Camera device and electronic device comprising same

Abstract

A camera device according to various embodiments may comprise a housing. The camera device may comprise a lens assembly at least partially disposed inside the housing. The lens assembly can include at least one lens. The camera device may comprise an image sensor for converting, into an electrical signal, light received through the at least one lens. The camera device may comprise a printed circuit board on which the image sensor is disposed. A first edge of the printed circuit board can be located at a position protruding further than a first side of the housing. The camera device may comprise a protective member disposed on the first side of the housing. The thickness of the protective member can be greater than or equal to a first length between the first edge of the printed circuit board and the first side of the housing.

Description

Camera device and electronic device including the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a camera device and an electronic device including the same.

[0002] With the advancement of digital camera manufacturing technology, electronic devices equipped with compact and lightweight camera units have become commercially available. As camera units are integrated into electronic devices that are commonly carried at all times (e.g., mobile communication terminals), users have been able to conveniently utilize various functions, such as video calls and augmented reality, in addition to taking photos and videos.

[0003] The image sensor of a camera device may be placed in a location adjacent to a printed circuit board or on the printed circuit board. The image sensor may be connected to the printed circuit board to receive power or to communicate with other components within the electronic device. To improve the performance of the image sensor, the number of pixels of the image sensor may be increased, and the size of the pixels of the image sensor may be increased. If the performance of the image sensor is improved, the size of the image sensor may increase. If the size of the image sensor increases, the size of the printed circuit board placed adjacent to the image sensor or on which the image sensor is placed may increase.

[0004] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure.

[0005] A camera device according to one embodiment may include a housing. The camera device may include a lens assembly disposed at least partially inside the housing. The lens assembly may include at least one lens. The camera device may include an image sensor that converts light received through at least one lens into an electrical signal. The camera device may include a printed circuit board on which the image sensor is disposed. A first edge of the printed circuit board may be located at a position that protrudes further than a first side of the housing. The camera device may include a protective member disposed on a first side of the housing. The thickness of the protective member may be greater than or equal to a first length between the first edge of the printed circuit board and the first side of the housing.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first camera device and a recess in which the first camera device is at least partially disposed. The first camera device may include a first housing. The first camera device may include a first lens assembly disposed at least partially inside the first housing. The first lens assembly may include at least one lens. The first camera device may include a first image sensor that converts light received through at least one lens into an electrical signal. The first camera device may include a first printed circuit board on which the first image sensor is disposed. A first edge of the first printed circuit board may be located at a position protruding further than a first side of the first housing. The first camera device may include a protective member disposed on a first side of the first housing. The thickness of the protective member of the first camera device may be greater than or equal to a first length between the first edge of the first printed circuit board and the first side of the first housing.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a camera device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a camera device according to one embodiment, cut along line A-A' of FIG. 3.

[0011] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a recess in which a camera device is placed, according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a plan view of an electronic device including a camera device disposed within a recess according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket including a recess in which a camera device is placed, according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a plan view of an electronic device including a camera device disposed within a recess of a bracket according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a camera device including a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the process of a protective member being coupled to a camera device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a camera device including a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 14a is a cross-sectional view of a camera device placed in a recess according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14b is a cross-sectional view illustrating a plurality of camera devices and decorative members according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a protective member including a first opening according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 16a is a cross-sectional view of a camera device including the protective member of FIG. 15.

[0024] FIG. 16b is a plan view showing the back of a camera device including the protective member of FIG. 15.

[0025] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a protective member including a fifth part according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a protective member including a sixth portion including a second opening according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating the process of combining a first member and a second member with a camera device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 21 is a plan view illustrating the process of combining a folded camera device and a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 22 is a perspective view illustrating a camera device of FIG. 21 including a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0031] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present disclosure in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0032] The terms used in this disclosure are described in their current, general form considering the functions mentioned herein; however, they may refer to various other terms depending on the intent of those skilled in the art, case law, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Accordingly, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely by their names, but should be interpreted based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0033] An electronic device according to various embodiments of this document may include, for example, at least one of a smartphone, a tablet personal computer, a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop personal computer, a laptop personal computer, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a camera, or a wearable device. According to various embodiments, the wearable device may include at least one of an accessory type (e.g., a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an anklet, a necklace, glasses, a contact lens, or a head-mounted device (HMD)), a fabric or clothing integrated type (e.g., electronic clothing), a body-attached type (e.g., a skin pad or a tattoo), or a bio-implantable type (e.g., an implantable circuit).

[0034] In one embodiment, the electronic device may be a home appliance. The home appliance may include, for example, at least one of a television, a DVD (digital video disk) player, audio, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, an oven, a microwave oven, a washing machine, an air purifier, a set-top box, a home automation control panel, a security control panel, a TV box, a game console, an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, or a digital photo frame.

[0035] In one embodiment, the electronic device comprises various medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measuring devices (blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitors, or body temperature monitors), MRA (magnetic resonance angiography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT (computer tomography), imaging devices, or ultrasound devices), navigation devices, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS (global navigation satellite system)), event data recorders (EDR), flight data recorders (FDR), automotive infotainment devices, marine electronic equipment (e.g., marine navigation devices, or gyrocompasses), avionics, security devices, vehicle head units, industrial or domestic robots, ATMs (automatic teller's machines) of financial institutions, POS (point of sales) of stores, or Internet of Things devices (e.g., light bulbs, various sensors, electric or gas meters, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, thermostats, streetlights, It may include at least one of a toaster, exercise equipment, hot water tank, heater, or boiler.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one of furniture or part of a building / structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various measuring instruments (e.g., water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measuring instruments). In various embodiments, the electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the various devices described above. The electronic device according to one embodiment may be a flexible (e.g., rollable, foldable, or multi-foldable) electronic device. Furthermore, the electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above and may include new electronic devices resulting from technological advancements. For example, the electronic device of this disclosure may include various electronic devices, such as a camera device.

[0037] Additionally, terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0038] Throughout the specification, when a configuration is described as being "connected" to another configuration, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are connected with another configuration in between. Furthermore, when a part is described as "including" a component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0039] Phrases such as "according to one embodiment" and "in one embodiment" appearing in various places in this disclosure do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, phrases such as "according to one embodiment" and "in one embodiment" appearing in various places in this disclosure do not necessarily refer to different embodiments. For example, each embodiment may be combined with one another.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0042] The configurations of FIGS. 1 and FIG. 2 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) comprising a first surface (or front) (110A), a second surface (or rear) (110B), and a side (or side wall) (110C) surrounding the space between the first surface (110A) and the second surface (110B). In one embodiment, the housing (110) may refer to a structure forming part of the first surface (110A), the second surface (110B), and the side (110C). In the present disclosure, the side (110C) may be named a side.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the first surface (110A) may be formed by a front plate (121) (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate having various coating layers) in which at least one portion is substantially transparent. In one example, the front plate (121) may include a curved portion that extends seamlessly from the first surface (110A) toward the rear plate (111) at at least one side edge portion.

[0045] In one embodiment, the second surface (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (111). In one example, the back plate (111) may be formed by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the materials. In one example, the back plate (111) may include a curved portion that extends seamlessly from the second surface (110B) toward the front plate (121) at at least one end. In the present disclosure, the back plate may be referred to as a back cover.

[0046] In one embodiment, the side (110C) may be formed by a side member (131) (or, side member, side bezel structure or side wall) comprising metal and / or polymer, combined with the front plate (121) and the rear plate (111). In one example, the side (110C) is located on the right side of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 1) and comprises a first side (1111) extending along a first direction (e.g., the +y direction in FIG. 1), a second side (1112) parallel to the first side (1111) and extending along the first direction, a third side (1113) extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 1) and connecting one end of the first side (1111) (e.g., one end in the +y direction in FIG. 1) and one end of the second side (1112) (e.g., one end in the +y direction in FIG. 1), and / or a fourth side (1113) parallel to the third side (1113) and connecting the other end of the first side (1111) (e.g., one end in the -y direction in FIG. 1) and the other end of the second side (1112) (e.g., one end in the -y direction in FIG. 1). A side (1114) may be included. In the present disclosure, the first side (1111) may be named the first side. In the present disclosure, the second side (1112) may be named the second side. In the present disclosure, the third side (1113) may be named the third side. In the present disclosure, the fourth side (1114) may be named the fourth side.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (120), a first optical sensor (e.g., a sensor module and / or a camera device) (103), a connector hole (104), an audio module (105), or a key input device (107). In one example, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one or additionally include other components. For example, the electronic device (100) may further include a sensor module not illustrated. The electronic device (100) may omit the key input device (107).

[0048] In one embodiment, a sensor such as a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, an image sensor, or an iris sensor may be integrated into the display (120) or positioned adjacent to the display (120) within the area provided by the front plate (121).

[0049] In one embodiment, the display (120) may be visually exposed through a significant portion of the front plate (121). In one example, the display (120) may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. In one example, the corners of the display (120) may be formed to be largely identical to the adjacent outer shape (e.g., a curved surface) of the front plate (121).

[0050] In one embodiment, the connector hole (104) may accommodate an external electronic device (e.g., a connector for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with the electronic device, and / or a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device). For example, the connector hole (104) may include a USB connector or an earphone jack (not shown) (or, "earphone interface"). In one embodiment, the USB connector and the earphone jack may be implemented as a single hole, and in one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may transmit and receive power and / or data or transmit and receive audio signals with the external device without a separate connector hole.

[0051] In one embodiment, the audio module (105) may include a microphone hole and a speaker hole. A microphone may be placed inside the microphone hole to acquire external sound, and a plurality of microphones may be placed inside to detect the direction of sound. In one example, the speaker hole and the microphone hole may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) may be included without a speaker hole. The speaker hole may include an external speaker hole and a receiver hole for calls.

[0052] In one embodiment, the key input device (107) may be positioned on the side (110C) of the housing (110). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (107), and the key input devices (107) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (120). In one example, the key input device (107) may include at least a portion of a fingerprint sensor positioned on the second side (110B) of the housing (110).

[0053] In one embodiment, the second optical sensor (130) and the third optical sensor (106) may be placed on the second side (110B) of the electronic device (100). The second optical sensor (130) may include a plurality of cameras. In one example, the third optical sensor (106) may include a flash. In one example, the first optical sensor (103), the second optical sensor (130), and the third optical sensor (106) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image processor. The third optical sensor (106) may include a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one example, two or more lenses (e.g., an infrared camera, a wide-angle and / or telephoto lens) and image sensors may be placed on one side of the electronic device (100).

[0054] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may generate an electronic signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state by including a sensor module not illustrated. The electronic device (100) may further include at least one of a sensor module not illustrated, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0055] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a camera device according to one embodiment.

[0056] The configuration of FIG. 3 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 3, a camera device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210), a lens assembly (220), an image sensor (not shown) (e.g., the image sensor (250) of FIG. 4), and a printed circuit board (230). However, the configuration of the camera device (200) is not limited thereto. For example, the camera device (200) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations or include at least one additional configuration. For example, the camera device (200) may further include a base (240) on which the printed circuit board (230) is placed.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may form the exterior of the camera device (200). For example, the housing (210) may provide a frame for supporting other components. The shape of the housing (210) may be modified according to the shape of the camera device (200) or the components included in the camera device (200). For example, the housing (210) may be a box-shaped housing as shown in FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may cover at least a portion of a component (e.g., an actuator) disposed within the camera device (200). For example, the housing (210) may cover at least a portion of the side of the actuator (e.g., the side facing the x-axis or y-axis) and / or the top of the actuator. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may form a space. For example, various components included in the camera device (200) may be placed in the space formed by the housing (210). For example, at least a part of the lens assembly (220), a first actuator for driving the autofocus (AF) of the camera device (200), and / or a second actuator for driving the optical image stabilization (OIS) of the camera device (200) may be placed within the space. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the components of the camera device placed within the housing (210) may vary depending on the type of camera device.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the lens assembly (220) may include at least one lens positioned so that an image of a subject is formed on an image sensor (not shown). The camera device (200) may receive light through the lens assembly (220). For example, light may be introduced into the interior of the camera device (200) through at least some of the at least one lens. In one example, light may be introduced into the interior of the camera device (200) in the direction of the optical axis (e.g., the -z direction).

[0062] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the lens assembly (220) may be visually visible from outside the camera device (200). For example, at least a portion of the lens assembly (220) may be positioned to protrude from the top of the housing (210) (e.g., a surface facing the -z direction). According to one embodiment, the lens assembly (220) may be placed on a printed circuit board (230). For example, the lens assembly (220) may be supported directly or indirectly by the printed circuit board (230).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may be placed on the printed circuit board (230). For example, the housing (210) may be supported directly or indirectly by the printed circuit board (230). At least a portion of the printed circuit board (230) may be placed on the base (240). For example, at least a portion of the printed circuit board (230) may be placed on the base (240) while in contact with the base (240).

[0064] According to one embodiment, an image sensor (not shown) (e.g., the image sensor (250) of FIG. 4) may be placed on a printed circuit board (230). For example, the image sensor may be coupled to the printed circuit board (230). For example, the image sensor may be attached to the printed circuit board (230). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the image sensor may be attached to a base (240).

[0065] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (230) may include a plate shape. For example, at least a portion of the printed circuit board (230) may have a rectangular shape. However, it is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (230) may be fixed to a base (240). For example, the printed circuit board (230) may be fixed to the upper surface of the base (240) (e.g., the surface facing the -z axis direction). According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may be fixed to the printed circuit board (230). For example, the housing (210) may be fixed to the upper surface of the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., the surface facing the -z axis direction).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the base (240) may include a plate shape. For example, the base (240) may be a rectangular plate. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the base (240) may have a shape corresponding to at least a part of the printed circuit board (230). According to one embodiment, the base (240) may include a metallic material. For example, the base (240) may include at least one of a copper alloy or stainless steel (SUS). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0067] In the present disclosure, the housing (210) may be named a camera housing, a cover, or a cover member, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] According to one embodiment, at least one camera device (200) included in an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a camera device including a fixed focus (FF) module, a camera device (200) for AF driving, and / or a camera device (200) for AF driving and OIS driving. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the camera device of the present disclosure may include various camera devices including a printed circuit board.

[0069] In the following description based on FIG. 4, a camera device (200) for AF driving and OIS driving will be described. However, the camera device (200) of the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0070] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a camera device according to one embodiment, cut along line A-A' of FIG. 3.

[0071] The configuration of FIG. 4 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0072] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the lens assembly (220) may be disposed inside the housing (210). The lens assembly (220) may be disposed movably relative to the housing (210). For example, the camera device (200) may include at least one actuator (260) for moving the lens assembly (220) relative to the housing (210).

[0073] For example, the lens assembly (220) can be moved in a third direction (e.g., +z-axis direction or -z-axis direction) relative to the housing (210) by a first actuator (not shown) for AF driving of the camera device (200). For example, the lens assembly (220) can be moved in at least one of a second direction (e.g., +x-axis direction or -x-axis direction) or a first direction (e.g., +y-axis direction or -y-axis direction) relative to the housing (210) by a second actuator (not shown) for OIS driving of the camera device (200). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the image sensor (250) may be placed on the base (240). For example, the image sensor (250) may be placed on the upper surface of the base (240) (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction). For example, the image sensor (250) may be in contact with the upper surface of the base (240).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (230) may be electrically connected to the image sensor (250). At least a portion of the printed circuit board (230) may at least partially surround the image sensor (250). For example, the image sensor (250) may be placed within a space surrounded by the printed circuit board (230) and the base (240).

[0076] According to one embodiment, a housing (210) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (230). For example, the printed circuit board (230) may be disposed between the housing (210) and the base (240). The housing (210) may overlap with the printed circuit board (230). For example, the housing (210) may overlap with the printed circuit board (230) in a direction (e.g., the optical axis direction) toward the printed circuit board (230) from the lens assembly (220).

[0077] According to one embodiment, as the performance of the image sensor (250) improves, the size of the image sensor (250) may increase. As the size of the image sensor (250) increases, the printed circuit board (230) may require a larger area (e.g., an area where the circuit is formed). Accordingly, the size of the printed circuit board (230) may increase. As the size of the printed circuit board (230) increases, at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) may protrude further than at least one side of the housing (210). For example, at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) may be located at a position protruding further than at least one side of the housing (210).

[0078] In this case, at least a portion of the printed circuit board (230) may be damaged during the process in which the camera device (200) is placed on an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1). For example, at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) that protrudes more than at least one side of the housing (210) may be damaged.

[0079] The present disclosure may provide a camera device and an electronic device including the same that prevent damage to a printed circuit board (230) when at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) protrudes more than at least one side of the housing (210).

[0080] The present disclosure can provide a camera device and an electronic device including the same with improved productivity and economic efficiency by optimizing the design of a protective member (e.g., protective member (300) of FIG. 9) that prevents damage to a printed circuit board (230) according to the size of the printed circuit board (230).

[0081] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5, 6, 7 and 8, various methods of arranging a camera device in an electronic device will be described, and with reference to FIGS. 9 and below, a protective member (300) will be described in detail.

[0082] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a recess in which a camera device is placed, according to one embodiment.

[0083] FIG. 6 is a plan view of an electronic device including a camera device disposed within a recess according to one embodiment.

[0084] The configurations of FIGS. 5 and 6 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 5, at least one camera device may be disposed within an electronic device (10) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2). For example, a plurality of camera devices may be disposed within the electronic device (10). However, the number of camera devices disposed within the electronic device (10) is not limited to that shown in FIG. 5.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (10) may include at least one recess in which at least one camera device is disposed. For example, the electronic device (10) may include a recess (11) in which a camera device (200) is disposed. The recess (11) may be formed by a recess structure (12). For example, the recess (11) may be formed by being at least partially surrounded by the side walls of the recess structure (12).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the camera device (200) may be inserted into the recess (11). For example, the camera device (200) may be inserted into the recess (11) while the side of the camera device (200) is guided into the inside of the recess (11). For example, referring to FIG. 6, the camera device (200) may be at least partially surrounded by the recess structure (12).

[0088] According to one embodiment, if at least one edge of a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) is positioned so as to protrude further than at least one side of a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 3), at least a portion of the printed circuit board may be damaged when the camera device (200) is inserted into the recess (11). For example, when the camera device (200) is inserted into the recess (11), the at least one edge of the printed circuit board may come into contact with the inside of the recess (11).

[0089] The present disclosure may provide a protective member (e.g., protective member (300) of FIG. 9) for reducing or preventing damage to a printed circuit board when a camera device (200) is inserted into a recess (11). For example, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 and / or electronic device (10) of FIG. 5) may include a protective member. For example, a camera device (e.g., camera device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a protective member.

[0090] In the present disclosure, the recess (11) may be named a fixed part, a connecting part, a receiving part, a groove, or a receiving groove. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0091] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket including a recess in which a camera device is placed, according to one embodiment.

[0092] The configuration of FIG. 7 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually disposed. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0093] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (10) of FIG. 8) may include a bracket (20) that connects a camera device (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 3) to the electronic device. The camera device (200) may be connected to the electronic device through the bracket (20).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the bracket (20) may include at least one recess (21). A camera device (200) may be placed within the recess (21) of the bracket (20). The recess (21) may be formed by being at least partially surrounded by at least one side wall of the bracket (20).

[0095] In the present disclosure, the bracket (20) may be named as at least one of a connecting member, a fastening member, or a fixing member. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0096] In the present disclosure, the recess (21) may be named a fixed part, a connecting part, a receiving part, a groove, or a receiving groove. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0097] FIG. 8 is a plan view of an electronic device including a camera device disposed within a recess of a bracket according to one embodiment.

[0098] The configuration of FIG. 8 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 8, a camera device (200) according to one embodiment may be placed on an electronic device (10) by a bracket (20). For example, when referring together with FIG. 7, the camera device (200) may be inserted into a recess (21) of the bracket (20). For example, the camera device (200) may be inserted into the recess (21) while the side of the camera device (200) is guided into the inside of the recess (21). For example, referring to FIG. 8, the camera device (200) may be at least partially surrounded by at least one side wall of the bracket (20).

[0100] According to one embodiment, if at least one edge of a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) is positioned at a location protruding further than at least one side of a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 3), at least a portion of the printed circuit board may be damaged when the camera device (200) is inserted into the recess (21). For example, when the camera device (200) is inserted into the recess (21), the at least one edge of the printed circuit board may come into contact with the inside of the recess (21).

[0101] The present disclosure may provide a protective member (e.g., protective member (300) of FIG. 9) for reducing or preventing damage to a printed circuit board when a camera device (200) is inserted into a recess (21).

[0102] Below, the protective member will be explained in detail.

[0103] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a camera device including a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0104] The configuration of FIG. 9 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 9, a camera device (200) according to one embodiment may include at least one protective member (300). The at least one protective member (300) may be configured to protect at least one edge of a printed circuit board (230) that protrudes further than at least one side of a housing (210).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include at least one side. For example, the housing (210) may include at least one of a first side (211), a second side (212), a third side (213), or a fourth side (214). The second side (212) may be opposite to the first side (211). For example, the second side (212) may face in a direction opposite to the first side (211). The third side (213) may face in a direction different from the first side (211) and the second side (212). For example, the third side (213) may face in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (211) and the second side (212). The fourth side (214) may be opposite to the third side (213). For example, the fourth side (214) may face in the opposite direction to the third side (213).

[0107] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be disposed on at least one side of the housing (210). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be disposed on at least one of the first side (211), the second side (212), the third side (213), or the fourth side (214). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be disposed on the side of the housing (210) corresponding to the edge of the printed circuit board (230) located at a position protruding further than the side of the housing (210).

[0108] For example, the first edge of the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., the first edge (231) of FIG. 13) may correspond to the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the first edge of the printed circuit board (230) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the first side (211) of the housing (210) faces (e.g., the -y direction). If the first edge of the printed circuit board (230) protrudes further than the first side (211) of the housing (210), at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed on the first side (211).

[0109] For example, a second edge of the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., the second edge (232) of FIG. 13) may correspond to a second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the second edge of the printed circuit board (230) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the second side (212) of the housing (210) faces (e.g., the +y direction). If the second edge of the printed circuit board (230) protrudes further than the second side (212) of the housing (210), at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed on the second side (212).

[0110] For example, a third edge of the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., the third edge (233) of FIG. 13) may correspond to a third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, the third edge of the printed circuit board (230) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the third side (213) of the housing (210) faces (e.g., the +x direction). If the third edge of the printed circuit board (230) protrudes further than the third side (213) of the housing (210), at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed on the third side (213).

[0111] For example, the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., the fourth edge (234) of FIG. 13) may correspond to the fourth side (214) of the housing (210). For example, the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (230) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the fourth side (214) of the housing (210) faces (e.g., the -x direction). Although not shown in FIG. 9, if the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (230) protrudes further than the fourth side (214) of the housing (210), at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed on the fourth side (214).

[0112] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed below the printed circuit board (230). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed on the back surface of the printed circuit board (230). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the camera device (200) includes a base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3), at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed on the back surface of the base.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the portion of the protective member (300) disposed on at least one side of the housing (210) may be greater than or equal to the degree to which at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) protrudes more than at least one side of the housing (210). For example, the thickness of the portion of the protective member (300) disposed on the first side (211) of the housing (210) may be greater than or equal to the length between the first edge of the printed circuit board (230) and the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the thickness of the portion of the protective member (300) disposed on the second side (212) of the housing (210) may be greater than or equal to the length between the second edge of the printed circuit board (230) and the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the thickness of the portion of the protective member (300) placed on the third side (213) of the housing (210) may be greater than or equal to the length between the third edge of the printed circuit board (230) and the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, although not shown in FIG. 9, the thickness of the portion of the protective member (300) placed on the fourth side (214) of the housing (210) may be greater than or equal to the length between the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (230) and the fourth side (214) of the housing (210).

[0114] According to one embodiment, at least one protective member (300) may be attached to a component of the camera device (200). For example, at least one protective member (300) may be attached to at least one side of the housing (210). For example, at least one protective member (300) may be attached to at least one of the first side (211), second side (212), third side (213), or fourth side (214) of the housing (210). At least one protective member (300) may also be attached to at least one of the printed circuit board (230) or the base.

[0115] According to one embodiment, at least one protective member (300) may be attached to a component of the camera device (200) using an adhesive member. For example, at least one protective member (300) may be attached to a component of the camera device (200) using at least one of an adhesive tape or a bond. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least one protective member (300) may include an adhesive material. For example, at least one protective member (300) may be formed of an adhesive material. For example, at least one protective member (300) may include at least one of an adhesive tape or a bond. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0116] In the present disclosure, the protective member may be named an adhesive member, a shielding member, or an adhesive tape, provided, but not limited thereto.

[0117] Hereinafter, the process of forming the protective member in FIGS. 10 and FIGS. 11 will be explained.

[0118] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0119] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0120] The configurations of FIGS. 10 and FIGS. 11 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0121] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, a protective member (300) according to one embodiment may include a first member (310). The first member (310) may include a plate shape. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the first member (310) may include at least one of a synthetic resin or a polyurethane. For example, the first member (310) may include at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or a polyurethane foam (PORON). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the first member (310) may include at least one of a conductive material or an adhesive material. For example, the first member (310) may include an adhesive tape.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the first member (310) may include a first part (311) and a second part (312) connected to the first part (311). In one example, the second part (312) may extend from the first part (311). For example, the second part (312) may extend from a first side of the first part (311).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the protective member (300) may include a second member (320) disposed on the first member (310). According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the second member (320) may be disposed on the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the second part (312) of the first member (310). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the second member (320) may be disposed on the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the second part (312).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the second member (320) may be combined with the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be fixed to the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be attached to the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be adhered to the first member (310).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the second member (320) may be combined with the second part (312) of the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be fixed to the second part (312) of the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be attached to the second part (312) of the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be adhered to the second part (312) of the first member (310).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the second member (320) may form a step with at least a part of the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may form a step with the second part (312) of the first member (310). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the second member (320) may form a step with the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the second part (312) of the first member (310). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the second member (320) is placed on the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the second part (312), the second member (320) may form a step with the back surface of the second part (312). In one example, the second member (320) may form a step with the upper surface and the back surface of the second part (312).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the second member (320) may be formed integrally with the first member (310). For example, the second member (320) may be formed integrally with the second part (312). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the second member (320) may include at least one of a synthetic resin or a polyurethane. For example, the second member (320) may include at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or a polyurethane foam (PORON). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the second member (320) may include at least one of a conductive material or an adhesive material. In one example, the second member (320) may have elasticity. For example, the second member (320) may include an elastic material. If the second member (320) includes an elastic material such as polyurethane (e.g., PORON), the impact resistance of the second member (320) may be improved.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the first member (310) may include a first part (311) and a third part (313) connected to the first part (311). In one example, the second part (313) may extend from the first part (311). For example, the third part (313) may extend from the second side of the first part (311). The second side of the first part (311) may face in the opposite direction to the first side of the first part (311). For example, the third part (313) may extend from the first part (311) in the opposite direction to the second part (312).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the protective member (300) may include a third member (330) disposed on the first member (310). According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the third member (330) may be disposed on the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the third part (313). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the third member (330) may be disposed on the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the third part (313).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the third member (330) may be combined with the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be fixed to the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be attached to the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be adhered to the first member (310).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the third member (330) may be combined with the third part (313) of the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be fixed to the third part (313) of the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be attached to the third part (313) of the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be adhered to the third part (313) of the first member (310).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the third member (330) may form a step with at least a part of the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may form a step with the third part (313) of the first member (310). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the third member (330) may form a step with the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the third part (313) of the first member (310). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the third member (330) is placed on the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the third part (313), the third member (330) may form a step with the back surface of the third part (313). In one example, the third member (330) may form a step with the upper surface and the back surface of the third part (313).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the third member (330) may be formed integrally with the first member (310). For example, the third member (330) may be formed integrally with the third part (313). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the third member (330) may include at least one of a synthetic resin or a polyurethane. For example, the third member (330) may include at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or a polyurethane foam (PORON). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the third member (330) may include at least one of a conductive material or an adhesive material. In one example, if the third member (330) includes a polyurethane (e.g., PORON), the impact resistance of the third member (330) may be improved.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the first member (310) may include a first part (311) and a fourth part (314) connected to the first part (311). In one example, the fourth part (314) may extend from the first part (311). For example, the fourth part (314) may extend from the third side of the first part (311). For example, the fourth part (314) may extend from the first part (311) in a direction different from the second part (312) and the third part (313). For example, the fourth part (314) may extend from the first part (311) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second part (312) and the third part (313). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the protective member (300) may include a fourth member (340) disposed on the first member (310). According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the fourth member (340) may be disposed on the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the fourth part (314) of the first member (310). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth member (340) may be disposed on the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the fourth part (314).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the fourth member (340) may be combined with the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be fixed to the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be attached to the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be bonded to the first member (340).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the fourth member (340) may be combined with the fourth part (314) of the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be fixed to the fourth part (314) of the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be attached to the fourth part (314) of the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be bonded to the fourth part (314) of the first member (310).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the fourth member (340) may form a step with at least a part of the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may form a step with the fourth part (314) of the first member (310). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the fourth member (340) may form a step with the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction) of the fourth part (314) of the first member (310). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the fourth member (340) is placed on the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the fourth part (314), the fourth member (340) may form a step with the back surface of the fourth part (314). In one example, the fourth member (340) may form a step with both the upper surface and the back surface of the fourth part (314).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the fourth member (340) may be formed integrally with the first member (310). For example, the fourth member (340) may be formed integrally with the fourth part (314). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the fourth member (340) may include at least one of a synthetic resin or a polyurethane. For example, the fourth member (320) may include at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or a polyurethane foam (PORON). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth member (340) may include at least one of a conductive material or an adhesive material. In one example, when the fourth member (340) includes a polyurethane (e.g., PORON), the impact resistance of the fourth member (340) may be improved.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the protective member (300) may include at least one adhesive surface. For example, one surface of the first member (310) may include at least one adhesive surface. For example, at least a portion of the upper surface of the first member (310) (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction in FIG. 10) may include an adhesive surface. For example, at least one of the first part (311), the second part (312), the third part (313), or the fourth part (314) may include an adhesive surface. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least a portion of the back surface of the first member (310) (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction in FIG. 10) may include an adhesive surface.

[0145] According to one embodiment, at least one of the second member (320), the third member (330), the fourth member (340), or the fifth member (not shown) may include an adhesive surface. For example, at least a portion of the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z direction in FIG. 10) of at least one of the second member (320), the third member (330), the fourth member (340), or the fifth member (not shown) may include an adhesive surface. However, this is not limited thereto. For example, at least a portion of the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction in FIG. 10) of at least one of the second member (320), the third member (330), the fourth member (340), or the fifth member (not shown) may include an adhesive surface.

[0146] According to one embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 11, the protective member (300) may further include other configurations. For example, the protective member (300) may include a fifth member (not shown). The fifth member may be positioned opposite the fourth member (340). For example, the fifth member may be positioned in a fifth part (e.g., the fifth part (615) of FIG. 18). Details regarding the fifth member may be referenced by the fourth member (340).

[0147] According to one embodiment, unlike that shown in FIG. 11, the camera device (200) may include a plurality of second members (320). The first member (310) may include a plurality of second parts (312) on which the second members (320) are disposed.

[0148] According to one embodiment, unlike that shown in FIG. 11, the camera device (200) may include a plurality of third members. The first member (310) may include a plurality of third parts (313) on which the third member (330) is disposed.

[0149] According to one embodiment, unlike that shown in FIG. 11, the camera device (200) may include a plurality of fourth members. The first member (310) may include a plurality of fourth parts (314) on which the fourth member (340) is disposed.

[0150] According to one embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 11, the camera device (200) may include a plurality of fifth members. The first member (310) may include a plurality of fifth parts (e.g., the fifth part (615) of FIG. 18) on which the fifth members are disposed. In the present disclosure, the fifth part may be referenced by the fourth part (314). For example, the fifth part may be disposed on the fourth side (e.g., the fourth side (214) of FIG. 12) of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 12).

[0151] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the process of a protective member being coupled to a camera device according to one embodiment.

[0152] The configuration of FIG. 12 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0153] Referring to FIG. 12, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be placed under the printed circuit board (230). For example, a first portion (311) of the first member (310) may be placed under the printed circuit board (230). For example, the first portion (311) of the first member (310) may be in contact with the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the printed circuit board (230). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the first portion (311) of the first member (310) may be placed under the base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3). For example, the first portion (311) of the first member (310) may be in contact with the back surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z direction) of the base. In one example, the first portion (311) of the first member (310) may be adhered to the back surface of the base.

[0154] When referring to FIG. 9, according to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be bent. For example, at least a portion of the second portion (312) may be bent at least once relative to the first portion (311) so that the second portion (312) faces the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the second portion (312) may include a first bending portion located between the first portion (311) and the second member (320).

[0155] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be folded. For example, at least a portion of the second portion (312) may be folded at least once with respect to the first portion (311) so that the second portion (312) faces the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the second portion (312) may include a first folding portion located between the first portion (311) and the second member (320).

[0156] According to one embodiment, by bending and / or folding at least a portion of the second part (312), the first member (310) may partially cover at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the second part (312) may partially cover at least the first edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the second part (312) may partially wrap around the first edge of the printed circuit board (230).

[0157] According to one embodiment, by bending and / or folding at least a portion of the second part (312), the second member (320) may face the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the second member (320) may come into contact with the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the second member (320) may be adhered to the first side (211) of the housing (210).

[0158] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third part (313) may be bent at least once with respect to the first part (311) so that the third part (313) faces the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the third part (313) may include a second bending portion located between the first part (311) and the third member (330).

[0159] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third part (313) may be folded at least once with respect to the first part (311) so that the third part (313) faces the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the third part (313) may include a second folding portion located between the first part (311) and the third member (330).

[0160] According to one embodiment, by bending and / or folding at least a portion of the third part (313), the first member (310) may partially cover at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the third part (313) may partially cover at least a second edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the third part (313) may partially wrap around at least a second edge of the printed circuit board (230).

[0161] According to one embodiment, by bending and / or folding at least a portion of the third part (313), the third member (330) may face the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the third member (330) may come into contact with the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the third member (330) may be adhered to the second side (212) of the housing (210).

[0162] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fourth part (314) may be bent at least once with respect to the first part (311) so that the fourth part (314) faces the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, the fourth part (314) may include a third bending portion located between the first part (311) and the fourth member (340).

[0163] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fourth part (314) may be folded at least once with respect to the first part (311) so that the fourth part (314) faces the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, the fourth part (314) may include a third folding portion located between the first part (311) and the fourth member (340).

[0164] According to one embodiment, by bending and / or folding at least a portion of the fourth part (314), the first member (310) may cover at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) in at least partially. For example, the fourth part (314) may cover at least a third edge of the printed circuit board (230) in at least partially. For example, the fourth part (314) may wrap at least a third edge of the printed circuit board (230) in at least partially.

[0165] According to one embodiment, by bending and / or folding at least a portion of the fourth part (314), the fourth member (340) may face the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, the fourth member (340) may come into contact with the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, the fourth member (340) may be adhered to the third side (213) of the housing (210).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (230) may include a connector portion (2301). In one example, the connector portion (2301) may protrude from one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the connector portion (2301) may protrude from a fourth edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the connector portion (2301) may protrude in the direction in which the fourth side (214) of the housing (210) faces (e.g., the -x direction).

[0167] FIG. 13 is a plan view of a camera device including a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0168] The configuration of FIG. 13 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 13, the second member (320) may be positioned between the second part (312) and the housing (210). For example, the second member (320) may be positioned between the second part (312) and the first side (211) of the housing (210). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the second part (312) may be positioned between the second member (320) and the first side (211) of the housing (210).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the second member (320) may be attached to the second part (312) and the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, one side of the second member (320) may be attached to the second part (312), and the other side of the second member (320) may be attached to the first side (211) of the housing (210). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the second part (312) is positioned between the second member (320) and the first side (211) of the housing (210), one side of the second part (312) may be attached to the second member (320), and the other side of the second part (312) may be attached to the first side (211) of the housing (210).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the sum of the thickness of the second part (312) and the thickness of the second member (320) (e.g., the first thickness) (T1) may be greater than or equal to the first length (D1) between the first edge (231) of the printed circuit board (230) and the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the first outer side (3121) of the protective member (300) may be located at a position protruding further than the first edge (231) of the printed circuit board (230). The first outer side (3121) of the protective member (300) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the first edge (231) faces (e.g., the -y direction). In one example, the first outer side (3121) of the protective member (300) may include the back surface of the second part (312) of FIGS. 10 and FIGS. 11, but is not limited thereto.

[0172] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may overlap with at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the second member (320) may overlap with the first edge (231). For example, the second member (320) may overlap with the first edge (231) in a direction from the lens assembly (220) toward the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., in the direction of the optical axis).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 13, the third member (330) may be positioned between the third part (313) and the housing (210). For example, the third member (330) may be positioned between the third part (313) and the second side (212) of the housing (210). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the third part (313) may be positioned between the third member (330) and the second side (212) of the housing (210).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the third member (330) may be attached to the third part (313) and the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, one side of the third member (330) may be attached to the third part (313), and the other side of the third member (330) may be attached to the second side (212) of the housing (210). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the third part (313) is positioned between the third member (330) and the second side (212) of the housing (210), one side of the third part (313) may be attached to the third member (330), and the other side of the third part (313) may be attached to the second side (212) of the housing (210).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the sum of the thickness of the third part (313) and the thickness of the third member (330) (e.g., the second thickness) (T2) may be greater than or equal to the second length (D2) between the second edge (232) of the printed circuit board (230) and the second side (212) of the housing (210). For example, the second outer side (3131) of the protective member (300) may be located at a position protruding further than the second edge (232) of the printed circuit board (230). The second outer side (3131) of the protective member (300) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the second edge (232) faces (e.g., the +y direction). In one example, the second outer side (3131) of the protective member (300) may include the back surface of the third part (313) of FIGS. 10 and FIGS. 11, but is not limited thereto.

[0176] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may overlap with at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the third member (330) may overlap with the second edge (232). For example, the third member (330) may overlap with the second edge (232) in a direction from the lens assembly (220) toward the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., in the direction of the optical axis).

[0177] Referring to FIG. 13, the fourth member (340) may be positioned between the fourth part (314) and the housing (210). For example, the fourth member (340) may be positioned between the fourth part (314) and the third side (213) of the housing (210). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth part (314) may be positioned between the fourth member (340) and the third side (213) of the housing (210).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the fourth member (340) may be attached to the fourth part (314) and the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, one side of the fourth member (340) may be attached to the fourth part (314), and the other side of the fourth member (340) may be attached to the third side (213) of the housing (210). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the fourth part (314) is positioned between the fourth member (340) and the third side (213) of the housing (210), one side of the fourth part (314) may be attached to the fourth member (340), and the other side of the fourth part (314) may be attached to the third side (213) of the housing (210).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the sum of the thickness of the fourth part (314) and the thickness of the fourth member (340) (e.g., the third thickness) (T3) may be greater than or equal to the third length (D3) between the third edge (233) of the printed circuit board (230) and the third side (213) of the housing (210). For example, the third outer side (3141) of the protective member (300) may be located at a position protruding further than the third edge (233) of the printed circuit board (230). The third outer side (3141) of the protective member (300) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the third edge (233) faces (e.g., the +x direction). In one example, the third outer side (3141) of the protective member (300) may include the back surface of the fourth part (314) of FIGS. 10 and FIGS. 11, but is not limited thereto.

[0180] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may overlap with at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the fourth member (340) may overlap with the third edge (233). For example, the fourth member (340) may overlap with the third edge (233) in a direction from the lens assembly (220) toward the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., in the direction of the optical axis).

[0181] According to one embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 13, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may overlap with the fourth edge (234) of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the protective member (300) may include a fifth member (not shown) that overlaps with the fourth edge (234). In the direction from the lens assembly (220) toward the printed circuit board (230) (e.g., the optical axis direction), the fifth member may overlap with the fourth edge (234).

[0182] According to one embodiment, at least two of the first length (D1), the second length (D2), or the third length (D3) may be different from each other. For example, the first length (D1) may be different from at least one of the second length (D2) or the third length (D3). The second length (D2) may be different from the third length (D3). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least two of the first length (D1), the second length (D2), or the third length (D3) may be the same from each other.

[0183] According to one embodiment, at least two of the first thickness (T1), the second thickness (T2), or the third thickness (T3) may be different from each other. For example, the first thickness (T1) may be different from at least one of the second thickness (T2) or the third thickness (T3). The second thickness (T2) may be different from the third thickness (T3). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least two of the first thickness (T1), the second thickness (T2), or the third thickness (T3) may be the same from each other.

[0184] According to one embodiment, the first thickness (T1), the second thickness (T2), and the third thickness (T3) can be modified according to the first length (D1), the second length (D2), and the third length (D3), respectively.

[0185] According to one embodiment, unlike as illustrated in FIG. 13, the protective member (300) may be formed to be substantially symmetric with respect to the lens assembly (220). For example, the protective member (300) may be formed to be substantially symmetric with respect to the lens assembly (220) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis (e.g., x-axis direction and / or y-axis direction). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0186] FIG. 14a is a cross-sectional view of a camera device placed in a recess according to one embodiment.

[0187] The configuration of FIG. 14a may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0188] Referring to FIG. 14a, a protective member (300) according to one embodiment may overlap with at least one component of a camera device (200). For example, in a direction (e.g., optical axis direction or -z direction) toward a printed circuit board (230) (or image sensor) from a lens assembly (220), at least a portion of the protective member (300) may overlap with at least one of a housing (210), a lens assembly (220), an image sensor, a printed circuit board (230), or a base (240). For example, in a direction (e.g., from a lens assembly (220) toward a printed circuit board (230) (or image sensor), at least a portion of a first member (310) of the protective member (300) may overlap with at least one of a housing (210), a lens assembly (220), an image sensor, a printed circuit board (230), or a base (240).

[0189] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may overlap with the housing (210) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction (e.g., x-axis direction and / or y-axis direction). For example, at least a portion of the first member (310) of the protective member (300) may overlap with the side of the housing (210) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction. For example, at least a portion of at least one of the second member (320), third member (330), fourth member (e.g., fourth member (340) of FIG. 13), or fifth member (not shown) of the protective member (300) may overlap with the side of the housing (210) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

[0190] According to one embodiment, a camera device (200) comprising a protective member (300) (or having the protective member (300) combined) may be disposed at least partially within a recess (11). For example, the protective member (300) may be disposed between a recess structure (12) forming the recess (11) and the camera device (200) (or at least one component of the camera device (200). For example, a first member (310) may be disposed between the bottom surface of the recess structure (12) and a printed circuit board (230). For example, a first member (310) may be disposed between the bottom surface of the recess (11) and a base (240). A second member (320) may be disposed between a first inner side (13) of the recess (11) (e.g., a first side wall of the recess structure (12)) and a first side (211) of the housing (210). The first inner side (13) of the recess (11) may face the first side (211) of the housing (210). A third member (330) may be positioned between the second inner side of the recess (11) (e.g., the second side wall of the recess structure (12)) and the second side of the housing (210). The second inner side of the recess (11) may face the second side of the housing (210). Although not shown in FIG. 14a, a fourth member (e.g., the fourth member (340) of FIG. 13) may be positioned between the third inner side of the recess (11) (e.g., the third side wall of the recess structure (12)) and the third side of the housing (210). The third inner side of the recess (11) may face the third side of the housing (210).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the thickness of at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be less than or equal to the length between at least one inner side of the recess (11) and the side of the housing facing said at least one inner side. For example, the thickness of the protective member (300) positioned between the inner side of the recess (11) and the side of the housing may be less than or equal to the width of the gap between the inner side of the recess (11) and the side of the housing. For example, the sum of the thickness of the second portion (312) of the first member (310) and the thickness of the second member (320) (e.g., the first thickness) (T1) may be less than or equal to the width (G2) of the gap between the first inner side (13) of the recess (11) and the first side (211) of the housing (210). For example, the first outer side (3121) of the protective member (300) may come into contact with the first inner side (13) of the recess (11). For example, the sum of the thickness of the third part of the first member (310) and the thickness of the third member may be less than or equal to the width of the gap between the second inner side of the recess (11) and the second side of the housing (210). For example, the sum of the thickness of the fourth part of the first member (310) and the thickness of the fourth member may be less than or equal to the width of the gap between the third inner side of the recess (11) and the third side of the housing (210).

[0192] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may face at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, at least a portion of the second portion (312) of the first member (310) may face the first edge (231) of the printed circuit board (230). For example, at least a portion of the third portion of the first member (310) may face the second edge of the printed circuit board (230). For example, at least a portion of the fourth portion of the first member (310) may face the third edge of the printed circuit board (230).

[0193] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may be positioned apart from at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) by a predetermined distance. For example, at least a portion of the second portion (312) of the first member (310) may be positioned apart from the first edge (231) of the printed circuit board (230) by a predetermined distance (G1). At least a portion of the third portion of the first member (310) may be positioned apart from the second edge of the printed circuit board (230) by a predetermined distance. At least a portion of the fourth portion of the first member (310) may be positioned apart from the third edge of the printed circuit board (230) by a predetermined distance. In one example, the predetermined distance may be about 0.1 mm or more. However, it is not limited thereto. At least a portion of the protective member (300) is spaced apart from at least one edge of the printed circuit board (230) by a predetermined distance, so that damage to the printed circuit board (230) can be reduced or prevented.

[0194] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (230) may be electrically connected to a base (240). The base (240) may include a conductive material. For example, the base (240) may include a metallic material. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may include a conductive material. For example, at least a portion of the protective member (300) may include a metallic material. For example, at least a portion of at least one of the first member (310), second member (320), third member (330), or fourth member (e.g., the fourth member (340) of FIG. 13) of the protective member (300) may include a conductive material. According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a conductive material. For example, the housing (210) may include a metallic material.

[0195] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (230) through a protective member (300). For example, the housing (210) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (230) through a second member (320) in contact with a first side (211) of the housing (210), and a first member (310) connected to the second member (320) and electrically connected to the printed circuit board (230). For example, an electrical path connecting the housing (210), the second member (320), the first member (310), and the printed circuit board (230) may be formed. The housing (210) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (230) through a second member (320) in contact with a first side (211) of the housing (210), and a first member (310) connected to the second member (320) and in contact with a base (240). For example, an electrical path connecting the housing (210), the second member (320), the first member (310), the base (240), and the printed circuit board (230) may be formed. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the housing (210) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (230) through at least one of the second member (320), the third member (330), or the fourth member. The details regarding the formation of an electrical path electrically connected to the printed circuit board (230) through the third member (330) or the fourth member may be referenced by the details regarding the second member (320) described above.

[0196] According to one embodiment, a housing (210) electrically connected to a printed circuit board (230) may include ground. For example, the housing (210) may include ground by at least a part of a protective member (300). For example, an electrical path connecting the housing (210), the second member (320), the first member (310), the base (240), and the printed circuit board (230) may be formed so that a ground path may be formed in the housing (210). For example, an electrical path connecting the housing (210), the second member (320), the first member (310), the base (240), and the printed circuit board (230) may be formed so that a ground path may be formed in the housing (210).

[0197] FIG. 14b is a cross-sectional view illustrating a plurality of camera devices and decorative members according to one embodiment.

[0198] The configuration of FIG. 14b may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. For configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings, the same or similar terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used.

[0199] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a plurality of camera devices. For example, referring to FIG. 14b, the electronic device may include a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and a third camera device (2003). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device may omit at least one of the above-described configurations or include at least one additional camera device.

[0200] The details regarding the camera device of the present disclosure (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 9) may be substantially applied to the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003) of FIG. 14b. For example, the details regarding the camera device of another drawing may be substantially applied to the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003) of FIG. 14b to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0201] According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera devices may be arranged to face substantially the same direction. For example, a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and / or a third camera device (2003) may face the same direction. For example, a first lens assembly of the first camera device (2001), a second lens assembly of the second camera device (2002), and / or a third lens assembly of the third camera device (2003) may face the same direction. For example, the optical axis direction of the first camera device (2001), the optical axis direction of the second camera device (2002), and / or the optical axis direction of the third camera device (2003) may be substantially parallel to each other.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first camera device (2001) may include a first housing (2101) and a first lens assembly disposed at least partially inside the first housing (2101). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the first camera device (2001) may further include a first image sensor, a first printed circuit board on which the first image sensor is disposed, and / or a protective member disposed on a first side of the first housing (2101). According to one embodiment, the above-described configuration of the first camera device (2001) may be referenced by the configuration of a camera device of another drawing (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 9). For example, the details regarding the printed circuit board of another drawing may be substantially applied to the first printed circuit board. The details regarding the lens assembly of another drawing may be substantially applied to the first lens assembly. The details regarding the image sensor of another drawing may be substantially applied to the first image sensor.

[0203] According to one embodiment, the contents of the second camera device (2002) and / or the third camera device (2003) may be referenced by the first camera device (2001) within the scope that they are not disposed of from each other. For example, the second camera device (2002) may include a second housing (2102) and a second lens assembly disposed at least partially inside the second housing (2102). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the second camera device (2002) may further include a second image sensor, a second printed circuit board on which the second image sensor is disposed, and / or a protective member disposed on the first side of the second housing (2102).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the above-described configuration of the second camera device (2002) may be referenced by the configuration of a camera device of another drawing (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 9). For example, the details regarding the printed circuit board of another drawing may be applied substantially identically to the second printed circuit board. The details regarding the lens assembly of another drawing may be applied substantially identically to the second lens assembly. The details regarding the image sensor of another drawing may be applied substantially identically to the second image sensor.

[0205] According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera devices may be arranged side by side in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the first camera device (2001). For example, the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and the third camera device (2003) may be arranged side by side in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the first camera device (2001). For example, the second camera device (2002) may be placed between the first camera device (2001) and the third camera device (2003).

[0206] According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera devices may be placed at least partially within a recess (31). For example, a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and / or a third camera device (2003) may be placed within the recess (31). In one example, the electronic device may include a bracket (30) forming the recess (31). However, it is not limited thereto. The bracket (30) may at least partially surround a plurality of camera devices. For example, the bracket (30) may at least partially surround the sides of the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003). For example, the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003) may be placed at least partially within the bracket (30).

[0207] According to one embodiment, a display (e.g., the display (120) of FIG. 1) may be disposed on a first side of the bracket (30) (e.g., the side facing the +z direction). A recess (31) may be formed on the first side of the bracket (30). For example, the recess (31) may include at least a portion of the first side of the bracket (30). At least one camera device may be disposed on a second side of the bracket (30) (e.g., the side facing the -z direction). For example, a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and / or a third camera device (2003) may be disposed on the second side of the bracket (30). The first side of the bracket (30) may be opposite to the second side of the bracket (30).

[0208] According to one embodiment, one side of the second housing (2102) of the second camera device (2002) may face the side of the first housing (2101) of the first camera device (2001), and the other side of the second housing (2101), opposite to the said side of the second housing (2102), may face the side of the third housing (2103) of the third camera device (2003). For example, the first side of the second housing (2102) of the second camera device (2002) may face the first side of the first housing (2101) of the first camera device (2001). The second side of the second housing (2102), opposite to the first side of the second housing (2102) of the second camera device (2002), may face the first side of the third housing (2103) of the third camera device (2003).

[0209] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (3001) of the first camera device (2001) may overlap with at least a portion of the protective member (3002) of the second camera device (2002) in a direction (e.g., y-axis direction) from the first side of the first housing (2101) toward the first side of the second housing (2102). For example, a second member (3201) of the protective member (3001) and a third member (3302) of the protective member (3002) may be disposed between the first housing (2101) and the second housing (2102). At least a portion of the protective member (3002) of the second camera device (2002) may overlap with at least a portion of the protective member (3003) of the third camera device (2003) in a direction (e.g., y-axis direction) from the first side of the first housing (2101) toward the first side of the second housing (2102). For example, a second member (3202) of the protective member (3002) and a third member (3303) of the protective member (3003) may be placed between the second housing (2102) and the third housing (2103).

[0210] According to one embodiment, a third member (3301) of the protective member (3001) may be disposed between the bracket (30) (or the first side of the bracket (30)) and the first housing (2101). A second member (3203) of the protective member (3003) may be disposed between the bracket (30) (or the second side of the bracket (30)) and the third housing (2103).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the housings of a plurality of camera devices may be spaced apart from each other by at least a portion of a protective member. For example, the first housing (2101) of the first camera device (3001) may be spaced apart from the second housing (2102) of the second camera device (2002) by the second member (3201) of the protective member (3001) and the third member (3302) of the protective member (3002). The details regarding the relationship between the first camera device (2001) and the second camera device (2002) may be referenced to the details regarding the relationship between the second camera device (2002) and the third camera device (2003) within the scope of not being positioned together.

[0212] According to one embodiment, a plurality of camera devices may be fitted into a recess by at least a portion of a protective member. For example, a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and / or a third camera device (2003) may be fitted into a recess (31) by at least a portion of a protective member (3001), a protective member (3002), and / or a protective member (3003). Thus, the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003) may be fixed within the recess (31) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the first camera device (2001) (e.g., x-axis direction and / or y-axis direction) by at least a portion of a protective member (3001), a protective member (3002), and / or a protective member (3003).

[0213] For example, a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002) and / or a third camera device (2003) may be fitted into a recess (31) by a second member (3201) of a protective member (3001), a third member (3301) of a protective member (3001), a second member (3202) of a protective member (3002), a third member (3302) of a protective member (3002), a second member (3203) of a protective member (3003) and / or a third member (3303) of a protective member (3003).

[0214] For example, the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002) and / or the third camera device (2003) may be fitted into the recess (31) by the second member (3201) of the protective member (3001) and / or the third member (3301) of the protective member (3001). Thus, the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002) and / or the third camera device (2003) may be fixed within the recess (31) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the first camera device (3001) (e.g., the y-axis direction).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a decorative member (32). The decorative member (32) may include at least one hole. For example, referring to FIG. 14b, the decorative member (32) may include a first hole (321), a second hole (322), and a third hole (323). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the number of decorative members (32) may correspond to the number of lens assemblies placed within the electronic device. The first hole (321) may correspond to the first lens assembly of the first camera device (2001). For example, at least a portion of the first lens assembly may be placed within the first hole (321) and positioned to be visible through the first hole (321). The second hole (322) may correspond to the second lens assembly of the second camera device (2002). For example, at least a portion of the second lens assembly may be positioned within the second hole (322) and positioned to be visible through the second hole (322). The third hole (323) may correspond to the third lens assembly of the third camera device (2003). For example, at least a portion of the third lens assembly may be positioned within the third hole (323) and positioned to be visible through the third hole (323).

[0216] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of at least one camera device may be placed between the decorative member (32) and the bracket (30). For example, at least a portion of at least one of the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), or the third camera device (2003) may be placed between the decorative member (32) and the bracket (30). In the present disclosure, the decorative member may be named Deco, Camera Deco, or Camera Cover, but is not limited thereto.

[0217] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of at least one camera device may be placed within a space formed by a bracket and a decorative member. For example, a first camera device (2001) may be placed within a space formed by being surrounded by a decorative member (32) and a bracket (30). Referring to FIG. 14b, the first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and / or a third camera device (2003) may be placed within a space formed by being surrounded by a decorative member (32) and a bracket (30).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the decorative member (32) may be configured to fix at least one camera device. For example, the decorative member (32) may be configured to fix at least one camera device in the direction of the optical axis of at least one camera device and / or in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of the optical axis (e.g., the z-axis direction). For example, the decorative member (32) may at least partially cover the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003) so that the first camera device (2001), the second camera device (2002), and / or the third camera device (2003) are fixed in the direction of the optical axis and / or in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of the optical axis.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the decorative member (32) may be placed in at least one camera device. The decorative member (32) may be combined with at least one camera device. For example, the decorative member (32) may be bonded to at least one camera device (e.g., a first camera device (2001), a second camera device (2002), and / or a third camera device (2003)). For example, the decorative member (32) may be bonded to at least one camera device through at least one bonding member (33). For example, at least one bonding member (33) may be positioned between the decorative member (32) and at least one camera device.

[0220] According to one embodiment, at least one bonding member (33) may comprise at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyurethane foam (PORON). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least one bonding member (33) may comprise at least one of a conductive material or an adhesive material.

[0221] In the present disclosure, the first camera device (2001) is named a camera device, and the second camera device (2002) may be named another camera device. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0222] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a protective member including a first opening according to one embodiment.

[0223] The configuration of FIG. 15 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0224] Referring to FIG. 15, a first portion (411) of a protective member (400) according to one embodiment may include at least one first opening (4111). Compared to the case where the first portion (411) does not include the first opening (4111) (e.g., the first portion (311) of FIG. 11), when the first portion (411) includes the first opening (4111), the area of ​​the first portion (411) that is adhered to a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 14a) and / or a base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 14a) may be smaller. Accordingly, when the first part (411) includes the first opening (4111), the protective member (400) can be easily removed from the printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 14a) and / or the base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 14a), and the position of the protective member (400) can be easily modified.

[0225] FIG. 16a is a cross-sectional view of a camera device including the protective member of FIG. 15.

[0226] The configuration of FIG. 16a may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0227] Referring to FIG. 16a, a camera device (200) according to one embodiment may include component information related to the camera device (200). For example, the camera device (200) may include a QR (quick response) code (241) related to the camera device (200). The QR code (241) may include a URL (uniform resource locator) for a web service related to the camera device (200). For example, the QR code (241) may include a URL (uniform resource locator) for a web service related to information about the camera device (200). For example, the QR code (241) may include a URL for a web service related to component information about at least one component of the camera device (200).

[0228] According to one embodiment, the QR code (241) may be placed on the back surface of the camera device (200). For example, the QR code (241) may be placed on the back surface of the base (240). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the QR code (241) may be placed under the printed circuit board.

[0229] According to one embodiment, the QR code (241) may be visually visible from outside the camera device (200). For example, the QR code (241) may be visually visible from outside the camera device (200) through the first opening (4111). For example, the first part (411) may at least partially surround the QR code (241) from below the printed circuit board. For example, the first part (411) may be adhered to the back surface of the base (240) to at least partially surround the QR code (241).

[0230] FIG. 16b is a plan view showing the back of a camera device including the protective member of FIG. 15.

[0231] The configuration of FIG. 16b may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals have been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 16b, information of a component associated with a camera device (200) may include at least one of a QR code (241) or character information (242). At least one of the QR code (241) or character information (242) may be located on the back surface (201) of the camera device (200). For example, at least one of the QR code (241) or character information (242) may be located on the back surface (e.g., the side facing the +z direction) of a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 14a). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the QR code (241) or character information (242) may be located on the back surface (e.g., the side facing the +z direction) of a base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 16a).

[0233] According to one embodiment, at least one of the QR code (241) or character information (242) may be at least partially surrounded by a protective member (400). For example, at least one of the QR code (241) or character information (242) may be at least partially surrounded by a first part (411). For example, when looking at the back (201) of the camera device (200), at least one of the QR code (241) or character information (242) may be located within a first opening (4111).

[0234] According to one embodiment, at least one of a QR code (241) or text information (242) may be visually visible from outside the camera device (200) through the first opening (4111). For example, at least one of the QR code (241) or text information (242) may be visually visible from outside the camera device (200) through the opening (4111) while positioned on the back surface (201) of the camera device (200) (e.g., the back surface of a printed circuit board or the back surface of a base). A user may check information about a part associated with the camera device (e.g., at least one of a QR code (241) or text information (242)) without separating the protective member (400) from the camera device (200) while the protective member (400) is coupled with the camera device (200).

[0235] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0236] The configuration of FIG. 17 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually opposed. The same terminology has been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0237] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 11, the protective member (300) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations. For example, the protective member (300) may omit at least one of the first member (310), the second member (320), the third member (330), or the fourth member (340).

[0238] For example, referring to FIG. 17, a protective member (500) according to one embodiment may include a first member (510) and a second member (520). The first member (510) may include a first portion (511) that overlaps with a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) and / or a base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3). The first portion (511) may be adhered to the printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) and / or the base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3)) under the printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) and / or the base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3).

[0239] According to one embodiment, the first member (510) may include a second part (512) extending from the first part (511). The second member (520) may be disposed on the second part (512). The second member (520) may be disposed on at least one side of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 3). For example, if at least one edge of the printed circuit board is positioned so as to protrude further than at least one side of the housing, the second member (520) may be disposed on said at least one side of the housing. For example, the second member (520) may be adhered to said at least one side of the housing.

[0240] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a protective member including a fifth part according to one embodiment.

[0241] The configuration of FIG. 18 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually opposed. The same terminology has been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0242] Referring to FIG. 18, a protective member (600) according to one embodiment may include a fifth portion (615) disposed on a fourth side (214) of a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 12). The fourth side (214) may face in a direction substantially parallel (e.g., -x direction) to the direction in which the connector portion (e.g., connector portion (2301) of FIG. 12) of a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 12) protrudes from the fourth edge (e.g., fourth edge (234) of FIG. 13) of the printed circuit board.

[0243] According to one embodiment, the fifth part (615) may be coupled to the fourth side (214) of the housing (210). For example, the fifth part (615) may be fixed to the fourth side (214) of the housing (210). For example, the fifth part (615) may be attached to the fourth side (214) of the housing (210). For example, the fifth part (615) may be adhered to the fourth side (214) of the housing (210).

[0244] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the fifth part (615) may be connected to the third part (613). For example, the fifth part (615) may extend from the third part (613). The fifth part (615) may be bent and / or folded relative to the third part (613). For example, the fifth part (615) may be substantially perpendicular to the third part (613), but is not limited thereto.

[0245] According to one embodiment, unlike that shown in FIG. 18, the fifth part (615) may be connected to the second part (612). For example, the fifth part (615) may extend from the second part (612). The fifth part (615) may be bent or / or folded relative to the second part (612). For example, the fifth part (615) may be substantially perpendicular to the second part (612), but is not limited thereto.

[0246] According to one embodiment, unlike that shown in FIG. 18, the fifth part (615) may be connected to the second part (612) and the third part (613). For example, the fifth part (615) may extend from the second part (612) and the third part (613).

[0247] According to one embodiment, the fifth part (615) may be spaced apart from the first part (611). A connector part (e.g., connector part (2301) of FIG. 12) of a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 12) may be positioned between the fifth part (615) and the first part (611). For example, the connector part (2301) may pass through the space between the fifth part (615) and the first part (611).

[0248] According to one embodiment, the first member in FIG. 18 is shown to include the fifth part (615), but is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the second member or the third member may include the fifth part (615).

[0249] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a protective member including a sixth portion including a second opening according to one embodiment.

[0250] The configuration of FIG. 19 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually opposed. The same terminology has been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0251] Referring to FIG. 19, at least a portion of the protective member (700) according to one embodiment may be positioned on the upper part of a camera device (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 3). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (700) may cover at least partially the upper part of the camera device. For example, the protective member (700) may include a sixth portion (711) that covers at least partially the upper part of the camera device.

[0252] According to one embodiment, the sixth part (711) may include at least one second opening (7111). At least a portion of the lens assembly (e.g., the lens assembly (220) of FIG. 3) may pass through the sixth part (711). For example, at least a portion of the lens assembly (220) may pass through the second opening (7111). For example, the sixth part (711) may at least partially surround the lens assembly (220).

[0253] According to one embodiment, the first member (710) may include a second member (712) connected to the sixth member (711). For example, the second member (712) may extend from the sixth member (711). For example, the second member (712) may extend from the first side of the sixth member (711).

[0254] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second part (712) may be bent toward the sixth part (711). For example, the second part (712) may include a fourth bending portion that is bent toward the sixth part (711).

[0255] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second part (712) may be folded with respect to the sixth part (711). For example, the second part (712) may include a fourth folding portion that is folded with respect to the sixth part (711).

[0256] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second portion (712) may be bent and / or folded with respect to the sixth portion (711) so that at least a portion of the second portion (712) may face the first side (e.g., the first side (211) of FIG. 9) of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 9).

[0257] According to one embodiment, the first member (710) may include a third part (713) connected to the sixth part (711). For example, the third part (713) may extend from the sixth part (711). For example, the third part (713) may extend from the second side opposite the first side of the sixth part (711). For example, the third part (713) may be formed on the opposite side of the second part (712).

[0258] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third part (713) may be bent toward the sixth part (711). For example, the third part (713) may include a fifth bending portion that is bent toward the sixth part (711).

[0259] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third part (713) may be folded with respect to the sixth part (711). For example, the third part (713) may include a fifth folding portion that is folded with respect to the sixth part (711).

[0260] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the third portion (713) may be bent and / or folded with respect to the sixth portion (711) so that at least a portion of the third portion (713) may face the second side (e.g., the second side (212) of FIG. 9) of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 9).

[0261] According to one embodiment, the first member (710) may include a fourth member connected to the sixth member (711). For example, the fourth member may extend from the sixth member (711). For example, the fourth member may extend from a third member facing a direction different from the first and second members of the sixth member (711). For example, the third member may be substantially perpendicular to the first and second members.

[0262] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fourth part may be bent toward the sixth part (711). For example, the fourth part may include a sixth bending portion that is bent toward the sixth part (711).

[0263] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fourth part may be folded with respect to the sixth part (711). For example, the fourth part may include a sixth folding portion that is folded with respect to the sixth part (711).

[0264] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fourth portion may be bent and / or folded with respect to the sixth portion (711) so that at least a portion of the fourth portion may face the third side (e.g., the third side (213) of FIG. 9) of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 9).

[0265] Although not illustrated in FIG. 19, according to one embodiment, the first member (710) may include a fifth part connected to the sixth part (711). For example, the fifth part may extend from the sixth part (711). For example, the fifth part may extend from the fourth side opposite the third side, which faces a direction different from the first and second sides of the sixth part (711). For example, the fifth part may be formed on the opposite side of the fourth part.

[0266] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fifth part may be bent toward the sixth part (711). For example, the fifth part may include a seventh bending portion that is bent toward the sixth part (711).

[0267] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fifth part may be folded with respect to the sixth part (711). For example, the fifth part may include a seventh folding portion that is folded with respect to the sixth part (711).

[0268] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the fifth portion may be bent and / or folded with respect to the sixth portion (711) so that at least a portion of the fifth portion may face the fourth side (e.g., the fourth side (214) of FIG. 9) of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 9).

[0269] According to one embodiment, when referenced together with FIG. 11, the protective member according to one embodiment may include a sixth part (711) and a first part (e.g., the first part (311) of FIG. 11). The sixth part (711) may face at least partially the first part (311). A second part (712) may be connected to the sixth part (711) and the first part (311). For example, one end of the second part (712) may extend from the sixth part (711), and the other end of the second part (712) may extend from the first part (311). A third part (713) may be connected to the sixth part (711) and the first part (311). For example, one end of the third part (713) may extend from the sixth part (711), and the other end of the third part (713) may extend from the first part (311). The fourth part (714) may be connected to the sixth part (711) and the first part (311). For example, one end of the fourth part (714) may extend from the sixth part (711), and the other end of the fourth part (714) may extend from the first part (311).

[0270] FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating the process of combining a first member and a second member with a camera device according to one embodiment.

[0271] The configuration of FIG. 20 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings to the extent that they are not mutually opposed. The same terminology has been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of other drawings.

[0272] A camera device according to one embodiment (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a plurality of protective members. For example, referring to FIG. 20, the camera device may include a first protective member (810) and a second protective member (820).

[0273] According to one embodiment, the second protective member (820) may partially surround at least one side of the housing (210). The second protective member (820) may include at least one of a second member (e.g., the second member (320) of FIG. 13), a third member (e.g., the third member (330) of FIG. 13), a fourth member (e.g., the fourth member (340) of FIG. 13), or a fifth member. For example, the second protective member (820) may be formed by combining at least one of the second member, the third member, the fourth member, or the fifth member.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the first protective member (810) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the second protective member (820). In one example, the first protective member (810) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the second protective member (820) and at least a portion of the housing (210). The first protective member (810) may be referenced by the first member (e.g., the first member (310) of FIG. 10).

[0275] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (10) of FIG. 5) may include a folded optics camera. A folded optics camera may refract the path of light regardless of the direction in which external light is incident by arranging an optical member, such as an optical refractive member (e.g., a prism). In the present disclosure, a folded optics camera may be named a camera device or a folded camera device, but is not limited thereto.

[0276] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 21 and FIGS. 22, details regarding a folded optical system camera (900) according to one embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the folded optical system camera (900) will be referred to as a camera device (900).

[0277] FIG. 21 is a plan view illustrating the process of combining a camera device including a reflective member and a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0278] FIG. 22 is a perspective view illustrating a camera device of FIG. 21 including a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0279] The configurations of FIGS. 21 and FIGS. 22 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings to the extent that they are not disposed of from each other. The same terminology has been used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to configurations of other drawings.

[0280] According to one embodiment, the camera device (900) may include a housing (910), an optical refraction member (920), and a printed circuit board (930). However, the configuration of the camera device (900) is not limited thereto. For example, the camera device (900) may omit at least one of the configurations described above or may include at least one additional configuration. For example, the camera device (900) may include at least one protective member (1000). The configuration of the camera device (900) may be referenced by the configuration of the camera device (200) of FIG. 3.

[0281] According to one embodiment, the optical refractive member (920) can change the path of light entering the interior of the camera device (900). For example, the optical refractive member (920) may be positioned to refract the path of light passing through at least one part of at least one lens. Light entering the interior of the camera device (900) may be refracted at least once by the optical refractive member (920). According to one embodiment, the optical refractive member (920) may include at least one of a prism or a reflective member.

[0282] According to one embodiment, the optical refractive member (920) may be positioned to refract the path of light so that light passing through the optical refractive member (920) is incident on an image sensor (not shown). The light refracted through the optical refractive member (920) may be introduced into the image sensor (not shown).

[0283] According to one embodiment, the housing (910) may form the exterior of the camera device (900). For example, the housing (910) may provide a frame for supporting at least one component of the camera device (900). According to one embodiment, the housing (910) may include at least one side. For example, the housing (910) may include a first side (911) on which at least a portion of the printed circuit board (930) is placed, a second side (912) opposite to the first side (911), a third side (913) facing in a different direction from the first side (911) and the second side (912), or at least one of a fourth side (914) opposite to the third side (913). The third side (913) may be substantially perpendicular to the first side (911) and the second side (912).

[0284] Referring to FIG. 22, a protective member (1000) according to one embodiment may include a first member (1010) and a second member (1020). The first member (1010) may include a first part (1011). Referring to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the first member (1010) may include a second part (1012) connected to the first part (1011), a third part (1013) connected to the first part (1011), a fourth part (1014) connected to the first part (1011), and a fifth part (1015) connected to the first part (1011). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the first member (1010) may omit at least one of the first part (1011), the second part (1012), the third part (1013), the fourth part (1014), or the fifth part (1015), or may include at least one other part.

[0285] According to one embodiment, the protective member (1000) may include at least one of a second member (1020) disposed in a second part (1012), a third member (1030) disposed in a third part (1013), a fourth member (1040) disposed in a fourth part (1014), or a fifth member (1050) disposed in a fifth part (1015).

[0286] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of at least one protective member (1000) may be disposed on at least one side of the housing (910). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be disposed on at least one of the first side (911), the second side (912), the third side (913), or the fourth side (914). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be disposed on the side of the housing (910) corresponding to the edge of the printed circuit board (930) located at a position protruding further than the side of the housing (910).

[0287] According to one embodiment, at least one protective member (1000) may be attached to a component of the camera device (900). For example, at least one protective member (1000) may be attached to at least one side of the housing (910). For example, at least one protective member (1000) may be attached to at least one of the first side (911), second side (912), third side (913), or fourth side (914) of the housing (910). For example, referring to FIG. 21, the second member (1020) may be attached to the first side (911). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, the second member (1020) may be attached to a printed circuit board (930). For example, the second member (1020) may be attached to a first edge (931) of the printed circuit board (930). The third member (1030) may be attached to the second side (912). The fourth member (1040) may be attached to the third side (913). The fifth member (1050) may be attached to the fourth side (914). For example, referring to FIG. 22, the first part (1011) of the first member (1010) may be attached to the back surface of the camera device (900). For example, the first part (1011) of the first member (1010) may be attached to at least one of the printed circuit board (930) or the base. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0288] According to one embodiment, at least one protective member (1000) may be attached to a component of a camera device (900) using an adhesive member. For example, at least one protective member (1000) may be attached to a component of a camera device (900) using at least one of an adhesive tape or a bond. However, it is not limited thereto. For example, at least one protective member (1000) may include an adhesive material. For example, at least one protective member (1000) may be formed from an adhesive material. For example, at least one protective member (1000) may include at least one of an adhesive tape or a bond. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0289] For example, the first edge (931) of the printed circuit board (930) may correspond to the first side (911) of the housing (910). For example, the first edge (931) of the printed circuit board (930) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the first side (911) of the housing (910) faces. If the first edge (931) of the printed circuit board (930) protrudes further than the first side (911) of the housing (910), at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be placed on the first side (911). For example, the second portion (1012) and the second member (1020) may be placed on the first side (911).

[0290] Unlike what is shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, in one example, the second edge of the printed circuit board (930) may correspond to the second side (912) of the housing (910). For example, the second edge of the printed circuit board (930) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the second side (912) of the housing (910) faces. If the second edge of the printed circuit board (930) protrudes further than the second side (912) of the housing (910), at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be placed on the second side (912).

[0291] Unlike as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22, in one example, the third edge of the printed circuit board (930) may correspond to the third side (913) of the housing (910). For example, the third edge of the printed circuit board (930) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the third side (913) of the housing (910) faces. If the third edge of the printed circuit board (930) protrudes further than the third side (913) of the housing (910), at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be placed on the third side (913).

[0292] Unlike what is shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, in one example, the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (930) may correspond to the fourth side (914) of the housing (910). For example, the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (930) may face a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the fourth side (914) of the housing (910) faces. If the fourth edge of the printed circuit board (930) protrudes further than the fourth side (914) of the housing (910), at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be placed on the fourth side (914).

[0293] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be positioned below the camera device (900). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be positioned on the back surface of the camera device (900). For example, referring to FIG. 22, a first member (1010) of the protective member (1000) may be positioned on the back surface of the camera device (900). For example, a first portion (1011) of the first member (1010) may be positioned on the back surface of the camera device (900). However, it is not limited thereto. For example, if the camera device (900) includes a base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3), at least a portion of the protective member (1000) may be positioned on the back surface of the base.

[0294] The details regarding the protective member (1000) may be referenced by the protective member of another drawing described above (e.g., the protective member (300) of FIG. 9).

[0295] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0296] As described above, a camera device according to one embodiment (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 3). The camera device may include a lens assembly (e.g., the lens assembly (220) of FIG. 3) that is at least partially disposed inside the housing. The lens assembly may include at least one lens. The camera device may include an image sensor (e.g., the image sensor (250) of FIG. 4) that converts light received through the at least one lens into an electrical signal. The camera device may include a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) on which the image sensor is disposed. A first edge of the printed circuit board (e.g., the first edge (231) of FIG. 13) may be located at a position that protrudes further than a first side of the housing (e.g., the first side (211) of FIG. 13). The camera device may include a protective member (e.g., protective member (300) of FIG. 9) disposed on the first side of the housing. The thickness of the protective member may be greater than or equal to the first length between the first edge of the printed circuit board and the first side of the housing.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the protective member may include a first member (e.g., the first member (310) of FIG. 10) comprising a first portion disposed below the printed circuit board (e.g., the first portion (311) of FIG. 10) and a second portion connected to the first portion (e.g., the second portion (312) of FIG. 10). The second portion may face at least partially the first side of the housing. The protective member may include a second member (e.g., the 23rd member (320) of FIG. 10) disposed on the second portion of the first member. The sum of the thickness of the second portion of the first member and the thickness of the second member may be greater than or equal to the first length between the first edge of the printed circuit board and the first side of the housing.

[0298] According to one embodiment, the second member may be disposed between the second portion of the first member and the first side of the housing. The second member may be adhered to the second portion of the first member and the first side of the housing.

[0299] According to one embodiment, the second portion of the first member may face the first edge of the printed circuit board. The second portion of the first member may be spaced apart from the first edge of the printed circuit board by a predetermined distance.

[0300] According to one embodiment, the camera device may include a base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3) on which the printed circuit board is placed. The first portion of the first member may be adhered to the back surface of the base.

[0301] According to one embodiment, the second member may form a step with respect to the second portion of the first member. At least one part of the second portion may be bent at least once with respect to the first portion so that the second portion faces at least partially the first side of the housing.

[0302] According to one embodiment, the camera device may include a base electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be disposed on the base. The base may include a metallic material. At least a portion of the protective member may include a conductive material. The protective member may include a first portion that contacts the back surface of the base. The protective member may contact the first side of the housing. The housing may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through the protective member.

[0303] According to one embodiment, the protective member may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (411) of FIG. 15) disposed below the printed circuit board. The first portion may include a first opening (e.g., the first opening (4111) of FIG. 15). Component information related to at least one component included in the camera device may be visible from outside the camera device through the first opening. For example, a QR code related to the camera device (e.g., the QR code (241) of FIG. 16a) may be visible from outside the camera device through the first opening.

[0304] According to one embodiment, the protective member may overlap the first edge of the printed circuit board in a direction toward the printed circuit board from the lens assembly. The first outer side of the protective member, facing a direction substantially parallel to the direction toward which the first edge of the printed circuit board faces, may be positioned at a location protruding further than the first edge of the printed circuit board.

[0305] According to one embodiment, a second edge of the printed circuit board opposite to the first edge of the printed circuit board (e.g., the second edge (232) in FIG. 13) may be positioned at a position protruding further than the second side of the housing opposite to the first side of the housing (e.g., the second side (212) in FIG. 13). The protective member may include a first portion disposed below the printed circuit board and a third portion connected to the first portion (e.g., the third portion (313) in FIG. 10). The third portion may face at least partially the second side of the housing. The protective member may include a third member disposed on the third portion of the first member (e.g., the third member (330) in FIG. 10). The sum of the thickness of the third portion of the first member and the thickness of the third member may be greater than or equal to the second length between the second edge of the printed circuit board and the second side of the housing.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the first edge of the printed circuit board and the third edge of the printed circuit board facing in a different direction from the second edge of the printed circuit board opposite the first edge (e.g., the third edge (233) in FIG. 13) may be positioned at a position protruding further than the first side of the housing and the third side of the housing facing in a different direction from the second side of the housing opposite the first side (e.g., the third side (213) in FIG. 13). The protective member may include a first part disposed below the printed circuit board and a fourth part connected to the first part (e.g., the fourth part (314) in FIG. 10). The fourth part may include a fourth part facing at least partially the third side of the housing. The protective member may include a fourth member disposed on the fourth part of the first member (e.g., the fourth member (340) in FIG. 10). The sum of the thickness of the fourth portion of the first member and the thickness of the fourth member may be greater than or equal to the third length between the third edge of the printed circuit board and the third side of the housing.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board may include a connector portion (e.g., the connector portion (2301) of FIG. 12) protruding from a fourth edge of the printed circuit board (e.g., the fourth edge (234) of FIG. 13). The protective member may include a fifth portion (e.g., the fifth portion (615) of FIG. 18) facing a fourth side of the housing (e.g., the fourth side (214) of FIG. 13) facing a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the fourth edge of the printed circuit board faces. The fifth portion may be adhered to the fourth side of the housing.

[0308] According to one embodiment, the protective member may include a sixth portion (e.g., the sixth portion (711) of FIG. 19) covering the upper part of the housing. The sixth portion may include a second opening (e.g., the second opening (7111)) through which at least a portion of the lens assembly passes.

[0309] According to one embodiment, the camera device may include a base on which the printed circuit board is placed. The image sensor may be placed on the base. The printed circuit board may be placed on the base to at least partially surround the image sensor.

[0310] As described above, an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a first camera device (e.g., the camera device (200) of FIG. 3 and / or the first camera device (2001) of FIG. 14b)) and a recess in which the first camera device is at least partially disposed (e.g., the recess (11) of FIG. 5 and / or the recess (31) of FIG. 14b). The first camera device may include a first housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 3 and / or the first housing (2101) of FIG. 14b). The first camera device may include a first lens assembly (e.g., the lens assembly (220) of FIG. 3) disposed at least partially inside the first housing. The first lens assembly may include at least one lens. The first camera device may include a first image sensor (e.g., image sensor (250) of FIG. 4) that converts light received through the at least one lens into an electrical signal. The first camera device may include a first printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) on which the first image sensor is placed. A first edge of the first printed circuit board (e.g., first edge (231) of FIG. 13) may be located at a position protruding further than a first side of the first housing (e.g., first side (211) of FIG. 13). The first camera device may include a protective member (e.g., protective member (300) of FIG. 9 and / or protective member (3001) of FIG. 14b) placed on the first side of the first housing. The thickness of the protective member of the first camera device may be greater than or equal to the first length between the first edge of the first printed circuit board and the first side of the first housing.

[0311] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a bracket forming the recess (e.g., bracket (30) of FIG. 14b). The electronic device may include a display (e.g., display (120) of FIG. 1) disposed on a first side of the bracket. The electronic device may include a second camera device (e.g., second camera device (2002) of FIG. 14b) disposed on a second side of the bracket opposite to the first side of the bracket. The second camera device may be disposed within the recess. The second camera device may face substantially the same direction as the first camera device. The second camera device may include a second housing (e.g., second housing (2102) of FIG. 14b). The second camera device may include a second lens assembly (e.g., lens assembly (220) of FIG. 3) disposed at least partially inside the second housing. The second lens assembly may include at least one lens. The second camera device may include a second image sensor (e.g., image sensor (250) of FIG. 4) that converts light received through the at least one lens into an electrical signal. The second camera device may include a second printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 3) on which the second image sensor is placed. A first edge of the second printed circuit board may be positioned at a location that protrudes further than the first side of the second housing. The second camera device may include a protective member (e.g., protective member (300) of FIG. 9 and / or protective member (3002) of FIG. 14b) disposed on the first side of the second housing. The thickness of the protective member of the second camera device may be greater than or equal to the length between the first edge of the second printed circuit board and the first side of the second housing.The first side of the first housing may face the first side of the second housing. The protective member of the first camera device may overlap with the protective member of the second camera device in a direction from the first side of the first housing toward the first side of the second housing. The first camera device and the second camera device may be fitted into the recess by the protective member of the first camera device and the protective member of the second camera device so that the first camera device and the second camera device are fixed within the recess in a direction substantially perpendicular to the optical axis direction of the first camera device.

[0312] The electronic device may include a decorative member (e.g., decorative member (32) of FIG. 14b). The decorative member may include a first hole (e.g., first hole (321) of FIG. 14b) corresponding to the first lens assembly and a second hole (e.g., second hole (322) of FIG. 14b) corresponding to the second lens assembly. The decorative member may cover at least partially the first camera device and the second camera device so as to fix the first camera device and the second camera device in a direction substantially parallel to the optical axis direction of the first camera device.

[0313] According to one embodiment, the protective member of the first camera device may include a first member (e.g., the first member (310) of FIG. 10) comprising a first portion disposed below the first printed circuit board (e.g., the first portion (311) of FIG. 10) and a second portion connected to the first portion (e.g., the second portion (312) of FIG. 10). The second portion may face at least partially the first side of the first housing. The protective member may include a second member (e.g., the 23rd member (320) of FIG. 10) disposed on the second portion of the first member. The sum of the thickness of the second portion of the first member and the thickness of the second member may be greater than or equal to the first length between the first edge of the first printed circuit board and the first side of the first housing.

[0314] According to one embodiment, the second member may be disposed between the second portion of the first member and the first side of the first housing. The second member may be adhered to the second portion of the first member and the first side of the first housing.

[0315] According to one embodiment, the second portion of the first member may face the first edge of the printed circuit board. The second portion of the first member may be spaced apart from the first edge of the printed circuit board by a predetermined distance.

[0316] According to one embodiment, the first camera device may include a first base (e.g., the base (240) of FIG. 3) on which the first printed circuit board is placed. The first portion of the first member may be adhered to the back surface of the first base.

[0317] According to one embodiment, the second member may form a step with respect to the second portion of the first member. At least one part of the second portion may be bent at least once with respect to the first portion so that the second portion faces at least partially the first side of the first housing.

[0318] According to one embodiment, the first camera device may include a first base electrically connected to the first printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board may be disposed on the first base. The first base may include a metallic material. At least a portion of the protective member of the first camera device and / or the protective member of the second camera device may include a conductive material. The protective member of the first camera device may include a first portion that contacts the back surface of the first base. The protective member of the first camera device may contact the first side of the first housing. The first housing may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board through the protective member of the first camera device.

[0319] According to one embodiment, the protective member of the first camera device may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (411) of FIG. 15) disposed below the first printed circuit board. The first portion may include a first opening (e.g., the first opening (4111) of FIG. 15). Information regarding a component associated with the first camera device may be located on the back surface of the first printed circuit board. Information regarding a component associated with the first camera device (e.g., the QR code (241) of FIG. 16a) may be visible from the outside of the first camera device through the first opening.

[0320] According to one embodiment, the protective member of the first camera device may overlap with the first edge of the first printed circuit board in a direction toward the first printed circuit board from the first lens assembly. The first outer portion of the protective member of the first camera device, which faces a direction substantially parallel to the direction toward the first edge of the first printed circuit board, may be positioned at a location protruding further than the first edge of the first printed circuit board.

[0321] According to one embodiment, a second edge of the first printed circuit board opposite to the first edge of the first printed circuit board (e.g., the second edge (232) in FIG. 13)) may be positioned at a position protruding further than the second side of the first housing opposite to the first side of the first housing (e.g., the second side (212) in FIG. 13). The protective member of the first camera device may include a first part disposed below the first printed circuit board and a third part connected to the first part (e.g., the third part (313) in FIG. 10). The third part may face at least partially the second side of the first housing. The protective member of the first camera device may include a third member disposed on the third part of the first member (e.g., the third member (330) in FIG. 10). The sum of the thickness of the third portion of the first member and the thickness of the third member may be greater than or equal to the second length between the second edge of the first printed circuit board and the second side of the first housing.

[0322] According to one embodiment, the first edge of the first printed circuit board and the third edge of the first printed circuit board facing in a different direction from the second edge of the first printed circuit board opposite the first edge (e.g., the third edge (233) in FIG. 13) may be positioned at a more protruding location than the first side of the first housing and the third side of the first housing facing in a different direction from the second side of the first housing opposite the first side (e.g., the third side (213) in FIG. 13). The protective member of the first camera device may include a first part disposed below the first printed circuit board and a fourth part connected to the first part (e.g., the fourth part (314) in FIG. 10). The fourth part may include a fourth part facing at least partially the third side of the first housing. The protective member of the first camera device may include a fourth member (e.g., the fourth member (340) of FIG. 10) disposed in the fourth portion of the first member. The sum of the thickness of the fourth portion of the first member and the thickness of the fourth member may be greater than or equal to the third length between the third edge of the first printed circuit board and the third side of the first housing.

[0323] According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board may include a connector portion (e.g., the connector portion (2301) of FIG. 12) protruding from a fourth edge of the first printed circuit board (e.g., the fourth edge (234) of FIG. 13). The protective member of the first camera device may include a fifth portion (e.g., the fifth portion (615) of FIG. 18) facing a fourth side of the first housing (e.g., the fourth side (214) of FIG. 13) facing a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the fourth edge of the first printed circuit board faces. The fifth portion may be adhered to the fourth side of the first housing.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the protective member of the first camera device may include a sixth portion (e.g., the sixth portion (711) of FIG. 19) covering the upper part of the first housing. The sixth portion may include a second opening (e.g., the second opening (7111)) through which at least a portion of the lens assembly passes.

[0325] According to one embodiment, the first camera device may include a first base on which the first printed circuit board is placed. The first image sensor may be placed on the first base. The first printed circuit board may be placed on the first base to at least partially surround the first image sensor.

[0326] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs.

[0327] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the components included in the disclosure are expressed in a singular or plural form according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is selected to suit the situation presented for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components; even if a component is expressed in the plural form, it may be composed of a singular form, and even if a component is expressed in the singular form, it may be composed of a plural form.

[0328] Additionally, in the present disclosure, "comprising at least one of a, b, or c" may mean "comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, or comprising a combination of two or more (comprising a and b, comprising b and c, comprising a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c)."

[0329] Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In a camera device, Housing; A lens assembly comprising at least one lens, disposed at least partially inside the housing; An image sensor that converts light received through at least one lens into an electrical signal; A printed circuit board on which the image sensor is disposed, wherein the first edge of the printed circuit board is positioned at a location protruding further than the first side of the housing; and A protective member disposed on the first side of the housing; comprising, The thickness of the protective member is greater than or equal to the first length between the first edge of the printed circuit board and the first side of the housing. Camera device.

2. In Claim 1, The above protective member is: A first member comprising a first portion disposed below the printed circuit board and a second portion connected to the first portion and facing at least partially the first side of the housing; and A second member disposed in the second portion of the first member; comprising, The sum of the thickness of the second portion of the first member and the thickness of the second member is greater than or equal to the first length between the first edge of the printed circuit board and the first side of the housing. Camera device.

3. In Claim 2, The second member is disposed between the second portion of the first member and the first side of the housing, and is bonded to the second portion of the first member and the first side of the housing. Camera device.

4. In Claim 2, The second portion of the first member is positioned facing the first edge of the printed circuit board and spaced apart from the first edge of the printed circuit board by a predetermined distance. Camera device.

5. In Claim 2, It further includes a base on which the above-mentioned printed circuit board is placed, and The first portion of the first member is adhered to the back surface of the base. Camera device.

6. In Claim 2, The second member forms a step with the second portion of the first member, and At least one part of the second part is bent at least once relative to the first part so that the second part faces at least partially the first side of the housing. Camera device.

7. In Claim 1, It further includes a base electrically connected to the printed circuit board and on which the printed circuit board is placed, and The above base includes a metallic material, and At least a portion of the above protective member comprises a conductive material, and The above protective member includes a first portion that contacts the back surface of the base and contacts the first side of the housing, and The above housing is electrically connected to the printed circuit board through the above protective member, Camera device.

8. In Claim 1, The above protective member includes a first portion disposed below the printed circuit board, and The above first part includes a first opening, and Information regarding the components related to the above camera device is located on the back of the above printed circuit board, and Information about the above-mentioned part is visible from the outside of the camera device through the first opening, Camera device.

9. In Claim 1, The above protective member overlaps with the first edge of the printed circuit board in a direction toward the printed circuit board from the lens assembly, and The first outer side of the protective member facing a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the first edge of the printed circuit board faces is positioned at a location protruding further than the first edge of the printed circuit board. Camera device.

10. In Claim 1, The second edge of the printed circuit board opposite to the first edge of the printed circuit board is located at a position that protrudes further than the second side of the housing opposite to the first side of the housing, and The above protective member is: A first member comprising a first portion disposed below the printed circuit board and a third portion connected to the first portion and facing at least partially the second side of the housing; and A third member disposed in the third portion of the first member; comprising, The sum of the thickness of the third portion of the first member and the thickness of the third member is greater than or equal to the second length between the second edge of the printed circuit board and the second side of the housing. Camera device.

11. In Claim 1, The first edge of the printed circuit board and the third edge of the printed circuit board facing in a different direction from the second edge of the printed circuit board opposite the first edge are positioned at a position protruding further than the third side of the housing facing in a different direction from the first side of the housing and the second side of the housing opposite the first side, and The above protective member is: A first member comprising a first portion disposed below the printed circuit board and a fourth portion connected to the first portion and facing at least partially to the third side of the housing; and A fourth member disposed in the fourth portion of the first member; comprising, The sum of the thickness of the fourth portion of the first member and the thickness of the fourth member is greater than or equal to the third length between the third edge of the printed circuit board and the third side of the housing. Camera device.

12. In Claim 1, The above printed circuit board includes a connector portion protruding from the fourth edge of the above printed circuit board, and The above protective member is: A fifth portion comprising a fourth side of the housing facing a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the fourth edge of the printed circuit board faces, and a portion attached to the fourth side of the housing. Camera device.

13. In Claim 1, The above protective member includes a sixth portion covering the upper part of the housing, and The above-mentioned sixth portion includes a second opening through which at least a portion of the lens assembly passes, Camera device.

14. In Claim 1, It further includes a base on which the above-mentioned printed circuit board is placed, and The image sensor is placed on the base, and The printed circuit board is positioned on the base to at least partially surround the image sensor, Camera device.

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