TWM577505U - Electronic device and camera lens mechanism thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A camera lens mechanism is provided, including an upper housing, a lower housing, a base, an image capturing unit, a resilient element, and a rotary member. The base is disposed between the upper and lower housings and forms a heart-shaped guiding rail. The image capturing unit is pivotally connected to the base. The resilient element connects to the base and the image capturing unit. The rotary member is pivotally connected to the image capturing unit and has a protrusion. When the image capturing unit is in a closed position relative to the base, the protrusion is restricted in a first position of the heart-shaped guiding rail.

Description

Electronic device and camera lens mechanism thereof

This creation is related to a camera lens mechanism, and in particular to a movable camera lens mechanism.

With the rapid development of computer technology, in addition to the improvement of the development direction of notebook computers, the narrow frame design of the screen has become an important consideration. However, since the camera lens on a traditional notebook computer is usually placed next to the screen, it will not help the narrow bezel design around the screen.

In addition, since the camera lens on the general notebook computer is fixed on the display module, and the optical axis direction is mostly perpendicular to the display surface of the screen, it is often difficult to align the face when using the screen, and when adjusting the screen angle It is also easy to cause the lens to be shifted in angle and cause inconvenience in use.

In view of the foregoing conventional problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a movable imaging lens mechanism including an upper casing, a lower casing, a body, an image capturing unit, an elastic member, and a rotating member. The upper housing has an opening, and the base is disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing and has a heart-shaped track. The image capturing unit is pivotally connected to the base. The elastic element is connected to the seat body and the image capturing unit. The rotating member is pivotally connected to the image capturing unit and has a protruding rod. When the image capturing unit is positioned in a closed position relative to the seat, the protruding rod is engaged with the first position in the heart-shaped track. .

It should be understood that, when the image capturing unit is pressed by a force, the protruding rod is separated from the first position, and when the force is released, the protruding rod slides along the heart-shaped track to a second position. .

In an embodiment, when the protruding rod slides along the heart-shaped track to a second position, the elastic element acts on the image capturing unit to rotate the image capturing unit relative to the seat body. And raised to an open position via the aforementioned opening.

In an embodiment, the elastic element is a torsion spring.

In one embodiment, the image capturing unit has a body and an optical lens, and the optical lens is disposed on the body.

In one embodiment, when the elastic member applies the elastic force to cause the image capturing unit to be raised to the open position, an optical axis direction of the optical lens forms an oblique angle with the upper casing.

In an embodiment, the heart-shaped track is formed on one of the inner side surfaces of the seat body.

In an embodiment, the opening has a rectangular structure.

In one embodiment, the heart-shaped track has a recess, and when the protruding rod slides along the heart-shaped track to the second position, the protruding rod is engaged in the groove.

In an embodiment, when the protruding rod is engaged in the groove, the image capturing unit can be restricted from being in an open position.

In an embodiment, the camera lens mechanism further includes a pivot, and the elastic component is sleeved on the pivot.

In an embodiment, when the image capturing unit is in the closed position relative to the seat, the top surface of one of the image capturing units is parallel to the upper casing to maintain the integrity of the top surface of the upper casing. .

In one embodiment, when the elastic element acts on the elastic force to cause the image capturing unit to be raised to the open position, the image capturing unit protrudes from a top surface of the upper casing.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, including a display module, an input module, and the camera lens mechanism, wherein the input module is pivotally connected to the display module, and the camera lens mechanism is disposed on the input die. On the group.

The electronic device of the present embodiment and its imaging lens mechanism will be described below. However, it will be readily appreciated that the present creative embodiment provides many suitable creative concepts and can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of the use of the present invention in a particular way, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning meaning It will be understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the context or context of the present disclosure, and should not be in an idealized or overly formal manner. Interpretation, unless specifically defined herein.

The above and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, for example, up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the additional drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are intended to illustrate that they are not intended to limit the present invention.

First, please refer to Figures 1 and 2, where Figures 1 and 2 show exploded views of the camera lens mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. As shown in the first and second figures, the camera lens mechanism of the embodiment mainly includes an upper casing H1, a lower casing H2, an image capturing unit 10, at least one rotating member 13, a pivot S, and at least one elasticity. Element R and body 20.

The upper casing H1 and the lower casing H2 are, for example, plastic materials, which can form part of an outer casing of an electronic device, the image capturing unit 10, the rotating member 13, the pivot S, the elastic member R, and the seat body 20. Then, it is disposed between the upper casing H1 and the lower casing H2, wherein the rotating member 13 and the seat body 20 can be made of plastic or metal.

For example, the upper housing H1 and the lower housing H2 are, for example, part of an input module housing of a notebook computer, wherein the input module can be pivotally connected to one of the display modules of the notebook computer, and the foregoing input An input unit such as a keyboard or a touchpad can be provided on the module. In this way, the image capturing unit 10 does not need to be disposed on the frame around the screen of the display module, thereby contributing to miniaturization of the electronic device, and also contributing to minimizing the frame of the display module. .

Next, please refer to Figures 1 to 4, wherein Figures 3 and 4 show perspective views of the lower half 22 of the base 20 in Figures 1 and 2 at different viewing angles. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the seat body 20 has an upper half 21 and a lower half 22 fixed to each other, wherein at least one heart-shaped rail 221 is formed on the inner side surface of the lower half 22, and the rotating member 13 is formed. The image capturing unit 10 is pivotally connected to the image capturing unit 10, and the protruding rod 131 on the rotating member 13 is movably received in the heart-shaped rail 221, thereby forming a double push mechanism together with the elastic member R (push-push). Type mechanism).

In the imaging lens mechanism of the present embodiment, the image capturing unit 10 is respectively provided with a rotating member 13 corresponding to the heart-shaped track 221 on both sides of the lower half 22 . However, it is also possible to form the heart-shaped rail 221 only on one side of the lower half 22, and corresponding to the aforementioned rotating member 13, which also achieves the technical effect that the cost creation can have.

In addition, as can be seen from the first and second figures, the image capturing unit 10 is pivoted to the upper half 21 of the base 20, and the pivot S is disposed on the upper half 21 of the base 20, wherein the elastic element R is, for example, a torsional spring that is sleeved on the pivot S, and has two ends abutting the image capturing unit 10 and the lower half 22 of the base 20, thereby providing an elastic force for image capturing. The unit 10 enables the image capturing unit 10 to be raised to an open position relative to the base 20 from a closed position via the rectangular opening H10 of the upper housing H1.

Through the mechanism design of the embodiment, the image capturing unit 10 can be exposed to the optical lens 11 disposed on the body 12 after being raised to the open position, so as to facilitate the user to perform functions such as taking photos, photographing or video calling.

Please refer to FIG. 5 to FIG. 8 together, wherein FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the combination of the camera lens mechanisms in FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X1-X1 in FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line segment Y1-Y1 in FIG. 5, and FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which the boss 131 on the rotary member 13 is located at a first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped rail 221.

As shown in FIGS. 5-8, when the image capturing unit 10 is in a closed position relative to the base 20, the top surface of the image capturing unit 10 is parallel to the top surface of the upper casing H1, and at this time, the rotating member 13 The upper protruding rod 131 is engaged with one of the first positions on the bottom side of the heart-shaped track 221 (Fig. 8), so that the image capturing unit 10 can be restrained from the closed position to prevent the image capturing unit 10 from being subjected to the elastic member R. The elastic force is ejected by the opening H10 of the upper casing H1.

As can be seen from Figures 6 and 7, when the image capturing unit 10 is in the closed position relative to the base 20, the elastic member R is in a compressed state, and if the user applies a force downward (-Z-axis direction) Pressing the top surface of the image capturing unit 10, the protruding rod 131 on the rotating member 13 can be separated from the first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped track 221, and when the force is released, the elastic member R acts as an elastic force to make the image The capturing unit 10 rotates relative to the upper half 21 of the base 20 and is raised by the opening H10 of the upper housing H1 to expose the optical lens 11, so that the user can perform functions such as taking a picture, taking a picture or a video call.

Please refer to FIG. 9 to FIG. 12 again, wherein FIG. 9 shows that the image capturing unit 10 in FIG. 5 is raised relative to the base 20 from the closed position via the opening H10 of the upper casing H1 to an open position. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X2-X2 in Fig. 9, and Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y2-Y2 in Fig. 9, and Fig. 12 is a view showing a projection 131 on the rotary member 13 A schematic view of the first position of the bottom side of the heart-shaped track 221 as it moves along the heart-shaped track 221 to a second position.

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, when the user wants to cause the image capturing unit 10 to be lifted from the closed position shown in FIG. 5 to expose the optical lens 11, a force can be applied downward (-Z-axis direction). The top surface of the image capturing unit 10 is pressed to force the protruding rod 131 on the rotating member 13 out of the first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped rail 221.

Then, after the force is released, the elastic element R can apply an elastic force to rotate the image capturing unit 10 relative to the upper half 21 of the base 20, and the image capturing unit 10 is passed through the upper casing H1. The opening H10 is raised and protrudes from the top surface of the upper casing H1 to reach an open position (as shown in Figs. 9 and 10).

It should be understood that after the protruding rod 131 of the rotating member 13 is disengaged from the first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped rail 221, the protruding rod 131 slides along the heart-shaped rail 221 to the heart shape due to the elastic force of the elastic member R. A second position on the top side of the track 221, and at this time, the protruding rod 131 is engaged in a recess 2211 on the top side of the heart-shaped track 221 to limit the position of the image capturing unit 10 relative to the seat 20 in the aforementioned open position.

On the other hand, in the process of the image capturing unit 10 being raised to the open position via the opening H10 of the upper casing H1, the image capturing unit 10 simultaneously rotates relative to the upper half 21 of the seat body 20, thus The optical axis direction of the optical lens 11 of the image capturing unit 10 and the upper casing H1 can be formed at an oblique angle, so that the optical lens 11 can be more easily directed toward the user's face to provide a good shooting angle, and Can help with photography, photography or video calls.

Similarly, when the user finishes using the image capturing unit 10 to sink into the interior of the housing 20 from the open position shown in FIG. 9 via the opening H10 of the upper housing H1, a force can be directly applied to the hand. The image capturing unit 10 is pressed downward (in the -Z-axis direction), and the image capturing unit 10 can be rotated downward from the open position shown in FIG. 9 to the closed position as shown in FIG. 5 to maintain the upper casing. The integrity of the top surface of H1.

It should be particularly noted that in the process of the image capturing unit 10 descending from the aforementioned opening position shown in FIG. 9 to the aforementioned closing position shown in FIG. 5, the protruding rod 131 of the rotating member 13 is captured by the image. The unit 10 is driven to slide from the second position on the top side of the heart-shaped track 221 (as shown in FIG. 12) along the heart-shaped track 221 to the first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped track 221 (as shown in FIG. 8). And the elastic member R is pressed by the aforementioned force to assume a compressed state as shown in FIG.

Then, when the protruding rod 131 of the rotating member 13 moves to the first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped rail 221 and the force is released (as shown in FIG. 8), the protruding rod 131 is engaged with the aforementioned heart. The bottom side of the shaped track 221 is configured to limit the image capturing unit 10 to the closed position, thereby preventing the image capturing unit 10 from being ejected by the elastic force of the elastic member R and being ejected by the opening H10 of the upper casing H1, and the image is displayed at this time. The top surface of the scooping unit 10 is parallel to the top surface of the upper casing H1 (as shown in Figs. 5 and 6), and the heights of the two are approximately equal, so that the integrity of the top surface of the upper casing H1 can be maintained.

In summary, the present invention mainly provides an electronic device and a camera lens mechanism thereof. The camera lens mechanism has a movable characteristic. When the user wants to cause the image capturing unit 10 to be lifted from the closed position shown in FIG. When the optical lens 11 is exposed, a top surface of the image capturing unit 10 can be pressed by a hand to force the protruding rod 131 on the rotating member 13 to be disengaged from the first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped rail 221. When the force is released, the elastic member R can apply an elastic force to rotate the image capturing unit 10 relative to the base 20, so that the image capturing unit 10 is lifted up through the opening H10 of the upper casing H1 and protrudes from the upper casing. The top surface of the body H1 (such as the open position shown in Figures 9 and 10).

Conversely, when the user wants to sink the image capturing unit 10 from the open position shown in FIG. 9 to the inside of the seat body 20 via the opening H10 of the upper casing H1, a force can be directly applied to the hand. Pressing the image capturing unit 10 downward, the image capturing unit 10 can be rotated downward from the open position shown in FIG. 9 to the closed position as shown in FIG. 5, thereby maintaining the top surface of the upper casing H1. Integrity.

It should be understood that since the present invention can form a push-push type mechanism by the rotating member 13, the heart-shaped rail 221 and the elastic member R, it is only necessary to directly press the image with the hand when using. Taking the top surface of the unit 10, the purpose of exposing the optical lens 11 or hiding the optical lens 11 under the upper casing H1 can be achieved, and the image capturing unit 10 can rotate relative to the base 20 during operation. Provides a good shooting angle, so it can greatly improve the convenience of use.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and its advantages have been disclosed as above, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can make changes, substitutions and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In addition, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the processes, machines, manufacturing, material compositions, devices, methods, and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification, and any one of ordinary skill in the art may disclose the present disclosure. It is understood that the processes, machines, manufactures, compositions, devices, methods, and steps that are presently or in the future can be used in accordance with the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention includes the above processes, machines, manufacturing, material compositions, devices, methods and steps. In addition, each patent application scope constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of protection of the present invention also includes the combination of each patent application scope and embodiment.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

10‧‧‧Image capture unit

11‧‧‧Optical lens

12‧‧‧Ontology

13‧‧‧Rotating parts

131‧‧‧Bumps

20‧‧‧ body

21‧‧‧ upper half

22‧‧‧ Lower half

221‧‧‧heart-shaped orbit

2211‧‧‧ Groove

H1‧‧‧Upper casing

H10‧‧‧ openings

H2‧‧‧ lower case

R‧‧‧Flexible components

S‧‧‧ pivot

Fig. 1 is a view showing an exploded view of a camera lens mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an exploded view showing the imaging lens mechanism shown in Fig. 1 at another angle of view. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the lower half 22 of the seat body 20 in the first and second figures. Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the lower half 22 of the seat body 20 in Fig. 3 from another angle of view. Fig. 5 is a view showing the combination of the image pickup lens mechanisms in Figs. 1 and 2; Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X1-X1 in Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line segment Y1-Y1 in Fig. 5. Fig. 8 is a view showing a state in which the projection 131 on the rotary member 13 is located at a first position on the bottom side of the heart-shaped rail 221. Fig. 9 is a view showing a state in which the image capturing unit 10 is lifted from the closed position shown in Fig. 5 to the open position via the opening H10 of the upper casing H1 with respect to the base 20. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X2-X2 in Fig. 9. Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line segment Y2-Y2 in Fig. 9. Fig. 12 is a view showing a state in which the projection 131 on the rotary member 13 is moved from the first position on the bottom side of the core-shaped rail 221 to the second position along the heart-shaped rail 221.

Claims (10)

An image pickup lens mechanism comprising: an upper casing having an opening; a lower casing; a body disposed between the upper casing and the lower casing and having a heart-shaped track; an image capturing unit pivotally connected The base body; an elastic member connecting the base body and the image capturing unit; and a rotating member pivotally connected to the image capturing unit and having a protruding rod, wherein the image capturing unit is positioned relative to the seat body When the position is closed, the protruding rod is engaged with one of the first positions of the heart-shaped track; wherein when the image capturing unit is pressed by a force, the protruding rod is separated from the first position, and when the function is After the force is released, the protruding rod slides along the heart-shaped track to a second position, and the elastic element applies a spring force to the image capturing unit to rotate the image capturing unit relative to the seat body, and The opening is raised to an open position. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein the elastic member is a torsion spring. The image capturing lens unit of claim 1, wherein the image capturing unit has a body and an optical lens, and the optical lens is disposed on the body, and the elastic element acts on the elastic force to capture the image. When the unit is raised to the open position, an optical angle between the optical axis direction of the optical lens and the upper casing is formed. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein the heart-shaped track is formed on an inner side surface of the seat body. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein the opening has a rectangular structure. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein the heart-shaped track has a groove, and when the protrusion slides along the heart-shaped track to the second position, the protrusion is engaged with the protrusion Inside the groove. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein the camera lens mechanism further comprises a pivot shaft disposed on the base body, and the elastic member is sleeved on the pivot shaft. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein a top surface of the image capturing unit is parallel to the upper casing when the image capturing unit is in the closed position relative to the seat. The camera lens mechanism of claim 1, wherein the image capturing unit protrudes from the upper casing when the elastic member applies the elastic force to cause the image capturing unit to be raised to the open position. An electronic device comprising: a display module; an input module for pivoting the display module; and an image pickup lens mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9 On the group.