 50.

[0111] For example, the connection method between the second reinforcing plate 415 and the second flexible circuit board 410 and the shielding cover 50 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the material of the second reinforcing plate 415 includes, but is not limited to, metal, and the shape of the second reinforcing plate 415 includes, but is not limited to, rectangles, racetrack shapes, ellipses, or other irregular shapes.

[0112] In this way, the second reinforcing plate 415 can support the main body area 414 of the second flexible circuit board 410, reduce the risk of deformation or wrinkling of the main body area 414 of the second flexible circuit board 410, and help improve the stability of the circuit system in the main body area 414.

[0113] In some examples, based on the fact that the second flexible circuit board 410 is a flexible component, the camera module 60 may also include a third reinforcing plate 4121, which is disposed on the surface of the fourth connection end 412 away from the motherboard 30 in FIG4 and is fixedly connected to the fourth connection end 412.

[0114] For example, the connection method between the third reinforcing plate 4121 and the fourth connecting end 412 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the material of the third reinforcing plate 4121 includes, but is not limited to, metal, and the shape of the third reinforcing plate 4121 includes, but is not limited to, rectangles, racetrack shapes, ovals, or other irregular shapes.

[0115] In this way, the third reinforcing plate 4121 can support the fourth connection end 412, reduce the risk of deformation or wrinkling of the fourth connection end 412 of the second flexible circuit board 410, and improve the reliability of the connection between the fourth connection end 412 and the motherboard 30.

[0116] In some examples, please refer to Figures 7a and 7b. Figure 7a is a structural schematic diagram of another camera module 60 provided in the embodiment of this application, and Figure 7b is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 7a. The camera module 60 may also include an insulating layer 4141, which covers the inner surface of the bent region 413 (the inner surface of the bent region 413 refers to the surface of the bent region 413 facing the camera body 100 along the X-axis direction) and also covers the surface of the main body region 414 away from the motherboard 30.

[0117] In this way, by providing an insulating layer 4141 on the inner surface of the bending area 413, the surface of the second flexible circuit board 410 facing the camera body 100 is isolated from contact with other electronic devices or electrical connectors on the motherboard 30, reducing the risk of short circuits caused by friction between the second flexible circuit board 410 and other electronic devices or electrical connectors on the motherboard 30, and effectively protecting the inner surface of the bending area 413 and the main body area 414.

[0118] In some examples, please refer to FIG8, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in the embodiments of this application. The camera module 60 may also include a protective layer 4142, which is disposed on the outer surface of the bending region 413 (the outer surface of the bending region 413 refers to the surface of the bending region 413 away from the camera body 100 along the X-axis direction).

[0119] For example, the material of the protective layer 4142 includes, but is not limited to, organic materials. Furthermore, the connection method between the protective layer 4142 and the outer surface of the bending region 413 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding.

[0120] In this way, by providing a protective layer 4142 on the outer surface of the bending area 413, the outer surface of the bending area 413 has a protective barrier, which can prevent other electronic devices or electrical connectors on the motherboard 30 from contacting or scratching the outer surface of the bending area 413, thus effectively protecting the outer surface of the bending area 413.

[0121] In some examples, please refer to Figures 9 and 10. Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of another camera module 60 provided in an embodiment of this application, and Figure 10 is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 9. In order to meet the thin design concept of electronic device 01, a clearance notch 4143 can also be provided on the main body area 414. Along the axial direction of the camera body 100, at least a portion of the camera body 100 is located in the clearance notch 4143, so that the surface of the camera body 100 facing the motherboard 30 is fixedly connected to the shielding cover 50 in Figure 4. That is, the clearance notch 4143 sequentially penetrates the insulating layer 4141, the main body area 414, and the second reinforcing plate 415. Exemplarily, the connection between the camera body 100 and the shielding cover 50 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding.

[0122] In this way, by placing at least a portion of the camera body 100 within the clearance notch 4143 of the main body area 414, the distance between the camera body 100 and the motherboard 30 is reduced along the thickness direction of the electronic device 01. Since the back cover 21 is placed on the camera body 100, the distance between the back cover 21 and the motherboard 30 is also reduced, thereby reducing the thickness of the electronic device 01. This conforms to the thin design concept of the electronic device 01 and is conducive to improving the user experience.

[0123] It should be noted that, please refer to Figure 11. Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the wiring of the camera module shown in Figure 9. The dashed arrows in Figure 11 mark the wiring route. When an avoidance gap 4143 is provided on the main body area 414, the wiring in the main body area 414 can be located on the outer periphery of the avoidance gap 4143 and arranged around the avoidance gap 4143. Specifically, the first flexible circuit board 200 of the camera body 100 transmits electrical signals to the second connection terminal 220 and the third connection terminal 411. The third connection terminal 411 transmits the signals to the bending area 413, and then from the bending area 413 to the main body area 414. After the electrical signals are transmitted to the main body area 414, they are split by using two lines to bypass the clearance gap. That is, along the X-axis direction, the two lines are respectively located on both sides of the camera body 100. Finally, the two lines converge into one line in the direction towards the fourth connection terminal 412, and transmit the electrical signals to the fourth connection terminal 412, and then from the fourth connection terminal 412 to the main board 30. This ensures that the circuit system on the second flexible circuit board 410 can operate normally when the second flexible circuit board 410 performs the conversion function.

[0124] In some embodiments, to improve the structural stability of the second flexible circuit board 410, please refer to Figures 12 and 13. Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of another camera module 60 provided in an embodiment of this application, and Figure 13 is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 12. The camera module 60 may further include a fixing frame 500, which is disposed inside the bending region 413, that is, the fixing frame 500 is disposed between the third connecting end 411 and the main body region 414. The third connecting end 411 is supported on the fixing frame 500, and the side of the third connecting end 411 away from the second connecting end 220 is connected to the fixing frame 500.

[0125] For example, the connection method between the third connecting end 411 and the fixing frame 500 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive connection.

[0126] In this way, by setting a fixing frame 500 inside the bending area 413 of the second flexible circuit board 410, the fixing frame 500 plays the role of supporting the third connecting end 411 along the Z-axis direction, so as to prevent the third connecting end 411 of the second flexible circuit board 410 from tilting towards the main body area 414 due to its flexible characteristics, which helps to ensure the reliability of the connection between the third connecting end 411 and the second connecting end 220.

[0127] The fixing frame 500 may include a fixing frame body 510 and two first limiting protrusions 520. The first limiting protrusions 520 are fixed to the side of the fixing frame body 510 away from the camera body 100. The two first limiting protrusions 520 are distributed at intervals along a direction parallel to the first edge 4144. The bending area 413 of the second flexible circuit board 410 is located between the two first limiting protrusions 520.

[0128] For example, the fixing frame body 510 and the two first limiting protrusions 520 can be integrally molded, which helps to improve the structural strength of the fixing frame 500 and simplifies the processing technology of the fixing frame 500; the fixing frame body 510 and the two first limiting protrusions 520 can also be independent molded parts, with the fixing frame body 510 connected to the two first limiting protrusions 520 by adhesive, welding, snap-fit, or bolts. Furthermore, the shape of the first limiting protrusions 520 includes, but is not limited to, cylinders, cubes, or cuboids.

[0129] In this way, by setting two first limiting protrusions 520 on the fixing frame 500, the two first limiting protrusions 520 block the two ends of the bending area 413 along the Y-axis direction, preventing other electronic components on the motherboard 30 from contacting the two ends of the bending area 413 along the Y-axis direction and causing deformation of the bending area 413. Therefore, the two first limiting protrusions 520 can effectively protect the bending area 413.

[0130] In some examples, the number of first limiting protrusions 520 can be one or two. When there is one first limiting protrusion 520, along the direction parallel to the first edge 4144, the first limiting protrusion 520 serves to block the bending area 413 on one side; when there are two first limiting protrusions 520, along the direction parallel to the first edge 4144, the first limiting protrusions 520 serve to block both ends of the bending area 413.

[0131] Furthermore, referring to Figures 12 and 13, two second limiting protrusions 530 are provided on the surface of the fixing frame 500 facing the third connecting end 411. The two second limiting protrusions 530 are spaced apart. For example, the two second limiting protrusions 530 can be spaced apart in a direction parallel to the first edge 4144, or they can be spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the first edge 4144. The third connecting end 411 is disposed between the two second limiting protrusions 530.

[0132] For example, the fixing frame 500 and the two second limiting protrusions 530 can be integrally molded, which helps to improve the structural strength of the fixing frame 500 and simplifies the processing technology of the fixing frame 500; the fixing frame 500 and the two second limiting protrusions 530 can also be independent molded parts, and the fixing frame 500 is connected to the two second limiting protrusions 530 by adhesive, welding, snap-fit ​​or bolts respectively. Furthermore, the shape of the second limiting protrusions 530 includes, but is not limited to, cubes or cuboids.

[0133] In this way, by placing the third connecting end 411 between the two second limiting protrusions 530, the two second limiting protrusions 530 limit the third connecting end 411 along the X-axis direction, preventing the third connecting end 411 from moving on the fixed frame 500, and further ensuring the reliability of the connection between the third connecting end 411 and the second connecting end 220.

[0134] In some examples, please refer to Figure 14, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in the embodiments of this application. The camera module 60 may also include a first reinforcing plate 600. The first reinforcing plate 600 may be disposed between the aforementioned fixing frame 500 and the third connecting end 411. The first reinforcing plate 600 is stacked with the fixing frame 500 and the third connecting end 411. One side of the first reinforcing plate 600 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 500, and the other side of the first reinforcing plate 600 is fixedly connected to the third connecting end 411.

[0135] For example, the connection between the first reinforcing plate 600 and the fixing frame 500 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding, and the connection between the first reinforcing plate 600 and the third connecting end 411 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the material of the first reinforcing plate 600 includes, but is not limited to, metal, and the shape of the first reinforcing plate 600 includes, but is not limited to, rectangles, racetrack shapes, ovals, or other irregular shapes.

[0136] In this way, on the one hand, by setting the first reinforcing plate 600, the third connecting end 411 is reinforced, reducing the risk of deformation of the third connecting end 411 (such as wrinkling or warping) and improving the structural strength of the third connecting end 411; on the other hand, the third connecting end 411 is connected to the fixing frame 500 through the first reinforcing plate 600, which improves the reliability of the connection between the third connecting end 411 and the fixing frame 500.

[0137] In some examples, please refer to Figure 15a, which is a structural schematic diagram of another camera module 60 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 15b is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 15a. A first limiting groove 531 may be formed on the second limiting protrusion 530. The first limiting groove 531 penetrates the second limiting protrusion 530 in a direction parallel to the first edge 4144. Furthermore, the first reinforcing plate 600 may include a first plate body 610 and a first limiting ear 620. The first plate body 610 is located between the two second limiting protrusions 530, and the first limiting ear 620 extends into the corresponding first limiting groove 531. That is, the first limiting ear 620 and the first limiting groove 531 have a one-to-one correspondence.

[0138] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 16, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in an embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, one of the second limiting protrusions 530 may have a first limiting groove 531, while the other second limiting protrusion 530 may not have a first limiting groove 531. The first limiting groove 531 extends through the second limiting protrusion 530 in a direction parallel to the first edge 4144. Furthermore, the first reinforcing plate 600 may include a first plate body 610 and a first limiting ear 620. The first plate body 610 is located between the two second limiting protrusions 530, and the first limiting ear 620 extends into the first limiting groove 531.

[0139] In this way, since the bending area 413 of the second flexible circuit board 410 bends towards the camera body 100, the bending area 413 tends to fold and flatten away from the first edge 4144. The first limiting groove 531 and the first limiting ear 620 cooperate to constrain the bending arc of the bending area 413, thereby ensuring the stability of the bending area 413. Furthermore, along the X-axis direction, the first limiting groove 531 can also limit the first reinforcing plate 600, thereby further limiting the third connecting end 411, reducing the risk of relative movement between the third connecting end 411 and the fixing frame 500, and helping to further ensure the stability of the connection between the third connecting end 411 and the second connecting end 220.

[0140] In some embodiments, please refer to FIG17, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in the embodiments of this application. The camera module 60 may further include a second reinforcing plate 700. The second reinforcing plate 700 is disposed on the side of the fixing frame 500 away from the first reinforcing plate 600. The second reinforcing plate 700 is disposed between the fixing frame 500 and the main body region 414, and at least part of the second reinforcing plate 700 is in contact with the main body region 414. Specifically, along the axial direction of the camera body 100, one side of the second reinforcing plate 700 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 500, and the other side of the second reinforcing plate 700 is fixedly connected to the main body region 414.

[0141] For example, the connection between the second reinforcing plate 700 and the fixing frame 500 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding, and the connection between the second reinforcing plate 700 and the main body region 414 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the material of the second reinforcing plate 700 includes, but is not limited to, metal, and the shape of the second reinforcing plate 700 includes, but is not limited to, rectangles, racetrack shapes, ovals, or other irregular shapes.

[0142] In this way, the bending region 413 of the second flexible circuit board 410 is formed by bending the area of ​​the second flexible circuit board 410 away from the first edge 4144. Therefore, before the bending region 413 is formed on the second flexible circuit board 410, the area of ​​the second flexible circuit board 410 away from the first edge 4144 is a plane. By setting the second reinforcing plate 700, the second reinforcing plate 700 plays the role of limiting the length of the bending region 413 on the second flexible circuit board 410, that is, the length required when the plane is bent into the bending region 413, ensuring the bending curvature of the bending region 413, so that the third connecting end 411 located in the bending region can be stacked with the second connecting end 220, which is conducive to further ensuring the reliability of the connection between the second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411.

[0143] Furthermore, two third limiting protrusions 540 may be provided on the surface of the fixing frame 500 facing the main body area 414. The two third limiting protrusions 540 are spaced apart, and the second reinforcing plate 700 is disposed between the two third limiting protrusions 540. The second reinforcing plate 700 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 500, and the connection method includes, but is not limited to, adhesive connection.

[0144] For example, the fixing frame 500 and the two third limiting protrusions 540 can be integrally molded, which helps to improve the structural strength of the fixing frame 500 and simplifies the processing technology of the fixing frame 500; the fixing frame 500 and the two third limiting protrusions 540 can also be independent molded parts, and the fixing frame 500 is connected to the two third limiting protrusions 540 respectively by adhesive, welding, snap-fit ​​or bolt. Furthermore, the shape of the third limiting protrusions 540 includes, but is not limited to, cubes or cuboids.

[0145] In this way, by setting a third limiting protrusion 540 on the fixing frame 500, along the Y-axis direction, the two third limiting protrusions 540 limit the position of the fixing frame 500 inside the bending area 413, so as to prevent the fixing frame 500 and the second flexible circuit board 410 from moving relative to each other, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the bending area 413 in the second flexible circuit board 410.

[0146] In some examples, please refer to Figure 18a, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in the embodiment of this application, and Figure 18b, which is an exploded view of the camera module 60 shown in Figure 18a. The third limiting protrusion 540 may also be provided with a second limiting groove 541. Furthermore, the second reinforcing plate 700 includes a second plate body 710 and a second limiting ear 720. The second plate body 710 is located between the two third limiting protrusions 540, and the second limiting ear 720 extends into the corresponding second limiting groove 541. The second limiting ear 720 and the second limiting groove 541 are in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0147] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 19, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in an embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, one of the third limiting protrusions 540 may have a second limiting groove 541, while the other third limiting protrusion 540 may not have a second limiting groove 541. The second limiting groove 541 extends through the third limiting protrusion 540 in a direction parallel to the first edge 4144. Furthermore, the second reinforcing plate 700 may include a second plate body 710 and a second limiting ear 720. The second plate body 710 is located between the two third limiting protrusions 540, and the second limiting ear 720 extends into the second limiting groove 541.

[0148] In this way, the second limiting groove 541 on the third limiting protrusion 540 cooperates with the second limiting ear 720 on the second reinforcing plate 700 to position the fixing frame 500 in the bending area 413, thereby further reducing the risk of relative movement between the second flexible circuit board 410 and the fixing frame 500, and further ensuring the structural stability of the bending area 413 in the second flexible circuit board 410.

[0149] In some embodiments, please refer to FIG20, which is an exploded view of another camera module 60 provided in this application embodiment. The adapter board 400 may include a PCB board 420 and a third flexible circuit board 430. The PCB board 420 may be a rigid circuit board and extends around the axis of the camera module 60. Furthermore, one end of the PCB board 420 may form the aforementioned third connection end 411, and the other end of the PCB board 420 is connected to one end of the third flexible circuit board 430, and the other end of the third flexible circuit board 430 forms the aforementioned fourth connection end 412.

[0150] In this way, by distributing the third flexible circuit board 430 and the camera body 100, and the third connecting end 411 and the camera body 100 in different directions—that is, the third connecting end 411 is connected to the second connecting end 220, the third flexible circuit board 430 is connected to the PCB board 420, and the fourth connecting end 412 is connected to the motherboard 30—a transition path can be provided for the connection between the camera module 60 and the motherboard 30. Furthermore, by extending the PCB board 420 around the axis of the camera module 60, the third flexible circuit board 430 can be positioned on either side of the camera module 60 along its axis, allowing the fourth connecting end 412 to be located on either side of the camera module 60. This makes the position of the fourth connecting end 412 more flexible; for example, the fourth connecting end 412 on the third flexible circuit board 430 can be placed in an area that does not conflict with the positions of other electronic components on the motherboard 30, making the connection position between the camera module 60 and the motherboard 30 more flexible.

[0151] The PCB board 420 may include a first region 421 and a second region 422. A third connection end 411 may be located within the first region 421 of the PCB board 420. Along the first direction, the second region 422 of the PCB board 420 is located on one side of the first flexible circuit board 200. One end of the third flexible circuit board 430 may form a fifth connection end 431. Along the Z-axis direction, the fifth connection end 431 is stacked with the second region 422, and the fifth connection end 431 of the third flexible circuit board 430 is connected to the second region 422.

[0152] In this way, along the first direction, the second region 422 of the PCB board 420 can be located at any position on both sides of the first flexible circuit board 200, so that the position of the second region 422 can be flexibly set.

[0153] In some examples, the camera module 60 may further include a fourth reinforcing plate 432, which is stacked on top of the fifth connecting end 431. The fourth reinforcing plate 432 is located on the side of the fifth connecting end 431 away from the second region 422, and the fourth reinforcing plate 432 is fixedly connected to the fifth connecting end 431. Exemplarily, the connection method between the fourth reinforcing plate 432 and the fifth connecting end 431 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the material of the fourth reinforcing plate 432 includes, but is not limited to, metal, and the shape of the fourth reinforcing plate 432 includes, but is not limited to, a rectangle, a racetrack shape, an ellipse, or other irregular shapes.

[0154] Based on this, please refer to Figures 21 and 22. Figure 21 is a structural schematic diagram of the camera module 60 and the flash module 800 provided in the embodiment of this application. Figure 22 is an exploded view of the camera module 60 and the flash module 800 shown in Figure 21. The electronic device 01 may include the flash module 800. The flash module 800 is disposed on the side of the second connection end 220 away from the third connection end 411. That is, along the axial direction of the camera body 100, the flash module 800 and the second connection end 220 are stacked.

[0155] This reduces the space occupied by the flash module 800 on the motherboard 30, thereby reducing the area occupied by the motherboard 30 within the electronic device 01, which is in line with the miniaturization design concept of the electronic device 01.

[0156] In some examples, the electronic device 01 may include a support plate 900, the sidewall of which is away from the camera body 100 and can be fixedly connected to the frame 22a shown in FIG. 2. Exemplarily, the connection method between the support plate 900 and the frame 22a includes, but is not limited to, adhesive connection, bolt connection, and snap-fit ​​connection. It is understood that in other possible examples, other sidewalls of the support plate 900 may also be fixedly connected to the frame 22a, therefore, this application does not make any special limitation in this regard.

[0157] Along the axial direction of the camera body 100, a support plate 900 is disposed on the side of the second connecting end 220 away from the third connecting end 411, and a flash module 800 is disposed on the surface of the support plate 900 away from the second connecting end 220. Specifically, the flash module 800 may include a flash body 810 and a fourth flexible circuit board 820. The flash body 810 is disposed on and electrically connected to the fourth flexible circuit board 820, and the fourth flexible circuit board 820 is electrically connected to the main board 30. The fourth flexible circuit board 820 is stacked with the support plate 900, and the fourth flexible circuit board 820 is disposed on the side of the support plate 900 away from the second connecting end 220.

[0158] In this way, by pressing the support plate 900 onto the second connecting end 220 along the axial direction of the camera body 100, the support plate 900 and the fixing bracket 500 clamp the second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411, further ensuring the reliability of the connection between the second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411, so as to prevent the area where the second connecting end 220 and the third connecting end 411 are connected from becoming loose under impact (such as bumps or drops) on the electronic device 01. In addition, besides placing the flash module 800, the support plate 900 can also place other electronic components, such as the color temperature lamp module, thereby improving the space utilization on the motherboard 30.

[0159] In some examples, the electronic device 01 may further include a fifth reinforcing plate 821, which is disposed between the fourth flexible circuit board 820 and the support plate 900. That is, the fourth flexible circuit board 820, the fifth reinforcing plate 821, and the support plate 900 are stacked along the Z-axis. One side of the fifth reinforcing plate 821 is fixedly connected to the fourth flexible circuit board 820, and the other side of the fifth reinforcing plate 821 is fixedly connected to the support plate 900. Exemplarily, the connection method between the fifth reinforcing plate 821 and the fourth flexible circuit board 820 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding. Furthermore, the connection method between the fifth reinforcing plate 821 and the support plate 900 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding.

[0160] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0161] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A camera module, characterized in that, include: The camera itself; A first flexible circuit board has a first connection end and a second connection end. The first connection end is connected to the camera body, and the direction from the first connection end to the second connection end is a first direction. An adapter board has a third connection end and a fourth connection end. The third connection end is connected to the second connection end, and the third connection end and the second connection end are stacked along the axis of the camera body. The fourth connection end is used to connect to the motherboard. The fourth connection end and the camera body are distributed along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction.

2. The camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter board is a second flexible circuit board, which includes a main body area and a bending area. The edge of the main body area distributed along the first direction is the first edge. The bending area is located at the first edge and extends in a direction parallel to the first edge. The end of the bending area away from the main body area is provided with the third connecting end, and the fourth connecting end is provided in the main body area.

3. The camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The camera module includes a mounting bracket, which is disposed inside the bending area, and the third connecting end is supported on the mounting bracket.

4. The camera module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing frame includes a fixing frame body and two first limiting protrusions. The fixing frame body is located inside the bending area. The first limiting protrusions are fixed to the side of the fixing frame body away from the camera body. The two first limiting protrusions are distributed at intervals along a direction parallel to the first edge. The bending area is located between the two first limiting protrusions.

5. The camera module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The camera module includes a first reinforcing plate, which is disposed between the fixing frame and the third connecting end.

6. The camera module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing frame has two second limiting protrusions on its surface facing the third connecting end. The two second limiting protrusions are spaced apart, and the first reinforcing plate is disposed between the two second limiting protrusions.

7. The camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second limiting protrusion has a first limiting groove. The first reinforcing plate includes a first plate body and a first limiting ear. The first plate body is located between two second limiting protrusions, and the first limiting ear extends into the corresponding first limiting groove.

8. The camera module according to any one of claims 3-7, characterized in that, The camera module includes a second reinforcing plate, which is disposed on the side of the fixing frame away from the third connecting end. The second reinforcing plate is disposed between the fixing frame and the main body area, and the second reinforcing plate is at least partially attached to the main body area.

9. The camera module according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The fixing frame has two third limiting protrusions on its surface facing the main body area. The two third limiting protrusions are spaced apart, and the second reinforcing plate is disposed between the two third limiting protrusions.

10. The camera module according to any one of claims 4-9, characterized in that, The third limiting protrusion is provided with a second limiting groove. The second reinforcing plate includes a second plate body and a second limiting ear. The second plate body is located between the two third limiting protrusions, and the second limiting ear extends into the corresponding second limiting groove.

11. The camera module according to any one of claims 2-10, characterized in that, The camera module includes a protective layer, which is disposed on the outer surface of the bending area.

12. The camera module according to any one of claims 2-11, characterized in that, The camera module includes an insulating layer that covers the inner surface of the bent area and the main body area.

13. The camera module according to any one of claims 2-12, characterized in that, An avoidance gap is provided on the main body area, and a part of the camera body is located within the avoidance gap.

14. The camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter board includes a PCB board and a third flexible circuit board. The PCB board extends around the axis of the camera module. One end of the PCB board forms the third connection end, and the other end of the PCB board is connected to one end of the third flexible circuit board. The other end of the third flexible circuit board forms the fourth connection end.

15. The camera module according to claim 14, characterized in that, The PCB board includes a first region and a second region. The third connection end is located within the first region along the first direction. The second region is located on one side of the first flexible circuit board, and the third flexible circuit board is connected to the second region.

16. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: case; A motherboard, which is disposed within the housing; The camera module is the camera module according to any one of claims 1-15, and the camera module is connected to the motherboard.

17. The electronic device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a flash module, wherein the second connection terminal is located on the side of the third connection terminal away from the motherboard, and the flash module is disposed on the side of the second connection terminal away from the third connection terminal.

18. The electronic device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a support plate, which is disposed on the side of the second connection end away from the third connection end, and the flash module is disposed on the surface of the support plate away from the second connection end.

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