Angled Camera Transmission Structure for Shared Light Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices with fixed components occupy outer surface space, hindering the increase of screen-to-body ratio and limiting flexibility in component positioning according to user demands.
Innovation Solution
A transmission structure that connects a camera module and a functional module, allowing the camera module to move along one direction and the functional module to move along a different direction, with an angle between the directions greater than 0°, enabling the functional module to change positions and share a light transmission hole with the camera module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If components are disposed in fixed positions, then the structure is simple and stable, but the screen-to-body ratio cannot be increased and component positioning flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming fixed components into movable ones through transmission mechanisms. The camera module and functional module are coupled to driving members that enable them to move between different positions, allowing the device to adapt to various usage scenarios while maintaining a manageable structural complexity through systematic design of the transmission system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by placing the functional module within the housing and coupling it to the camera module through the transmission assembly. The functional module can be positioned at different locations (first position or second position) relative to the camera module, allowing flexible configuration while maintaining a compact overall structure that does not significantly increase device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light transmission holes are provided for different components, then each component has dedicated access, but the screen-to-body ratio is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling a single light transmission hole to serve multiple functions. The functional module can be positioned at different locations relative to the camera module, allowing the same light transmission hole to be used by different components (camera module and functional module) at different times, thereby reducing the total number of holes needed and preserving screen-to-body ratio while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic positioning of the functional module allows it to share the light transmission hole with the camera module. By moving between first and second positions, the functional module can access the light transmission hole when needed, enabling multiple components to share a single opening rather than requiring separate dedicated holes for each component.
3Ease of operation
If the camera module is exposed outside the housing, then shooting functionality is improved, but the device appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the camera module movable between an exposed position (first position) and a retracted position (second position). When shooting is needed, the camera module extends outside the housing through the opening for optimal functionality. When not in use, it retracts into the housing to maintain a clean, compact appearance, thus dynamically adapting to different operational states.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera module is preliminarily positioned inside the housing in a retracted state to maintain aesthetic appearance. When shooting functionality is required, it is then extended to the exposed position through the driving mechanism, allowing the device to prepare for different functions in advance while maintaining appearance quality during non-operational states.
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AI summary
A transmission structure and an electronic device, where the transmission structure includes: a driving member, a transmission assembly, a camera module, and a functional module, where the driving member is connected to the camera module, and the camera module is connected to the functional module through the transmission assembly, where the camera module includes at least one camera, and the functional module includes a first functional component and a second functional component arranged along a first direction; and in a case that the driving member drives the camera module to move along a second direction, the transmission assembly drives the functional module to move along the first direction, and an angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than 0°.