Telescopic Camera Mechanism with Protective Cover and Screw Drive
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Solution Overview
Problem
The cameras in mobile phones are typically fixed, making them prone to wear and tear, which affects imaging quality, especially in high-pixel camera models, as they protrude from the phone shell and are susceptible to damage during daily use.
Innovation Solution
A telescopic camera mechanism with a protective cover and camera telescopic component, utilizing a rotating motor, screw rod, and guide plate to retract and extend the camera, allowing for increased photographing angles and protection when not in use, comprising a support spring strip and poke rod for mechanical extension and retraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the camera is fixed and protrudes from the mobile phone shell, then the camera structure is simple, but the camera is prone to wear and tear and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed camera structure into a telescopic one. The camera lens can dynamically extend outward when needed for photography and retract inward when not in use, allowing the structure to adapt between protected and functional states. This resolves the contradiction by making the camera structure changeable rather than static.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements the nesting principle by placing the camera lens inside a telescopic mechanism that can be housed within the phone's body. When retracted, the camera is nested within the holder cavity, providing protection. When extended, it protrudes for photography, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and functionality.
2Reliability
If the camera is fixed and protrudes from the mobile phone shell, then the installation is simple, but the imaging quality is affected due to wear and tear
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic mechanism allows the camera to dynamically adjust its position, extending only when needed for imaging. This protects the camera lens from constant exposure and potential damage, thereby maintaining imaging quality over time, while the modular design keeps the manufacturing process manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the telescopic mechanism and camera unit before installation into the phone. This modular approach simplifies the overall installation process while ensuring the camera is protected from the outset, preventing wear and tear before it occurs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the camera extends out for photography, then the photographing angle is increased, but the camera is more exposed to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic mechanism enables the camera to dynamically extend and retract. When extended, it provides a better photographing angle and field of view. When retracted, it is protected from damage. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction by allowing the camera to switch between protected and functional states as needed.
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
Enhances camera protection and increases the photographing angle, improving user experience and product competitiveness by allowing the camera to extend and retract smoothly, reducing wear and tear and enhancing imaging quality.
Implementation Method 1
the screw rod rotates to drive the guide plate to move on the screw rod
Implementation Method 2
the lead screw is connected with the side surface of the corresponding accommodating cavity, the guide plate sleeves the lead screw
Implementation Method 3
the support spring strip is connected to a bottom of the camera and is fixedly connected to the holder
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a telescopic camera mechanism, which includes a holder having a holding cavity, a camera is placed in the holding cavity, and a top of the camera is provided with a protective cover, the holder is further equipped with a protective cover movement component and a camera telescopic component, wherein the protective cover movement component includes a rotating motor, a screw rod, and a guide plate, the screw rod is connected to a lateral face of the holding cavity, the guide plate is sleeved on the screw rod, and a top end of the guide plate is fixedly connected to the protective cover, the camera telescopic component includes a support spring strip and a poke rod, wherein the support spring strip is connected to a bottom of the camera and is fixedly connected to the holder, and the poke rod is movably connected to the holder. The present disclosure further discloses an electronic device containing the aforementioned telescopic camera mechanism.