Dual Camera Module Common Grounding via Intermediary Connector
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile terminal designs require complex and costly dual grounding brackets for camera modules, increasing the complexity and cost of static electricity discharge.
Innovation Solution
A camera module design where a connector between the first and second camera modules allows for electrical connection and common grounding through a bracket on the second camera module, simplifying the process, reducing costs, and enhancing stability and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dual grounding brackets are provided for first and second camera modules, then static electricity discharge is achieved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the grounding function for both camera modules into a single shared grounding bracket. The first camera module and second camera module both connect to the same grounding bracket, eliminating the need for separate grounding brackets for each module. This reduces the total number of grounding components while maintaining effective static electricity discharge for both modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The single grounding bracket serves multiple functions by providing grounding for both the first camera module and the second camera module simultaneously. This multi-functional design allows one component to fulfill the grounding requirement for multiple devices, thereby reducing overall device complexity and manufacturing cost.
2Reliability
If dual grounding brackets are provided for first and second camera modules, then grounding is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the grounding function for both camera modules into a single shared grounding bracket. By merging what would have been two separate grounding components into one, the bill of materials is reduced, directly lowering manufacturing costs while maintaining effective grounding for both modules.
3Device complexity
If connector is provided between first and second camera modules, then electrical connection for common grounding is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a connector as an intermediary component between the first camera module and the second camera module. This connector facilitates the electrical connection that enables the first camera module to access the grounding function through the second camera module's connection to the shared grounding bracket, thereby achieving common grounding while maintaining modular design benefits.
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
This design effectively discharges static electricity, enhances the strength and stability of the camera module, and improves overall efficiency while reducing costs and complexity.
Implementation Method 1
The first camera module is electrically connected to the second camera module via the connector so as to be grounded through the bracket
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AI summary
A camera module and a mobile terminal are disclosed. The camera module includes a first camera module, a second camera module and a bracket; the first camera module is arranged side by side with the second camera module, the second camera module is connected to the bracket so as to be grounded, a connector is provided between the first camera module and the second camera module, and the first camera module is electrically connected to the second camera module via the connector so as to be grounded through the bracket. By a connector provided between the first camera module and the second camera module, the first camera module is electrically connected to the second camera module, and achieves common grounding through the bracket at the side of the second camera module.