CN210839872U

CN210839872U - Depth camera module and terminal equipment

Info

Publication number: CN210839872U
Application number: CN201921786738.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 高明星; 段开飞; 林绍杰
Original assignee: Qingdao Xiaoniao Kankan Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Qingdao Xiaoniao Kankan Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-10-23
Filing date: 2019-10-23
Publication date: 2020-06-23
Anticipated expiration: 2029-10-23

Abstract

The utility model relates to a degree of depth camera module and terminal equipment. Wherein, the structure of degree of depth camera module is: the circuit board comprises a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a bracket and a shell; the first circuit board is provided with a lens and a laser light source respectively; the second circuit board is provided with a connector for electrically connecting external terminal equipment; the first circuit board and the second circuit board are respectively connected with the bracket, and the first circuit board and the second circuit board are respectively positioned on two sides of the bracket; the shell covers the first circuit board, is connected with the support, is provided with an opening part for exposing the lens and the laser light source, and exposes the second circuit board to the outside. The utility model has the technical effects that: the size of the whole depth camera module in the thickness direction can be effectively reduced.

Description

Depth camera module and terminal equipment

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an optical equipment technical field, more specifically, the utility model relates to a degree of depth camera module and terminal equipment.

Background

In recent years, with rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, face recognition and the like, depth camera products capable of measuring depth information also show a rapid development trend. Meanwhile, the requirements for the precision and the like of depth camera products are also continuously improved.

Currently, there are two main configurations for depth cameras. The first depth camera has the structure that: as shown in fig. 1, the portable electronic device includes a front case 11, a first circuit board 12, a plurality of screws 13, a second circuit board 14, and a rear case 15. The first circuit board 12 is fixedly connected to the front case 11 by a part of the screws 13, the second circuit board 14 is fixedly connected to the rear case by another part of the screws 13, and then the two parts are assembled. The depth camera of the first structure is usually directly mounted on the terminal device when in use, but because no connecting part is arranged on the depth camera, the depth camera has the problems of inconvenient connection and difficult connection with the terminal device, and the structure has larger size in the thickness direction and occupies larger assembly space. The second depth camera has the structure that: as shown in fig. 2, includes a front cover 23, a rear cover 24, a first camera 21, a second camera 22, and a circuit board 25. Wherein, the two

cameras

21, 22 are fixedly arranged on the circuit board 25, the front cover 23, the circuit board 25 and the rear cover 24 are connected together, and a fixing hole 26 for fixing the external terminal equipment is preset on the front cover 23. It can be seen that in the second configuration the fixing holes 26 are designed, which solves the problem of the connection of the depth camera to the terminal device. However, the structure brings difficulty to the design of the front end of the camera of the terminal device, and a sealing part needs to be added under a light transmission plate of the terminal device, so that collision protection and sealing protection of the camera are guaranteed, and difficulty is undoubtedly brought to the assembly process.

Therefore, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above technical problems.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide a degree of depth camera module and terminal equipment aims at solving the great problem of current degree of depth camera size in the thickness direction.

According to an aspect of the utility model, a depth camera module is provided, include:

the laser device comprises a first circuit board, a second circuit board and a laser source, wherein the first circuit board is provided with a lens and a laser source respectively;

the second circuit board is provided with a connector used for electrically connecting external terminal equipment;

the first circuit board and the second circuit board are respectively connected with the bracket, and the first circuit board and the second circuit board are respectively positioned on two sides of the bracket; and

the shell covers the first circuit board, is connected with the support, is provided with an opening part used for exposing the lens and the laser light source, and exposes the second circuit board to the outside.

Optionally, the bracket is provided with a mounting hole, and the mounting hole is configured to be fixedly connected with an external terminal device.

Optionally, four mounting holes are provided, and the four mounting holes are located at four corner positions of the bracket respectively.

Optionally, the number of the lenses is two;

a gasket is disposed on the first circuit board around the lens.

Optionally, first connecting portions extending to the outer side are formed at two ends of the first circuit board respectively, and second connecting portions matched with the first connecting portions are arranged on the support.

Optionally, a sealing ring is arranged at the edge of the opening part.

Optionally, the connector is a USB connector.

Optionally, the first circuit board and the second circuit board are connected through cable communication.

Optionally, the bracket is made of a metal material.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a terminal device is provided. The terminal equipment comprises the depth camera module.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a degree of depth camera module utilizes the space in the shell to hold camera lens and laser source on the first circuit board, and through compact reasonable overall arrangement between each essential element to can save the ascending size of whole degree of depth camera module in thickness side, thereby be favorable to reducing the thickness dimension who uses this degree of depth camera module's terminal equipment. The utility model discloses a loaded down with trivial details problem of connection structure design has been avoided to the degree of depth camera module, has the nimble characteristics of equipment.

Other features of the present invention and advantages thereof will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a depth camera of the prior art.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of another depth camera of the prior art.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a depth camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is an exploded view of a depth camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a top view of a depth camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view of a connection mode between the depth camera module and the fixing frame of the terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view of another connection mode between the depth camera module and the fixing frame of the terminal device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Description of reference numerals:

1-housing, 101-first sealing ring, 102-second sealing ring, 103-third sealing ring, 2-first circuit board, 201-first lens, 202-second lens, 203-laser light source, 204-first connecting part, 3-bracket, 301-mounting hole, 302-second connecting part, 4-second circuit board, 401-connector, 5-first connector, 6-sealing gasket, 7-second connector, 8-third connector, 9-fixing frame, 10-fastener.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of the components and steps, the numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

Techniques and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but are intended to be considered a part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any particular value should be construed as merely illustrative, and not limiting. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numbers and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent figures.

An embodiment of the utility model provides a degree of depth camera module, it has simple structure, and the assembly methods is nimble and characteristics such as small in size. The depth camera module is applicable to various products such as sweeping robots, face recognition terminal equipment and vehicle-mounted obstacle avoidance equipment, is suitable for multiple scenes, and is very suitable for popularization and use in the market.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a pair of degree of depth camera module, the structure is as shown in fig. 3 and fig. 4, and it is including first circuit board 2, second circuit board 4, support 3 and shell 1. A lens and a laser light source 203 are provided on the first circuit board 2, respectively. A connector 401 is disposed on the second circuit board 4, and the connector 401 is used for electrically connecting with an external terminal device to achieve the functions of calling and controlling the depth camera module. The first circuit board 2 and the second circuit board 4 are respectively fixedly connected with the bracket 3, and the first circuit board 2 and the second circuit board 4 are respectively located at two sides of the bracket 3, i.e. the first circuit board 2 and the second circuit board 4 are oppositely arranged. The shell 1 covers the first circuit board 2, and the shell 1 is fixedly connected with the bracket 3. The housing 1 is provided with an opening portion for exposing the lens and the laser light source 203. The second circuit board 4 is exposed directly to the outside.

In the present invention, the housing 1 has an inner cavity and one end is open. When the housing 1 is covered on the first circuit board 2, a space enclosed by the housing 1 and the first circuit board 2 can be used for accommodating the lens and the laser source 203 on the first circuit board 2. The lens and the laser light source 203 may be exposed through an opening in the housing 1. Furthermore, it should be noted that the housing 1 is not directly connected to the first circuit board 2, but is connected to the bracket 3. At this time, the first circuit board 2 is held and fixed between the housing 1 and the bracket 3. In addition, the lens and the laser light source 203 may be connected to the first circuit board 2 by soldering. Similarly, the connector 401 may be connected to the second circuit board 4 by soldering.

The embodiment of the utility model provides a degree of depth camera module, it has utilized the space of shell 1 inner chamber to accept camera lens and the laser source 203 that sets up on the first circuit board 2 to with second circuit board 4 design for direct exposed form, saved the backshell. In addition, the size of the depth camera module in the thickness direction can be saved by matching the main components of the shell 1, the first circuit board 2, the bracket 3 and the second circuit board 4 through compact and reasonable layout. When inciting somebody to action the utility model discloses a when the degree of depth camera module is applied to terminal equipment, can effectively reduce this terminal equipment at the size of thickness direction, be favorable to realizing terminal equipment's miniaturization, frivolousization. The utility model discloses a loaded down with trivial details problem of connection structure design has been avoided to the degree of depth camera module, has the nimble characteristics of equipment, especially adapted using widely.

The utility model discloses a be provided with mounting hole 301 on support 3. Wherein the mounting hole 301 is configured for fixed connection with an external terminal device. For example, a screw is disposed in the mounting hole 301, and the external terminal device and the cradle 3 are fixedly connected by the screw. The connecting mode is simple, the assembly and the disassembly are easy, and the production cost cannot be increased.

In an alternative example of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3 to 5, four mounting holes 301 are provided on the bracket 3, and the four mounting holes 301 are located at four corner positions of the bracket 3, respectively. This distribution of the four mounting holes 301 on the support 3 is a relatively uniform distribution. When the device is fixedly connected with external terminal equipment, the fixation of the terminal equipment is stable and reliable, and the stress is uniform.

And, set up the design of mounting hole 301 on four corners of support 3 respectively, can also make external terminal equipment can carry out fixed connection in the upper portion of support 3 and lower part homoenergetic, this makes the connected mode of degree of depth camera module and external terminal equipment become more nimble, and the technical staff in the art can rationally select specific connected mode according to actual need. Specifically, the method comprises the following steps: the external terminal device generally includes a fixing frame in its interior, but the fixing frame is different in fixing position and the like, and thus there are different forms of fixing the depth camera in an upper portion or in a lower portion. The embodiment of the utility model provides a depth camera module, based on the improvement of structure, make it all can realize being connected with fixed frame in foretell two directions, have that the commonality is stronger, connect convenient characteristics.

For example, as shown in fig. 6, the fixing frame 9 of the terminal device is fixedly disposed on the upper portion of the depth camera module of the present invention. In this embodiment, four fasteners 10 may be inserted through the mounting holes 301 of the bracket 3 from the lower portion of the depth camera module, so that the depth camera module can be stably fixed on the fixing frame 9.

For another example, as shown in fig. 7, a fixing frame 9 of the terminal device is fixedly provided at a lower portion of the depth camera module of the present invention. In this embodiment, four fasteners 10 may be inserted through the mounting holes 301 of the bracket 3 from the upper portion of the depth camera module, so that the depth camera module can be stably fixed on the fixing frame 9.

It should be noted that, for example, the fastening member 10 may be a fastening member known to those skilled in the art, such as a bolt, a screw, a rivet, etc., and those skilled in the art can flexibly select the fastening member according to specific needs without limitation.

The bracket 3 of the present invention is made of, for example, a metal material. The metal material has the characteristics of high hardness, good strength, difficult corrosion and long service life. Specifically, the bracket 3 may be made of a metal material such as an aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or the like, but other metal materials known to those skilled in the art may be used, which is not limited thereto.

The utility model discloses in, first circuit board 2 is in the same place with support 3 fixed connection, and first circuit board 2 is located one side of support 3.

In an alternative example of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3 to 5, the first connecting portions 204 extending to the outside are respectively formed at two ends of the first circuit board 2, the first connecting portions 204 may be in the shape of trapezoid, triangle, semi-arc, etc., and the first connecting portions 204 are provided with first fixing holes. The bracket 3 is provided with a second connecting portion 302 engaged with the first connecting portion 204, and the second connecting portion 302 is provided with a second fixing hole. At this time, the second connector 7 may be used to pass through the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole which are matched to connect the first circuit board 2 and the second circuit board 4 together. The second connecting member 7 may be, for example, a screw, a bolt, a rivet, or the like. The size of the second connecting piece 7 should match the size of the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole to facilitate connection.

It should be noted that the position of the second fixing hole on the bracket 3 and the position of the mounting hole 301 should be staggered, i.e. not interfere with each other. Therefore, the external terminal equipment is more conveniently fixed, and the fixing space of the terminal equipment can be saved.

In the utility model, as shown in fig. 4, the housing 1 and the bracket 3 are connected by the first connecting member 5. The first connecting member 5 may be, for example, a screw, a bolt, a rivet, or the like. The first connecting elements 5 can be designed, for example, in two parts for fixedly connecting two opposite corners of the housing 1 to the carrier 3.

In the utility model, as shown in fig. 4, the second circuit board 4 is connected with the third connecting piece 8 with the support 3. The third connecting member 8 may be, for example, a screw, a bolt, a rivet, or the like. The third connecting elements 8 can be designed, for example, as four, in order to connect the second printed circuit board 5 to the carrier 3 in a stable manner.

Similarly, the connection position of the housing 1 and the bracket 3 and the connection position of the second circuit board 5 and the bracket 3 do not affect the mounting hole 301 on the bracket 3.

The utility model discloses in, be provided with two camera lenses on first circuit board 2. As shown in fig. 4, two shots are respectively defined as: a first lens 201 and a second lens 202. And, a ring of gasket 6 is disposed on the first circuit board 2 around the first and

second lenses

201 and 202. The gasket 6 may be fixed to the first circuit board 2 by, for example, adhesion. After the whole depth camera module is assembled, the inner cavity of the shell 1 and the sealing gasket 6 form sealing, so that the first lens 201 and the second lens 202 are sealed, and the sealing and dust-proof effects can be achieved.

The utility model discloses in, the edge of the open part on shell 1 is provided with the sealing washer. The number of the openings provided in the housing 1 is adapted to the number of the lenses and the laser light sources 203 on the first circuit board 2. The sealing ring can be fixedly connected to the housing 1, for example, by means of adhesive bonding.

In an optional example of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3, a first lens 201, a second lens 202 and a laser light source 203 are respectively disposed on the first circuit board 2, and at this time, three openings are correspondingly disposed on the housing 1, and these three openings are respectively: a first open portion corresponding to the first lens 201, a second open portion corresponding to the second lens 202, and a third open portion corresponding to the laser light source 203. A first seal 101 is provided at the edge of the first opening, a second seal 102 is provided at the edge of the second opening, and a third seal 103 is provided at the edge of the third opening. When embedding degree of depth camera module in external terminal equipment, the surface of shell 1 contacts with external terminal equipment's light-passing board inner wall, can constitute seal structure with first sealing washer 101, second sealing washer 102, the third sealing washer 103 that bonds on the shell 1 this moment, can play protection and dirt-proof effect to camera lens, laser light source. Under this structural design, need not terminal equipment and increase seal structure, can also guarantee the good performance of degree of depth camera module.

The utility model discloses in, through cable communication connection between first circuit board 2 and the second circuit board 4 to realize the communication between the two. Also, a connector 401 is provided on the second circuit board 4. The connector 401 may be, for example, a USB connector, which is highly versatile and convenient to use. Of course, other types of connectors may be used, and those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the connector according to specific needs without limitation.

The utility model discloses a degree of depth camera module through compact reasonable structural layout, deuterogamies seal structure's application, not only can reach the embedded application demand of small and exquisite, frivolous of size, has effectively avoided the loaded down with trivial details problem of connection structure design in addition, has the nimble characteristics of equipment.

On the other hand, the embodiment of the utility model provides a terminal equipment is still provided. The terminal equipment comprises the depth camera module.

Wherein, terminal equipment for example can be the robot of sweeping the floor, face identification terminal equipment, on-vehicle product such as keeping away barrier equipment, the utility model discloses do not limit to this.

Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of illustration, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above illustration is only for purposes of illustration and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A depth camera module, its characterized in that: the method comprises the following steps:

2. The depth camera module of claim 1, wherein the bracket has a mounting hole disposed therein, the mounting hole configured for fixed connection with an external terminal device.

3. The depth camera module of claim 2, wherein the number of mounting holes is four, and four of the mounting holes are located at four corners of the bracket.

4. The depth camera module of claim 1, wherein the lenses are provided in two;

a gasket is disposed on the first circuit board around the lens.

5. The depth camera module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first circuit board has first connecting portions extending outward at opposite ends thereof, and the bracket has second connecting portions engaged with the first connecting portions.

6. The depth camera module of claim 1, wherein a sealing ring is disposed at an edge of the opening.

7. The depth camera module of claim 1, wherein the connector is a USB connector.

8. The depth camera module of claim 1, wherein the first circuit board and the second circuit board are communicatively coupled via a cable.

9. The depth camera module of claim 1, wherein the bracket is made of a metal material.

10. A terminal device characterized by: comprising a depth camera module according to any of claims 1-9.