Camera Lifting Structure With Rail Linkage for Thin Display Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional camera lifting structures in thin display devices face challenges in space utilization, often interfering with internal components and causing electromagnetic interference or poor heat dissipation due to their size and proximity to internal circuitry.
Innovation Solution
A camera lifting structure comprising a rail bracket, fixing portions, elastic elements, sliding portions, main connecting rods, and a camera module, which allows for reduced dimensions by sliding and pivoting mechanisms, along with a damping module and protective features like buffering pads and annular structures to prevent damage and entanglement of cables.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a conventional camera lifting structure is used in a thin display device, then the camera can be lifted for operation, but the structure occupies excessive internal space and interferes with internal circuit components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the traditional vertical lifting motion into a horizontal sliding motion along a rail bracket. The camera module moves along the first direction (horizontal) rather than the second direction (vertical), allowing the lifting structure to occupy less vertical space within the display device and avoid interference with internal circuit components while maintaining the camera's lifting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a dynamic mechanism where the camera module can switch between a first state (retracted) and a second state (extended) through sliding portions that move along the rail bracket. This dynamic design allows the camera to be positioned optimally during operation while minimizing space occupation when retracted, resolving the contradiction between operational capability and space utilization.
2Volume of moving object
If the camera lifting structure is reduced in dimension, then space utilization improves, but the stability and control of camera movement may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces elastic elements as intermediary components between the sliding portions and the rail bracket. These elastic elements provide cushioning and stable support during the camera's sliding motion, ensuring controlled and stable movement while allowing the overall structure to maintain compact dimensions. The elastic elements act as mediators that maintain stability without requiring a larger structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates elastic elements that provide beforehand cushioning to the camera module during its movement. This cushioning mechanism ensures stable and controlled motion of the camera along the rail bracket, preventing instability that might result from the reduced dimensional structure while maintaining the compact design.
3Ease of manufacture
If the camera lifting structure uses traditional design, then it is simple to manufacture, but it causes electromagnetic interference and poor heat dissipation due to close distance to internal circuit components
Solution Approach 1:
By changing the motion direction from vertical to horizontal, the patent repositions the camera module's trajectory away from internal circuit components. This dimensional change allows the camera to operate effectively while maintaining greater spatial separation from heat-generating and electromagnetic-emitting circuits, reducing harmful effects without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
4Volume of moving object
If sliding portions are added to enable horizontal movement, then space occupation is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into the sliding portions, which simultaneously serve as movement mechanisms, support structures, and space-saving elements. By combining these functions into integrated components rather than separate parts, the patent achieves compact space occupation while controlling the increase in device complexity through functional integration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This design effectively reduces the space occupied by the camera lifting structure within the display device, enhances stability and control of camera movement, and prevents damage from internal component contact while protecting cables, thereby improving space utilization and operational stability.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic elements are located between the fixing portions and extend along the first direction. Each of the elastic elements has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. Each of the first ends connects with the corresponding fixing portion. The sliding portions are respectively connected with the corresponding second end and are configured to slide along the first direction relative to the rail bracket.
Implementation Method 2
The damping module includes a casing, two shafts, a cover and a plurality of protruding ridges. The casing is connected with the rail bracket and has two spaces therein. Each of the shafts includes a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion. Each of the first shaft portions and the corresponding second shaft portion extend along an axis. Each of the first shaft portions is located inside the corresponding space. The second shaft portions protrude outside the casing. The cover is connected with the casing to seal up the spaces. The protruding ridges are disposed on the first shaft portions and respectively extend along the corresponding axis. The protruding ridges are separated from each other.
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AI summary
A camera lifting structure includes a rail bracket, two fixing portions, two elastic elements, two sliding portions, two connecting rods and a camera module. The rail bracket extends along a first direction. The fixing portions are disposed on two ends of the rail bracket. The elastic elements locate between the fixing portions. Each elastic element has a first end and a second end. Each first end connects with the corresponding fixing portion. The sliding portions respectively connect with the corresponding second end and are configured to slide along the first direction relative to the rail bracket. Each connecting rod has a third end and a fourth end. Each third end is pivotally connected with the corresponding sliding portion. The camera module pivotally connects with the fourth ends and is configured to move relative to the rail bracket along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.