TWM579741U - Camera module - Google Patents

Abstract

A camera module including a base plate, two magnetic suction units, two limiting bases, an image element, and two torsion blocks is provided. Two magnetic suction units are disposed opposite each other on the base plate. Two limiting base are disposed opposite each other on the base plate, and locate between the two magnetic suction units. The image element is pivotally connected to two limiting bases and is disposed over the base plate. The image element is partially extended outside the two magnetic suction units. Two torsion blocks are disposed on two sides of the image element, and each of the torsion blocks locates between the corresponding each of the magnetic suction units and each of the limiting bases. Wherein, each of the magnetic units attracts the corresponding each of torsion blocks with magnetism so as to limit a pivot angle of the image element relative to the base plate.

Description

Camera module

The present invention relates to a camera module, and in particular to a camera module that can be adjusted up and down.

The existing notebook computer has a camera module disposed on the border of the screen. When the screen of the notebook computer is unfolded relative to the host computer, the camera module positioned on the screen frame can directly face the user to achieve image propagation. The purpose of recording and communicating with each other. However, the recent development trend of notebook computers has gradually turned to a narrow bezel structure, that is, to maximize the display area of the screen as the main development goal.

However, the narrow-frame notebooks that are currently being developed still place the camera module on the bezel of the upper half of the screen. Therefore, the existing narrow-frame notebook can only shorten the size of the frame on the left and right sides of the screen, so that the upper half of the frame is still limited by the camera module, and the target of the maximum screen ratio cannot be achieved.

In addition, the camera module is embedded in the screen frame, and its shooting angle is limited by the degree of screen expansion. When the screen deployment angle is too large, it will deviate from the target to be shot or generate insufficient light, and the camera module does not have The masking mechanism makes it easy to steal private information through the camera module when the hacker invades the notebook.

The novel creation provides a camera module that is suitable for installation in a notebook computer case, achieving a high screen ratio target, and avoiding leakage of privacy information from the camera module through a manually adjusted masking mechanism.

The camera module of the present invention is adapted to be disposed in a casing, and the casing has an opening. The camera module comprises a substrate, two magnetic units, two limiting seats, an image element and two torsion blocks. The two magnetic units are oppositely disposed on the substrate. The two limiting seats are oppositely disposed on the substrate and located between the two magnetic units. The image component is pivotally connected to the two limiting seats and suspended from the substrate. The image element portion protrudes beyond the two magnetic units. The two torsion blocks are respectively disposed on two sides of the image element, and each of the torque blocks is located between the corresponding magnetic unit and each of the limit seats. Each of the magnetic units magnetically attracts the corresponding torsion block to limit a pivoting angle of the image element relative to the substrate. When the image element is turned away from the substrate, the image element protrudes outside the opening of the casing, and when the image element is turned parallel When the substrate is on the substrate, the image element is housed in the opening of the casing.

Based on the above, the camera module of the present invention is suitable for being mounted in a casing of a notebook computer. The image component is pivotally connected between the two limiting seats, and the image element is pivoted relatively far away from or close to the substrate by an external force. The image component is protruded outside the opening of the casing to switch to the open state, or the image component is received in the opening of the casing to be switched to the closed state. Thus, in the on state, the user can freely flip the image element to adjust to the proper viewing angle. In the off state, privacy information can be prevented from leaking from the image module. In addition, the novel creation uses a magnetic attraction unit to magnetically attract corresponding torque blocks to limit the image components, thereby preventing the image components from being attracted by gravity during the open state.

Further, the camera module created by this type does not need to be disposed on the screen frame of the notebook computer, so that the screen border of the notebook screen is not limited by the camera module, thereby achieving the development of the ratio of the narrow frame to the high screen. aims.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood from the following description.

1 is a perspective view of a camera module combined with a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A is a perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 in a closed state. 2B is an exploded perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 2A. 2C is a perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 in another direction in a closed state. 2D is a perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 in an open state.

Referring to FIGS. 1 , 2A and 2B , the camera module 100 of the present invention is adapted to be disposed in a casing 210 of the notebook computer 200 . The housing 210 has an opening H, for example, for receiving system end components such as a motherboard, a central processing unit, a keyboard, and the like. The camera module 100 is located above the keyboard and embedded in the opening H of the casing 210. Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2D , when the camera module 100 is used, it can be protruded outside the opening H of the casing 210 by an external force, and the user can flip the camera module 100 to a desired shooting angle as needed. When the camera module 100 is not used, it is also pressed and housed in the opening H of the casing 210 by an external force, and the outer surface of the camera module 100 will form a close-fit structure with the casing 210.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2A, 2B and 2C. The camera module 100 of the present invention comprises a substrate 110, two magnetic units 120, two limiting seats 130, an image element 140 and two torsion blocks 150.

The two magnetic units 120 are disposed opposite to each other on the substrate 110, that is, the two magnetic units 120 are arranged in a straight line and have a spacing. Each of the magnetic units 120 is adapted to generate a magnetic field and is adapted to attract all magnetic substances in the range of the magnetic field, such as metals such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and the like.

The two limiting seats 130 are disposed on the substrate 110 and are located between the two magnetic units 120. Here, the two limiting blocks 130 are arranged in a straight line and have a spacing, and each of the limiting seats 130 is respectively adjacent to the corresponding one. Each magnetic unit 120. Each of the limiting seats 130 is formed with a limiting circular hole LH, and the extending direction ED of the two limiting circular holes LH is perpendicular to the magnetic attraction unit 120.

The image component 140 is pivotally connected to the two limiting sockets 130 and suspended from the substrate 110. The image element 140 partially protrudes beyond the two magnetic units 120. The image element 140 is, for example, a charge-coupled device, a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor or the like.

The two torsion blocks 150 are respectively disposed on two sides of the image element 140 , and each of the torsion blocks 150 is located between the respective magnetic unit 120 and each of the limiting blocks 130 . In the present embodiment, each of the torsion blocks 150 is a disc iron structure and is adapted to be magnetically attracted by the respective magnetic units 120. In other embodiments, each of the torsion blocks may also be made of other magnetic materials instead of being limited to ferrous metal.

Further, the image element 140 has two convex portions 141 and two plug pins 142. Each convex portion 141 is disposed on a side of the image element 140 facing the limiting seat 130 and extends between the respective limiting seats 130 and each of the magnetic units 120 . Each of the latches 142 is pivotally disposed through the limiting hole LH of each of the limiting seats 130 to connect the corresponding protrusions 141 and the respective torsion blocks 150.

Each of the convex portions 141 has a first through hole H1 and each of the torque blocks 150 has a second through hole H2. An engaging portion FP is formed at one end of each of the latches 142. The engaging portions FP are sequentially disposed in the respective first through holes H1 and the second through holes H2. A stop plane BS is formed on each of the engaging portions FP, so that the stop planes BS of the respective engaging portions FP are engaged with the first through holes H1 and the second through holes H2. Finally, the respective latches 142, the convex portions 141, and the respective torque blocks 150 are integrally coupled. Here, when an external force is applied to the image element 140, the convex portion 141 and the torsion block 150 are synchronously pivoted with respect to the limiting seat 130, thereby adjusting a pivoting angle of the image element 140 relative to the substrate 110. PA.

In addition, the image element 140 has a hook portion 143 on a top surface TS away from the substrate 110. The hook portion 143 protrudes from the opening H of the housing 210 in the closed state of the camera module 100, and the hook portion 143 allows the user to toggle the image element 140 through the finger, so that the image element 140 is adapted to be switched from the off state to the on state. .

FIG. 3A is a schematic plan view showing the storage state of the camera module of FIG. 2A. FIG. FIG. 3B is a schematic plan view showing the open state of the camera module of FIG. 2D. FIG.

3A and 3B, each of the magnetic units 120 magnetically attracts the respective torsion blocks 150. In addition, each magnetic unit 120 has a fixing base 121 and a magnetic block 122. The fixing base 121 has a receiving space, and the magnetic block 122 is disposed in the receiving space of the fixing seat 121 , and each of the torque blocks 150 contacts the corresponding fixing seats 121 to be spaced apart from the magnetic blocks 122 . Here, the magnetic field of each of the magnetic blocks 122 magnetically attracts the corresponding torsion block 150 through the respective fixing seats 121. The torque block 150 is in close contact with the corresponding fixing seat 121. By the surface friction between the torque block 150 and the fixing seat 121 and the magnetic attraction, the pivoting angle PA of the image element 140 relative to the substrate 110 can be limited and reached. The purpose of the limit is to prevent the image element 140 from being offset by gravity.

Further, when the image element 140 is turned away from the substrate 110, the image element 140 protrudes outside the opening H of the casing 210 and is switched to an open state. When the image element 140 is turned parallel to the substrate 110, the image element 140 is housed in the opening H of the casing 210, and is switched to the closed state. The pivoting angle PA of the image element 140 relative to the substrate 110 is between 0 and 90 degrees, and the pivoting angle PA in FIG. 3B is exemplified by 30 degrees.

Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , the camera module 100 further includes a support frame 160 disposed on the substrate 110 and located below the image element 140 for abutting against the image element 140 to prevent the top surface TS of the image element 140 from being opposite. The height of the base 110 is lower than the height of the housing 210 relative to the base 110, and the minimum pivot angle PA of the image element 140 and the base 110 is maintained at 0 degrees, which facilitates the user to open the image element 140. In the present embodiment, the support frame 160 extends toward the limit seat 130 with respect to a vertical height VH (see FIG. 3A) of the substrate 110. The image element 140 has an inclined surface IS with respect to the top surface TS. The spacing distance D of the inclined surface IS relative to the substrate 110 (see FIG. 3A) extends toward the limiting seat 130 to be in close contact with the support frame 160. In this description, when the image element 140 abuts against the support frame 160, the image element 140 and the base 110 are parallel to each other, that is, the pivot angle is 0 degrees.

The switching process of the camera module 100 in the casing 210 of the notebook computer 200 will be briefly described below.

Referring to FIGS. 2A, 2C and 3A, the camera module 100 is in a closed state, and the inclined surface IS of the image element 140 abuts against the support frame 160, so that a lens 144 of the image element 140 is located in the casing 210, so that the image element 140 is subjected to The casing 210 is blocked from capturing images, and in the closed state, privacy information can be prevented from leaking from the image module. Referring to FIG. 2D and FIG. 3B, the user applies an external force to the hook portion 143 of the image element 140, thereby driving the two pins 142 and the two torque blocks 150 to pivot relative to the two limiting seats 130, so that the lens 144 of the image element 140 gradually moves away from the substrate. The 110 is protruded outside the casing 210, and the lens 144 is directed toward the user and used to capture an image. At this time, the camera module 100 is switched to the on state.

On the other hand, when the user wants to switch the camera module 100 to the off state, the user applies an external force to the top surface TS of the image element 140, thereby driving the two pins 142 and the two torque blocks 150 to pivot relative to the two limiting seats 130. The lens 144 of the image element 140 is brought closer to the substrate 110 until the inclined surface IS abuts against the support frame 160. At this time, the lens 144 is housed in the casing 210.

In summary, the camera module of the present invention is suitable for being mounted in a casing of a notebook computer. The image component is pivotally connected between the two limiting seats, and the image element can be pivoted relatively far away or close by external force. The substrate is such that the image element protrudes outside the opening of the casing to switch to the open state, or the image component is received in the opening of the casing to switch to the closed state. Thus, in the on state, the user can freely flip the image element to adjust to the proper viewing angle. In the off state, privacy information can be prevented from leaking from the image module. In addition, the novel creation uses a magnetic attraction unit to magnetically attract corresponding torque blocks to limit the image components, thereby preventing the image components from being attracted by gravity during the open state.

Further, the camera module created by this type does not need to be disposed on the screen frame of the notebook computer, so that the screen border of the notebook computer is not limited by the camera module, thereby achieving the development goal of the ratio of the narrow border to the high screen. .

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the novel creation, and any person skilled in the art can make some changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the novel creation. Retouching, the scope of protection of this new creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100‧‧‧ camera module  110‧‧‧Substrate  120‧‧‧Magnetic unit  121‧‧‧ Fixed seat  122‧‧‧magnetic block  130‧‧‧Limited seat  140‧‧‧Image components  141‧‧‧ convex  142‧‧‧ latch  143‧‧‧Hook  144‧‧‧ lens  150‧‧‧Torque block  160‧‧‧Support frame  200‧‧‧Note Computer  210‧‧‧Shell  H‧‧‧ openings  D‧‧‧ separation distance  BS‧‧‧stop plane  ED‧‧‧ extending direction  FP‧‧‧Clock Department  H1‧‧‧first perforation  H2‧‧‧Second perforation  IS‧‧‧ sloped surface  LH‧‧‧Limited round hole  PA‧‧‧ pivot angle  TS‧‧‧ top surface  VH‧‧‧Vertical height  

1 is a perspective view of a camera module combined with a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.  2A is a perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 in a closed state.  2B is an exploded perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 2A.  2C is a perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 in another direction in a closed state.  2D is a perspective view of the camera module of FIG. 1 in an open state.  FIG. 3A is a schematic plan view showing the storage state of the camera module of FIG. 2A. FIG.  FIG. 3B is a schematic plan view showing the open state of the camera module of FIG. 2D. FIG.  

Claims (10)

A camera module is disposed in a casing, the casing has an opening, and the camera module comprises:  a substrate;  Two magnetic units are oppositely disposed on the substrate;  Two limiting seats are oppositely disposed on the substrate and located between the magnetic units;  An image component pivotally connected to the plurality of sockets and suspended from the substrate, the image component portion protruding outside the magnetic unit;  Two torsion blocks are respectively disposed on two sides of the image element, and each of the torque blocks is located between each of the corresponding magnetic units and each of the limiting seats;  Each of the magnetic units magnetically attracts each of the corresponding torsion blocks to limit a pivoting angle of the image element relative to the substrate. When the image element is turned away from the substrate, the image element protrudes from the casing. Outside the opening, when the image element is turned parallel to the substrate, the image element is received in the opening of the casing.   The camera module of claim 1, wherein the image element has two convex portions and two latches, each of the convex portions extending between the respective limiting seats and each of the magnetic attracting units, each of the The latches are pivotally disposed through the respective ones of the limit seats to connect the respective protrusions and the respective torsion blocks. The camera module of claim 2, wherein each of the protrusions has a first through hole and each of the torsion blocks has a second through hole, and one end of each of the pins that penetrates each of the limiting seats is formed The engaging portion is sequentially disposed on each of the corresponding first through holes and each of the second through holes to integrally connect the pins, the protruding portions and the respective torsion blocks. The camera module of claim 3, wherein a stop plane is formed on each of the engaging portions to engage the first through holes and each of the second through holes. The camera module of claim 1, further comprising a support frame disposed on the substrate and located below the image element for abutting against the image element. The camera module of claim 5, wherein a vertical height of the support frame relative to the substrate extends toward the limit holder, the image element having an inclined surface, the inclined surface being opposite to the substrate The spacing distance extends toward the limiting seat to be in close contact with the support frame. The camera module of claim 1, wherein each of the magnetic units has a fixing base and a magnetic block, wherein the magnetic block is disposed in the fixing base, and each of the torque blocks contacts the corresponding one of the fixing bases. Between each of the magnetic blocks. The camera module of claim 1, wherein each of the torsion blocks is a disc iron structure and is adapted to be magnetically attracted by each of the magnetic units. The camera module of claim 1, wherein the image element has a hook portion on a top surface away from the substrate. The camera module of claim 1, wherein the pivoting angle of the image element relative to the substrate is between 0 and 90 degrees.