WO2023185604A1 - Camera apparatus and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application provides a camera apparatus and an electronic device. The camera apparatus comprises a support member, a driving assembly, a camera module, a first rotating cylinder, a second rotating cylinder, and a first cushioning member. The first rotating cylinder is rotatably disposed on the support member, and the driving assembly cooperates with the first rotating cylinder. The first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are sleeved together. The camera module and the second rotating cylinder are connected to each other, and the second rotating cylinder is used to drive the camera module to raise or lower during rotation. An end of the first cushioning member is connected to one of the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder, and another end of the first cushioning member is connected to the other one of the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder. The first cushioning member performs a cushioning function when the second rotating cylinder moves towards the support member. Accordingly, the present application provides a solution that can prevent a camera apparatus and an electronic device from being damaged by an external force, thereby protecting the camera apparatus and the electronic device.

Description

Camera devices and electronic equipment

This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on March 29, 2022, with the application number 202210319718.1 and the application name "Camera Device and Electronic Equipment", the entire content of which is incorporated into this application by reference.

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of terminal technology, and in particular to a camera device and electronic equipment.

Background technique

The shooting function has become an indispensable function for electronic devices (such as mobile phones, tablets, etc.). In order to obtain good image quality and camera effects, the size of the camera device is becoming larger and larger, resulting in a bulging appearance of the electronic device. Seriously, it affects the appearance of electronic equipment.

In related technology, the camera device can be set into a lifting structure. When shooting, the camera is extended from the electronic device to increase the available optical space of the camera and achieve high-quality shooting; when shooting is not needed, the camera is retracted into the electronic device. inside to prevent the camera from protruding from the electronic device and affecting the appearance of the electronic device.

However, when the above-mentioned camera is extended out of the electronic device, it is easily damaged if it is impacted by external force.

Contents of the invention

This application provides a camera device and electronic equipment, which can buffer the impact of external forces on the camera, avoid damage to the camera, and protect the camera device and electronic equipment.

The first aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides a camera device, including a bearing, a driving component, a camera module, a first rotating cylinder, a second rotating cylinder and a first buffer; the driving component is installed on the bearing, and the first The rotating drum is rotated and arranged on the bearing member, and the driving assembly cooperates with the first rotating drum; the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum are nested with each other, the camera module is connected to the second rotating drum, and the second rotating drum and the bearing member are in The camera module is spaced apart in the thickness direction, and the second rotating drum is used to drive the camera module up and down during the rotation; one end of the first buffer member is connected to one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum, and the first rotating drum is connected to one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum. The other end of the buffer member is connected to the other one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum; the first buffer member is used to play a buffering role when the second rotating drum moves toward the bearing member.

In the camera device provided by the embodiment of the present application, the camera device may include a bearing member, a driving component, a camera module, a first rotating cylinder, a second rotating cylinder, and a first buffer member. Wherein, the driving component is installed on the bearing member, the first rotating drum is rotatably arranged on the bearing member, the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum are nested with each other, and the camera module is connected to the second rotating drum. The driving component drives the first rotating drum to rotate, the first rotating drum drives the second rotating drum to rotate, and the second rotating drum drives the camera module to reciprocate along the thickness direction of the camera module, thereby realizing the lifting function of the camera. The second rotating drum and the bearing member are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the camera module. The second rotating drum can move toward the bearing member. The first rotating drum and the second rotating drum move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module. One end of the first buffer member is connected to one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum, and the other end of the first buffering member is connected to the other of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum; thus, in the second rotating drum When moving towards the bearing direction, it can be compressively connected to the first rotating cylinder and The first buffering member is connected to the second rotating drum, so that the first buffering member plays a buffering role when the second rotating drum moves toward the carrier. Prevent external force from damaging the camera device and electronic equipment, thereby protecting the camera device and electronic equipment.

In a possible implementation, the first buffer member is installed on at least one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum.

In this way, the first buffer member can be installed in many ways and can be applied to a wider range of scenarios.

In a possible implementation, the second rotating cylinder is pressed and installed on an end of the first buffer member away from the bearing member, and the first rotating cylinder is pressed and installed on an end of the first buffering member close to the bearing member.

In this way, the first buffering member between the pressing position of the second rotating drum and the first buffering member and the pressing position of the first rotating drum and the first buffering member is longer, and the buffering effect is better.

In a possible implementation, it also includes a slide block and a chute, one of the slide block and the chute is located on the side of the first rotating drum facing the second rotating drum, and the other of the slide block and the chute is Located on the side of the second rotating drum facing the first rotating drum, the slide block is located in the chute and slides along the chute.

In this way, the slide block and the chute can enable the first rotating barrel and the second rotating barrel to interact along the thickness direction of the camera module. In addition, the sliding block and the chute can also enable the first rotating barrel to drive the second rotating barrel to rotate.

In a possible implementation, there are multiple first buffer members, and the plurality of first buffer members are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the first rotating drum.

In this way, the number of first buffering members is larger and the buffering effect is better.

In a possible implementation, the method further includes: an assembly column, the assembly column is inserted into the first buffer member, and the first buffer member and the assembly column move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In this way, the assembly column plays a guiding role in the lifting direction of the first buffer member.

In a possible implementation, it also includes a lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are sleeved and threadedly connected to each other, and the camera module is installed inside the lifting cylinder.

In this way, the lifting cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected through threads, so that when the second rotating cylinder rotates, the lifting cylinder is driven to move along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In a possible implementation, the lifting cylinder, the second rotating cylinder and the first rotating cylinder are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside. The inner wall of the second rotating cylinder is provided with a first internal thread, and the outer wall of the lifting cylinder is provided with a first internal thread. A first external thread is provided, and the first internal thread and the first external thread are threadedly connected.

In this way, the lifting tube is located inside the first rotating cylinder, and the lifting tube and the driving assembly will not affect each other. The lifting tube can be set thicker, so that the movement stroke of the lifting tube along the thickness direction of the camera module is longer.

In a possible implementation, the first rotating cylinder, the second rotating cylinder and the lifting cylinder are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside. The inner wall of the lifting cylinder is provided with a second internal thread, and the outer wall of the second rotating cylinder is provided with a second internal thread. A second external thread is provided, and the second internal thread and the second external thread are threadedly connected.

In this way, the lifting cylinder can protect the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder inside.

In a possible implementation, a mounting member is provided at one end of the lifting tube close to the bearing member, the camera module is installed on the mounting member, and a second buffer member is provided between the mounting member and the camera module.

In this way, excessive interaction force between the mounting piece and the camera module can be avoided and the camera module can be protected.

In one possible implementation, a guide member is provided on one side of the bearing member facing the camera module. The guide member is inserted into the lifting tube, and the guide member and the lifting tube move relative to each other along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In this way, the guide member can guide the movement of the lifting tube along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In a possible implementation, a gear ring is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the first rotating drum close to the bearing member, and the driving assembly includes a gear, and the gear meshes with the gear ring.

In this way, the structure of the gear and the gear ring is relatively simple, and the driving implementation is relatively easy.

A second aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including a housing and a camera device. The camera device is at least partially located in the housing; the camera device includes: a bearing member, a driving component, a camera module, a first rotating cylinder, a third The two rotating drums and the first buffer member; the driving assembly is installed on the bearing member, the first rotating drum is rotated on the bearing member, the driving assembly cooperates with the first rotating drum; the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum are nested with each other, The camera module is connected to the second rotating barrel, and the second rotating barrel and the bearing member are spaced apart in the thickness direction of the camera module. The second rotating barrel is used to drive the camera module up and down during the rotation; the first buffer member One end of the first buffer member is connected to one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum, and the other end of the first buffer member is connected to the other one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum; the first buffer member is used in the second rotating drum Acts as a buffer when moving towards the carrier.

The electronic equipment provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a camera device. The camera device may include a bearing member, a driving component, a camera module, a first rotating cylinder, a second rotating cylinder, and a first buffer member. Wherein, the driving component is installed on the bearing member, the first rotating drum is rotatably arranged on the bearing member, the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum are nested with each other, and the camera module is connected to the second rotating drum. The driving component drives the first rotating drum to rotate, the first rotating drum drives the second rotating drum to rotate, and the second rotating drum drives the camera module to reciprocate along the thickness direction of the camera module, thereby realizing the lifting function of the camera. The second rotating drum and the bearing member are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the camera module. The second rotating drum can move toward the bearing member. The first rotating drum and the second rotating drum move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module. One end of the first buffer member is connected to one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum, and the other end of the first buffering member is connected to the other of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum; thus, in the second rotating drum When moving toward the carrier, the first buffer member connected to the first rotating cylinder and connected to the second rotating cylinder can be compressed, so that the first buffer member plays a buffering role when the second rotating cylinder moves toward the carrier. . Prevent external force from damaging the camera device and electronic equipment, thereby protecting the camera device and electronic equipment.

In a possible implementation, the first buffer member is installed on at least one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum.

In this way, the first buffer member can be installed in many ways and can be applied to a wider range of scenarios.

In a possible implementation, the second rotating cylinder is pressed and installed on an end of the first buffer member away from the bearing member, and the first rotating cylinder is pressed and installed on an end of the first buffering member close to the bearing member.

In this way, the first buffering member between the pressing position of the second rotating drum and the first buffering member and the pressing position of the first rotating drum and the first buffering member is longer, and the buffering effect is better.

In a possible implementation, it also includes a slide block and a chute, one of the slide block and the chute is located on the side of the first rotating drum facing the second rotating drum, and the other of the slide block and the chute is Located on the side of the second rotating drum facing the first rotating drum, the slide block is located in the chute and slides along the chute.

In this way, the slide block and the chute can enable the first rotating barrel and the second rotating barrel to interact along the thickness direction of the camera module. In addition, the sliding block and the chute can also enable the first rotating barrel to drive the second rotating barrel to rotate.

In a possible implementation, there are multiple first buffer members, and the plurality of first buffer members are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the first rotating drum.

In this way, the number of first buffering members is larger and the buffering effect is better.

In a possible implementation, the method further includes: an assembly column, the assembly column is inserted into the first buffer member, and the first buffer member and the assembly column move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In this way, the assembly column plays a guiding role in the lifting direction of the first buffer member.

In a possible implementation, it also includes a lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are sleeved and threadedly connected to each other, and the camera module is installed inside the lifting cylinder.

In this way, the lifting cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are connected through threads, so that when the second rotating cylinder rotates, the lifting cylinder is driven to move along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In a possible implementation, the lifting cylinder, the second rotating cylinder and the first rotating cylinder are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside. The inner wall of the second rotating cylinder is provided with a first internal thread, and the outer wall of the lifting cylinder is provided with a first internal thread. A first external thread is provided, and the first internal thread and the first external thread are threadedly connected.

In this way, the lifting tube is located inside the first rotating cylinder, and the lifting tube and the driving assembly will not affect each other. The lifting tube can be set thicker, so that the movement stroke of the lifting tube along the thickness direction of the camera module is longer.

In a possible implementation, the first rotating cylinder, the second rotating cylinder and the lifting cylinder are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside. The inner wall of the lifting cylinder is provided with a second internal thread, and the outer wall of the second rotating cylinder is provided with a second internal thread. A second external thread is provided, and the second internal thread and the second external thread are threadedly connected.

In this way, the lifting cylinder can protect the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder inside.

In a possible implementation, a mounting member is provided at one end of the lifting tube close to the bearing member, the camera module is installed on the mounting member, and a second buffer member is provided between the mounting member and the camera module.

In this way, excessive interaction force between the mounting piece and the camera module can be avoided and the camera module can be protected.

In one possible implementation, a guide member is provided on one side of the bearing member facing the camera module. The guide member is inserted into the lifting tube, and the guide member and the lifting tube move relative to each other along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In this way, the guide member can guide the movement of the lifting tube along the thickness direction of the camera module.

In a possible implementation, a gear ring is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the first rotating drum close to the bearing member, and the driving assembly includes a gear, and the gear meshes with the gear ring.

In this way, the structure of the gear and the gear ring is relatively simple, and the driving implementation is relatively easy.

In a possible implementation, the housing is provided with a mounting hole, and the camera device is located at the mounting hole.

In this way, the installation of the camera device is more convenient.

Description of drawings

Figure 1a is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 1b is a schematic structural diagram of the camera device provided by the embodiment of the present application being assembled in an electronic device;

Figure 2 is an exploded view of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 3 is a top view of the camera device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 4 is an exploded view of the camera device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view along the A-A direction in Figure 3;

Figure 6 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a camera device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the camera device in an extended state according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the camera device in a buffering state provided by an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the first rotating drum, the second rotating drum and the lifting drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 10 is another structural schematic diagram of the first rotating drum, the second rotating drum and the lifting drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 11 is another structural schematic diagram of the first rotating drum, the second rotating drum and the lifting drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 12 is another structural schematic diagram of the first rotating drum, the second rotating drum and the lifting drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 13 is a schematic distribution diagram of the first buffer member provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 14 is a perspective view of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 15 is a top view of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 16 is a perspective view of the first rotating drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 17 is a perspective view of the second rotating drum provided by the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 18 is a schematic structural diagram of a driving assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application.

Explanation of reference symbols:
100-Electronic equipment; 110-Display screen; 120-Back cover;
121-mounting hole; 130-middle frame; 131-border;
132-middle board; 140-main circuit board; 150-battery;
200-camera device; 210-carrying member; 211-sub-circuit board;
212-base; 213-slide; 214-guide;
215-limiting member; 220-camera module; 230-first rotating cylinder;
231-gear ring; 240-second rotating cylinder; 241-first internal thread;
242-Second external thread; 250-Lifting cylinder; 251-First external thread;
252-Second internal thread; 253-Mounting piece; 254-Second buffer piece;
255-connector; 256-first extension section; 257-second extension section;
258-Guide groove; 261-First buffer member; 262-Assembly area;
263-gland; 264-pressed parts; 265-assembly column;
271-Sliding block; 272-Chute; 280-Driving assembly;
281-Driving parts; 282-Worm gear; 283-Worm;
285-first gear; 286-second gear; 287-drive housing;
288-Drive cover; 289-Conductive member; 291-First sealing member;
292-Second seal; 293-Protective cover; 294-Light-transmitting hole;
295-Light-transmitting parts.

Detailed ways

The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain specific embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

In related technologies, with the development of camera devices on electronic devices, the optical functions of the cameras have become more powerful, resulting in an increase in the size of the camera device and a serious bulge in the appearance of the electronic device, thus affecting the sophistication of the appearance of the electronic device. By setting the camera device to a liftable structure, the camera can have a larger available optical space when shooting. When shooting is not needed, the camera device can be smaller in size, thereby reducing the impact on the appearance of the electronic device.

However, after the camera extends out of the electronic device, the camera may be impacted by external forces, which may easily cause the lifting structure of the camera device to jam or become stuck, or even cause damage to the lifting structure and the camera, thereby shortening the service life of the camera device.

Based on the above problems, embodiments of the present application provide a camera device and electronic equipment. The camera device may include a carrier, a driving component, a camera module, a first rotating cylinder, a second rotating cylinder, and a first buffer. Among them, drive The component is installed on the carrier, the first rotating cylinder is rotated and arranged on the carrier, the first rotating cylinder and the second rotating cylinder are nested with each other, and the camera module is connected to the second rotating cylinder. The driving component drives the first rotating drum to rotate, the first rotating drum drives the second rotating drum to rotate, and the second rotating drum drives the camera module to reciprocate along the thickness direction of the camera module, thereby realizing the lifting function of the camera. The second rotating drum and the bearing member are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the camera module. The second rotating drum can move toward the bearing member. The first rotating drum and the second rotating drum move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module. One end of the first buffer member is connected to one of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum, and the other end of the first buffering member is connected to the other of the first rotating drum and the second rotating drum; thus, in the second rotating drum When moving toward the carrier, the first buffer member connected to the first rotating cylinder and connected to the second rotating cylinder can be compressed, so that the first buffer member plays a buffering role when the second rotating cylinder moves toward the carrier. . Prevent external force from damaging the camera device and electronic equipment, thereby protecting the camera device and electronic equipment.

The electronic device 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to Figures 1a-18.

The embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 may include but is not limited to a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a handheld computer, a walkie-talkie, a netbook, POS terminals, personal digital assistants (personal digital assistants, PDAs), driving recorders, security equipment and other mobile terminals, fixed terminals or foldable terminals equipped with the camera device 200.

In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b , a mobile phone is used as the above-mentioned electronic device 100 as an example for description. The mobile phone can be a foldable mobile phone, and the foldable mobile phone can be an inward-folding mobile phone (ie, a display screen). 110 is folded inward), or it can be an outward-folding mobile phone (that is, the display screen 110 is folded outward); the mobile phone can also be a straight mobile phone.

In the embodiment of this application, a candy bar mobile phone is taken as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2 , a mobile phone may include: a display screen 110 , a back cover 120 , a middle frame 130 located between the display screen 110 and the back cover 120 , a main circuit board 140 and a battery 150 . The main circuit board 140 and the battery 150 may be disposed on the middle frame 130 . For example, the main circuit board 140 and the battery 150 may be disposed on a side of the middle frame 130 facing the rear cover 120 , or the main circuit board 140 and the battery 150 may be disposed on the middle frame 130 . The middle frame 130 is on a side facing the display screen 110 . When the main circuit board 140 is disposed on the middle frame 130 , openings may be opened on the middle frame 130 for placing components on the main circuit board 140 at the openings of the middle frame 130 .

The battery 150 can be connected to the charging management module and the main circuit board 140 through the power management module. The power management module receives input from the battery 150 and/or the charging management module, and provides the processor, internal memory, external memory, display screen 110 and Power supply for communication modules, etc. The power management module can also be used to monitor battery 150 capacity, battery 150 cycle times, battery 150 health status (leakage, impedance) and other parameters. In some other embodiments, the power management module may also be provided in the processor of the main circuit board 140 . In other embodiments, the power management module and the charging management module can also be provided in the same device.

The display screen 110 may be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen or a liquid crystal display screen (Liquid Crystal Display, LCD).

The back cover 120 may be a metal back cover, a glass back cover, a plastic back cover, or a ceramic back cover. In the embodiment of the present application, the material of the back cover 120 is not limited.

The middle frame may include a middle panel 132 and a border 131 . The frame 131 may be surrounding the outer periphery of the middle panel 132 . The frame 131 may include a top frame, a bottom frame, a left frame and a right frame, and the top frame, the bottom frame, the left frame and the right frame form a ring-shaped frame. The material of the middle plate 132 may be aluminum, aluminum alloy, or magnesium alloy, and the material of the middle plate 132 is not limited. The frame 131 can be a metal frame or a ceramic frame. The material is not limited. Among them, the middle plate 132 and the frame 131 can be snap-connected, welded, bonded or integrally formed, or the middle plate 132 and the frame 131 can be fixedly connected through injection molding.

It should be noted that in some other examples, the mobile phone may include but is not limited to the structure shown in Figure 2. For example, the mobile phone may include: a display 110, a middle panel 132 and a casing, and the casing may include a frame 131 and a back cover. 120. For example, the housing may be a housing in which the frame 131 and the back cover 120 are integrally formed (Unibody). In this way, at least part of the camera device 200, the main circuit board 140 and the battery 150 can be located in the accommodation space surrounded by the display screen 110 and the casing.

The mobile phone may also include a camera device 200 and a flash (not shown in the figure) to implement the shooting function. The camera device 200 may include a front camera device and a rear camera device. The rear camera device and the flash can be disposed on a side of the middle plate 132 facing the back cover 120 , and the back cover 120 is provided with mounting holes 121 for mounting part of the rear camera device 200 . The front camera device may be disposed on a side of the middle panel 132 facing the display screen 110 . In the embodiment of the present application, the installation locations of the front camera device and the rear camera device include but are not limited to the above description. In some embodiments, the number of front camera devices and rear camera devices provided in the mobile phone may be 1 or N, where N is a positive integer greater than 1.

It can be understood that the structure illustrated in the embodiment of the present application does not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 100 . In other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 may include more or fewer components than shown in the figures, or some components may be combined, some components may be separated, or some components may be arranged differently. The components illustrated may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

Based on the above description, in the embodiments of the present application, a scene in which a rear camera device is installed in a mobile phone is used as an example for explanation. In other examples, the rear camera device can also be used as a front camera device.

As shown in Figures 1b and 2, the back cover 120, the middle frame 130 and the display screen 110 form an accommodation space, and at least part of the camera device 200 is located in the accommodation space to reduce the volume of the camera device 200 protruding from the outside of the mobile phone. Reduce the impact of the camera device 200 on the appearance of the mobile phone. For example, the camera device 200 may be partially located in the accommodating space, or the camera device 200 may be completely located in the accommodating space.

The back cover 120 is provided with a mounting hole 121 , and the mounting hole 121 may be located at an edge of the back cover 120 or in the middle of the back cover 120 . The camera device 200 is located in the accommodation space surrounded by the back cover 120 , the frame 131 and the display screen 110 , and receives light through the mounting hole 121 . The back cover 120 and the camera device 200 can be sealed using materials such as foam or adhesive to ensure the sealing performance of the mobile phone. In some other examples, the position of the mounting hole 121 may also be located on any side of the frame 131 or at a corner of the frame 131 .

The camera device 200 provided in the embodiment of the present application will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the camera device 200 may include a bearing 210 , a driving component 280 and a camera module 220 . The driving component 280 and the camera module 220 are both mounted on the bearing 210 . The driving assembly 280 is used to drive the camera module 220 to rise and fall, so that the camera module 220 extends and retracts into the electronic device 100 .

As shown in Figure 1b, the mobile phone may include a first direction X, which may be the width direction of the mobile phone; the mobile phone may include a second direction Y, which may be the length direction of the mobile phone; the mobile phone may include a third direction Z, the third direction Z can be the thickness direction of the mobile phone. The direction of the mobile phone can be consistent with the direction of the camera device 200, the driving component 280, the camera module 220, etc.

The lifting direction of the camera module 220 may include, but is not limited to, the first direction X (X direction), the second direction Y (Y direction), or the third direction Z (Z direction). The embodiment of the present application takes the Z direction as the lifting direction of the camera module 220 as an example for description.

The driving component 280 may include, but is not limited to, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, worm drive, gear drive, electromagnetic drive, electro-hydraulic drive, pneumatic-hydraulic drive, electromagnetic-hydraulic, etc., to drive the camera module 220 along the Z direction. Reciprocating motion.

Specifically, the camera module 220 may include a lens. The lens may include a lens barrel and a plurality of lenses located in the lens barrel. The lenses may be plastic lenses (Plastic) or glass lenses (Glass).

Among them, the lens can include 5P lens (5 lenses), 6P lens (6 lenses), etc. according to the number of lenses. For example, a 5P lens can have 5 plastic lenses, or 4 plastic lenses, and 1 glass lens; a 6P lens can have 6 plastic lenses, or 5 plastic lenses, and 1 glass lens. It should be noted that the number of lenses in the lens is not limited to 5 or 6, but can also be any number greater than or equal to 2.

The camera module 220 may include a focus motor located on a side of the lens facing the carrier 210, and the focus motor is used to adjust the focus.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the driving assembly 280 and the camera module 220 may be located on the same side of the carrier 210 , so that the driving assembly 280 and the camera module 220 have an overlapping portion in the thickness direction to reduce the overall thickness of the camera device 200 .

In some embodiments, the bearing member 210 may include a base plate (not shown in the figure). The base plate may be used to carry other structural components and protect other structural components, which is beneficial to the overall mechanical strength of the camera device 200 .

As shown in Figure 5, the carrier 210 may include a sub-circuit board 211. The sub-circuit board 211 is located on a side of the substrate facing the driving component 280 and the camera module 220. The driving component 280 is electrically connected to the sub-circuit board 211 to drive the component. 280 provides power. The substrate protects the sub-circuit board 211 .

Among them, the sub-circuit board 211 can be a flexible printed circuit (FPC), and the sub-circuit board 211 is electrically connected to a photosensitive element.

For example, the photosensitive element may be a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) phototransistor.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the carrier 210 may include a base 212 , which is located on a side of the sub-circuit board 211 away from the substrate. A hollow area may be provided on the base 212 , and the hollow area may be covered with a filter. The photosensitive element and the optical filter are arranged oppositely along the Z direction.

For example, the filter can be an infrared filter, which can filter infrared light to prevent infrared light from entering the lens and affecting the imaging.

Specifically, the sub-circuit board 211 is electrically connected to the image processing unit (Image Signal Processing, ISP) on the main circuit board 140, and the image processing unit (ISP) is electrically connected to the digital processing unit (Digital Signal Processing, DSP). The image processing unit (ISP) and the digital processing unit (DSP) may be separately provided on the main circuit board 140 , or the image processing unit (ISP) and the digital processing unit (DSP) may be integrated together and provided on the main circuit board 140 . For example, when taking a picture, the shutter is opened, the light passes through the lens and is transmitted to the photosensitive element through the filter. The optical signal is converted into an electrical signal. The photosensitive element transmits the electrical signal to the ISP through the sub-circuit board 211 for processing, and the ISP converts the electrical signal into Digital image signal, ISP outputs the digital image signal to DSP for processing, and DSP converts the digital image signal into standard RGB, YUV and other format image signals.

The following describes the movement of the camera module 220 provided in the embodiment of the present application along the Z direction.

It can be understood that, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the camera device 200 may include a retracted state, in which the camera module 220 does not extend out of the camera device 200 , and the camera device 200 is located inside the electronic device 100 . at this time, The thickness of the camera device 200 is small, the overall thickness of the electronic device 100 is low, and the camera device 200 has a small impact on the appearance of the electronic device 100 .

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the camera device 200 may include an extended state. In the extended state, the camera module 220 extends along the back cover 120 in a direction away from the display screen 110 , and the camera module 220 faces in a direction away from the carrier 210 . sports. At this time, the thickness of the camera device 200 increases, its optical available space is larger, and better shooting quality can be obtained. The thickness of the camera device 200 is no longer limited by the thickness of the electronic device 100 , and the thickness of the electronic device 100 can be set smaller, which is beneficial to the thinness and lightness of the electronic device 100 .

Of course, the camera device 200 can also be in any state between the extended state and the retracted state.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the camera device 200 may include a first rotating cylinder 230 and a second rotating cylinder 240 . The first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 may be substantially cylindrical. The camera module 220 is located on the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 . The inside of the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 can reduce the size of the camera device 200, and in addition, can also protect the camera module 220. The first rotating drum 230 is rotatably mounted on the carrier 210. For example, the first rotating drum 230 can be located on the side of the base 212 away from the substrate. The base 212 is provided with a slide 213 on the side facing the first rotating drum 230. The slide 213 may be an annular slide. One end of the first rotating drum 230 close to the base 212 is received in the slide 213 and rotates along the slide 213 driven by the driving assembly 280 .

The first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 are nested with each other, and the driving assembly 280 drives the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 to rotate synchronously. The driving assembly 280 drives the first rotating cylinder 230 to rotate. The first rotating cylinder 230 drives the second rotating cylinder 240 to rotate. The second rotating cylinder 240 drives the camera module 220 to reciprocate in the Z direction.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 5 , the camera device 200 may include a lifting tube 250 . The lifting tube 250 and the second rotating tube 240 are sleeved and threadedly connected to each other. The camera module 220 is located in the first rotating tube 230 , the second rotating tube 240 and the lifting tube 250 . the inside of. The second rotating cylinder 240 is threaded to drive the lifting cylinder 250 to move in the Z direction. The surface area of the lifting cylinder 250 and the second rotating cylinder 240 is larger, and the thread area provided on the lifting cylinder 250 and the second rotating cylinder 240 is larger, so that the threaded connection area between the lifting cylinder 250 and the second rotating cylinder 240 is larger. , the connection stability between the lifting cylinder 250 and the second rotating cylinder 240 is relatively high, so that the second rotating cylinder 240 drives the lifting cylinder 250 to move with higher stability through threads. For example, the driving assembly 280 drives the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 to rotate in sequence, and the threads on the second rotating drum 240 and the threads on the lifting tube 250 move relative to each other, thereby driving the lifting tube 250 to move in the Z direction.

The camera module 220 can be connected to the lifting tube 250 , and the camera module 220 is threadedly connected to the second rotating tube 240 through the lifting tube 250 . The second rotating cylinder 240 drives the lifting cylinder 250 to drive the camera module 220 to move in the Z direction.

The nesting relationship between the first rotating drum 230, the second rotating drum 240 and the lifting drum 250 provided by the embodiment of the present application will be described below.

As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the lifting cylinder 250, the second rotating cylinder 240 and the first rotating cylinder 230 are sleeved in sequence from the inside to the outside, that is, the first rotating cylinder 230 is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating cylinder 240. The barrel 250 is sleeved on the inner side of the second rotating barrel 240 . At this time, the first internal thread 241 is provided on the inner wall of the second rotating cylinder 240, and the first external thread 251 is provided on the outer wall of the lifting cylinder 250, so that the second rotating cylinder 240 and the lifting cylinder 250 pass through the first internal thread. The thread 241 is threadedly connected to the first external thread 251. At this time, the lifting tube 250 will not be affected by the driving assembly 280, and the lifting tube 250 can be set longer along the Z direction, so that the movement stroke of the camera module 220 is longer.

The camera module 220 can be directly connected to the lifting tube 250 , or the camera module 220 can be connected to the lifting tube 250 through the mounting piece 253 .

For example, the mounting part 253 is located inside the lifting tube 250. The mounting part 253 may be located at an end of the lifting tube 250 close to the bearing member 210. Alternatively, the mounting part 253 may be located at the middle section of the lifting tube 250 along the Z direction. Alternatively, the mounting part 253 Can be located at other locations on lift tube 250. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , the camera module 220 is located on the side of the mounting member 253 away from the bearing member 210 , and the mounting member 253 supports the camera module 220 . In addition, a second buffer member 254 can be provided between the camera module 220 and the mounting member 253. When the camera module 220 is impacted by an external force, the interaction force between the camera module 220 and the mounting member 253 can be reduced, thereby affecting the impact of the camera module 220 on the mounting member 253. The camera module 220 plays a protective role.

For example, the second buffer member 254 may be made of elastic material such as rubber, foam, sponge, latex, etc. In addition, the second buffer member 254 may also be an elastic piece, a spring, etc.

As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the first rotating drum 230, the second rotating drum 240 and the lifting drum 250 are sleeved in sequence from the inside to the outside. That is, the first rotating drum 230 is sleeved on the inside of the second rotating drum 240. The barrel 250 is sleeved on the outside of the second rotating barrel 240 . At this time, the second internal thread 252 is provided on the inner wall of the lifting tube 250, and the second external thread 242 is provided on the outer wall of the second rotating tube 240. The second internal thread 252 and the second external thread 242 are threadedly connected. , so that the second rotating cylinder 240 and the lifting cylinder 250 are threadedly connected through the second internal thread 252 and the second external thread 242 . The lifting cylinder 250 protects the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 that are sleeved inside.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 12 , in an embodiment in which the mounting member 253 is connected to the lifting tube 250 , when the lifting tube 250 is located outside the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 , the space between the lifting tube 250 and the mounting member 253 can be They are connected through a connecting piece 255. One end of the connecting piece 255 is connected to the lifting tube 250, and the other end of the connecting piece 255 is connected to the mounting piece 253. For example, the connecting member 255 may include a connected first extension section 256 and a second extension section 257. The first extension section 256 extends along the edge of the lifting tube 250 toward the center of the lifting tube 250, and the second extension section 257 is located at the first rotating position. The inner side of the barrel 230 and the second rotating barrel 240, and the second extension section 257 extends along the Z direction. The mounting part 253 is connected to the second extension section 257, and the camera module 220 can be installed on the mounting part 253. The mounting member 253 may be located at the end or middle position of the second extension section 257 along the Z direction. The principle is similar to the lifting cylinder 250 being located inside the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 , which will not be described again.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 8 , the camera device 200 may include a guide member 214 located on a side of the carrier member 210 facing the camera module 220 , and the guide member 214 is connected to the carrier member 210 . The connection between the guide 214 and the carrier 210 can guide the connection between the guide 214 and any one or more of the sub-circuit board 211, the substrate, and the base 212. The connection between other structural components and the carrier 210 in the embodiment of the present application is similar. ,No longer.

For example, the guide 214 can be connected to the base 212, and the guide 214 and the base 212 can be connected by bonding, welding, snapping, integral molding, threaded connection, etc. The guide 214 extends along the Z direction and is inserted into the lifting tube 250. The guide 214 is used to prevent the lifting tube 250 from rotating, so that the lifting tube 250 can be driven in the Z direction through the rotation of the second rotating tube 240. In addition, the guide member 214 can guide the movement direction of the lifting tube 250, so that the lifting tube 250 moves along the extension direction of the guide member 214, that is, moves in the Z direction.

As shown in FIG. 4 , a guide groove 258 is provided on the side facing away from the threaded surface of the lifting tube 250 (the surface provided with the first external thread 251 or the second internal thread 252 ), and the guide member 214 is at least partially located in the guide groove 258 , the guide member 214 can move along the Z direction in the guide groove 258, thereby guiding the movement direction of the lifting tube 250. In other examples, a guide hole may be provided in the lifting tube 250, the guide hole passes through the lifting tube 250 in the Z direction, the guide member 214 is located in the guide hole, and the guide member 214 can move in the guide hole along the Z direction. In some other examples, the guide groove 258 or the guide hole can also be provided in the mounting part 253 or the connecting part 255, so that the position of the guide part 214 is more flexible.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4 , the camera device 200 may include a protective cover 293 . The protective cover 293 is connected to an end of the lifting tube 250 away from the bearing member 210 , and the edge of the protective cover 293 extends toward the direction of the bearing member 210 . Surrounded by the outer periphery of the first rotating drum 230 , the second rotating drum 240 and the lifting drum 250 . The protective cover 293 protects the structural components located inside the protective cover 293 .

A light-transmitting hole 294 may be provided in the middle area of the protective cover 293. The light-transmitting hole 294 is covered with a light-transmitting member 295. The lens and the light-transmitting member 295 are arranged oppositely along the Z direction. In this way, when shooting, external light can enter the lens through the light-transmitting member 295. The light-transmitting member 295 can be connected to the protective cover 293 by snapping, bonding, or other methods.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4 , a first sealing member 291 may be provided between the light-transmitting member 295 and the protective cover 293 . The first sealing member 291 may be annular. The first sealing member 291 is used to seal the protective cover 293 and the protective cover 293 . Between the light-transmitting parts 295, the camera module 220 is protected. In other examples, the first sealing member 291 may have sealing and bonding functions at the same time.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4 , a second seal 292 may be provided between the lifting tube 250 and the protective cover 293 . The second seal 292 may be annular. The second seal 292 covers the lifting tube 250 away from the carrier. On the end face of side 210, the second seal 292 is used to seal between the protective cover 293 and the lifting tube 250 to protect the camera module 220. In other examples, the second sealing member 292 may have both sealing and bonding functions.

In this embodiment, the camera device 200 may include a first buffer 261 to buffer the camera module 220 from external impact force and protect the camera module 220 .

For example, the first buffer member 261 may include a spring, which has a simple structure and low cost.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the camera device 200 may include a buffer state. The buffer state is a state in which the first buffer member 261 is compressed to release the external force when the camera module 220 is impacted by an external force after the camera module 220 extends out of the electronic device 100 .

The arrangement of the first buffer member 261 provided by the embodiment of the present application will be described in detail below.

It should be noted that in addition to synchronous rotation between the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240, the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 can also move with each other along the Z direction. The first buffer member 261 is disposed between the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240. The first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 are always affected by the first buffering member 261 during the mutual movement in the Z direction. Buffering force, thereby releasing the external force received by the second rotating drum 240 through the first buffering member 261. Since the second rotating drum 240 is connected to the lifting tube 250, the camera module 220 and the protective cover 293, when buffering external force, the second rotating drum 240, the lifting tube 250, the camera module 220 and the protective cover 293 can be regarded as a whole. structure, when the overall structure moves toward the bearing member 210, the first buffer member 261 is compressed, thereby buffering the external force on the entire structure and protecting the entire structure.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, the external force F acts on the protective cover 293 and is sequentially transmitted to the lifting cylinder 250, the second rotating cylinder 240, the first buffer member 261, the first rotating cylinder 230 and the bearing member 210. Through the second rotation The barrel 240 compresses the first buffer member 261 to buffer external force. There may be a gap between the camera module 220 and the protective cover 293, so that the interaction force between the protective cover 293 and the camera module 220 can be avoided and the camera module 220 can be protected.

As shown in FIG. 8 , there is a distance between the second rotating drum 240 and the bearing 210 . For example, the second rotating drum 240 can be disposed at an end of the first rotating drum 230 away from the bearing 210 . Along the Z direction, the second rotating drum 240 can be disposed at an end of the first rotating drum 230 away from the bearing 210 . The extension length of 240 may be smaller than the extension length of the first rotating drum 230 , thereby providing space for the second rotating drum 240 to move toward the carrier 210 . When the second rotating drum 240 moves in the direction close to the bearing member 210, it will compress the first buffer member 261 to release the force on the second rotating drum 240, that is, to release the second rotating drum 240, the lifting tube 250, and the camera module. The set 220, protective cover 293, etc. are subjected to the impact force, thereby protecting the camera device 200.

As shown in FIG. 8 , one end of the first buffer member 261 is connected to one of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 , and the other end of the first buffering member 261 is connected to the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 . The other one of the barrels 240 is connected; the first buffer member 261 is used to play a buffering role when the second rotating barrel 240 moves toward the bearing member 210 .

Specifically, the second rotating drum 240 and the first rotating drum 230 are respectively pressed at different positions of the first buffer member 261. The pressing positions of the second rotating drum 240 and the first buffer member 261 (the second pressing position), It is located on the side away from the bearing member 210 of the pressing position (first pressing position) of the first rotating drum 230 and the first buffer member 261 . That is, at least part of the first buffer 261 is located between the first pressing position and the second pressing position, so that when the second rotating drum 240 moves toward the carrier 210, the first pressing position and the second pressing position can be compressed. The first buffer member 261 is provided between the positions to buffer the external force.

The second rotating drum 240 can be pressed and installed on the middle section of the first buffer member 261 along the Z direction, or on the end of the first buffer member 261 away from the bearing member 210 . The first rotating cylinder 230 can be pressed and installed on the middle section of the first buffer member 261 along the Z direction, or can be pressed and installed on one end of the first buffer member 261 close to the bearing member 210 .

The embodiment of the present application is explained by assuming that the second rotating cylinder 240 is pressed against the end of the first buffer member 261 away from the bearing member 210 , and the first rotating cylinder 230 is pressed against the end of the first buffer member 261 close to the bearing member 210 . At this time, the first buffer member 261 between the first pressing position and the second pressing position is longer and can better buffer the external force.

In this embodiment, the first buffer member 261 may be installed on at least one of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 .

In some examples, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12 , the first buffer member 261 may be disposed in the second rotating drum 240 . In other examples, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11 , the first buffer member 261 can also be disposed in the first rotating drum 230 , so that the first buffer member 261 can be disposed longer. The buffering effect is better. In some other examples, the first buffer member 261 can also be provided in the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 at the same time, thereby meeting different requirements for the first buffering member 261.

For example, the first buffer member 261 may include at least one first buffer member 261. When there is one first buffer member 261, the number of the first buffer members 261 is smaller, and the structure of the camera device 200 is simpler. When there are multiple first buffer members 261 , the plurality of first buffer members 261 are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the first rotating drum 230 . A larger number of first buffer members 261 has a better buffering effect.

The number of first buffer members 261 may include, but is not limited to, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 or more. As shown in FIG. 13 , the first buffer members 261 may be distributed axially symmetrically or centrally symmetrically, so that the force received by each first buffer member 261 is relatively uniform, and the buffering effect of the first buffer members 261 is relatively balanced. Alternatively, the first buffer members 261 may be distributed asymmetrically.

The embodiment of the present application takes the first buffer member 261 being disposed in the first rotating drum 230 as an example for description.

As shown in FIG. 14 , the first rotating drum 230 is provided with an assembly area 262 , and the assembly area 262 is used to install the first buffer member 261 . For example, at the assembly area 262, one end of the first rotating drum 230 away from the bearing member 210 and one end of the first rotating drum 230 close to the bearing member 210 are pressed against the opposite ends of the first buffer member 261 along the Z direction, so that The first buffer 261 is confined in the assembly area 262 .

For example, in the retracted state, the first buffer member 261 may be in a compressed state or an initial state without deformation in the assembly area 262, so that the first buffer member 261 can have a better buffering effect.

At the assembly area 262, the first rotating drum 230 includes a pressing cover 263. The pressing cover 263 is connected to an end of the first rotating drum 230 away from the bearing member 210. By setting the pressing cover 263 as an independent component, the first buffer member 261 can be facilitated. Install In assembly area 262.

The camera device 200 may include an assembly for limiting the movement of the first buffer 261 in the XY plane. The assembly part extends along the Z direction, and is located in the assembly area 262 . The assembly part and the first rotating cylinder 230 may be connected through snapping, bonding, welding, threaded connection, or integral molding.

For example, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, the assembly part may be an assembly column 265. One end of the assembly column 265 is connected to the gland 263, and the other end of the assembly column 265 is connected to an end of the first rotating cylinder 230 close to the bearing member 210. connect. The first buffer member 261 can be sleeved on the outside of the assembly column 265 . The second rotating drum 240 is provided with a pressing member 264 , the pressing member 264 is pressed on the first buffer member 261 , and the second rotating drum 240 is pressed on the first buffer member 261 through the pressing member 264 . The pressing member 264 may be in contact with an end of the first buffer member 261 away from the bearing member 210 , or be directly connected, or connected through a connection portion provided on the first buffer member 261 . When the second rotating drum 240 moves toward the bearing member 210 , the pressing member 264 will be driven to move toward the bearing member 210 , and the pressing member 264 compresses the first buffer member 261 toward the bearing member 210 .

Among them, the pressing cover 263 is located on the side of the pressing member 264 away from the bearing member 210. The pressing cover 263 can prevent the pressing member 264 from moving in a direction away from the bearing member 210, thereby preventing the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 from moving. separation.

For example, the assembly part may be an assembly barrel. One end of the assembly barrel is connected to the gland 263, and the other end of the assembly barrel is connected to an end of the first rotating barrel 230 close to the bearing member 210. The assembly barrel is sleeved on the outside of the first buffer member 261 . A gap can be provided on the side of the assembly barrel facing the second rotating barrel 240 , and the pressing member 264 of the second rotating barrel 240 extends into the assembly barrel through the gap and is pressed on the first buffer member 261 . The notch may be a strip-shaped notch and extends along the Z direction, so that the pressing member 264 can reciprocate in the notch along the Z direction, thereby realizing the mutual movement of the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 along the Z direction.

It can be understood that, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12 , when the first buffer member 261 is located at the second rotating barrel 240 , the pressing member 264 is provided on the first rotating barrel 230 , and the pressing member 264 is pressed on the second rotating barrel 240 . A buffer member 261 faces one end of the bearing member 210; the gland 263 may be located at an end of the second rotating drum 240 facing away from the bearing member 210. When the second rotating drum 240 moves toward the bearing member 210 , the pressing member 264 compresses the first buffer member 261 in a direction away from the bearing member 210 .

In some embodiments, any one or more of the first buffer member 261 and the assembly column 265 (or assembly barrel) can limit the movement of the pressing member 264 in the XY plane, thereby causing the first rotating barrel 230 and the second rotating barrel to rotate The cylinders 240 rotate synchronously. In addition, the pressing member 264 and the assembly column 265 can move relative to each other along the Z direction, and the assembly column 265 can guide the movement of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 along the Z direction. Of course, other structural components can also be used to realize the synchronous rotation of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 and the guiding role of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 in the Z direction to reduce the impact on the movement of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240. The force generated by the first buffer member 261 prolongs the service life of the first buffer member 261.

In other embodiments, a sliding assembly may be provided between the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240, and the relative movement of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 along the Z direction can be achieved through the sliding assembly. In addition, through the sliding assembly, The assembly of the first rotating drum 230 and the second rotating drum 240 can achieve synchronous rotation. In some examples, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 , a chute 272 can be provided on the side of the first rotating drum 230 facing the second rotating drum 240 , and a sliding groove 272 can be provided on the side of the second rotating drum 240 facing the first rotating drum 230 . Block 271. The slide groove 272 extends along the Z direction, and the slide block 271 is located in the slide groove 272. The slide block 271 can slide along the slide groove 272, so that the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 can move relative to each other in the Z direction. In addition, the slide groove 272 can limit the movement of the slide block 271 in the XY plane, so that synchronous rotation of the first rotating cylinder 230 and the second rotating cylinder 240 can be achieved. In other examples, the slider 271 can be provided on the side of the first rotating drum 230 facing the second rotating drum 240 , and the sliding block 271 can be provided on the side of the second rotating drum 240 facing the first rotating drum 230 . slot272. The principle has been explained and will not be repeated.

It can be understood that as long as the camera module 220 extends out of the electronic device 100, whether it is the process of the camera module 220 extending outwards, the process of retracting inward, or the normal working state, the first buffer member 261 can function. In terms of buffering, the first buffer member 261 can buffer the entire movement process and working process of the camera module 220, and has a better protection effect on the camera module 220.

The driving assembly 280 provided in the embodiment of the present application is described below.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the driving assembly 280 may be located outside the first rotating barrel 230 , thereby making the first rotating barrel 230 smaller in size, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the camera device 200 . Of course, the driving assembly 280 can be located inside the first rotating cylinder 230 to protect the driving assembly 280 .

The embodiment of the present application is described with the driving assembly 280 located outside the first rotating drum 230 .

As shown in Figure 8, the driving assembly 280 may include a driving shell 287 and a driving cover 288. The driving shell 287 and the driving cover 288 are connected and form a receiving chamber. The containment chamber is used to contain and protect other structural components of the drive assembly 280 .

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 18 , the driving assembly 280 may include a driving member 281 , which is used to drive the first rotating drum 230 to rotate. The driving member 281 may include, but is not limited to, a micro motor.

In some embodiments, the extension direction of the rotation axis of the driving member 281 may be perpendicular to the Z direction (located in the XY plane), and the driving member 281 is placed horizontally on the bearing member 210 , thereby reducing the thickness of the camera device 200 . At this time, a worm 283 may be provided on the rotating shaft of the driving member 281, and the driving assembly 280 may include a worm gear 282 that cooperates with the worm 283. The worm 283 drives the worm gear 282 to rotate in the XY plane. The driving assembly 280 may also include a first gear 285 and a second gear 286. The first gear 285 is coaxially arranged with the worm gear 282 and rotates synchronously. A gear ring 231 may be surrounding the outside of the first rotating cylinder 230. The second gear 286 is respectively connected with the first gear 285 and the second gear 286. The first gear 285 meshes with the gear ring 231. The driving member 281 drives the worm 283, the worm wheel 282, the first gear 285, the second gear 286 and the gear ring 231 to rotate in sequence, thereby driving the first rotating cylinder 230 to rotate. The radius of the worm gear 282 may be smaller than the radius of the first gear 285 to increase torque and save labor. In other examples, the first gear 285 can mesh with the gear ring 231 to drive the first rotating drum 230 to rotate, so that there is no need to provide a second gear 286 and the structure of the driving assembly 280 is relatively simple.

In some other examples, the driving assembly 280 may also include a third gear (not shown in the figure). The third gear may be coaxially disposed with the second gear 286 and meshed with the first gear 285 in the XY plane. The gear 285 is connected to the second gear 286 through a third gear; alternatively, the third gear may mesh with the first gear 285 and the second gear 286 respectively. The radius of the first gear 285 may be smaller than the radius of the second gear 286 to increase torque and save effort. For example, the radii of the worm gear 282, the first gear 285, and the second gear 286 can be gradually increased to gradually increase the torque, so as to provide sufficient driving force to drive the rotation of the first rotating cylinder 230 and ensure the stability of the lifting and lowering of the camera module 220. sex.

For example, the number of the third gear may be at least one. When the number of the third gear is multiple, the plurality of third gears may be meshed and connected in the XY plane, or the plurality of third gears may be partially or entirely Coaxial setup. The dimensions of the plurality of third gears may be the same, partially different or completely different.

In some embodiments, the extension direction of the rotation axis of the driving member 281 may be the Z direction, and the driving member 281 is placed vertically on the bearing member 210 . A driving gear is coaxially disposed on the rotating shaft of the driving member 281, and the driving gear can mesh with the gear ring 231 to drive the first rotating cylinder 230 to rotate. In other examples, the driving assembly 280 may include a first gear 285 that meshes with the driving gear and the gear ring 231 respectively in the XY plane. The driving member 281 drives the driving gear, the first gear 285 and the gear ring 231 to rotate in turn. . In some other examples, the driving assembly 280 may include a second gear 286 , the second gear 286 may be coaxially disposed and rotate synchronously with the first gear 285 , and the first gear 285 may be in contact with the driving tooth. The first gear 285 meshes with the second gear 286 and the driving gear respectively in the XY plane, and the second gear 286 meshes with the gear ring 231. In some other examples, the driving assembly 280 may also include a third gear, the arrangement of which is similar to the implementation of the worm 283 and the worm gear 282, which will not be described again.

As shown in FIG. 18 , the driving assembly 280 may include a conductive member 289 , which may be a flexible circuit board. The driving member 281 is electrically connected to the sub-circuit board 211 through the conductive member 289 to provide power input to the driving member 281 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , the camera device 200 may further include a limiting member 215 that is at least partially surrounding the outer circumference of the first rotating barrel 230 . The limiting member 215 is used to limit the first rotating barrel 230 Limit. One end of the limiting member 215 is in contact with the surface of the gear ring 231 away from the bearing member 210 , and the other end of the limiting member 215 is connected to the bearing member 210 to prevent the first rotating cylinder 230 from being separated from the bearing member 210 .

In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stated 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 fixed connection. Indirect connection through an intermediary can be the internal connection between two elements or the interaction between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc., if present, are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, but not to limit them; although the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art It should be understood that the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments can still be modified, or some or all of the technical features can be equivalently replaced; and these modifications or substitutions do not deviate from the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the embodiments of the present application. The scope of the technical solutions of each embodiment.

Claims (23)

1. A camera device (200), characterized by including: a bearing (210), a driving assembly (280), a camera module (220), a first rotating drum (230), a second rotating drum (240), and a third rotating drum (240). a buffer member (261);

   The driving assembly (280) is installed on the bearing member (210), the first rotating drum (230) is rotatably installed on the bearing member (210), and the driving assembly (280) and the third rotating drum (230) are mounted on the bearing member (210). A rotating drum (230) cooperates;

   The first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240) are nested with each other, the camera module (220) is connected to the second rotating drum (240), and the second rotating drum (240) is (240) and the carrier (210) are spaced apart in the thickness direction of the camera module (220). The second rotating cylinder (240) is used to drive the camera module (220) during rotation. ) lifting;

   One end of the first buffer member (261) is connected to one of the first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240), and the other end of the first buffering member (261) Connected to the other one of the first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240);

   The first buffering member (261) is used to play a buffering role when the second rotating drum (240) moves toward the bearing member (210).
2. The camera device (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first buffer member (261) is installed on at least one of the first rotating cylinder (230) and the second rotating cylinder (240). One.
3. The camera device (200) according to claim 1, characterized in that the second rotating cylinder (240) is pressed against an end of the first buffer member (261) away from the bearing member (210), so The first rotating drum (230) is pressed against an end of the first buffer member (261) close to the bearing member (210).
4. The camera device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a slider (271) and a chute (272), the slider (271) and the chute (272) One of them is located on the side of the first rotating drum (230) facing the second rotating drum (240), and the other of the sliding block (271) and the chute (272) is located on the side of the first rotating drum (230) facing the second rotating drum (240). The second rotating drum (240) faces one side of the first rotating drum (230). The slider (271) is located in the chute (272) and slides along the chute (272).
5. The camera device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that there are multiple first buffer members (261), and multiple first buffer members (261) are arranged along the first buffer member (261). The circumferential spacing of the rotating drum (230) is distributed.
6. The camera device (200) according to any one of claims 1-3, further comprising: an assembly column (265), the assembly column (265) being inserted into the first buffer member (261) , the first buffer member (261) and the assembly column (265) move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module (220).
7. The camera device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a lifting tube (250), the lifting tube (250) and the second rotating tube (240) are nested with each other and Threaded connection, the camera module (220) is installed inside the lifting tube (250).
8. The camera device (200) according to claim 7, characterized in that the lifting tube (250), the second rotating tube (240) and the first rotating tube (230) are sleeved in sequence from the inside to the outside. It is assumed that a first internal thread (241) is provided on the inner wall of the second rotating cylinder (240), and a first external thread (251) is provided on the outer wall of the lifting cylinder (250). The internal thread (241) and the first external thread (251) are threadedly connected.
9. The camera device (200) according to claim 7, characterized in that the first rotating cylinder (230), the second rotating cylinder (240) and the lifting cylinder (250) are sleeved in sequence from the inside to the outside. It is assumed that the inner wall surface of the lifting cylinder (250) is provided with a second internal thread (252), and the outer wall surface of the second rotating cylinder (240) is provided with a second external thread (242), The second internal thread (252) and the second external thread (242) are threadedly connected.
10. The camera device (200) according to claim 7, characterized in that an installation member (253) is provided at one end of the lifting tube (250) close to the bearing member (210), and the camera module (220) Installed on the mounting member (253), a second buffer member (254) is provided between the mounting member (253) and the camera module (220).
11. The camera device (200) according to claim 7, characterized in that a guide member (214) is provided on one side of the carrier member (210) facing the camera module (220), and the guide member (214 ) is inserted into the lifting tube (250), and the guide (214) and the lifting tube (250) move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module (220).
12. The camera device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a gear ring (231) is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the first rotating barrel (230) close to the bearing member (210). ), the drive assembly (280) includes a gear that meshes with the gear ring (231).
13. An electronic device (100), characterized by comprising a housing and a camera device (200), the camera device (200) being at least partially located in the housing;

    The camera device (200) includes: a bearing member (210), a driving assembly (280), a camera module (220), a first rotating drum (230), a second rotating drum (240) and a first buffering member (261 );

    The driving assembly (280) is installed on the bearing member (210), the first rotating drum (230) is rotatably installed on the bearing member (210), and the driving assembly (280) and the third rotating drum (230) are mounted on the bearing member (210). A rotating drum (230) cooperates;

    The first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240) are nested with each other, the camera module (220) is connected to the second rotating drum (240), and the second rotating drum (240) is (240) and the carrier (210) are spaced apart in the thickness direction of the camera module (220). The second rotating cylinder (240) is used to drive the camera module (220) during rotation. ) lifting;

    One end of the first buffer member (261) is connected to one of the first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240), and the other end of the first buffering member (261) Connected to the other one of the first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240);

    The first buffering member (261) is used to play a buffering role when the second rotating drum (240) moves toward the bearing member (210).
14. The electronic device (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that the first buffer member (261) is installed on at least one of the first rotating drum (230) and the second rotating drum (240). One.
15. The electronic device (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that the second rotating cylinder (240) is pressed against an end of the first buffer member (261) away from the carrying member (210), so The first rotating drum (230) is pressed against an end of the first buffer member (261) close to the bearing member (210).
16. The electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 13-15, further comprising a slider (271) and a chute (272), the slider (271) and the chute (272) One of them is located on the side of the first rotating drum (230) facing the second rotating drum (240), and the other of the sliding block (271) and the chute (272) is located on the side of the first rotating drum (230) facing the second rotating drum (240). The second rotating drum (240) faces one side of the first rotating drum (230). The slider (271) is located in the chute (272) and slides along the chute (272).
17. The electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 13-15, further comprising: an assembly column (265), the assembly column (265) being inserted into the first buffer member (261) , the first buffer member (261) and the assembly column (265) move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module (220).
18. The electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 13-15, characterized in that it also includes a lifting tube (250), The lifting tube (250) and the second rotating tube (240) are sleeved and threadedly connected to each other, and the camera module (220) is installed inside the lifting tube (250).
19. The electronic device (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that the lifting tube (250), the second rotating tube (240) and the first rotating tube (230) are sleeved in sequence from the inside to the outside. It is assumed that a first internal thread (241) is provided on the inner wall of the second rotating cylinder (240), and a first external thread (251) is provided on the outer wall of the lifting cylinder (250). The internal thread (241) and the first external thread (251) are threadedly connected.
20. The electronic device (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that the first rotating drum (230), the second rotating drum (240) and the lifting drum (250) are sleeved in sequence from the inside to the outside. It is assumed that the inner wall surface of the lifting cylinder (250) is provided with a second internal thread (252), the outer wall surface of the second rotating cylinder (240) is provided with a second external thread (242), and the second external thread (242) is provided on the outer wall surface of the second rotating cylinder (240). The internal thread (252) and the second external thread (242) are threadedly connected.
21. The electronic device (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that the lifting tube (250) is provided with a mounting part (253) at one end close to the carrying part (210), and the camera module (220) Installed on the mounting member (253), a second buffer member (254) is provided between the mounting member (253) and the camera module (220).
22. The electronic device (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that a guide (214) is provided on one side of the carrier (210) facing the camera module (220), and the guide (214) ) is inserted into the lifting tube (250), and the guide (214) and the lifting tube (250) move toward each other along the thickness direction of the camera module (220).
23. The electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 13-15, characterized in that the housing is provided with a mounting hole (121), and the camera device (200) is located at the mounting hole (121) .