WO2023056959A1

WO2023056959A1 - Electronic device

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Publication number: WO2023056959A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/123985
Authority: WO
Inventors: 彭辉
Original assignee: 维沃移动通信有限公司
Priority date: 2021-10-09
Filing date: 2022-10-09
Publication date: 2023-04-13
Also published as: CN113923282B; CN113923282A

Abstract

The present application discloses an electronic device, comprising a housing, a first camera, a camera decorative element, and a drive component, an accommodation space being formed in the housing, and the first camera and the drive component being disposed in the accommodation space; the camera decorative element is relatively movably disposed on the housing, and the first camera is opposite the camera decorative element; the drive component is connected to the camera decorative element, and the camera decorative element can move relative to the housing driven by the drive component, so as to change a distance between the camera decorative element and the first camera.

Description

Electronic equipment

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application with the application number 202111178323.6 filed on October 9, 2021, and the title of the invention is "Electronic Equipment", which is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this application.

technical field

The present application belongs to the field of electronic technology, and in particular relates to an electronic device.

Background technique

At present, the requirements for the appearance of electronic equipment are getting higher and higher. The height of the camera is generally the main device that affects the thickness of the product. Under the condition of ensuring the photo effect, the thickness of the whole machine should be reduced as much as possible to improve the appearance. In order to ensure that the camera can work normally and take high-quality photos, the existing electronic equipment reserves a focusing space between the camera and the lens of the camera cover to ensure that the camera has enough space for expansion and contraction during the focusing process of taking pictures. In the state of not taking pictures, there is still space for the lens to expand and contract. The whole machine is thick, and the product does not look thin enough, which affects the appearance of the product.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present application is to provide an electronic device, which can solve the problem that the current electronic device cannot satisfy the focusing function of the camera.

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the application is implemented as follows:

An embodiment of the present application proposes an electronic device, including: a casing, a first camera, a camera decoration, and a drive assembly;

An accommodating space is formed in the casing, and the first camera and the driving assembly are arranged in the accommodating space;

The camera decoration part is relatively movably arranged on the housing, and the first camera is opposite to the camera decoration part;

The driving assembly is connected to the camera decoration, driven by the driving assembly, the camera decoration can move relative to the housing, so that the distance between the camera decoration and the first camera is distance changes.

According to an electronic device proposed in an embodiment of the present application, the electronic device further includes a second camera, the second camera is arranged on the camera decoration, and the orientation of the second camera is different from the orientation of the first camera on the contrary.

According to an electronic device proposed in an embodiment of the present application, the camera decoration includes a decoration body and a cover;

The decoration body is arranged on the housing, and the cover is slidingly connected with the decoration body;

The drive assembly is connected to the cover body, driven by the drive assembly, the cover body can slide relative to the decoration body, so that the distance between the cover body and the first camera is changes happened.

In the embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly is activated, and the camera decoration can move relative to the casing under the drive of the driving assembly, and the distance between the camera decoration and the first camera can gradually increase, that is, the According to actual needs, adjust the distance between the camera decoration and the first camera. After the distance between the camera decoration and the first camera reaches the preset distance, the electronic device can turn on the long zoom function, and the electronic device can turn off the long zoom. After functioning, start the drive assembly, driven by the drive assembly, the camera trim returns to its original position. When the electronic device satisfies the long zoom function, the thickness of the whole machine does not change, and the electronic device can still achieve a thin and light design without affecting the user experience.

Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the application.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a second structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 4 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the drive assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 5 is the second structural schematic diagram of the driving assembly according to the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a third structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a fourth schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

Reference signs:

1: Housing; 2: First camera;

3: Camera decoration; 31: Decoration body;

32: Cover body; 321: Base;

322: cover plate; 4: drive assembly;

41: connecting seat; 42: rotating part;

43: Swing piece; 44: Driving piece;

5: Second camera; 6: Bracket;

7: Circuit board; 8: Avoidance groove.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary, and are only for explaining the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of this application.

In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the features of the terms "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, and it can be the internal communication of two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application in specific situations.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present application includes: a casing 1 , a first camera 2 , a camera decoration 3 and a driving assembly 4 . Wherein, the first camera 2 may be a rear camera.

An accommodating space is formed inside the casing 1, and the first camera 2 and the driving assembly 4 are arranged in the accommodating space. Wherein, the casing 1 may be made of metal or plastic, and its specific type is not specifically limited here.

The camera head decoration 3 is arranged on the housing 1 so as to be relatively movable. The casing 1 has an opening, and the camera decoration 3 is disposed at the opening. The first camera 2 is opposite to the camera decoration 3 , that is to say, the incident surface of the first camera 2 faces the camera decoration 3 .

The driving assembly 4 is connected with the camera decoration 3 , driven by the driving assembly 4 , the camera decoration 3 can move relative to the housing 1 so that the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 changes.

That is to say, when the camera decoration 3 moves relative to the housing 1, the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 can gradually increase until the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 The distance is at its maximum. The increased distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 can provide the required space for the long zoom function of the first camera 2 .

Wherein, after the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 reaches a maximum value, the camera decoration 3 is still not separated from the casing 1 .

It should be noted that external light can enter the first camera 2 after passing through the camera decoration 3 .

For example, in the case that the electronic device includes three first cameras 2, the three regions of the camera decoration 3 opposite to the three first cameras 2 are all set in a light-transmitting state.

In the embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly 4 is started, and the camera decoration 3 can move relative to the casing 1 under the drive of the driving assembly 4, and the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 can gradually increase, That is to say, the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 can be adjusted according to actual needs. After the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 reaches the preset distance, the electronic device can turn on the long zoom function, after the electronic device turns off the long zoom function, start the drive assembly 4, driven by the drive assembly 4, the camera trim 3 returns to the original position. When the electronic device satisfies the long zoom function, the thickness of the whole machine does not change, and the electronic device can still achieve a thin and light design without affecting the user experience.

Full-screen electronic devices have stunning visual impact and visual experience, and are favored by users. However, with the increase in the screen-to-body ratio of full-screen screens, the placement space for the second camera 5 has gradually been further reduced. Currently, for the second camera 5 To solve the problem of space placement, solutions such as screen punching pole screen, slotted notch screen, hole-digging water drop screen, and lifting camera have been introduced.

In order to ensure a higher shooting level of the second camera 5 under the screen, the second camera 5 under the screen can also be designed as a variable telephoto form. However, based on the current structural design of electronic devices, the small internal space is completely incapable of meeting the functional requirements of the under-screen proactive long zoom.

In order to solve the above problems, in an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, the electronic device further includes a second camera 5, the second camera 5 is arranged on the camera decoration 3, and the orientation of the second camera 5 is the same as that of the second camera 5. The direction of a camera 2 is opposite. Wherein, the second camera 5 may be a front camera.

It should be noted that the second camera 5 is arranged on the side of the camera decoration 3 facing the first camera 2 .

It can be understood that the electronic device also includes a display screen, and the display screen is assembled on the casing 1 . At this time, the incident surface of the second camera 5 faces the display screen, and external light can enter the first camera 2 through the display screen.

In the embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly 4 is started, and the camera decoration 3 can move relative to the casing 1 under the drive of the driving assembly 4, and the distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2 can gradually increase, The distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen can be gradually increased, that is to say, the first distance between the camera decoration 3 and the first camera 2, and the distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen can be adjusted according to actual needs. After the first distance and the second distance reach the preset distance, the first camera 2 and/or the second camera 5 can turn on the long zoom function, and after the electronic device turns off the long zoom function, start the drive Component 4, driven by the drive component 4, the camera head decoration 3 returns to the original position. When the electronic device satisfies the long zoom function, the thickness of the whole machine does not change, and the electronic device can still achieve a thin and light design without affecting the user experience.

In addition, the high-definition off-screen camera function needs to introduce a secondary screen between the second camera 5 and the main screen without holes. Assure. By setting the second camera 5 on the side of the camera decoration 3 facing the first camera 2, there is enough space between the second camera 5 and the main screen, which makes it possible to introduce a secondary screen.

In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 , the camera decoration 3 includes a decoration body 31 and a cover body 32 , the decoration body 31 can be fixedly arranged on the housing 1 , and the cover body 32 slides with the decoration body 31 connect.

Wherein, the driving assembly 4 is connected with the cover body 32 , driven by the driving assembly 4 , the cover body 32 can slide relative to the decoration body 31 so as to change the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 .

Wherein, the decoration body 31 is disposed at the opening, and the incident surface of the first camera 2 faces the cover body 32 .

It should be noted that when the cover body 32 slides relative to the decoration body 31, the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 can gradually increase until the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 is reaching the maximum value. The increased distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 can provide the required space for the long zoom function of the first camera 2 .

Wherein, after the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 reaches a maximum value, the cover body 32 is still not separated from the decoration body 31 .

It should be noted that the external light can enter the first camera 2 after passing through the cover body 32 .

For example, in the case that the electronic device includes three first cameras 2 , the three areas of the cover body 32 opposite to the three first cameras 2 are all set in a light-transmitting state.

In the embodiment of the present application, the drive assembly 4 is activated, and driven by the drive assembly 4, the cover body 32 can slide relative to the decoration body 31, and the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 can gradually increase, and also That is to say, the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 can be adjusted according to actual needs. After the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 reaches the preset distance, the electronic device can turn on the long zoom function. After the electronic device turns off the long zoom function, the driving assembly 4 is activated, and driven by the driving assembly 4, the cover body 32 returns to the original position. When the electronic device satisfies the long zoom function, the thickness of the whole machine does not change, and the electronic device can still achieve a thin and light design without affecting the user experience.

In an optional embodiment, the second camera 5 is arranged on the side of the cover body 32 facing the first camera 2 , so that the orientation of the second camera 5 is opposite to that of the first camera 2 .

In the embodiment of the present application, the drive assembly 4 is activated, and driven by the drive assembly 4, the cover body 32 can slide relative to the decoration body 31, and the distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 can gradually increase. The distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen can be gradually increased, that is to say, the first distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2, and the distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen can be adjusted according to actual needs. After the first distance and the second distance reach the preset distance, the first camera 2 and/or the second camera 5 can turn on the long zoom function, and after the electronic device turns off the long zoom function, start the driving component 4 , driven by the driving assembly 4, the cover body 32 returns to the original position. When the electronic device satisfies the long zoom function, the thickness of the whole machine does not change, and the electronic device can still achieve a thin and light design without affecting the user experience.

In an optional embodiment, the electronic device further includes a circuit board 7 disposed in the accommodating space, and both the first camera 2 and the second camera 5 are connected to the circuit board 7 .

It should be noted that the second camera 5 is connected to the circuit board 7 through a flexible circuit board, and the length of the flexible circuit board can ensure that when the second distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen becomes larger, the second camera 5 The connection among the three, the flexible circuit board and the circuit board 7 is always in a through state.

It should be noted that the electronic device further includes a bracket 6 , which is arranged in the accommodating space, and the bottom of the decoration body 31 is connected with the bracket 6 , so as to ensure the stability of the decoration body 31 relative to the casing 1 . Wherein, the side of the decoration body 31 facing the first camera 2 is defined as the bottom.

In an optional embodiment, the decoration body 31 can be a ring-shaped structure, and the side of the decoration body 31 facing away from the first camera 2 is provided with an annular groove, that is to say, the top of the decoration body 31 is provided with an annular groove. groove. The cover body 32 is slidably disposed in the annular groove, and the cover body 32 can be at least partially retracted into the annular groove or at least partially protruded out of the annular groove.

It should be noted that the bottom of the cover body 32 is provided with an annular groove, and at this time, the surrounding edge of the cover body 32 is formed with a locking part, and the locking part of the cover body 32 is slidably arranged in the annular groove of the decoration body 31 . Wherein, the side of the cover body 32 facing the first camera 2 is defined as the bottom.

In an optional embodiment, the cover body 32 includes a cover plate 322 and a base 321, the side of the base 321 facing away from the first camera 2 is provided with a mounting groove, the cover plate 322 is covered at the mounting groove, the base 321 can Slidingly set in the ring groove.

Wherein, the cover plate 322 may be a glass cover plate.

It should be noted that the second camera 5 is arranged on the side of the base 321 facing the first camera 2, and the side of the base 321 facing the first camera 2 is provided with an annular groove. The locking part, the locking part of the base 321 is slidably disposed in the annular groove of the decoration body 31 .

It can be understood that the external light can enter the first camera 2 after passing through the cover plate 322 and the base 321 in sequence.

In an optional embodiment, the side of the base 321 facing the first camera 2 is provided with an avoidance groove 8, the avoidance groove 8 may be a through groove, and the avoidance groove 8 is adapted to the first camera 2;

Wherein, when the base 321 slides relative to the decoration body 31 , at least part of the first camera 2 can be located in the escape groove 8 or disengaged from the avoidance groove 8 .

It should be noted that, when the base 321 is at the original position relative to the decoration body 31, at least part of the first camera 2 can be located in the avoidance groove 8. At this time, the thinning and thinning of electronic equipment can be ensured. When the decoration body 31 slides, at least part of the first camera 2 can break away from the escape groove 8 , and the distance between the cover plate 322 and the first camera 2 increases.

In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 , FIG. 5 , FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the driving assembly 4 includes a driving member 44 , a rotating member 42 , a connecting seat 41 and a swinging member 43 .

The connecting base 41 is connected to the rotating member 42, one end of the swinging member 43 is rotatably connected to the connecting base 41, and the other end of the swinging member 43 is connected to the inner surface of the cover body 32, that is to say, the other end of the swinging member 43 is connected to the base 321 Connect to the side facing the first camera 2.

Under the action of the driving member 44, the connecting seat 41 can move relative to the rotating member 42, and the swinging member 43 can switch between the first posture and the second posture relative to the connecting seat 41;

Wherein, when the swinging member 43 is in the first posture, the swinging member 43 is perpendicular to the rotating member 42; when the swinging member 43 is in the second posture, the angle between the swinging member 43 and the rotating member 42 is less than 90° .

It should be noted that, when the swinging member 43 is in the second posture relative to the connecting seat 41, the included angle between the swinging member 43 and the rotating member 42 is less than 90°, for example, the angle between the swinging member 43 and the rotating member 42 The included angle is 60°, when the base 321 is in the original position relative to the decoration body 31; when the swinging member 43 is in the first posture relative to the connecting seat 41, the included angle between the swinging member 43 and the rotating member 42 Equal to 90°, now the first distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 and the second distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen all reach the maximum value, the first camera 2 and/or the second camera 5 The long zoom function can be turned on.

That is to say, during the process of switching the swing member 43 from the second posture to the first posture, the first distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 and the second distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen gradually increase. increase; during the process of the swing member 43 switching from the first posture to the second posture, the first distance between the cover body 32 and the first camera 2 and the second distance between the second camera 5 and the display screen are gradually reduced Small.

In an optional embodiment, the connecting seat 41 is screwed to the rotating member 42 , and the driving member 44 is power-coupled to the rotating member 42 .

Wherein, the driving part 44 may be a motor, the rotating part 42 may be a threaded rod, and the motor may be connected to the circuit board 7 through a flexible circuit board.

It should be noted that during the process of driving the rotating member 42 to rotate counterclockwise by the driving member 44, the connecting seat 41 can move from the first end of the rotating member 42 to the second end, and when the driving member 44 drives the rotating member 42 to rotate clockwise During the process, the connecting base 41 can move from the second end of the rotating member 42 to the first end.

In an optional embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the lifting of the base 321, there are two connecting bases 41 and two swinging members 43, and the swinging members 43 correspond to the connecting bases 41 one-to-one, that is, one swinging The piece 43 corresponds to one connecting seat 41 , and the other swinging piece 43 corresponds to the other connecting seat 41 .

Wherein, when the driving member 44 drives the rotating member 42 to rotate, the two connecting seats 41 are separated from each other or approached to each other.

It should be noted that during the process of driving the rotating member 42 to rotate counterclockwise by the driving member 44, the first connecting seat 41 can move from the first end of the rotating member 42 to the second end, and the second connecting seat 41 can be rotated by The second end of the member 42 moves to the first end; in the process that the driving member 44 drives the rotating member 42 to rotate clockwise, the first connecting seat 41 can move to the first end from the second end of the rotating member 42, and the second The first connecting seat 41 can move from the first end of the rotating member 42 to the second end.

In an optional embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the movement of the rotating member 42, a mounting part is provided in the accommodating space, one end of the rotating member 42 is movably mounted on the mounting part, and the other end of the rotating member 42 and the other end of the rotating member 42 are powered coupling connection.

It should be noted that one end of the rotating member 42 can be movably mounted on the mounting portion through a bearing, the rotating member 42 can be dynamically coupled with the other end of the rotating member 42 through a coupling, and the rotating member 42 can be fixed at the bottom of the accommodating space.

In the embodiment of the present application, electronic devices include but are not limited to mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, palmtop computers, vehicle-mounted terminals, wearable devices, and pedometers. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the specific type of the electronic device.

In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the term "optional implementation" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with this embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

An electronic device, comprising: a housing, a first camera, a camera decoration and a drive assembly;

An accommodating space is formed in the casing, and the first camera and the driving assembly are arranged in the accommodating space;

The camera decoration part is relatively movably arranged on the housing, and the first camera is opposite to the camera decoration part;

The driving assembly is connected to the camera decoration, driven by the driving assembly, the camera decoration can move relative to the housing, so that the distance between the camera decoration and the first camera is distance changes.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a second camera, the second camera is arranged on the camera decoration, and the orientation of the second camera is different from the orientation of the first camera on the contrary.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera decoration includes a decoration body and a cover;

The decoration body is arranged on the housing, and the cover is slidingly connected with the decoration body;

The drive assembly is connected to the cover body, driven by the drive assembly, the cover body can slide relative to the decoration body, so that the distance between the cover body and the first camera is changes happened.
The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein an annular groove is provided on the side of the decoration body away from the first camera, the cover is slidably arranged in the annular groove, and the cover The body is at least partially retractable into said annular groove or at least partially protruded out of said annular groove.
The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the cover body includes a cover plate and a base, and a mounting groove is provided on a side of the base away from the first camera, and the cover plate covers the At the installation groove, the base is slidably arranged in the annular groove.
The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the base is provided with an avoidance groove, and the avoidance groove is adapted to the first camera;

Wherein, when the base slides relative to the decoration body, at least part of the first camera can be located in the avoidance groove or disengage from the avoidance groove.
The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the driving assembly comprises a driving member, a rotating member, a connecting seat and a swinging member;

The connecting seat is connected to the rotating member, one end of the swinging member is rotationally connected to the connecting seat, and the other end of the swinging member is connected to the inner surface of the camera decoration;

Under the action of the driving member, the connecting seat can move relative to the rotating member, and the swinging member can switch between a first posture and a second posture relative to the connecting seat;

Wherein, when the swing member is in the first posture, the swing member is perpendicular to the rotating member; when the swing member is in the second posture, the swing member is perpendicular to the rotating member. The included angle between the rotating parts is less than 90°.
The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the connecting seat is screwed to the rotating member, and the driving member is power-coupled to the rotating member.
The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein there are two connecting seats and two swinging members, and the swinging members are in one-to-one correspondence with the connecting seats;

Wherein, when the driving member drives the rotating member to rotate, the two connecting seats are separated from each other or approached to each other.
The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein a mounting portion is provided in the accommodating space, one end of the rotating member is movably mounted on the mounting portion, and the driving member is powered by the other end of the rotating member. coupling connection.