Lens Module Mounting Bracket Mechanical Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The bonding strength between lens modules and the housing of portable electronic devices is poor, leading to potential separation under lateral pressure.

Innovation Solution

A lens module design that includes a mounting bracket with a recessed receiving groove for an optical filter and a voice coil motor with a casing and connection plates, featuring screw threads and mounting holes for enhanced mechanical attachment to the device housing, thereby increasing the bonding strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If adhesive mounting is used to attach lens module to housing, then the assembly process is simple, but the bonding strength is poor and separation occurs under lateral pressure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoidbonding strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket is divided into multiple functional segments: a body portion for positioning, a connection portion with screw threads for mechanical attachment, and a recessed receiving groove for securing the optical filter. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection portion extends from the body portion in a different spatial dimension, creating a three-dimensional mounting structure that engages with the housing through screw threads. This dimensional extension transforms the simple adhesive interface into a multi-point mechanical fastening system, dramatically improving bonding strength while maintaining assembly feasibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Strength

If mechanical attachment with mounting bracket is used, then the bonding strength is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding strengthVSAvoidmounting structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket merges multiple functions into a single integrated component: it provides structural support for the lens module, contains the recessed receiving groove for the optical filter, and incorporates the connection portion with screw threads for housing attachment. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts and simplifies the overall assembly process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it acts as a structural support element, a positioning feature through its recessed groove, and a fastening mechanism via its screw threads. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate adhesive layers and additional fastening components, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining enhanced bonding strength.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11442240B2Lens module of improved stability and electronic device having the same
Publication Date: 2022.09.13 TRIPLE WIN TECH (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
  • US11442240B2 patent drawing
  • US11442240B2 patent drawing
  • US11442240B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A lens module of enhanced stability and strength when mounted to an image-capturing device includes a voice coil motor. The voice coil motor includes a casing and a first connection plate connected to the casing. The first connection plate defines at least one first mounting hole. An electronic device using the lens module is also provided.