CN210927762U

CN210927762U - Lens module, shooting device and mobile terminal

Info

Publication number: CN210927762U
Application number: CN202020057736.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈豪
Original assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-01-10
Filing date: 2020-01-10
Publication date: 2020-07-03
Anticipated expiration: 2030-01-10

Abstract

The disclosure provides a lens module, a shooting device and a mobile terminal. The lens module includes: the shell is provided with a hollow accommodating cavity; the closing plate is fixedly connected to the shell and closes at least part of the opening of the receiving cavity; the lens piece is assembled and protrudes out of the shell; and the imaging assembly is assembled on the shell and is arranged at intervals with the sealing plate. At least part of the imaging assembly is located in the accommodating cavity, and the light sensing surface of the imaging assembly is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens piece. The shrouding seals in the chamber opening part of accomodating of casing to make the casing form a frame type structure, the main atress position of lens membrane group under the exogenic action is concentrated in shrouding and casing. The imaging assembly is arranged on the shell and is arranged at intervals with the sealing plate, the influence of external force is small, and stable analysis force and image quality can be kept.

Description

Lens module, shooting device and mobile terminal

Technical Field

The disclosure belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and relates to a lens module, a shooting device and a mobile terminal.

Background

With the popularization of mobile terminals and the rapid development of electronic technology, mobile terminals such as mobile phones and the like are indispensable in the life of people. The mobile terminal is no longer a communication and internet tool alone, and the shooting function of the mobile terminal is getting stronger and stronger, and the mobile terminal becomes one of the main tools for people to shoot and take a video. In the related art, a mobile terminal is provided with a photographing device to perform functions such as photographing and shooting.

The shooting device comprises at least one lens module, and the lens module comprises a shell, a lens piece assembled on the shell and an imaging component. The casing is equipped with the hollow chamber that holds, and imaging component's circuit board links firmly in the casing and seals the opening that holds the chamber, and imaging component's image sensor is located the optical axis direction that holds the intracavity and be located the lens spare.

However, when the lens module is pressed, impacted by external force, vibrated, etc., the housing is elastically deformed by the external force. The circuit board links firmly in the casing and the elastic deformation of casing at any time and distortion are buckled, influence the image sensor who installs in the circuit board then for image sensor appears the analysis poor, image stability subalternation phenomenon, directly leads to mobile terminal's shooting effect to reduce. In addition, as users pursue high-quality images, the number of lens modules increases. If the four-shot shooting device, the five-shot shooting device and the like are gradually applied to the mobile terminal, the installation and positioning difficulty of a single lens module is high.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, the present disclosure provides a lens module, a photographing device and a mobile terminal.

Specifically, the present disclosure is realized by the following technical solutions:

according to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a lens module, including:

the shell is provided with a hollow accommodating cavity;

the closing plate is fixedly connected to the shell and closes at least part of the opening of the receiving cavity;

the lens piece is assembled and protrudes out of the shell;

the imaging assembly is assembled on the shell and arranged at intervals with the sealing plate, and at least part of the imaging assembly is located in the accommodating cavity, and the light-sensitive surface of the imaging assembly is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens piece.

In one embodiment, the imaging assembly is connected to the housing in a plug-in manner.

In an embodiment, the imaging assembly includes a circuit board and an image sensor mounted on the circuit board, the circuit board is inserted into and fixedly connected to the housing, the image sensor is located in the receiving cavity, and the light-sensing surface is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens element.

In one embodiment, two sides of the circuit board are respectively clamped to the housing.

In one embodiment, the housing includes a main body portion, a cavity wall portion surrounding the main body portion, and a mounting portion provided on the cavity wall portion, an enclosed area of the main body portion and the cavity wall portion forms the receiving cavity, and the imaging assembly is mounted on the mounting portion.

In one embodiment, the mounting portion includes a mounting hole formed in a wall portion of the cavity, and the imaging assembly is connected to the mounting hole in an inserting manner.

In one embodiment, the imaging assembly is erected on the wall of the mounting hole; or, the installation part further comprises a supporting part arranged on the wall part of the cavity, and the imaging assembly is erected on the supporting part.

In an embodiment, the housing further includes a fixing portion partially protruding from a surface of the housing, and the fixing portion is used for connecting the lens module with an external device.

In one embodiment, the fixing portion includes two connecting ribs symmetrically distributed on the housing.

In an embodiment, the lens module further includes a light-transmitting plate fixed to the housing and located in the accommodating cavity, and the imaging component is located between the light-transmitting plate and the sealing plate.

In one embodiment, the closure plate seals the opening of the receiving cavity closed.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a photographing apparatus including an image processing module and at least one lens module as described above, wherein the image processing module is communicatively connected to the imaging component.

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a mobile terminal, including:

a processor;

a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

wherein the mobile terminal further comprises at least one camera as described above.

The technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can have the following beneficial effects:

the shrouding seals in the chamber opening part of accomodating of casing to make the casing form a frame type structure, the main atress position of lens membrane group under the exogenic action is concentrated in shrouding and casing. The imaging assembly is arranged on the shell and is arranged at intervals with the sealing plate, the influence of external force is small, and stable analysis force and image quality can be kept.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a lens module according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a lens module according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional structural view illustrating an imaging assembly being plug-connected to a housing via a mounting hole according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural view illustrating an imaging assembly inserted and snapped into a housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a schematic front view of a lens module according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a schematic perspective view of a side of a receiving cavity of a housing according to an exemplary embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram of a mobile terminal shown in accordance with an example embodiment.

Wherein, the housing 10; a mounting portion 11; a mounting hole 111; a support portion 112; a support rib 1121; a main body portion 12; a cavity wall portion 13; a fixed part 14; the connecting ribs 141; a housing chamber 15; a lens member 20; an imaging assembly 30; an image sensor 31; a photosensitive surface 311; a wiring board 32; a closing plate 40; a light-transmitting panel 50; a mobile terminal 60; a processing assembly 61; a memory 62; a power supply assembly 63; a multimedia component 64; an audio component 65; an input/output (I/O) interface 66; an imaging assembly 67; a communication component 68; a processor 69.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the exemplary embodiments below are not intended to represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

The terminology used in the present disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

It is to be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one type of information from another. In an alternative embodiment, the first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as first information, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at … …" or "when … …" or "in response to a determination", depending on the context.

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a lens module according to an exemplary embodiment. Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a lens module according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in fig. 1, 2 and 3, the lens module includes a housing 10, a sealing plate 40, a lens element 20 and an imaging assembly 30. The housing 10 is provided with a hollow receiving cavity 15, and a sealing plate 40 is fixedly connected to the housing 10 and closes an opening of at least part of the receiving cavity 15. The lens element 20 is assembled to protrude from the housing 10, and the imaging assembly 30 is assembled to the housing 10 and spaced apart from the sealing plate 40. At least part of the imaging element 30 is located in the receiving cavity 15 and the light-sensing surface 311 of the imaging element 30 is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens element 20, so that the imaging element 30 is irradiated by the light transmitted from the lens element 20.

The plate 40 is integrally formed as a rigid structure, for example, the plate 40 is made of a rigid material such as steel plate, stainless steel, etc., or a rigid structural member formed by a molding process such as plastic, etc. The housing 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 15, and the receiving cavity 15 is a groove structure to receive the imaging assembly 30. The sealing plate 40 is attached to the housing 10 and connects the side wall portions forming the receiving cavity 15 to form a complete frame structure. The sealing plate 40 connects the side wall portions forming the receiving cavity 15, and maintains the overall shape of the housing 10 stable. When the lens module is acted by external force, the sidewall of the housing 10 and the sealing plate 40 are partially elastically deformed to eliminate the action of external force. The sealing plate 40 closes at least part of the opening of the receiving cavity 15, so that the stability of the size of the opening of the receiving cavity 15 can be maintained, and the probability of foreign matters entering the receiving cavity 15 can be reduced. In an alternative embodiment, the sealing plate 40 seals and closes the opening of the receiving cavity 15 to prevent external foreign objects from entering into the receiving cavity 15, so that the working environment of the lens module is stable. Meanwhile, the sealing plate 40 and the imaging component 30 are arranged at an interval and form a hollow space therebetween, the sealing plate 40 is supported at the opening of the shell 10, the external force transmitted to the imaging component 30 from the joint part of the shell 10 and the imaging component 30 can be reduced, the flatness of the photosensitive surface 311 of the imaging component 30 is high, and the imaging stability is good. Optionally, the sealing plate 40 protrudes from the end surface of the housing 10 to support the end surface of the housing 10. Alternatively, the sealing plate 40 is sunk into the end surface of the housing 10, so that the surface of the sealing plate 40 is flush with the end surface of the housing 10, and the joint surface of the lens module and the external device is flat.

The lens module can be assembled on a fixed base member, for example, the housing 10 or the cover plate 40 is fixed on the middle frame of the mobile terminal. The housing 10 and the sealing plate 40 serve as a part mainly bearing external force, and can minimize the influence of the external force on the photographing effect of the lens module. The imaging module 30 is mounted on the housing 10 and spaced apart from the sealing plate 40, and external force applied to the lens module is absorbed and dissipated through the sidewall of the housing 10 and the sealing plate 40, so that the external force applied to the imaging module 30 is extremely small, the matching position and structure of the imaging module 30 and the lens element 20 are maintained, and the resolution and image quality stability of the imaging module 30 are improved.

The imaging assembly 30 is fixed to the housing 10 to maintain a stable position between the imaging assembly 30 and the lens element 20. The lens member 20 includes a lens group made of a light-transmitting material along which light can be transmitted into the accommodating chamber 15. The imaging assembly 30 is located in the optical axis direction of the lens element 20 to stably receive the light rays emitted from the lens element 20, and the imaging effect is good. Alternatively, the imaging assembly 30 may be secured to the housing 10 by a connector. For example, the imaging assembly 30 is locked at the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 15 of the housing 10 by a fastener. Alternatively, the imaging assembly 30 is adhesively connected to a predetermined position of the housing 10 by an adhesive and corresponds to the lens element 20. Optionally, the imaging assembly 30 is fixed in cooperation with the housing 10 to stabilize the cooperation position between the imaging assembly 30 and the lens element 20. For example, the imaging assembly 30 is fixed to the housing 10 by a snap connection, an interference fit connection, a plug connection, or the like, with a sidewall portion of the housing 10, and is located in the accommodating cavity 15.

In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, the imaging assembly 30 is plug-connected to the housing 10. The imaging module 30 is connected to the housing 10 in a plugging manner, and the plugging direction thereof includes: firstly, the imaging component 30 is inserted into the accommodating cavity 15 from the opening direction of the accommodating cavity 15 and is connected with the shell 10 in an inserting manner, and the edge of the imaging component 30 is connected with the side wall part of the shell 10 in a matching manner or in a buckling manner. And a hole penetrating through the accommodating cavity 15 is formed in the side wall part of the shell 10, the imaging assembly 30 is inserted into the shell 10 from the hole and is connected with the shell 10 in an inserting manner, and the imaging assembly 30 is erected at a contact part with the shell 10.

The imaging assembly 30 is connected to the housing 10 in a plug-in manner, and the assembly of the imaging assembly and the housing is convenient. In an alternative embodiment, the imaging assembly 30 includes a circuit board 32 and an image sensor 31 mounted on the circuit board 32, the circuit board 32 is inserted into and fixedly connected to the housing 10, the image sensor 31 is located in the receiving cavity 15, and the light-sensing surface 311 is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens member 20. The wiring board 32 has a rigid plate-like structure, and the image sensor 31 is fixed to the wiring board 32 and is connected to the wiring board 32 for communication. The area of the image sensor 31 is smaller than that of the wiring board 32. The imaging assembly 30 is connected to the housing 10 in an inserting manner, the image sensor 31 is located in the accommodating cavity 15 and located in the optical axis direction of the lens piece 20, and the circuit board 32 is fixedly connected to the housing 10.

As shown in fig. 3 and 6, in an alternative embodiment, the housing 10 includes a main body portion 12, a cavity wall portion 13 surrounding the main body portion 12, and a mounting portion 11 disposed on the cavity wall portion 13, an enclosure area of the main body portion 12 and the cavity wall portion 13 forms a receiving cavity 15, and the imaging assembly 30 is mounted on the mounting portion 11. The body portion 12 and the cavity wall portion 13 form a channel-shaped structure, and the sealing plate 40 is fixed to the cavity wall portion 13 and connected to the cavity wall portion 13 disposed opposite to each other to form a frame structure. The mounting portion 11 is provided in the cavity wall portion 13 for fixing the imaging assembly 30.

In an alternative embodiment, the mounting portion 11 is provided as at least one resilient bead protruding from the cavity wall portion 13. The imaging assembly 30 is inserted into the cavity wall 13 and moved against the elastic ribs until the imaging assembly 30 is mounted to the housing 10 at the predetermined position, and the elastic ribs are elastically restored and support the edges of the imaging assembly 30, so that the imaging assembly 30 is fixed to the housing 10 at the predetermined position. Alternatively, the wiring board 32 is inserted into the housing 10 in a direction parallel to the optical axis, wherein the plane in which the image sensor 31 is located is perpendicular to the optical axis direction. The edge of the circuit board 32 pushes the elastic ribs to elastically deform until the circuit board 32 passes over the elastic ribs, so that the elastic ribs elastically reset and support the circuit board 32. The image sensor 31 is located in the optical axis direction, and the plane in which the image sensor 31 is located is perpendicular to the optical axis direction.

In an alternative embodiment, the mounting portion 11 includes a mounting hole 111 formed in the cavity wall portion 13, and the imaging assembly 30 is inserted into the mounting hole 111. The mounting hole 111 penetrates the cavity wall portion 13 so that the imaging module 30 can be inserted into the accommodating cavity 15 from outside the housing 10 along the mounting hole 111, so that the image sensor 31 is located in the optical axis direction and the plane where the image sensor 31 is located is perpendicular to the optical axis direction. Alternatively, the center line of the mounting hole 111 is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens member 20. The mounting hole 111 is opened in the cavity wall 13 and penetrates to the accommodating cavity 15, and part of the components of the imaging module 30 can be disposed outside the housing 10, and structures such as data lines and connectors connected to the circuit board 32 can be disposed outside the housing 10, thereby facilitating data transmission and space utilization of the imaging module 30. The mounting hole 111 penetrates through the cavity wall part 13, the influence on other parts of the cavity wall part 13 is small, the cavity wall part 13 and the sealing plate 40 are elastically deformed under the action of external force of the lens module, the whole structure of the imaging assembly 30 can be kept stable, and the influence of the external force is small.

In an alternative embodiment, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, the mounting hole 111 penetrates through the two oppositely disposed cavity wall portions 13, and the imaging assembly 30 is inserted into the mounting hole 111 and mounted on the wall of the mounting hole 111. The mounting hole 111 is provided as a flat long hole that matches the imaging unit 30, and the imaging unit 30 is inserted into the housing 10 along the mounting hole 111 and the movable range of the imaging unit 30 is defined by the hole wall of the mounting hole 111. Alternatively, a side plane of the wiring board 32 is fitted to the hole wall of the mounting hole 111 so that the plane on which the image sensor 31 is located is perpendicular to the optical axis direction. Optionally, the other side plane of the circuit board 32 is coated with an adhesive, which can fix the circuit board 32 to the housing 10, and in addition, the adhesive can fill the gap between the circuit board 32 and the mounting hole 111 to maintain the closure of the accommodating cavity 15.

The imaging assembly 30 is mutually defined with the housing 10 except that both ends of the wiring board 32 are bridged to the wall of the mounting hole 111. In one embodiment, two sides of the circuit board 32 are respectively clamped to the housing 10. The wiring board 32 has a plate-like structure, and both sides of the wiring board 32 correspond to the cavity wall portions 13 on both sides of the accommodating cavity 15 when the wiring board 32 is inserted into the housing 10. The cavity wall 13 is provided with locking ribs or slots to allow the circuit board 32 to be connected with the housing 10 in an interference fit manner, or the housing 10 is partially clamped on two sides of the circuit board 32.

In an alternative embodiment, as shown in fig. 4, the mounting portion 11 further includes a support portion 112 disposed on the cavity wall portion 13, and the imaging assembly 30 is mounted on the support portion 112. The support portion 112 is provided on the cavity wall portion 13, and defines a mounting position of the wiring board 32. In an alternative embodiment, the supporting portion 112 is provided as two or more parallel supporting ribs 1121, the supporting ribs 1121 are distributed on two inner sidewalls of the cavity wall 13, and the mounting hole 111 is located between the two inner sidewalls. The wiring board 32 is inserted along the mounting hole 111 and mounted on the support portion 112 so that the mounting accuracy of the wiring board 32 is high. Optionally, two supporting ribs 1121 are disposed on the inner side wall of the single side, and a groove-shaped positioning slot is formed between the two supporting ribs 1121, and the circuit board 32 is located at the positioning slot and erected on the supporting ribs 1121. In an alternative embodiment, the supporting portions 112 are provided as parallel supporting grooves, the supporting grooves are distributed on two inner side walls of the cavity wall 13, which are oppositely disposed, and the mounting hole 111 is located between the two inner side walls. The circuit board 32 is inserted into and mounted in the support groove along the mounting hole 111, so that the mounting accuracy of the circuit board 32 is high.

As shown in fig. 2 and 6, the housing 10 serves to fix the installation position of the lens module so that the lens module can be applied to a photographing device or a mobile terminal. In an embodiment, the housing 10 further includes a fixing portion 14 partially protruding from the surface, and the fixing portion 14 is used for connecting the lens module with an external device. The outer surface of the housing 10 partially protrudes to form a fixing portion 14, and the fixing portion 14 is matched with an external device to facilitate fixing and positioning of the lens module. For example, the lens module is fixed to the middle frame by the fixing portion 14, so that the installation position of the lens module is fixed. When a plurality of lens modules are fixed to an external device, the fixing portion 14 can adjust the matching position between adjacent lens modules, thereby improving the assembling efficiency. Alternatively, the fixing portion 14 is provided with a boss or flange structure protruding out of the outer surface of the cavity wall portion 13, so that the force-bearing area of the housing 10 is more stable.

In an alternative embodiment, the fixing portion 14 includes two connecting ribs 141 symmetrically distributed on the housing 10. The connecting ribs 141 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the housing 10, so that the lens module is stressed in a balanced manner during the assembly process, the lens module is prevented from being eccentric, and the image-taking effect is improved. Optionally, the center line of the mounting hole 111 is perpendicular to the center lines of the two connecting ribs 141, so that the mounting direction of the imaging assembly 30 is perpendicular to the fixing direction of the connecting ribs 141, the imaging assembly 30 is convenient to mount and dismount, and the mounting efficiency is high.

The housing 10 has a hollow structure, so that the structural stability of the housing 10 is further improved. In one embodiment, the lens module further includes a transparent plate 50 fixed to the housing 10 and located in the receiving cavity 15, and the imaging assembly 30 is located between the transparent plate 50 and the sealing plate 40. The light-transmitting plate 50 is a rigid structure and is made of a light-transmitting material. The transparent plate 50 is located between the lens element 20 and the imaging element 30, and the light transmitted from the lens element 20 passes through the transparent plate 50 and then irradiates the image sensor 31, so that the imaging element 30 outputs a corresponding electrical signal. The transparent plate 50 is fixedly arranged on the housing 10 and supported on the cavity wall portion 13, so that the sealing performance of the accommodating cavity 15 can be improved, the working environment of the imaging assembly 30 is stable, the shape of the cavity wall portion 13 at one end of the lens piece 20 can be stabilized, the stability of the shape and the position of the imaging assembly 30 is improved, and the shooting effect is good.

The lens module disclosed by the embodiment is applied to the shooting device, so that the shooting device outputs high-quality image information. In one embodiment, the camera includes an image processing module communicatively coupled to the imaging assembly 30 and at least one lens module as disclosed in the above embodiments. The image processing module forms image information according to the data information transmitted by the imaging component 30, and the imaging effect is good.

The shooting device disclosed by the embodiment is applied to the mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal has a high-quality shooting function. In one embodiment, a mobile terminal includes: a processor; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein, the mobile terminal also comprises at least one shooting device disclosed in the above embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, in an alternative embodiment, the mobile terminal 60 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcast terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness device, personal digital assistant, translator, or the like.

The mobile terminal 60 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 61, memory 62, power component 63, multimedia component 64, audio component 65, input/output (I/O) interface 66, sensor component 67, and communication component 68.

The processing component 61 generally controls overall operations of the mobile terminal 60, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing assembly 61 may include one or more processors 69 to execute instructions to perform all or a portion of the steps of the method described above. Further, the processing component 61 may include one or more modules that facilitate interaction between the processing component 61 and other components. In an alternative embodiment, the processing component 61 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 64 and the processing component 61.

The memory 62 is configured to store various types of data to support operation at the mobile terminal 60. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the mobile terminal 60, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, and so forth. The memory 62 may be implemented by any type or combination of volatile or non-volatile memory devices, such as static random access memory 62(SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read only memory 62(EEPROM), erasable programmable read only memory 62(EPROM), programmable read only memory 62(PROM), read only memory 62(ROM), magnetic memory 62, flash memory 62, magnetic or optical disks.

The power supply component 63 provides power to the various components of the mobile terminal 60. The power components 63 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the mobile terminal 60.

The multimedia component 64 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the mobile terminal 60 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a Touch Panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive an input signal from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, slide, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundary of a touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 64 includes a front facing camera and/or a rear facing camera. The front camera and/or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data when the mobile terminal 60 is in an operation mode, such as a photographing mode or a video mode. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

The audio component 65 is configured to output and/or input an audio signal. In an alternative embodiment, audio component 65 includes a Microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when mobile terminal 60 is in an operational mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may further be stored in the memory 62 or transmitted via the communication component 68. In some embodiments, audio assembly 65 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

An input/output (I/O) interface 66 provides an interface between the processing assembly 61 and peripheral interface modules, which may be keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

The sensor assembly 67 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of status assessment for the mobile terminal 60. In an alternative embodiment, the sensor assembly 67 may detect the on/off status of the device, the relative positioning of the components, in an alternative embodiment the components are a display and keypad of the mobile terminal 60, the sensor assembly 67 may also detect a change in the position of the mobile terminal 60 or a component of the mobile terminal 60, the presence or absence of user contact with the mobile terminal 60, the orientation or acceleration/deceleration of the mobile terminal 60, and a change in the temperature of the mobile terminal 60. The sensor assembly 67 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 67 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 67 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

The communication component 68 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 60 and other devices. The mobile terminal 60 may access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 68 receives broadcast signals or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 68 further includes a Near Field Communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communications. In an alternative embodiment, the NFC module may be implemented based on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile terminal 60 may be implemented by one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors 69 (DSPs), Digital Signal Processing Devices (DSPDs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors 69, or other electronic components for performing the above-described methods.

The present disclosure is to be considered as limited only by the preferred embodiments and not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and all changes, equivalents, and modifications that come within the spirit and scope of the disclosure are desired to be protected.

Claims

1. A lens module, comprising:

the shell is provided with a hollow accommodating cavity;

the lens piece is assembled and protrudes out of the shell;

2. The lens module as recited in claim 1, wherein the imaging assembly is connected to the housing in a plug-in manner.

3. The lens module as claimed in claim 2, wherein the imaging assembly includes a circuit board and an image sensor mounted on the circuit board, the circuit board is inserted into and fixedly connected to the housing, the image sensor is located in the receiving cavity and the light-sensing surface is perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens element.

4. The lens module as claimed in claim 3, wherein two sides of the circuit board are respectively engaged with the housing.

5. The lens module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a main body portion, a cavity wall portion surrounding the main body portion, and a mounting portion provided on the cavity wall portion, a surrounding area of the main body portion and the cavity wall portion forms the receiving cavity, and the imaging assembly is mounted on the mounting portion.

6. The lens module as claimed in claim 5, wherein the mounting portion includes a mounting hole formed in the wall of the cavity, and the imaging element is connected to the mounting hole in an inserting manner.

7. The lens module as claimed in claim 6, wherein the imaging assembly is mounted on a wall of the mounting hole; or, the installation part further comprises a supporting part arranged on the wall part of the cavity, and the imaging assembly is erected on the supporting part.

8. The lens module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises a fixing portion partially protruding from the surface for connecting the lens module with an external device.

9. The lens module as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fixing portion comprises two connecting ribs symmetrically disposed on the housing.

10. The lens module as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a transparent plate fixed to the housing and located in the receiving cavity, wherein the imaging assembly is located between the transparent plate and the sealing plate.

11. The lens module as recited in claim 1, wherein the sealing plate seals and closes the opening of the receiving cavity.

12. A camera device, comprising at least one lens module according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and an image processing module, wherein the image processing module is communicatively connected to the imaging assembly.

13. A mobile terminal, characterized in that the mobile terminal comprises:

a processor;

a memory for storing processor-executable instructions;

wherein the mobile terminal further comprises at least one camera according to claim 12.