Double-Sided Lens Module Single Circuit Board Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices with double-sided shooting functions require additional circuit boards for mounting second lens modules, increasing the size of the lens module assembly.

Innovation Solution

A double-sided lens module design where a single circuit board with dual interfaces supports both lens assemblies, sharing the same board to reduce size and enhance mechanical strength with reinforcement plates and adhesives, allowing for integrated double-sided shooting capability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an additional circuit board is used to mount a second lens module for double-sided shooting, then the double-sided shooting function is achieved, but the size of the lens module assembly increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedouble-sided shooting functionVSAvoidsize of lens module assembly
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges two lens modules onto a single circuit board, with each lens module mounted on opposite surfaces of the same board. This integration eliminates the need for separate circuit boards for each lens module, achieving double-sided shooting functionality while reducing the overall assembly size

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single circuit board serves multiple functions by simultaneously supporting both the first lens module and the second lens module. The board acts as a common mounting platform that enables dual-sided imaging capabilities, making the system more versatile without proportionally increasing size

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Strength

If reinforcement plates and adhesives are used to enhance mechanical strength, then the mechanical strength of the circuit board is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemechanical strength of circuit boardVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The reinforcement plates are pre-positioned on the circuit board before mounting the lens modules. The adhesives are applied in advance to specific locations, allowing the assembly process to proceed systematically and reducing on-site manufacturing complexity while ensuring proper mechanical reinforcement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11297214B2Lens module and electronic device having same
Publication Date: 2022.04.05 TRIPLE WIN TECH (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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  • US11297214B2 patent drawing
  • US11297214B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A lens module includes a circuit board, a first support base, a second support base, a first lens assembly, and a second lens assembly. The first support base is mounted on a first surface of the circuit board. The first surface includes a first circuit interface. The first support base includes a third circuit interface. The first lens assembly is mounted on the first support base and electrically coupled to the circuit board through the third circuit interface and the first circuit interface. The second support base is mounted on a second surface of the circuit board. The second surface includes a second circuit interface. The second support base includes a fourth circuit interface. The second lens assembly is mounted on the second support base and electrically coupled to the circuit board through the fourth circuit interface and the second circuit interface.