CN111405155A - Electronics and Standalone Camera Modules - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic device and an independent camera module. The electronic device comprises a main body, a first camera module and a second camera module. The main body is provided with an opening; the first camera module is movably installed on the main body, and the second camera module The camera module is detachably mounted on the protruding end of the first camera module. The first camera module has an extended state and a retracted state. When the first camera module is in the extended state, at least part of the first camera module extends out of the body through the opening, and the first camera module is in the extended state. In the retracted state, the first camera module is retracted into the body through the opening. The second camera module of the electronic device disclosed in the present invention can be used alone as a shooting device, so as to expand the applicable scope of the shooting function of the electronic device.

Description

Electronics and Standalone Camera Modules

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of communication equipment, in particular to an electronic device and an independent camera module.

Background technique

With the continuous advancement of technology, electronic devices such as mobile phones are usually equipped with cameras, and such electronic devices can replace traditional cameras to a certain extent. However, because the cameras of electronic devices such as mobile phones are usually fixed at a certain part of the whole machine, the current electronic devices such as mobile phones may not be able to detect areas with relatively small size or the interior of some objects with relatively small openings. Shooting work, which greatly limits the scope of application of the shooting function of electronic devices such as mobile phones, and reduces user experience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention discloses an electronic device and an independent camera module, so as to solve the problem that the shooting function of the current electronic device is limited by the working scene.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

An electronic device comprising:

a body, the body is provided with an opening;

A first camera module, the first camera module is movably installed on the body, the first camera module has an extended state and a retracted state, and the first camera module is in the extended state. When the first camera module is in the retracted state, at least part of the first camera module protrudes out of the main body through the opening, and when the first camera module is in the retracted state, the first camera module The module is retracted into the body through the opening;

A second camera module, the second camera module is detachably mounted on the protruding end of the first camera module.

The second aspect of the present invention also discloses an independent camera module, which is applied to electronic equipment, and the electronic equipment includes:

a body, the body is provided with an opening;

A first camera module, the first camera module is movably installed on the body, the first camera module has an extended state and a retracted state, and the first camera module is in the extended state. When the first camera module is in the retracted state, at least part of the first camera module protrudes out of the main body through the opening, and when the first camera module is in the retracted state, the first camera module The module is retracted into the body through the opening;

Wherein, the independent camera module is suitable for being detachably installed on the protruding end of the first camera module, and the independent camera module is suitable for being communicatively connected with the main body and controlled by the main body to work. , or, the independent camera module can work independently.

The technical scheme adopted in the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

The invention discloses an electronic device, which comprises a main body, a first camera module and a second camera module, wherein the second camera module is detachably mounted on the protruding end of the first camera module. During the use of the electronic device, by moving at least part of the first camera module out of the main body and detaching the second camera module from the first camera module, the second camera module can be used as a single shooting device When shooting, the second camera module is not easily restricted by the working scene, so that the scope of application of the electronic device for shooting can be increased.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings described herein are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the attached image:

1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the schematic diagram of the partial structure in the electronic device shown in Fig. 1;

3 is a schematic structural diagram of a second camera module in an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic diagram of a working state of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is the internal schematic diagram of the structure shown in Fig. 4;

6 is a schematic diagram of another working state of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is the internal schematic diagram of the structure shown in Fig. 6;

8 is a schematic diagram of still another working state of a partial structure of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 9 is the internal schematic diagram of the structure shown in Fig. 8;

10 is a schematic diagram of another working state of a partial structure of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 11 is the internal schematic diagram of the structure shown in Fig. 10;

Description of reference numbers:

100-body, 110-opening,

200-first camera module, 210-magnet, 220-power supply contact,

300-Second camera module, 310-Magnetic parts, 320-Charging contacts,

400-blocking part,

500- telescopic rod,

600-limit bracket, 610-upper cover, 620-first support, 630-second support, 640-screw,

700 - Display mod.

Detailed ways

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the specific embodiments of the present invention and the corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, but not all, embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

The technical solutions disclosed by the various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 11, the present invention discloses an electronic device and an independent camera module. The electronic device includes a main body 100, a first camera module 200 and a second camera module 300. The independent camera module can be The second camera module 300 in the electronic device.

The first camera module 200 is installed on the main body 100, and during the working process of the electronic device, the first camera module 200 can move relative to the main body 100, so that the entire electronic device is in different working states. The first camera module 200 has an extended state and a retracted state, and the first camera module 200 can be freely switched between the extended state and the retracted state. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , when the first camera module 200 is in the extended state, at least part of the first camera module 200 extends from the inside of the body 100 to the outside of the body 100 through the opening 110 , which makes the first camera module 200 protrude out of the body 100 through the opening 110 . The camera module 200 can photograph objects outside the main body 100 ; as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , when the first camera module 200 is in a retracted state, the first camera module 200 is retracted from the opening 110 into the main body 100 , so that the main body 100 can provide certain protection for the first camera module 200 .

1 and FIG. 8 , the second camera module 300 is detachably mounted on the extending end of the first camera module 200 , and the second camera module 300 can move with the movement of the first camera module 200 . In detail, as shown in FIGS. 4-11 , when the main body 100 has an accommodating space that meets the requirements, the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be installed in the main body 100 together. In addition, during the process of the first camera module 200 extending from the body 100 to the outside of the body 100 , the second camera module 300 can also be extended out of the body 100 along with the first camera module 200 . During the process of retracting the 200 from the body 100 into the body 100, the second camera module 300 can also be retracted into the body 100 along with the first camera module 200. Of course, this requires the first camera module 200 to expand and contract by itself. During the process, the moving distance is appropriately increased, so as to ensure that the second camera module 300 installed at the extending end of the first camera module 200 can retract into the body 100 or extend out of the body 100 with the first camera module 200 .

In this case, the second camera module 300 has a first state and a second state. As shown in FIG. 6 , when the second camera module 300 is in the first state, the second camera module 300 is installed in the The first camera module 200, which can enable the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 to work at the same time, or even if the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 are installed together Make either one of the two work independently as a camera component of the electronic device; as shown in FIG. 8 , when the second camera module 300 is in the second state, the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200 are separated and set up, so that in some cases, the second camera module 300 can be removed from the first camera module 200 and used as a separate shooting device. Compared with the electronic device as a whole, the second camera module 300 It is possible to enter into a narrow gap or inside an object to perform photographing work, and the second camera module 300 is not easily limited by the working scene, which can expand the scope of application of electronic equipment for photographing work.

At the same time, since the electronic device is provided with the first camera module 200 , and at least part of the first camera module 200 can extend out of the main body 100 for shooting, even if the second camera module 300 is removed from the first camera module 200 Removing it will not cause the loss of the photographing function of the electronic device, so as to ensure the functional integrity of the entire electronic device. Of course, in some cases, no matter how the first camera module 200 moves, the whole or at least part of the second camera module 200 may always be located outside the body 100 .

Specifically, the body 100 may include a casing, electronic devices, etc., the casing may be formed of a hard material such as plastic or metal, the opening 110 may be provided on the casing, and the size and shape of the opening 110 may be the same as those of the first camera module. The 200 is the right shape and size. The parameters such as the focal length and aperture of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be exactly the same, or the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be flexibly determined according to different actual needs. various parameters of the user.

In addition, the orientation of the first camera module 200 can be determined according to actual needs. In order to increase the screen ratio of the entire electronic device to a certain extent, as shown in FIG. 10 , the first camera module 200 can be displayed facing the electronic device. The side where the module 700 is located is used as the front camera of the electronic device. Of course, under certain specific requirements, the first camera module 200 can also be disposed away from the display module 700 and used as a rear camera of the electronic device. Since the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200 are detachably connected to form a mechanical connection, the orientation of the second camera module 300 can be flexibly changed according to actual needs. In theory, the second camera module Group 300 can be oriented at any angle to the electronic device. There are various connection methods between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200. Specifically, it can be a detachable connection method such as clip connection, plug connection, or screw connection, or a magnetic connection method can also be used to ensure the first camera module. The two camera modules 300 can be reliably fixed on the first camera module 200 .

Specifically, the second camera module 300 may be provided with energy supply components such as a battery to ensure that the second camera module 300 can be used as a separate device for shooting. The second camera module 300 may be provided with a storage medium, etc., to electronically store the photos or videos captured by the second camera module 300; The connection is performed by means of communication, so that the second camera module 300 can directly transmit the captured image to the electronic device, so as to ensure that the user can directly obtain the real-time picture of the second camera module 300 .

Further, when the second camera module 300 is installed on the first camera module 200, the main body 100 can control the second camera module 300 to work; In the case of being separated from each other, the second camera module 300 can be connected to the main body 100 for communication, and the second camera module 300 can continue to be controlled by the main body 100 to work, so as to reduce the difficulty of designing electronic equipment; or, the second camera module can also be The group 300 works independently of the main body 100 to improve the flexibility and application range of the second camera module 300 .

Optionally, a first wireless communication module may be provided in the main body 100, and a second wireless communication module may be provided in the second camera module 300, and the second wireless communication module is communicated and connected with the first wireless communication module. , regardless of whether the second camera module 300 is installed on the first camera module 200, the main body 100 can control the second camera module 300 by means of the communication connection between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module. Work.

In addition, when the second camera module 300 works alone as a photographing device, the pictures photographed by the second camera module 300 can be acquired by means of storage or communication transmission. Optionally, the picture captured by the second camera module 300 can also be directly transmitted to the main body 100 by means of the communication connection between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module, which may be a display module of an electronic device. On the group 700, this can further facilitate the user to select the shooting angle or shooting distance according to the real-time picture, as well as select the video recording or photographing function, etc.; at the same time, this can also enable the photos or videos taken by the second camera module 300 to be directly stored in the electronic In the memory of the device, the user does not need to connect the second camera module 300 to a computer or other device when exporting or viewing files such as photos, which improves the usability of the product.

Specifically, a communication tool such as Bluetooth may be used to connect the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module, or a communication connection relationship may be formed under the same local area network, which is not limited herein. Moreover, as mentioned above, the second camera module 300 can be equipped with a battery or other power supply components to ensure that the second camera module 300 has the ability to work independently. Therefore, in order to ensure that the second wireless communication module can also work , the second wireless communication module can also be connected to the power supply component in the second camera module 300, so that the power supply component can supply energy for the second wireless communication module. Correspondingly, the first wireless communication module can be connected to a power supply component such as a battery in the main body 100, thereby ensuring smooth communication connection between the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 8 , the first camera module 200 can also be in a complement state. When the first camera module 200 is in the complement state, the first camera module 200 is close to the second camera module. The end surface of the group 300 is flush with the outer surface of the body 100 . That is to say, under the condition that both the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200 can be accommodated in the main body 100 , even if the second camera module 300 is removed from the first camera module 200 , the The first camera module 200 can be controlled to be in the repositioning state to ensure that the external structure of the entire electronic device has a high integrity, improve the aesthetics, and to a certain extent, avoid the accumulation of external dust or impurities in the opening of the main body 100 110 , or the problem of entering the body 100 from the opening 110 , ensuring a high degree of cleanliness inside the electronic device and improving the service life of the electronic device.

Specifically, the shape and size of the end of the first camera module 200 close to the second camera module 300 can be adapted to the second camera module 300 (or the opening 110 ), so that the second camera module 300 is In the case of removal, the purpose of blocking the opening 110 can also be achieved with the help of the first camera module 200, so that when the second camera module 300 is removed, the dual function and structure of the entire electronic device can also be guaranteed. completeness.

As described above, both the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can work independently as the camera components of the electronic device. As shown in FIG. 6 , when the second camera module 300 works as a camera component of the electronic device, the first camera module 200 can be completely located in the main body 100 , or as shown in the previous embodiment and FIG. 8 , it can be The end of the first camera module 200 close to the second camera module 300 is flush with the outer surface of the main body 100 . Alternatively, at least part of the first camera module 200 can be extended out of the main body 100 .

Optionally, the first camera module 200 also has a position limit state. During the process of the second camera module 300 working as a camera component of the entire electronic device, by placing the first camera module 200 in a position limit state, the The end of the second camera module 300 close to the first camera module 200 is still located in the main body 100 , so that the second camera module 300 and the main body 100 are ensured in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first camera module 200 . Form a position-limiting cooperation relationship to increase the connection reliability between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200, so as to prevent the second camera module 300 from automatically The first camera module 200 is dropped and damaged.

Optionally, by changing the overall structure of the second camera module 300 , it can be ensured that even if a part of the second camera module 300 is located in the main body 100 , the second camera module 300 can still capture images outside the main body 100 . Work. Specifically, a predetermined distance can be set between the light-transmitting cover plate of the second camera module 300 and the end face of the second camera module 300 close to the first camera module 200, which can ensure that even if the second camera module 300 is A part is located in the main body 100 , and will not hinder or affect the framing work of the second camera module 300 .

As mentioned above, there are various connection modes between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200. Optionally, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the second camera module 300 may adopt magnetic adsorption way to be fixed on the first camera module 200 . By adopting the method of magnetic adsorption connection, it is basically unnecessary to change the appearance structure of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300, so as to ensure that the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 have higher connection reliability.

Specifically, one of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 may be provided with a magnet, and the other may contain magnetic components such as iron, which can ensure the first camera module 200 A reliable connection can be formed with the second camera module 300 by means of magnetic force; at the same time, under the action of other external forces, the second camera module 300 can also be removed from the first camera module 200 to ensure the second camera module 300. The camera module 300 can achieve the purpose of being separated from the first camera module 200, and is convenient and quick to use.

In order to further improve the connection reliability between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200, when the second camera module 300 is installed on the first camera module 200, the second camera module 300 is prevented from being subjected to a small The external force may come off from the first camera module 200. Optionally, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the first camera module 200 may be provided with a first magnet 210, and the second camera module 300 may be The second magnet 310 is provided, and when the second camera module 300 is in the first state, the first magnet 210 and the second magnet 310 are attracted to each other, which can further increase the relationship between the second camera module 300 and the first Connection reliability between the camera modules 200 .

Specifically, both the first magnet 210 and the second magnet 310 may be a natural magnet or an electromagnet, or one of the two may be a permanent magnet, and the other may be an electromagnet. Alternatively, both the first magnet 210 and the second magnet 310 may be strong magnetic magnets, so as to further increase the connection force between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200 . In addition, the shapes and sizes of the first magnet 210 and the second magnet 310 can be similar, which can further improve the connection reliability between the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 .

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the number of both the first magnets 210 and the second magnets 310 may be multiple, and the multiple first magnets 210 and the multiple second magnets 310 are in one-to-one correspondence In this case, the connection reliability between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200 can be further improved. The plurality of first magnets 210 may be sequentially distributed on the first camera module 200 in a linear shape, or the plurality of first magnets 210 may also be arranged in a polygonal shape, which is not limited herein.

A specific implementation is that there are two first magnets 210 and two second magnets 310 , and the two first magnets 210 are arranged on the first camera module 200 at intervals. Correspondingly, the two second magnets 310 are also The first magnets 210 and the second magnets 310 are arranged at intervals on the second camera module 300 in the same structure and the same or similar in size.

Optionally, energy can be provided for the operation of the second camera module 300 by means of a component capable of charging and discharging. In detail, a charging unit may be provided in the second camera module 300, and a power supply unit may be provided in the first camera module 200. When the second camera module 300 is installed in the first camera module 200, it may be The charging part is electrically connected to the power supply part. In this case, the second camera module 300 can be charged by means of energy storage components such as batteries in the electronic device body, so as to ensure that the second camera module 300 can continue to be used as a shooting device Work alone.

Specifically, the charging unit disposed on the second camera module 300 may only be a charger, or the charging unit may also have the ability to store electrical energy, as is the power supply unit. The charging method between the power supply unit and the charging unit may be a wired charging method or a wireless charging method.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the power supply part may include a plurality of power supply contacts 220, and the charging part may include a plurality of charging contacts 320. When the second camera module 300 is in the first state, The plurality of power supply contacts 220 are in one-to-one contact with the plurality of charging contacts 320, which enables the purpose of electrical connection between the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 through direct connection. This wired charging In this way, the total amount of heat generated by the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 during the charging process can be reduced to a certain extent, and the charging speed is relatively high; The arrangement can basically ensure that the electrical connection relationship between the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 has high reliability.

Similarly, the power supply part may only include a plurality of power supply contacts 220, which can provide a charging function for the second camera module 300 by being connected to the battery of the electronic device itself; or, the power supply part may include a plurality of power supply contacts 220 In the case of , the power supply unit itself may also include a battery. Correspondingly, the same is true for the charging unit.

In addition, when the second camera module 300 is installed on the first camera module 200, a reliable communication connection can also be formed between the second camera module 300 and the first camera module 200 by setting communication contacts relation.

Alternatively, the second camera module 300 may also be charged in a wireless charging manner. Specifically, a wireless power supply unit may be provided on the first camera module 200 , correspondingly, a wireless charging unit may be provided on the second camera module 300 , and the second camera module 300 is installed on the first camera module 200 . In this case, the wireless charging unit is electrically connected to the wireless power supply unit, so that the second camera module 300 can also supplement the power by being installed on the first camera module 200 when the power is low. The wireless charging method can further improve the usability of the entire electronic device, and can prevent the entire electronic device from having exposed electrical components, thereby improving the safety performance of the second camera module 300 during the charging process to a certain extent.

Considering that during the working process of the electronic device, the first camera module 200 can extend out of the body 100 or retract into the body 100 from the opening 110, in order to improve the sealing performance of the entire electronic device, optionally, as shown in FIG. 1 and As shown in FIG. 4 , the electronic device disclosed in the present invention may further include a blocking portion 400 . The blocking portion 400 may be disposed in the main body 100 , and the blocking portion 400 is located at the opening 110 of the main body 100 , so as to allow access from the inside of the main body 100 The opening 110 is blocked. During the use of the electronic device, at least one of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can cooperate with the blocking part 400 to block the opening 110 and ensure that the electronic device has high sealing performance the goal of.

Specifically, the specific structure and size of the blocking part 400 can be determined according to the actual structure and size of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 and the opening 110. By accurately designing the blocking part 400, the opening 110 and the first camera module The size of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can also make the blocking effect of the opening 110 relatively high when the first camera module 200 moves relative to the body 100 . In addition, as described above, the external structures of both the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be made the same, so that even when the second camera module 300 is removed, the first camera module 200 The opening 110 can still be filled by moving to the opening 110 to ensure the integrity of the external structure of the entire electronic device. Under the condition that the external structures of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 are the same, the design process of the entire structure and size of the blocking portion 400 is relatively easier.

Optionally, the blocking part 400 can be installed in the main body 100 by means of bonding, clipping or connecting pieces. The blocking portion 400 is attached to the inner wall of the main body 100 to ensure that there is basically no gap between the blocking portion 400 and the opening 110 . In addition, it is also possible to ensure a relatively high blocking cooperation relationship between the blocking portion 400 and the second camera module 300 by defining the structural form and the dimensional relationship.

Optionally, the blocking part 400 may be a flexible structural member, so that in the process of cooperating with the second camera module 300 or the first camera module 200, the blocking part 400 can be deformed to ensure that the The sealing cooperation relationship between the two camera modules 300 or the first camera module 200 is more stable and tight, so as to further improve the sealing effect of the entire electronic device. For example, the blocking portion 400 can be formed by integral injection molding of a material such as flexible silicone, and mounting holes can be provided at both ends of the blocking portion 400 . hole, the blocking part 400 can be fixedly installed on the main body 100 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 , the blocking part 400 can be a closed annular structure, and the first camera module 200 can be installed inside the blocking part 400 . In the case where the blocking part 400 adopts this structure , the periphery of the first camera module 200 is provided with a blocking part 400, which can make the blocking effect between the openings 110 and the surrounding parts of the first camera module 200 relatively high, which can further improve the electronic equipment. The overall sealing effect at the opening 110.

In order to block the opening 110 , the size relationship between the first camera module 200 and the blocking part 400 may not be much different, or, when the blocking part 400 is a flexible structural member, the blocking part 400 may also be The size of the inner wall is slightly smaller than the size of the outer wall of the first camera module 200 . Further, in the moving direction of the first camera module 200, a part of the first camera module 200 can always be located in the blocking part 400, so that when the first camera module 200 is retracted into the main body 100, This avoids the situation where the first camera module 200 cannot be retracted because the first camera module 200 and the blocking portion 400 interfere with each other due to the size relationship between the first camera module 200 and the blocking portion 400 being not much different.

Further, the process of moving the first camera module 200 relative to the body 100 to switch between the extended state and the retracted state can be performed by manual driving. In order to improve the automation degree of the entire electronic device, the electronic device disclosed in the present invention It can also include a driving mechanism, and the first camera module 200 is connected with the driving mechanism to drive the first camera module 200 to automatically switch between the extended state and the retracted state under the action of the driving mechanism, which can also improve the performance of the camera module. User experience, and can improve the service life of the product to a certain extent.

Specifically, the driving mechanism can be connected to the power supply components such as the battery of the electronic device itself, so as to ensure that the driving mechanism can provide driving force under set conditions. The driving mechanism may include a linear motor, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. Optionally, the driving mechanism may include a motor, the driving mechanism is installed in the body 100, and the driving end of the driving mechanism may be connected to the first camera module 200, so as to drive Driven by the mechanism, the first camera module 200 is extended out of the main body 100 or retracted into the main body 100 . Specifically, the driving mechanism can generate different driving actions according to different instructions issued by the electronic device, so as to form different relative positional relationships between the first camera module 200 and the main body 100 .

In addition, the driving mechanism can also form an indirect connection relationship with the first camera module 200 through the elastic member, so that when the first camera module 200 is in the extended state, even if the first camera module 200 is subjected to a certain pressure, Due to the existence of the elastic member, the first camera module 200 can be retracted into the body 100 , which basically ensures that the first camera module 200 , the driving mechanism and the electronic device will not be damaged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 , the electronic device disclosed in the present invention may further include a telescopic rod 500, and the opposite ends of the telescopic rod 500 are respectively connected with the main body 100 and the first camera module 200, so that the first camera module The group 200 has the ability to stably move relative to the main body 100 in the direction of the telescopic direction while forming a reliable connection relationship with the main body 100 by means of the telescopic rod 500 .

Specifically, the telescopic rods 500 can be made of hard materials such as metal, and two telescopic rods 500 can be provided, and the two telescopic rods 500 can be arranged at intervals, which can further improve the connection between the first camera module 200 and the body 100 The reliability ensures that the first camera module 200 can basically move relative to the main body 100 along the telescopic direction without the problem of tilting or deviating from the preset track. In the case where a driving mechanism is provided in the electronic device, the opposite ends of the telescopic rod 500 can be respectively connected with the driving mechanism and the first camera module 200, so that the first camera module 200 can be extended in the extension under the driving of the driving mechanism. Switches between the out state and the retracted state. In addition, a guide structure can also be provided for the telescopic rod 500 , on the one hand, it provides a guiding function for the telescopic rod 500 , and on the other hand, the guide mechanism can limit the moving direction of the telescopic rod 500 to improve the movement stability of the telescopic rod 500 .

In order to limit the movement trajectory of the first camera module 200 and ensure that the first camera module 200 can flexibly extend out of the body 100 or retract into the body 100 from the opening 110 , optionally, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 , As shown, the electronic device disclosed in the present invention may further include a limit bracket 600, and the limit bracket 600 can be installed in the main body 100. During the process of assembling the electronic device, the first camera module 200 is positioned between the limit bracket 600 and the main body 100. between, and in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first camera module 200, the limit bracket 600 and the main body 100 form a limit matching relationship with the first camera module 200, which can further affect the first camera module 200. The movement trajectory of the camera module 200 is restricted to ensure that the first camera module 200 basically always moves along the preset movement direction.

The specific structure of the limit bracket 600 can be determined according to actual needs, and its specific size can be determined according to the size of the first camera module 200 to ensure that the first camera module 200 can move between the limit bracket 600 and the main body 100 In the following, the first camera module 200 is limited to basically not be displaced along the non-predetermined moving direction. At the same time, in this case, since the first camera module 200 basically does not deviate from the preset moving direction, the opening 110 does not need to reserve the size error caused by the deviation of the moving direction for the first camera module 200 . This can further improve the sealing performance of the entire electronic device.

In order to facilitate the installation of the first camera module 200 , further, as shown in FIG. 1 , the limiting bracket 600 may include an upper cover 610 , a first support 620 and a second support 630 , wherein the first support The seat 620 and the second support 630 are arranged at intervals, and both are installed on the main body 100. The upper cover 610 can be installed on the first support 620 and the second support 630 by means of detachable connection, and the first camera The module 200 can be located between the upper cover 610 , the first support 620 and the second support 630 , and in the direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the first camera module 200 , the upper cover 610 , the first support The support 620 and the second support 630 provide a limiting function for the first camera module 200 .

Obviously, in the process of assembling the electronic device, the first support 620 and the second support 630 can be installed on the main body 100 first, and then the first camera module 200 can be installed on the first support 620 and the second support between the bases 630, and finally install the upper cover 610 on the first support 620 and the second support 630, which can reduce the assembly difficulty of the entire electronic device, and can improve the installation of various components in the electronic device to a certain extent. precision. In addition, it is also possible to adjust the tightness of the connection between the upper cover 610 and the first support 620 and the second support 630, so that the first support 620 and the second support 630 are connected to the upper cover 610. The spacing of the first camera modules 200 changes accordingly to adapt to the first camera modules 200 with different actual sizes due to factors such as processing errors, so as to ensure that the movement trajectories of the first camera modules 200 in each electronic device can be optimally limited.

As described above, since the second camera module 300 is detachably mounted on the first camera module 200, the actual orientation of the second camera module 300 can be flexibly changed according to different needs of users. Optionally, when the first camera module 200 is in the extended state and the second camera module 300 is in the first state, the orientation of both the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be changed. On the contrary, in this case, one of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be used as the front camera of the electronic device, and the other can be used as the rear camera of the electronic device. , which enables the electronic device disclosed in the present invention to have the function of front and rear dual cameras even if no other cameras are provided.

In the electronic device disclosed in the present invention, the orientation of the first camera module 200 cannot be changed without adding other components. Therefore, in order to ensure that the second camera module 300 is taken from the first camera module 200 After downloading, the electronic device still has all or part of the original functions. Optionally, when the first camera module 200 is in the extended state and the second camera module 300 is in the first state, the first camera module 200 The orientations of the camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 are the same. In this case, since the orientations of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 are the same, even after the second camera module 300 is removed, the electronic device can still use the first camera module 200 It replaces the original function of the second camera module 300 . Specifically, in the case where the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 are both in the front or rear, even if the second camera module 300 is removed, the first camera module 200 can still be removed from the body 100 Extend to make the electronic device have the function of forward or backward.

As described above, parameters such as the focal length and aperture of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 may be the same or different from each other. In order to further improve the shooting capability of the entire electronic device, optionally, the field of view angle of the first camera module 200 can be made larger or smaller than the field of view angle of the second camera module 300 , or, in other words, the first camera module 200 The angle of view of the second camera module 300 is different from that of the second camera module, which can improve the shooting capability and shooting effect of the electronic device to a certain extent, so that the first camera module can be selectively used under different needs. 200 or the second camera module 300 for shooting.

Optionally, one of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be a telephoto camera, and the other can be a wide-angle camera, which can also improve the shooting capability of the electronic device to a certain extent. and shooting effects.

Further, when the parameters of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 are different, the first camera module 200 is in the extended state and the second camera module 300 is in the first state. In this case, the orientations of the first camera module 200 and the second camera module 300 can be the same, and they can work at the same time, so as to further improve the shooting capability and shooting effect of the entire electronic device. For example, in the case where the first camera module 200 is a wide-angle camera and the second camera module 300 is a telephoto camera, it is possible to form a larger picture in a farther range in the same photo, which can further improve the electronic The effect of the photo or video created by the device.

The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may be a smart phone, a tablet computer, an e-book reader, or a wearable device. Certainly, the electronic device may also be other devices, which are not limited in this embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention also discloses an independent camera module, which can be the second camera module 300 in the above electronic device.

That is to say, the independent camera module according to the embodiment of the present invention can be applied to electronic equipment. The electronic device includes a main body 100 and a first camera module 200. The main body 100 is provided with an opening 110; the first camera module 200 is movably installed. In the main body 100 , the first camera module 200 has an extended state and a retracted state. When the first camera module 200 is in the extended state, at least part of the first camera module 200 is extended to the opening 110 . Outside the main body 100 , when the first camera module 200 is in a retracted state, the first camera module 200 is retracted into the main body 100 through the opening 110 .

Wherein, the independent camera module 300 is suitable for being detachably installed on the protruding end of the first camera module 200 , the independent camera module 300 is suitable for communicating with the main body 100 and controlled by the main body 100 to work, or it can be independently The camera module 300 works independently.

Since the structure composition and connection relationship of the independent camera module 300 have been described in detail above, they will not be repeated here.

It can be understood that the independent camera module according to the embodiment of the present invention can work independently, or can be controlled to work with the main body of the electronic device, with various working modes, and can also be detachably connected with the first camera module of the electronic device, The connection method is flexible, which can meet various shooting needs, adapt to various shooting scenarios, and can improve the shooting experience of users.

The above embodiments of the present invention mainly describe the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features of the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form better embodiments. No longer.

The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

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1. an electronic device, is characterized in that, comprises: a body, the body is provided with an opening; A first camera module, the first camera module is movably installed on the body, the first camera module has an extended state and a retracted state, and the first camera module is in the extended state. When the first camera module is in the retracted state, at least part of the first camera module protrudes out of the main body through the opening, and when the first camera module is in the retracted state, the first camera module The module is retracted into the body through the opening; A second camera module, the second camera module is detachably mounted on the protruding end of the first camera module. 2 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein when the second camera module is installed on the first camera module, the body controls the operation of the second camera module; 2 . When the second camera module is separated from the first camera module, the main body is connected to the second camera module in communication, and the main body controls the operation of the second camera module, or , the second camera module works independently. 3 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the body is provided with a first wireless communication module, the second camera module is provided with a second wireless communication module, and the second wireless communication module is provided with the second wireless communication module. The module is in communication connection with the first wireless communication module. 4 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first camera module further has a compensation state, and when the first camera module is in the compensation state, the first camera module is in the compensation state. 5 . The end face of a camera module close to the second camera module is flush with the outer surface of the body. 5 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first camera module further has a position-limiting state, and when the first camera module is in the position-limiting state, the first camera module is in the position-limiting state. 6 . The end of the two camera modules close to the first camera module is located in the body, and in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first camera module, the second camera module and the body Limit fit. 6 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first camera module and the second camera module is provided with a magnet, the other is provided with a magnetic component, and the magnet It is arranged to attract and attract the magnetic piece. 7 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first camera module is provided with a power supply part, the second camera module is provided with a charging part, and the second camera module is installed on the In the case of the first camera module, the charging unit is electrically connected to the power supply unit. 8 . The electronic device according to claim 7 , wherein the power supply part comprises a plurality of power supply contacts, the charging part comprises a plurality of charging contacts, and the second camera module is mounted on the second camera module. 9 . In the case of the first camera module, a plurality of the power supply contacts are in one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of the charging contacts. 9 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first camera module is provided with a wireless power supply portion, the second camera module is provided with a wireless charging portion, and the second camera module is provided with a wireless charging portion. 10 . When installed on the first camera module, the wireless charging unit is electrically connected to the wireless power supply unit. 10 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a blocking part, the blocking part is located in the body and is installed at the opening, the first camera module and the At least one of the second camera modules cooperates with the blocking portion to block the opening. 11 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a driving mechanism, the first camera module is connected to the driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism drives the first camera module to move. 12 . 12 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a telescopic rod, and opposite ends of the telescopic rod are respectively connected to the body and the first camera module. 13 . 13 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a limit bracket, the limit bracket is installed in the body, and the first camera module is located between the limit bracket and the Between the bodies, in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first camera module, both the limiting bracket and the body are cooperating with the first camera module in position limit. 14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the limit bracket comprises an upper cover, a first support and a second support, and the first support and the second support are arranged at intervals , and both are installed on the body, the upper cover is detachably connected to the first support and the second support, in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the first camera module, the The upper cover, the first support and the second support are in position-limiting cooperation with the first camera module. 15 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first camera module is in the extended state and the second camera module is installed on the first camera module. 16 . Below, the orientations of the first camera module and the second camera module are the same or opposite. 16. An independent camera module, characterized in that, applied to electronic equipment, The electronic device includes: a body, the body is provided with an opening; A first camera module, the first camera module is movably installed on the body, the first camera module has an extended state and a retracted state, and the first camera module is in the extended state. When the first camera module is in the retracted state, at least part of the first camera module protrudes out of the body through the opening, and when the first camera module is in the retracted state, the first camera module The module is retracted into the body through the opening; Wherein, the independent camera module is suitable for being detachably installed on the protruding end of the first camera module, and the independent camera module is suitable for being communicatively connected with the main body and controlled by the main body to work. , or, the independent camera module can work independently.

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