Camera Intermediate Member Gap Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing configuration of electronic devices with camera modules results in a gap between the body tube and the support member, leading to visibility of internal components from the outside, degradation of aesthetic features, and potential moisture issues due to air inflow.
Innovation Solution
An intermediate member is disposed between the body tube and the support member to visually cover the gap, preventing the visibility of internal components and reducing moisture issues by blocking air inflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the camera module is miniaturized and mounted in the electronic device, then the device size is reduced and integration is improved, but a gap is formed between the body tube and support member that exposes internal components and causes aesthetic degradation
Solution Approach 1:
An intermediate member is introduced between the body tube and support member to fill the gap formed by camera module miniaturization. This intermediate member acts as a mediator that visually covers the gap and prevents exposure of internal components, thereby resolving the aesthetic degradation issue while maintaining the compact camera module design
Solution Approach 2:
The camera module is divided into separate components (body tube, support member, and intermediate member) that can be independently positioned and adjusted. This segmentation allows the intermediate member to specifically address the gap issue without requiring redesign of the entire camera module, maintaining miniaturization benefits while improving appearance
2Device complexity
If the gap between body tube and support member is left open for structural simplicity, then manufacturing is easier and device complexity is reduced, but moisture issues occur due to air inflow
Solution Approach 1:
The intermediate member serves as a barrier between the internal camera components and the external environment. It blocks air inflow through the gap without requiring complex sealing mechanisms, thus preventing moisture accumulation while maintaining relatively simple structural design
Solution Approach 2:
The intermediate member functions as a thin protective barrier that seals the gap between body tube and support member. This thin film-like structure effectively prevents moisture ingress while adding minimal complexity to the overall device design
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The intermediate member effectively hides the internal camera structures from view, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device and preventing moisture accumulation due to air inflow.
Implementation Method 1
The transparent member may be disposed to be visually exposed to an outside of the electronic device... The image sensor may detect light entering through the transparent member
Implementation Method 2
The intermediate member may be in contact with a side surface of the body tube that faces the support member... A part in contact with the body tube may comprise a curved portion
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AI summary
An electronic device including: a transparent member visually exposed to an outside of the electronic device; a support member configured to support the transparent member and including an opening corresponding to the transparent member; an image sensor configured to detect light entering through the transparent member; a body tube configured to accommodate at least one lens; and an intermediate member in contact with a side surface of the body tube that faces the support member, at least part of the intermediate member being provided between the support member and the body tube.