KR20230100524A - Electronic device comprising connecting interface for connecting camera module to printed circuit board - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first printed circuit board including an opening and a plurality of first connecting terminals spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening, a camera module including a second printed circuit board, and the camera. A connecting interface including an interface body connected to the lower end of the module and a plurality of second connecting terminals spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board and formed of a material having elasticity. wherein the connecting interface is inserted into the opening so that the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are electrically connected to each other, and the relative position of the connecting interface with respect to the opening is fixed by an elastic force of the second connecting terminal. It can be.

Description

Electronic device including a connecting interface for connecting a camera module to a printed circuit board

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a connecting interface for connecting a camera module to a printed circuit board.

An electronic device including a camera may provide a photographing function. For example, the electronic device may output an image acquired from a camera to a display, and acquire a photographed image from the camera while a shutter operates.

In general, in order to place a camera module on a main printed circuit board (PCB) of an electronic device, a separate connector socket capable of fixing a position of the camera module is used. In addition, a separate connecting flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) is used to electrically connect the camera module to the main PCB of the electronic device. On the other hand, according to such a structure, a separate space for arranging the connecting FPCB is required, which may cause restrictions in the design of the internal space of the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an integrated connecting interface may be provided to efficiently utilize an internal space of the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device capable of electrically connecting a camera module to a PCB of the electronic device while fixing it through a connecting interface may be provided.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device capable of connecting a camera module to a PCB of the electronic device in a vertical direction through a connecting interface may be provided.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 includes a first printed circuit board 340 including an opening 341 and a plurality of first connecting terminals 342 spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening 341 . , the camera module 350 including the second printed circuit board 353, and the interface body 410 connected to the lower end of the camera module 350, and electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 A connecting interface 400 including a plurality of second connecting terminals 420 spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body 410 and formed of a material having elasticity, wherein the connecting interface 400 The first connecting terminal 342 and the second connecting terminal 420 are inserted into the opening 341 so as to be electrically connected to each other, and the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420 is applied to the opening 341. A relative position of the connecting interface 400 may be fixed.

In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first printed circuit board 540 including an opening 541 and a plurality of first connecting terminals 542 spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening 541 , a second A first camera module 550a including a printed circuit board 553a, a second camera module 550b including a third printed circuit board 553b, and the first camera module 550a and the second camera module An interface body 610 connected to the lower end of 550b, and spaced along the circumference of the interface body 610 to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 553a or the third printed circuit board 553b. and a connecting interface 600 including a plurality of second connecting terminals 620 disposed on the same side and formed of a material having elasticity, wherein the connecting interface 600 includes the first connecting terminal 542 and the second connecting terminal 620 . Terminals 620 are inserted into the opening 541 to be electrically connected to each other, and the relative position of the connecting interface 600 with respect to the opening 541 is fixed by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 620. can

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 includes a first printed circuit board 340 including an opening 341 and a plurality of first connecting terminals 342 spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening 341 . , the camera module 350 including the second printed circuit board 353, and the interface body 410 connected to the lower end of the camera module 350, and electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 A connecting interface 400 including a plurality of second connecting terminals 420 spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body 410 and formed of a material having elasticity, wherein the connecting interface 400 The first connecting terminal 342 and the second connecting terminal 420 are inserted into the opening 341 so as to be electrically connected to each other, and the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420 is applied to the opening 341. The relative position of the connecting interface 400 is fixed, and the second connecting terminal 420 includes a first part 421 positioned horizontally on the upper side of the interface body 410 and the interface body 410. A second portion 422 bent and extended from one end of the first portion 421 to be located in the lateral direction of the second portion 422, and a hook portion 423 formed at one end of the second portion 422, , the bending angle A1 between the first part 421 and the second part 422 in the initial state is 90 degrees or more, and by the self-elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420, the first part ( 421) and the second portion 422, the bending angle A1 can be elastically changed, and the interface body 410 includes a main body 411 formed to a size corresponding to the opening 341, and a flange 412 extending outwardly from the upper circumference of the main body 411, and at least one insertion protrusion 413 protruding downward from the flange 412.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the camera module may be electrically connected while being fixed to the PCB of the electronic device through the connecting interface.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, utilization efficiency of an internal space of the electronic device may be improved by connecting the camera module to the PCB of the electronic device in a vertical direction through a connecting interface.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
2 is a block diagram 200 illustrating a camera module 180, in accordance with various embodiments.
3A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3D is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment.
3E is an enlarged perspective view of an opening of a first printed circuit board according to an exemplary embodiment.
3F is a perspective view of a connecting interface according to an exemplary embodiment.
3G is a partial cross-sectional view of a connecting interface according to an embodiment.
3H is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state before coupling a camera module and a connecting interface to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.
3I is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state after a camera module and a connecting interface are coupled to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.
3J illustrates a process of inserting and fixing a connecting interface into an opening of a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.
3K is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of a connecting interface according to an exemplary embodiment;
4A is a perspective view of a coupled state of a camera module and a connecting interface according to an embodiment.
4B is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state after a camera module and a connecting interface are coupled to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning or reinforcement learning, but in the above example Not limited. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service or an additional function or service related to the request, and deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

2 is a block diagram 200 illustrating a camera module 180, in accordance with various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 2 , the camera module 180 includes a lens assembly 210, a flash 220, an image sensor 230, an image stabilizer 240, a memory 250 (eg, a buffer memory), or an image signal processor. (260). The lens assembly 210 may collect light emitted from a subject that is an image capturing target. The lens assembly 210 may include one or more lenses. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 210 . In this case, the camera module 180 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360-degree camera, or a spherical camera. Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 210 may have the same lens properties (eg, angle of view, focal length, auto focus, f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may have the same lens properties as other lens assemblies. may have one or more lens properties different from the lens properties of . The lens assembly 210 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.

The flash 220 may emit light used to enhance light emitted or reflected from a subject. According to one embodiment, the flash 220 may include one or more light emitting diodes (eg, a red-green-blue (RGB) LED, a white LED, an infrared LED, or an ultraviolet LED), or a xenon lamp. The image sensor 230 may acquire an image corresponding to the subject by converting light emitted or reflected from the subject and transmitted through the lens assembly 210 into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the image sensor 230 is, for example, an image sensor selected from among image sensors having different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, It may include a plurality of image sensors having a property, or a plurality of image sensors having other properties. Each image sensor included in the image sensor 230 may be implemented using, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.

The image stabilizer 240 moves at least one lens or image sensor 230 included in the lens assembly 210 in a specific direction in response to movement of the camera module 180 or the electronic device 101 including the same. Operation characteristics of the image sensor 230 may be controlled (eg, read-out timing is adjusted, etc.). This makes it possible to compensate at least part of the negative effect of the movement on the image being taken. According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 240 may include a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module 180. Such a movement of the camera module 180 or the electronic device 101 may be detected using . According to an embodiment, the image stabilizer 240 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer. The memory 250 may at least temporarily store at least a portion of an image acquired through the image sensor 230 for a next image processing task. For example, when image acquisition is delayed according to the shutter, or a plurality of images are acquired at high speed, the acquired original image (eg, a Bayer-patterned image or a high-resolution image) is stored in the memory 250 and , a copy image (eg, a low resolution image) corresponding thereto may be previewed through the display module 160 . Thereafter, when a specified condition is satisfied (eg, a user input or a system command), at least a part of the original image stored in the memory 250 may be obtained and processed by the image signal processor 260 , for example. According to one embodiment, the memory 250 may be configured as at least a part of the memory 130 or as a separate memory operated independently of the memory 130 .

The image signal processor 260 may perform one or more image processes on an image acquired through the image sensor 230 or an image stored in the memory 250 . The one or more image processes, for example, depth map generation, 3D modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation (eg, noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring ( blurring, sharpening, or softening. Additionally or alternatively, the image signal processor 260 may include at least one of the components included in the camera module 180 (eg, an image sensor). 230) may be controlled (eg, exposure time control, read-out timing control, etc.) The image processed by the image signal processor 260 is stored again in the memory 250 for further processing. or may be provided as an external component of the camera module 180 (eg, the memory 130, the display module 160, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). According to an example, the image signal processor 260 may be configured as at least a part of the processor 120 or may be configured as a separate processor that operates independently of the processor 120. The image signal processor 260 may be configured as a processor 120 When configured as a separate processor, at least one image processed by the image signal processor 260 may be displayed through the display module 160 as it is or after additional image processing by the processor 120 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules 180 each having different properties or functions. In this case, for example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 180 may be a wide-angle camera, and at least the other may be a telephoto camera. Similarly, at least one of the plurality of camera modules 180 may be a front camera, and at least another one may be a rear camera.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. An electronic device according to an embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeably interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic blocks, components, or circuits. can be used A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document describe one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. A computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store™) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones. In the case of online distribution, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the components described above may include a single object or a plurality of objects, and some of the multiple objects may be separately disposed in other components. . According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by modules, programs, or other components are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

3A is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments, FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments, and FIG. 3C is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C , an electronic device 301 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment includes a housing 310, a support member 320, and a display 330. ), a first printed circuit board 340, a camera module 350, and a connecting interface 400 may be included.

In one embodiment, the housing 310 may form the outer shape of the electronic device 301 . The housing 310 includes a front surface 310a (eg, a first surface), a rear surface 310b (eg, a second surface), and a side surface 310c surrounding an inner space between the front surface 310a and the rear surface 310b. (e.g., a third surface) may be formed. For example, the housing 310 may include a first plate 311 (eg, a front plate), a second plate 312 (eg, a rear plate), and a side member 313 (eg, a side bezel structure). can

In one embodiment, the front surface 310a may be formed by a first plate 311 that is at least partially transparent. For example, the first plate 311 may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer. In one embodiment, the back surface 310b may be formed by a substantially opaque second plate 312 . For example, the second plate 312 may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel, or magnesium), or a combination thereof. The side surface 310c may be formed by a side member 313 coupled to the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 and including metal and/or polymer. In one embodiment, the second plate 312 and the side members 313 may be integrally and seamlessly formed. In one embodiment, the second plate 312 and the side members 313 may be formed of substantially the same material (eg, aluminum).

In one embodiment, the side member 313 may surround at least a portion of the inner space between the front surface 310a and the rear surface 310b. A support member 320 may be disposed in the inner space of the housing 310 . For example, the support member 320 may be connected to the side member 313 or integrally formed with the side member 313 . The support member 320 may form an arrangement space for parts of the electronic device 301 . For example, the support member 320 may connect edges of the first plate 311 and the second plate 312 and surround a space between the first plate 311 and the second plate 312. . For example, the display 330 may be coupled to one surface (eg, a surface in the +z direction) of the support member 320 . However, this is an example, and the position and/or number of support members 320 are not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a display 330 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the display 330 may be located on the front surface 310a. In one embodiment, the display 330 may be visible through at least a portion of the first plate 311 . In one embodiment, the display 330 may have a shape substantially identical to that of the outer edge of the first plate 311 . In some embodiments, an edge of the display 330 may substantially coincide with an outer edge of the first plate 311 .

In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 340 may be disposed in an inner space formed by the housing 310 . The first printed circuit board 340 may be supported by the support member 320 inside the housing 310 . For example, the first printed circuit board 340 may be positioned and supported in the rear direction (eg, -z direction) of the support member 320 . However, this is exemplary, and the location and/or number of the first printed circuit board 340 is not limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 340 may be positioned and supported in the front direction (eg, +z direction) of the support member 320 . The first printed circuit board 340 may function as a main printed circuit board of the electronic device 301 . For example, various circuits for driving the electronic device 301 may be formed or electronic components may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 340 .

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a camera module 350 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ). The camera module 350 may be fixedly and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 340 through a connecting interface 400 to be described later. In one embodiment, the camera module 350 may be disposed to be visually exposed through the rear surface 310b of the housing 310 . Although one camera module 350 is shown in FIG. 3C, this is an example for convenience of description and illustration, and the location and/or number of the camera module 350 is not limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, the camera module 350 may be disposed to be visually exposed through the front surface 310a of the housing 310 . For example, in one embodiment, a plurality of camera modules 350 may be provided.

3D is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment. 3E is an enlarged perspective view of an opening of a first printed circuit board according to an exemplary embodiment. 3F is a perspective view of a connecting interface according to an exemplary embodiment. 3G is a partial cross-sectional view of a connecting interface according to an embodiment. 3H is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state before coupling a camera module and a connecting interface to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment. 3I is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state after a camera module and a connecting interface are coupled to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.

3D to 3I, in one embodiment, the camera module 350 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1) includes a lens assembly 351, a camera housing 352, a second printed circuit board ( 353) and an image processor 354. However, this is an example, and the configuration of the camera module 350 is not limited thereto. For example, the camera module 350 may further include a filter (not shown), a flash (eg, the flash 220 of FIG. 2 ), and/or an image stabilizer (eg, the image stabilizer 240 of FIG. 2 ). there is.

In one embodiment, the lens assembly 351 (eg, the lens assembly 210 of FIG. 2 ) may collect light reflected or emitted from a subject that is an image capture target. The lens assembly 351 may include one or a plurality of lenses.

In one embodiment, the camera housing 352 may form at least a part of the exterior of the camera module 350 . For example, the camera housing 352 may surround the lens assembly 351 from the outside.

In one embodiment, various circuits for driving the camera module 350 may be formed or electronic components may be disposed on the second printed circuit board 353 . For example, the second printed circuit board 353 includes an image processor 354 (eg, the image signal processor 260 of FIG. 2 ), an image sensor (eg, the image sensor 230 of FIG. 2 ), and a memory (eg, the image signal processor 260 of FIG. 2 ). : The memory 250 of FIG. 2 (eg, a buffer memory and/or an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM)) and/or a multilayer ceramic condenser (MLCC) may be disposed. However, this is an example, and the configuration disposed on the second printed circuit board 353 is not limited thereto. The second printed circuit board 353 may be positioned below the camera module 350 (eg, on the -z direction side). For example, the second printed circuit board 353 may be connected to a lower side (eg, a -z direction side) of the camera housing 352 .

Referring to FIGS. 3D to 3I , in one embodiment, a first printed circuit board 340 may include an opening 341 , a first connecting terminal 342 , and a protrusion insertion groove 343 .

In one embodiment, the opening 341 may be formed at a position where the camera module 350 is disposed on the first printed circuit board 340 . The opening 341 may be formed through the first printed circuit board 340 . A connecting interface 400 to be described below may be inserted into the opening 341 . For example, the opening 341 may be formed in a rectangular shape. However, this is exemplary, and the position and/or shape of the opening 341 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the first connecting terminal 342 may be a terminal formed on the first printed circuit board 340 to electrically connect the first printed circuit board 340 and the camera module 350 . The first connecting terminal 342 may be electrically connected to a circuit formed on the first printed circuit board 340 and/or an electronic component disposed on the first printed circuit board 340 . One or a plurality of first connecting terminals 342 may be provided. The plurality of first connecting terminals 342 may be spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the opening 341 . For example, 24 first connecting terminals 342 may be provided, and 6 may be spaced apart from each other on each inner wall of the opening 341 . However, this is exemplary, and the number and/or location of the first connecting terminals 342 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the first connecting terminal 342 may be formed through plating on an inner wall of the opening 341 . For example, the first connecting terminal 342 may be an upper surface (eg, a surface in the +z direction) or a side surface (eg, x and/or y direction) of the first printed circuit board 340 adjacent to the circumference of the opening 341 . direction) and/or the lower side (eg, -z direction). However, this is exemplary, and the plating position and/or forming method of the first connecting terminal 342 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the protrusion insertion groove 343 may be formed by being recessed into the first printed circuit board 340 at a position adjacent to the opening 341 . The protrusion insertion groove 343 may be a groove into which an insertion protrusion 413 of the connecting interface 400, which will be described later, is inserted. Based on a state in which the connecting interface 400 is inserted into the opening 341 , the protrusion insertion groove 343 may be formed at a position corresponding to the insertion protrusion 413 . The number of protrusion insertion grooves 343 corresponding to the number of insertion protrusions 413 may be formed. The protrusion insertion groove 343 may be formed at a position adjacent to each corner of the opening 341 . However, this is illustrative, and the shape, location and/or number of protrusion insertion grooves 343 are not limited thereto. For example, the protrusion insertion groove 343 may be formed to pass through the first printed circuit board 340 .

Referring to FIGS. 3D to 3I , in one embodiment, the connecting interface 400 may connect the camera module 350 to the first printed circuit board 340 . For example, the connecting interface 400 is to electrically connect the camera module 350 to the first printed circuit board 340 while fixedly connecting the camera module 350 to the first printed circuit board 340 at the same time. can

In one embodiment, the connecting interface 400 may be connected to the lower side (eg, -z direction side) of the camera module 350 . For example, the connecting interface 400 may be connected to the second printed circuit board 353 of the camera module 350 . For example, the connecting interface 400 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 through soldering. In one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 353 of the camera module 350 is provided on the top surface (eg, +z direction surface) of the interface body 410 through a jack type, terminator, adapter, or coupling member. Each of the second connecting terminals 420 may be electrically connected.

In one embodiment, the connecting interface 400 may include an interface body 410 and a second connecting terminal 420 .

In one embodiment, the interface body 410 may form the outer shape of the connecting interface 400 . The interface body 410 may be inserted into the opening 341 of the first printed circuit board 340 . The interface body 410 may be connected to the lower side (eg, the -z direction side) of the camera module 350 .

In one embodiment, the interface body 410 may include a main body 411, a flange 412, an insertion protrusion 413, and a terminal connection portion 414.

In one embodiment, the main body 411 may be a portion substantially inserted into the opening 341 of the first printed circuit board 340 . The main body 411 may have a size and/or shape substantially corresponding to that of the opening 341 . For example, the main body 411 may be formed in a hexahedral shape. However, this is exemplary, and the shape of the main body 411 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the flange 412 may be formed to extend outward around the upper portion (eg, +z direction portion) of the main body 411 . For example, the flange 412 may be formed by extending from all or part of the circumference of the upper end of the main body 411 by a specified length in an outward direction (eg, an end in the +z direction). For example, the flange 412 may be integrally formed with the main body 411 . In a state where the main body 411 is inserted into the opening 341 of the first printed circuit board 340, the flange 412 is not inserted into the opening 341 and the top surface of the first printed circuit board 340 (eg : plane in the +z direction). According to this structure, the flange 412 can limit the extent to which the interface body 410 is inserted into the opening 341, and can prevent the interface body 410 from being over-inserted into the opening 341. .

In one embodiment, the insertion protrusion 413 may protrude from the flange 412 in a downward direction (eg, -z direction). The insertion protrusion 413 may be integrally formed with the flange 412 or may be formed as a separate component. The insertion protrusion 413 may be formed in a size, shape, number, and/or position substantially corresponding to the protrusion insertion groove 343 formed in the first printed circuit board 340 . The insertion protrusion 413 may be inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 343 . For example, the insertion protrusion 413 may be formed at a corner of the flange 412 . The insertion protrusion 413 may prevent the connecting interface 400 from being tilted relative to the first printed circuit board 340 . For example, when the insertion protrusion 413 is inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 343 , tilting of the connecting interface 400 relative to the first printed circuit board 340 in the z direction may be prevented.

In one embodiment, the insertion protrusion 413 may guide the connecting interface 400 to be inserted into the opening 341 in the correct direction. For example, the insertion protrusion 413 may be formed only on some of the corners of the flange 412 . For example, when the flange 412 has four corners, the insertion protrusion 413 may be formed with three. The protrusion insertion groove 343 may be formed in a position and number corresponding to the insertion protrusion 413 . According to this structure, the insertion protrusion 413 is inserted into the protrusion insertion groove 343 in the wrong direction (for example, the direction in which the connecting interface 400 is rotated 90 degrees or 180 degrees around the z-axis in the correct direction). Since it cannot be inserted, erroneous insertion of the connecting interface 400 can be prevented.

In one embodiment, the terminal connection part 414 may be a part for connecting the second connecting terminal 420 to the interface body 410 . The number of terminal connection parts 414 corresponding to the number of second connecting terminals 420 may be formed. For example, a plurality of terminal connection units 414 may be formed. The plurality of terminal connection parts 414 may be spaced apart from each other along the circumferences of the main body 411 and the flange 412 . For example, the plurality of terminal connection parts 414 may be formed around the interface body 410 in an arrangement substantially corresponding to the arrangement in which the first connecting terminals 342 are disposed in the opening 341 . For example, 24 terminal connection units 414 may be formed, and 6 may be spaced apart from each other at each corner of the interface body 410 . However, this is an example, and the number and/or location of the terminal connecting portion 414 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the terminal connection portion 414 may include a first groove 4141 , a through hole 4142 , a second groove 4143 , and an expansion groove 4144 . In the following description of the terminal connection unit 414 according to an embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the terminal connection unit 414 shown in FIG. 3G will be described as a reference.

In one embodiment, the first groove 4141 may be formed in the main body 411 . The first groove 4141 may be formed by being depressed in the upper surface (eg, a surface in the +z direction) of the main body 411 . The first groove 4141 may have a longitudinal direction in a horizontal direction (eg, an x direction). For example, the first groove 4141 may be formed to extend in a direction (eg, -x direction) from a corner end of the upper portion (eg, +z direction) of the main body 411 to the inside. A first portion 421 of a second connecting terminal 420 to be described later may be inserted into and positioned in the first groove 4141 . A length (eg, a length in the x direction) of the first groove 4141 extending inward may be substantially longer than or equal to the length of the first portion 421 of the second connecting terminal 420 . The first groove 4141 may be formed by being depressed by a designated depth. For example, the depression depth of the first groove 4141 may be substantially greater than or equal to the thickness of the first portion 421 of the second connecting terminal 420 . However, this is exemplary, and the position, shape and/or size of the first groove 4141 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the through hole 4142 may be formed by penetrating the flange 412 in a vertical direction (eg, z direction) at a position communicating with the first groove 4141 . For example, the through hole 4142 may be formed to communicate with an outer end (eg, +x direction end) of the first groove 4141 . A second part 422 of the second connecting terminal 420 to be described later through the through-hole 4142 may pass through the flange 412 and be positioned. Meanwhile, the through hole 4142 may be formed to substantially pass through the main body 411 .

In one embodiment, the second groove 4143 may be formed by being recessed into a side surface (eg, a surface in the +x direction) of the main body 411 . For example, the second groove 4143 may have a longitudinal direction in a vertical direction (eg, a z direction). The second groove 4143 may be formed at a position substantially corresponding to the first groove 4141 . A hook part 423 of a second connecting terminal 420 to be described below may be positioned in the second groove 4143 .

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420 may be a terminal connected to the interface body 410 to electrically connect the first printed circuit board 340 and the camera module 350 . The second connecting terminal 420 may be a terminal electrically connected to the first connecting terminal 342 formed in the opening 341 of the first printed circuit board 340 . For example, at least a portion of the second connecting terminal 420 is electrically connected to the first connecting terminal 342, and at least another portion of the second connecting terminal 420 is connected to the second printed circuit board 353 and/or Alternatively, it may be electrically connected to an electronic component (eg, the image processor 354) disposed on the second printed circuit board 353.

In one embodiment, one or a plurality of second connecting terminals 420 may be provided. The second connecting terminal 420 may be formed in a number corresponding to that of the first connecting terminal 342 . The plurality of second connecting terminals 420 may be spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body 410 . The second connecting terminal 420 may be inserted into the terminal connecting portion 414 formed in the interface body 410 and positioned. For example, the plurality of second connecting terminals 420 may be disposed around the interface body 410 in an arrangement substantially corresponding to the arrangement in which the first connecting terminals 342 are disposed in the opening 341 . For example, 24 second connecting terminals 420 may be provided, and 6 may be spaced apart from each other at each corner of the interface body 410 . However, this is exemplary, and the number and/or location of the second connecting terminals 420 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420 may be formed of a material having elasticity. For example, the second connecting terminal 420 may have restoring force to be restored to an initial state by its own elastic force. The aforementioned initial state may mean a state in which no external force is applied to the second connecting terminal 420 .

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420 may include a first part 421 , a second part 422 and a hook part 423 . Hereinafter, in describing the second connecting terminal 420 according to an exemplary embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420 shown in FIG. 3G will be described as a reference for convenience of description.

In one embodiment, the first part 421 may be positioned in a horizontal direction (eg, x direction) on the upper side (eg, +z direction side) of the interface body 410 . For example, the first part 421 may be disposed by being inserted into the first groove 4141 of the interface body 410 . For example, the first part 421 may be disposed in the shape of a hook inserted into an injection mold. For example, the interface body 410 is formed through an injection process, and the first portion 421 is formed by a hook shape formed at an inner end (eg, an end in the -x direction) of the first portion 421 to the interface body ( 410) may be fixedly connected by being inserted into the injection part. At least a portion of the first portion 421 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 . For example, at least an inner end (eg, an end in the -x direction) of the first portion 421 is electrically connected to an electronic component (eg, the image processor 354) disposed on the second printed circuit board 353. can be connected A soldering process may be performed on at least a portion of the first portion 421 . For example, a soldering member S may be applied to an inner end (eg, an end in the -x direction) of the first portion 421 . The first portion 421 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 through the soldering member S. However, this is an example, and the location where the soldering process is performed on the first portion 421 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the second portion 422 may be bent and extended from an outer end (eg, +x direction end) of the first portion 421 . For example, the second portion 422 may extend from the first portion 421 disposed in a horizontal direction (eg, x direction) by being bent toward a substantially lower direction (eg, -z direction). The second portion 422 may pass through the flange 412 in a substantially downward direction (eg, -z direction) through the through hole 4142 formed in the interface body 410 . The second portion 422 may be substantially positioned in a lateral direction (eg, +x direction) of the interface body 410 .

In one embodiment, the bending angle A1 between the first part 421 and the second part 422 may be elastically changeable by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420 . For example, in the initial state, the bending angle A1 between the first part 421 and the second part 422 may be 90 degrees or more. For example, the bending angle A1 between the first part 421 and the second part 422 may be about 95 degrees. However, this is exemplary, and the bending angle A1 between the first part 421 and the second part 422 in the initial state is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the hook part 423 may be formed at one end (eg, -z direction end) of the second part 422 . The hook part 423 may include a hook shape. The hook portion 423 may be substantially formed by bending from one end (eg, -z direction end) of the second portion 422 into a hook shape. An angle A2 of a portion where the hook portion 423 is bent from the second portion 422 may be formed as an obtuse angle toward an outward direction (eg, a +x direction). For example, the angle A2 of the portion where the hook portion 423 is bent from the second portion 422 may be about 135 degrees. However, this is exemplary, and the angle A2 of the portion where the hook portion 423 is bent from the second portion 422 is not limited thereto. The hook portion 423 may protrude more outward than the second portion 422 (eg, in the +x direction). At least a portion of the hook portion 423 may be inserted into and positioned in the second groove 4143 formed on the side surface of the interface body 410 (eg, the surface in the +x direction). However, this is exemplary, and the hook part 423 may be positioned without being inserted into the second groove 4143.

In one embodiment, the terminal connecting portion 414 may further include a fixing groove (not shown), and the second connecting terminal 420 may further include a fixing portion (not shown). For example, the fixing groove may be formed by being depressed in a downward direction (eg, -z direction) from an inner end (eg, -x direction end) of the first groove 4141 . The fixing part may be bent and extended in a downward direction (eg, -z direction) from an inner end (eg, -x direction end) of the first part 421 . For example, a hook shape may be formed at an end of the fixing part. By inserting the fixing part of the second connecting terminal 420 into the fixing groove of the terminal connecting part 414 , the second connecting terminal 420 may be fixedly connected to the interface body 410 . However, this is exemplary, and the structure in which the second connecting terminal 420 is fixedly connected to the interface body 410 is not limited thereto.

3J illustrates a process of inserting and fixing a connecting interface into an opening of a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3J , in one embodiment, the connecting interface 400 may be inserted into and fixed to the opening 341 of the first printed circuit board 340 . For example, the interface body 410 may be inserted into the opening 341 in a direction from top to bottom (eg, -z direction). While the interface body 410 is downwardly inserted into the opening 341 (eg, in the -z direction), the hook portion 423 may slide into contact with the first connecting terminal 342 . At this time, since the hook part 423 protrudes relatively more outward than the second part 422 (eg, in the +x direction), by contact between the hook part 423 and the first connecting terminal 342, The second part 422 may be more elastically bent with respect to the first part 421 in a direction in which the bending angle becomes smaller than the initial state. For example, while the connecting interface 400 is being inserted into the opening 341, the second portion 422 and the first portion 421 are contacted by the hook portion 423 and the first connecting terminal 342. ) may be substantially less than 90 degrees. When the connecting interface 400 is fully inserted into the opening 341 , the hook portion 423 can be positioned by completely passing through the opening 341 . In a state where the connecting interface 400 is completely inserted into the opening 341, the second portion 422 may substantially come into surface contact with the first connecting terminal 342, and is in an initial state with respect to the first portion 421. It may be in a state of being bent at a smaller angle. For example, in a state in which the connecting interface 400 is completely inserted into the opening 341 , the second portion 422 may be bent at substantially 90 degrees with respect to the first portion 421 . According to this state, the second connecting terminal 420 may generate its own elastic force in a direction in which the second part 422 is pressed toward the first connecting terminal 342 . For example, since the second connecting terminal 420 is in a state in which the second part 422 is more bent with respect to the first part 421 than in the initial state, restoring force (eg, self-elastic force) to be restored to the initial state. may be generated so that the second portion 422 is pressed toward the first connecting terminal 342 . In addition, in a state in which the connecting interface 400 is completely inserted into the opening 341, the hook portion 423 passes through the opening 341 and is positioned on the lower side of the first connecting terminal 342 (eg, the side in the -z direction). ) can be supported. Since the second connecting terminals 420 are spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the connecting interface 400, when the connecting interface 400 is inserted into the opening 341, the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420 is affected. Accordingly, the relative position of the connecting interface 400 with respect to the opening 341 may be fixed. As a result, in a state in which the connecting interface 400 is inserted into the opening 341, the first connecting terminal 342 and the second connecting terminal 420 can be electrically connected to each other, and at the same time, the second connecting terminal 420 The relative position of the connecting interface 400 with respect to the opening 341 may be fixed by the elastic force of ). In addition, since the connecting interface 400 is disposed in a direction perpendicular to the camera module (eg, the camera module 350 of FIG. 3C) (eg, the z direction), the camera module 350 is attached to the first printed circuit board 340. When arranging, space can be used efficiently. In addition, since a separate socket for fixing the camera module 350 is not required, the number of parts can be reduced and cost can be reduced.

3K is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of a connecting interface according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3K , the expansion groove 4144 according to an embodiment may be formed by extending an inner end (eg, an end in the -x direction) of the first groove 4141 . For example, the expansion groove 4144 may be formed to be extended to have a larger width (eg, a y-direction width) than the first groove 4141 . For example, the expansion groove 4144 may be formed to further extend from an inner end (eg, -x direction end) in a longitudinal direction (eg, -x direction). In a state in which the first part 421 of the second connecting terminal 420 is inserted into the first groove 4141, the inner end of the first part 421 (eg, the -x direction end) due to the expansion groove 4144 ) and the first groove 4141 may have an extra space. For example, in a state where the first portion 421 of the second connecting terminal 420 is inserted into the first groove 4141, the first portion 421 may be positioned apart from the inner wall of the interface body 410. can According to this structure, for electrical connection with the second printed circuit board (eg, the second printed circuit board 353 of FIG. 3H) at the inner end (eg, -x direction end) of the first portion 421. When a soldering member (eg, the soldering member S of FIG. 3H ) is applied, at least a portion of the soldering member S may flow into the expansion groove 4144 . Since at least a portion of the soldering member S flows into the expansion groove 4144, the soldering member S can be prevented from floating to the upper side of the first portion 421 (eg, in the +z direction). there is. Meanwhile, the expansion groove may also be formed at an outer end (eg, +x direction end) of the first groove 4141 .

3L is a perspective view of a connecting interface according to an exemplary embodiment. 3M is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state after a camera module and a connecting interface are coupled to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 3L and 3M , a connecting interface 400' according to an embodiment may include an interface body 410' and a second connecting terminal 420'. In the following description of the embodiment according to FIGS. 3L and 3M, the contents of the embodiment described through FIGS. 3A to 3K will be applied mutatis mutandis unless otherwise stated.

In one embodiment, the interface body 410' may include a main body 411, a flange 412, an insertion protrusion 413, a terminal connecting portion 414, and a recessed portion 415. The depressed portion 415 may be formed by being depressed in a lower direction (eg, a -z direction) from an upper surface (eg, +z direction surface) of the main body 411 . A shape of the depression 415 may correspond to a shape of at least a portion (eg, a lower portion (eg, a -z direction portion)) of the second printed circuit board 353 of the camera module 350 . At least a portion of the second printed circuit board 353 may be inserted and disposed in the recessed portion 415 .

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420' may include a first part 421, a second part 422, a hook part 423, and an extension part 424. The extension part 424 may be a part extending from the inner end of the first part 421 along the recessed part 415 . For example, the extension part 424 may include a first extension part 4241 and a second extension part 4242 . The first extension portion 4241 may extend from an inner end of the first portion 421 in a vertical direction (eg, a -z direction) along a side surface of the recessed portion 415 . The second extension 4242 extends from the end of the first extension 4241 in the horizontal direction (eg, x or y direction) along the upper surface (eg, +z direction surface) of the space depressed by the depression 415. can be extended to A soldering process may be performed on at least a portion of the extension part 424 . For example, a soldering member S may be applied to at least one of the first extension part 4241 and the second extension part 4242 . At least one of the first extension part 4241 and the second extension part 4242 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 through the soldering member S. However, this is exemplary, and the location where the soldering process is performed on the extension part 424 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, according to the structure of FIGS. 3L and 3M, the camera module 350 may be more deeply inserted into the connecting interface 400'. Accordingly, since the overall height in the z direction may be further reduced in a state in which the camera module 350 is inserted into the first printed circuit board 340 , space utilization may be increased.

4A is a perspective view of a coupled state of a camera module and a connecting interface according to an embodiment. 4B is a schematic cross-sectional view of a state after a camera module and a connecting interface are coupled to a first printed circuit board according to an embodiment. In the following description of the embodiment according to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the contents of the embodiment described through FIGS. 3A to 3K will be applied mutatis mutandis unless otherwise stated.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment includes a first printed circuit board 540 (eg, the first printed circuit board of FIG. 3C ( 340)), a camera module 550 (eg, the camera module 350 of FIG. 3C), and a connecting interface 600 (eg, the connecting interface 400 of FIG. 3C).

In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 540 may include an opening 541 , a first connecting terminal 542 , and a protrusion insertion groove 543 . A connecting interface 600 to be described below may be inserted into the opening 541 . The opening 541 may have a size and/or shape corresponding to that of the connecting interface 600 . For example, the opening 541 may be formed in a substantially rectangular shape in which one side is longer than the other side. However, this is exemplary, and the shape of the opening 541 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the first connecting terminal 542 may be a terminal formed on the first printed circuit board 540 to electrically connect the first printed circuit board 540 and the camera module 550 . The first connecting terminal 542 may be electrically connected to a circuit formed on the first printed circuit board 540 and/or an electronic component disposed on the first printed circuit board 540 . One or a plurality of first connecting terminals 542 may be provided. The plurality of first connecting terminals 542 may be spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the opening 541 . For example, 48 first connecting terminals 542 may be provided, and 8 on each short side of the opening 541 and 16 on each long side of the opening 541 may be spaced apart from each other. However, this is exemplary, and the number and/or location of the first connecting terminals 542 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, a plurality of camera modules 550 may be provided. For example, the camera module 550 may include a first camera module 550a and a second camera module 550b. The first camera module 550a and the second camera module 550b may be positioned adjacent to each other. However, this is an example, and the number of camera modules 550 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the first camera module 550a may include a first lens assembly 551a, a first camera housing 552a, a second printed circuit board 553a, and a first image processor 554a. . The second camera module 550b may include a second lens assembly 551b, a second camera housing 552b, a third printed circuit board 553b, and a second image processor 554b. Meanwhile, the first camera housing 552a and the second camera housing 552b may be substantially integrally formed. The second printed circuit board 553a and the third printed circuit board 553b may be substantially formed as one printed circuit board.

In one embodiment, the connecting interface 600 may include an interface body 610 and a second connecting terminal 620 .

In one embodiment, the interface body 610 may include a main body 611, a flange 612, an insertion protrusion 613, and a terminal connector 614. The main body 611 may have a size and/or shape substantially corresponding to that of the opening 541 . For example, the main body 611 may be substantially formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape in which one side is longer than the other side. However, this is exemplary, and the shape of the main body 611 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 620 may be a terminal connected to the interface body 610 to electrically connect the first printed circuit board 540 and the camera module 550 . The second connecting terminal 620 may be a terminal electrically connected to the first connecting terminal 542 formed in the opening 541 of the first printed circuit board 540 . For example, at least a portion of the second connecting terminal 620 is electrically connected to the first connecting terminal 542, and at least another portion of the second connecting terminal 620 is connected to the second printed circuit board 553a and/or Alternatively, it may be electrically connected to the third printed circuit board 553b.

In one embodiment, one or a plurality of second connecting terminals 620 may be provided. The second connecting terminal 620 may be formed in a number corresponding to that of the first connecting terminal 542 . The plurality of second connecting terminals 620 may be spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body 610 . For example, the plurality of second connecting terminals 620 may be disposed around the interface body 610 in an arrangement substantially corresponding to the arrangement in which the first connecting terminals 542 are disposed in the opening 541 . For example, 48 second connecting terminals 620 may be provided, and 8 on each short side of the interface body 610 and 16 on each long side of the interface body 610 may be spaced apart from each other. However, this is exemplary, and the number and/or location of the second connecting terminals 620 is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 620 may be formed of a material having elasticity. For example, the second connecting terminal 620 may have restoring force to be restored to an initial state by its own elastic force. The aforementioned initial state may mean a state in which no external force is applied to the second connecting terminal 620 .

In one embodiment, the first camera module 550a and the second camera module 550b may be connected to the top surface (eg, +z direction surface) of the interface body 610 . For example, the second printed circuit board 553a of the first camera module 550a and the second camera module 550b are soldered to the top surface (eg, +z direction surface) of the interface body 610. Three printed circuit boards 553b may be electrically connected to the second connecting terminals 620 , respectively. In one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 553a of the first camera module 550a is provided on the top surface (eg, +z direction surface) of the interface body 610 through a jack type, terminator, adapter, or coupling member. ) and the third printed circuit board 553b of the second camera module 550b may be electrically connected to the second connecting terminal 620 .

In one embodiment, according to the structure shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a plurality of camera modules 550 (eg, a first camera module 550a and a second camera module 550b) are provided through one connecting interface 600. ) can be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 540 and fixedly connected at the same time, space utilization can be improved.

Meanwhile, in describing the connecting interfaces 400, 400', and 600 according to an exemplary embodiment with reference to FIGS. 3A to 4B, the connecting interfaces 400, 400', and 600 are connected to the first printed circuit boards 340 and 540. Although it has been described that the camera modules 350, 550a, and 550b are connected to, this is exemplary, and the application target of the connecting interfaces 400, 400', and 600 is not limited to the camera modules 350, 550a, and 550b. no. For example, the connecting interfaces 400 , 400 ′, and 600 may be applied to connect electrical objects including separate printed circuit boards to the first printed circuit boards 340 and 540 . For example, the connecting interfaces 400 , 400 ′ and 600 may be applied to connect the optical fingerprint module to the first printed circuit board 340 and 540 .

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 includes a first printed circuit board 340 including an opening 341 and a plurality of first connecting terminals 342 spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening 341 . , the camera module 350 including the second printed circuit board 353, and the interface body 410 connected to the lower end of the camera module 350, and electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 A connecting interface 400 including a plurality of second connecting terminals 420 spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body 410 and formed of a material having elasticity, wherein the connecting interface 400 The first connecting terminal 342 and the second connecting terminal 420 are inserted into the opening 341 so as to be electrically connected to each other, and the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420 is applied to the opening 341. A relative position of the connecting interface 400 may be fixed.

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420 has a first part 421 positioned horizontally on the upper side of the interface body 410, and positioned in a lateral direction of the interface body 410. A second portion 422 extending from one end of the first portion 421 may be included.

In one embodiment, in an initial state, a bending angle between the first part 421 and the second part 422 is 90 degrees or more, and by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420, the first part A bending angle A1 between 421 and the second portion 422 may be elastically changeable.

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 420 may further include a hook part 423 formed at one end of the second portion 422 .

In an embodiment, while the connecting interface 400 is inserted into the opening 341, the second part 422 is formed by contact between the hook part 423 and the first connecting terminal 342. The first portion 421 may be elastically bent in a direction in which the bending angle A1 is smaller than the initial state.

In one embodiment, in a state in which the connecting interface 400 is completely inserted into the opening 341, the second connecting terminal 420 has the second portion 422 connecting the first connecting terminal 342. It can generate its own elastic force in the direction of being pressed toward it.

In an embodiment, in a state in which the connecting interface 400 is completely inserted into the opening 341 , the hook part 423 may support a lower side of the first connecting terminal 342 .

In one embodiment, the interface body 410 includes a main body 411 having a size corresponding to the opening 341, and a flange 412 extending outwardly from an upper circumference of the main body 411. ) may be included.

In one embodiment, the interface body 410 may further include at least one insertion protrusion 413 protruding downward from the flange 412 .

In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 340 may further include at least one protrusion insertion groove 343 formed at a position corresponding to the insertion protrusion 413 .

In one embodiment, the interface body 410 may further include a plurality of terminal connection parts 414 to which the plurality of second connecting terminals 420 are connected.

In one embodiment, the terminal connection part 414 includes a first groove 4141 formed by recessing the upper surface of the main body 411 so that the first part 421 is inserted and positioned, and the second part 422 may include a through hole 4142 formed through the flange 412 at a position communicating with the first groove 4141 so that the flange 412 is positioned through the flange 412 .

In one embodiment, the terminal connection part 414 is connected to the other end of the first part 421 and the first groove 4141 in a state where the first part 421 is inserted into the first groove 4141. ) may further include an expansion groove 4144 formed by extending an end of the first groove 4141 so that an extra space is created between the first grooves 4141 .

In one embodiment, the number of first connecting terminals 342 and second connecting terminals 420 may correspond to each other.

In one embodiment, the first connecting terminal 342 may be formed on an inner wall of the opening 341 through plating.

In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first printed circuit board 540 including an opening 541 and a plurality of first connecting terminals 542 spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening 541 , a second A first camera module 550a including a printed circuit board 553a, a second camera module 550b including a third printed circuit board 553b, and the first camera module 550a and the second camera module An interface body 610 connected to the lower end of 550b, and spaced along the circumference of the interface body 610 to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 553a or the third printed circuit board 553b. and a connecting interface 600 including a plurality of second connecting terminals 620 disposed on the same side and formed of a material having elasticity, wherein the connecting interface 600 includes the first connecting terminal 542 and the second connecting terminal 620 . Terminals 620 are inserted into the opening 541 to be electrically connected to each other, and the relative position of the connecting interface 600 with respect to the opening 541 is fixed by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 620. can

In one embodiment, the second connecting terminal 620 is positioned in the first part 421 horizontally positioned on the upper side of the interface body 610 and in the lateral direction of the interface body 610. A second part 422 bent and extended from one end of the first part 421, and a hook part 423 formed at one end of the second part 422, in an initial state, the first part 422 The bending angle A1 between the 421 and the second part 422 is 90 degrees or more, and the first part 421 and the second part 422 are formed by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 620 itself. ) may be elastically changeable.

In an embodiment, while the connecting interface 600 is being inserted into the opening 541, the second part 422 is formed by contact between the hook part 423 and the first connecting terminal 542. In a state in which the first part 421 is elastically bent in a direction in which the bending angle A1 is smaller than the initial state and the connecting interface 600 is inserted into the opening 541, the The second connecting terminal 620 may generate its own elastic force in a direction in which the second portion 422 is pressed toward the first connecting terminal 542 .

In one embodiment, the interface body 610 includes a main body 611 having a size corresponding to the opening 541, and a flange 612 extending outwardly from an upper circumference of the main body 611. ), and at least one insertion protrusion 613 formed by protruding downward from the flange 612.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 includes a first printed circuit board 340 including an opening 341 and a plurality of first connecting terminals 342 spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening 341 . , the camera module 350 including the second printed circuit board 353, and the interface body 410 connected to the lower end of the camera module 350, and electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 353 A connecting interface 400 including a plurality of second connecting terminals 420 spaced apart from each other along the circumference of the interface body 410 and formed of a material having elasticity, wherein the connecting interface 400 The first connecting terminal 342 and the second connecting terminal 420 are inserted into the opening 341 so as to be electrically connected to each other, and the elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420 is applied to the opening 341. The relative position of the connecting interface 400 is fixed, and the second connecting terminal 420 includes a first part 421 positioned horizontally on the upper side of the interface body 410 and the interface body 410. A second portion 422 bent and extended from one end of the first portion 421 to be located in the lateral direction of the second portion 422, and a hook portion 423 formed at one end of the second portion 422, , the bending angle A1 between the first part 421 and the second part 422 in the initial state is 90 degrees or more, and by the self-elastic force of the second connecting terminal 420, the first part ( 421) and the second portion 422, the bending angle A1 can be elastically changed, and the interface body 410 includes a main body 411 formed to a size corresponding to the opening 341, and a flange 412 extending outwardly from the upper circumference of the main body 411, and at least one insertion protrusion 413 protruding downward from the flange 412.

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In electronic devices,
a first printed circuit board including an opening and a plurality of first connecting terminals spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening;
A camera module including a second printed circuit board; and
Including an interface body connected to the lower end of the camera module, and a plurality of second connecting terminals disposed spaced apart along the circumference of the interface body and formed of a material having elasticity so as to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board including a connecting interface;
The connecting interface is inserted into the opening so that the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are electrically connected to each other, and a relative position of the connecting interface with respect to the opening is fixed by an elastic force of the second connecting terminal. Device. According to claim 1,
The second connecting terminal,
a first part positioned horizontally on an upper side of the interface body; and
and a second part bent and extended from one end of the first part to be positioned in a lateral direction of the interface body. According to claim 2,
In the initial state, the bending angle between the first part and the second part is 90 degrees or more,
The electronic device, wherein a bending angle between the first part and the second part can be elastically changed by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal. According to claim 3,
The second connecting terminal,
The electronic device further comprises a hook portion formed at one end of the second portion. According to claim 4,
In the process of inserting the connecting interface into the opening, due to the contact between the hook part and the first connecting terminal, the second part is elastic with respect to the first part in a direction in which the bending angle is smaller than the initial state. An electronic device that is bent into. According to claim 5,
In a state in which the connecting interface is completely inserted into the opening, the second connecting terminal generates its own elastic force in a direction in which the second part is pressed toward the first connecting terminal. According to claim 6,
The electronic device, wherein the hook part supports a lower side of the first connecting terminal in a state in which the connecting interface is completely inserted into the opening. According to claim 2,
The interface body,
a main body formed to a size corresponding to the opening; and
An electronic device comprising a flange extending outward from an upper circumference of the main body. According to claim 8,
The interface body,
The electronic device further comprises at least one insertion protrusion formed by protruding downward from the flange. According to claim 9,
The first printed circuit board,
The electronic device further comprises at least one protrusion insertion groove formed at a position corresponding to the insertion protrusion. According to claim 8,
The interface body further includes a plurality of terminal connection portions to which a plurality of second connecting terminals are connected. According to claim 11,
The terminal connection part,
a first groove formed by recessing an upper surface of the main body so that the first part is inserted thereinto; and
and a through-hole formed through the flange at a position communicating with the first groove so that the second portion is positioned through the flange. According to claim 12,
The terminal connection part,
Further comprising an expansion groove formed by extending an end of the first groove so that a free space is created between the other end of the first part and the first groove in a state in which the first part is inserted into the first groove. to do, electronic devices. According to claim 1,
The first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are formed in corresponding numbers to each other, the electronic device. According to claim 1,
The first connecting terminal is formed through plating on an inner wall of the opening. In electronic devices,
a first printed circuit board including an opening and a plurality of first connecting terminals spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening;
A first camera module including a second printed circuit board;
a second camera module including a third printed circuit board; and
An interface body connected to lower ends of the first camera module and the second camera module, and disposed spaced apart along the circumference of the interface body so as to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board or the third printed circuit board, and to apply elastic force. A connecting interface including a plurality of second connecting terminals formed of a material having
The connecting interface is inserted into the opening so that the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are electrically connected to each other, and a relative position of the connecting interface with respect to the opening is fixed by an elastic force of the second connecting terminal. Device. According to claim 16,
The second connecting terminal,
a first part positioned horizontally on an upper side of the interface body;
a second part bent and extending from one end of the first part to be positioned in a lateral direction of the interface body; and
Including a hook portion formed at one end of the second portion,
In the initial state, the bending angle between the first part and the second part is 90 degrees or more,
The electronic device, wherein a bending angle between the first part and the second part can be elastically changed by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal. According to claim 17,
In the process of inserting the connecting interface into the opening, due to the contact between the hook part and the first connecting terminal, the second part is elastic with respect to the first part in a direction in which the bending angle is smaller than the initial state. bent into,
In a state in which the connecting interface is completely inserted into the opening, the second connecting terminal generates its own elastic force in a direction in which the second part is pressed toward the first connecting terminal. According to claim 17,
The interface body,
a main body formed to a size corresponding to the opening; and
a flange extending outward from an upper circumference of the main body; and
An electronic device comprising at least one insertion protrusion formed by protruding downward from the flange. In electronic devices,
a first printed circuit board including an opening and a plurality of first connecting terminals spaced apart from each other along a circumference of the opening;
A camera module including a second printed circuit board; and
Including an interface body connected to the lower end of the camera module, and a plurality of second connecting terminals disposed spaced apart along the circumference of the interface body and formed of a material having elasticity so as to be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board including a connecting interface;
the connecting interface is inserted into the opening so that the first connecting terminal and the second connecting terminal are electrically connected to each other, and a relative position of the connecting interface with respect to the opening is fixed by an elastic force of the second connecting terminal;
The second connecting terminal,
a first part positioned horizontally on an upper side of the interface body;
a second part bent and extending from one end of the first part to be positioned in a lateral direction of the interface body; and
Including a hook portion formed at one end of the second portion,
In the initial state, the bending angle between the first part and the second part is 90 degrees or more,
A bending angle between the first part and the second part can be elastically changed by the elastic force of the second connecting terminal,
The interface body,
a main body formed to a size corresponding to the opening; and
a flange extending outward from an upper circumference of the main body; and
An electronic device comprising at least one insertion protrusion formed by protruding downward from the flange.

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