WO2022149737A1 - 카메라 모듈 및 이를 포함하는 전자 장치 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a camera module and an electronic device including the same.
- a mobile electronic device such as a smart phone may include a camera module.
- a camera module may include lenses, a lens barrel surrounding the lenses, and an image sensor.
- the camera module may receive light reflected from an external subject. The light reflected from the subject may proceed to the inside of the lens barrel, and may pass through the lenses to proceed to the image sensor.
- the image sensor may convert the received optical signal into an associated electrical signal.
- the camera module may provide an auto focus (AF) function for controlling a focus by moving a lens in an optical axis direction.
- AF auto focus
- the focus adjustment function may be performed automatically using a sensor or may be performed by a user's selection.
- the lens assembly including the lens may not maintain a fixed position and may move in the camera housing. If the lens assembly moves, it increases the risk of lens breakage and may cause image quality degradation.
- the camera module and/or the electronic device when the camera module and/or the electronic device is in a non-powered state, the camera module and An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device including the same.
- a camera module includes: a camera housing; a lens assembly at least a portion of which is accommodated in the camera housing, the lens assembly including a lens, the lens assembly being configured to move in an optical axis direction of the lens inside the camera housing; and a stopper member coupled to the inside of the camera housing, at least a portion of which limits a movement range of the lens assembly in the optical axis direction, wherein the stopper member includes a first optical axis direction for a movement range of the lens assembly.
- first stopper member for limiting
- second stopper member for limiting a movement range of the lens assembly in a second optical axis direction opposite to the first optical axis direction
- first stopper member and the second stopper The member may be configured to provide damping when the lens assembly contacts the first stopper member and the second stopper member.
- a camera module includes: a camera housing including a light receiving area to which external light is incident, an image sensor disposed on one side of the camera housing; a lens assembly accommodated in the camera housing and including a lens, the lens assembly being configured to move in an optical axis direction of the lens inside the camera housing; a first reflective member accommodated in the camera housing and configured to cause the external light incident through the light receiving area to be incident on the lens; a second reflective member disposed inside the camera housing to face the first reflective member with the lens assembly interposed therebetween and configured to input the external light passing through the lens to the image sensor; a support member coupled to the lens assembly to move with the lens assembly and extending toward the second reflective member; and a damping member disposed on a sidewall of the camera housing and configured to contact a portion of the support member as the lens assembly moves in the optical axis direction.
- the electronic device may prevent damage to the camera module by limiting the movement range of the lens assembly when power is not applied to the electronic device or the camera module.
- a structure for limiting a movement range of a lens assembly is configured to include a stopper and/or a damper, thereby absorbing or dissipating an impact caused by collision of components of a camera module and dissipating , the noise can be reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment.
- 6A is a view illustrating a stopper member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 6B is a diagram illustrating a stopper member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating operations of a lens assembly and a stopper member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a view illustrating operations of a lens assembly and a stopper member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a view illustrating a rotation operation of a reflective member assembly of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a reflective member assembly, a guide structure, and a second driving member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11A is a view illustrating a reflective member assembly, a guide structure, and a second stopper member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11B is a view illustrating a reflective member assembly and a second stopper member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a camera module according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 13A is a view illustrating a support member and a damping member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 13B is a view illustrating a support member and a damping member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating operations of a support member and a damping member of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 15 is a diagram illustrating a position of a sub-magnet of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 16 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a sub-magnet of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 17 is a perspective view of a camera module according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a position of a sub-magnet of a camera module according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a camera module according to various embodiments.
- 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment.
- 2 is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment.
- an electronic device 100 includes a first surface (or front) 110A, a second surface (or a rear surface) 110B, and a first surface ( 110A) and the housing 110 including a third surface (or side surface) 110C surrounding the space between the second surface 110B.
- the housing 110 may refer to a structure that forms part of the first surface 110A, the second surface 110B, and the third surface 110C.
- the first surface 110A may be formed by the front plate 102 (eg, a glass plate comprising various coating layers, or a polymer plate), at least a portion of which is substantially transparent.
- the second surface 110B may be formed by the substantially opaque back plate 111 .
- the back plate 111 is formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials.
- STS stainless steel
- the third surface 110C is coupled to the front plate 102 and the rear plate 111 , and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or side member) 118 including a metal and/or a polymer.
- the back plate 111 and the side bezel structure 118 may be integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).
- the front plate 102 may include two first regions 110D that extend seamlessly by bending in the direction of the rear plate 111 from a partial region of the first surface 110A. have.
- the first regions 110D may be positioned at both ends of a long edge of the front plate 102 .
- the rear plate 111 may include two second regions 110E that are curved and extend seamlessly in the direction of the front plate 102 from a partial region of the second surface 110B.
- the second regions 110E may be included at both ends of the long edge of the back plate 111 .
- the front plate 102 (or the back plate 111 ) may include only one of the first regions 110D (or the second regions 110E). Also, in another embodiment, the front plate 102 (or the rear plate 111 ) may not include some of the first regions 110D (or the second regions 110E).
- the first regions 110D or the second regions 110E are not included in the lateral direction (eg: short side) may have a first thickness (or width), and may have a second thickness thinner than the first thickness in a lateral direction (eg, a long side) including the first regions 110D or second regions 110E. have.
- the electronic device 100 includes the display 101 , the audio modules 103 , 104 , and 107 (eg, the audio module 570 of FIG. 19 ), and a sensor module (not shown) (eg, of FIG. 19 ).
- the electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 117 or a light emitting device (not shown)) or additionally include other components.
- the display 101 may be visually exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate 102 .
- at least a portion of the display 101 may be visually exposed through the front plate 102 including the first areas 110D of the first side 110A and the third side 110C.
- the display 101 may be disposed on the rear surface of the front plate 102 .
- the edge of the display 101 may be formed to be substantially the same as an adjacent outer shape of the front plate 102 .
- the distance between the outer periphery of the display 101 and the outer periphery of the front plate 102 may be substantially the same.
- the surface (or front plate 102 ) of the housing 110 may include a screen display area formed as the display 101 is visually exposed.
- the screen display area may include a first surface 110A and side first areas 110D.
- the screen display areas 110A and 110D may include a sensing area (not shown) configured to obtain the user's biometric information.
- the meaning of “the screen display regions 110A and 110D includes the sensing region” may be understood to mean that at least a portion of the sensing region may overlap the screen display regions 110A and 110D.
- the sensing region (not shown) may display visual information by the display 101 like other regions of the screen display regions 110A and 110D, and additionally display the user's biometric information (eg, fingerprint). It may mean an area that can be acquired.
- the screen display areas 110A and 110D of the display 101 may include areas to which the first camera module 105 (eg, a punch hole camera) may be visually exposed. For example, at least a portion of an edge of the area to which the first camera module 105 is visually exposed may be surrounded by the screen display areas 110A and 110D.
- the first camera module 105 may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, the camera modules 580 of FIG. 19 ).
- the display 101 includes an audio module (not shown), a sensor module (not shown), a camera module (eg, the first camera module 105), on the rear surface of the screen display areas 110A and 110D; and at least one of a light emitting device (not shown) may be disposed.
- the electronic device 100 has a rear surface (eg, -z) of the first side 110A (eg, a front surface) and/or a side surface 110C (eg, at least one of the first region 110D).
- the first camera module 105 eg, an under display camera (UDC)
- the first camera module 105 may be disposed under the display 101 and may not be visually exposed to the screen display areas 110A and 110D.
- the display 101 is coupled to or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. can be placed.
- the audio module 103 , 104 , 107 may include a microphone hole 103 , 104 and a speaker hole 107 .
- the microphone holes 103 and 104 include a first microphone hole 103 formed in a partial area of the third surface 110C and a second microphone hole 104 formed in a partial area of the second surface 110B.
- may include A microphone (not shown) for acquiring an external sound may be disposed inside the microphone holes 103 and 104 .
- the microphone may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound.
- the second microphone hole 104 formed in a partial region of the second surface 110B may be disposed adjacent to the camera modules 105 , 112 , and 113 .
- the second microphone hole 104 may acquire a sound when the camera modules 105 , 112 , and 113 are executed, or acquire a sound when other functions are executed.
- the speaker hole 107 may include an external speaker hole 107 and a receiver hole for a call (not shown).
- the external speaker hole 107 may be formed in a portion of the third surface 110C of the electronic device 100 .
- the external speaker hole 107 may be implemented as a single hole with the microphone hole 103 .
- a receiver hole for a call (not shown) may be formed in another part of the third surface 110C.
- the receiver hole for a call is a part of the third surface 110C on which the external speaker hole 107 is formed (eg, a portion facing the -y-axis direction) and another part of the third surface 110C (eg : part facing the +y-axis direction).
- the receiver hole for a call is not formed in a part of the third surface 110C, but is formed by a space between the front plate 102 (or the display 101 ) and the side bezel structure 118 . may be formed.
- the electronic device 100 includes at least one speaker (not shown) configured to output sound to the outside of the housing 110 through an external speaker hole 107 or a receiver hole for a call (not shown).
- the speaker may include a piezo speaker in which the speaker hole 107 is omitted.
- the sensor module may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 100 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor module may include a proximity sensor, an HRM sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may include at least one of a humidity sensor and an illuminance sensor.
- the camera modules 105 , 112 , and 113 include the first camera module 105 (eg, punch hole camera) exposed to the first surface 110A of the electronic device 100 , the second surface ( The second camera module 112 exposed to 110B), and/or a flash 113 may be included.
- first camera module 105 eg, punch hole camera
- second surface The second camera module 112 exposed to 110B
- a flash 113 may be included.
- the first camera module 105 may be visually exposed through a portion of the screen display areas 110A and 110D of the display 101 .
- the first camera module 105 may be visually exposed to a portion of the screen display areas 110A and 110D through an opening (not shown) formed in a portion of the display 101 .
- the first camera module 105 eg, an under-display camera
- the first camera module 105 may be disposed on the rear surface of the display 101 and may not be visually exposed to the screen display areas 110A and 110D.
- the second camera module 112 may include a plurality of cameras (eg, a dual camera, a triple camera, or a quad camera).
- the second camera module 112 is not necessarily limited to including a plurality of cameras, and may include a single camera.
- the first camera module 105 and the second camera module 112 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- the flash 113 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
- two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 100 .
- the key input device 117 may be disposed on the third surface 110C of the housing 110 (eg, the first regions 110D and/or the second regions 110E). have.
- the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the key input devices 117 , and the not included key input devices 117 may be in other forms such as soft keys on the display 101 .
- the key input device may include a sensor module (not shown) that forms a sensing region (not shown) included in the screen display regions 110A and 110D.
- the connector hole 108 may receive a connector.
- the connector hole 108 may be disposed on the third surface 110C of the housing 110 .
- the connector hole 108 may be disposed on the third surface 110C to be adjacent to at least a portion of the audio module (eg, the microphone hole 103 and the speaker hole 107 ).
- the electronic device 100 includes a first connector hole 108 and/or an external electronic device that can accommodate a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting/receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device. It may include a second connector hole (not shown) capable of accommodating a connector (eg, an earphone jack) for transmitting/receiving a device and an audio signal.
- the electronic device 100 may include a light emitting device (not shown).
- the light emitting device (not shown) may be disposed on the first surface 110A of the housing 110 .
- the light emitting device (not shown) may provide state information of the electronic device 100 in the form of light.
- the light emitting device (not shown) may provide a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the first camera module 105 .
- the light emitting device (not shown) may include an LED, an IR LED, and/or a xenon lamp.
- FIG 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment.
- the electronic device 100 includes a front plate 120 (eg, the front plate 102 of FIG. 1 ) and a display 130 (eg, the display 101 of FIG. 1 ). ), the side member 140 (eg, the side bezel structure 118 of FIG. 1 ), the printed circuit board 150 , the rear case 160 , the battery 170 , the rear plate 180 (eg, the side bezel structure 118 of FIG. 2 ) The rear plate 111) and an antenna (not shown) may be included.
- a front plate 120 eg, the front plate 102 of FIG. 1
- a display 130 eg, the display 101 of FIG. 1
- the side member 140 eg, the side bezel structure 118 of FIG. 1
- the printed circuit board 150 eg, the rear case 160 , the battery 170
- the rear plate 180 eg, the side bezel structure 118 of FIG. 2
- the rear plate 111) and an antenna may be included.
- the electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the rear case 160 ) or additionally include other components.
- Some of the components of the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 3 are the same as some of the components of the electronic device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ) or They may be similar, and hereinafter, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.
- the front plate 120 and the display 130 may be coupled to the side member 140 .
- the front plate 120 and the display 130 may be disposed under the side member 140 .
- the front plate 120 and the display 130 may be positioned in the +z-axis direction from the side member 140 .
- the display 130 may be coupled under the side member 140 , and the front plate 120 may be coupled under the display 130 .
- the front plate 120 may form a part of an outer surface (or exterior) of the electronic device 100 .
- the display 130 may be disposed between the front plate 120 and the side member 140 to be positioned inside the electronic device 100 .
- the side member 140 may be disposed between the display 130 and the rear plate 180 .
- the side member 140 may be configured to surround the space between the back plate 180 and the display 130 .
- the side member 140 is formed inward from the frame structure 141 and the frame structure 141 that form a part of the side surface (eg, the third surface 110C of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 100 . It may include an extending plate structure 142 .
- the plate structure 142 may be disposed inside the frame structure 141 to be surrounded by the frame structure 141 .
- the plate structure 142 may be connected to the frame structure 141 or may be formed integrally with the frame structure 141 .
- the plate structure 142 may be formed of a metal material and/or a non-metal (eg, polymer) material.
- the plate structure 142 may support other components included in the electronic device 100 .
- at least one of the display 130 , the printed circuit board 150 , the rear case 160 , and the battery 170 may be disposed on the plate structure 142 .
- the display 130 is coupled to one side (eg, a side facing the +z-axis direction), and a side facing the opposite side of the one side (eg, a side facing the -z-axis direction).
- the printed circuit board 150 may be coupled thereto.
- the rear case 160 may be disposed between the rear plate 180 and the plate structure 142 .
- the rear case 160 may be coupled to the side member 140 to overlap at least a portion of the printed circuit board 150 .
- the rear case 160 may face the plate structure 142 with the printed circuit board 150 interposed therebetween.
- printed circuit board 150 includes a processor (eg, processor 520 in FIG. 19 ), memory (eg, memory 530 in FIG. 19 ), and/or an interface (eg, interface in FIG. 19 ). (577)) may be equipped.
- the processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.
- the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface.
- the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 100 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.
- the battery 170 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 100 .
- battery 170 may include a non-rechargeable primary cell, or a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery 170 may be disposed substantially on the same plane as the printed circuit board 150 .
- the battery 170 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 100 , or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device 100 .
- an antenna (eg, the antenna module 597 of FIG. 19 ) may be disposed between the rear plate 180 and the battery 170 .
- An antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.
- An antenna (not shown) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging.
- NFC near field communication
- MST magnetic secure transmission
- the first camera module 105 is at least part of the side member 140 so that the lens can receive external light through a partial area of the front plate 120 (eg, the front surface 110A in FIG. 1 ). It may be disposed on some (eg, plate structure 142 ). For example, the lens of the first camera module 105 may be visually exposed to a partial area (eg, the camera area 137 ) of the front plate 120 .
- the second camera module 112 may receive external light through the camera area 184 of the rear plate 180 of the electronic device 100 (eg, the rear surface 110B of FIG. 2 ). It may be disposed on the printed circuit board 150 so that the For example, the lens of the second camera module 112 may be visually exposed to the camera area 184 . In an embodiment, the second camera module 112 may be disposed in at least a portion of an internal space formed in the housing of the electronic device 100 (eg, the housing 110 of FIGS. 1 and 2 ), and a connection member ( For example, it may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 150 through a connector.
- the camera area 184 may be formed on the surface of the rear plate 180 (eg, the rear surface 110B of FIG. 2 ). In an embodiment, the camera area 184 may be formed to be at least partially transparent so that external light is incident to the lens of the second camera module 112 . In an embodiment, at least a portion of the camera area 184 may protrude from the surface of the rear plate 180 to a predetermined height. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the camera area 184 may form a substantially same plane as the surface of the rear plate 180 .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the camera module 200 according to an embodiment.
- 5 is an exploded perspective view of the camera module 200 according to an embodiment.
- the camera module 200 (eg, the first camera module 105 or the second camera module 112 of FIGS. 1 to 3 ) according to an embodiment includes a camera housing 210 . , lens assembly 220 , reflective member assembly 230 , guide structure 250 , stopper member 240 , first driving member 260 , second driving member 270 , sensor assembly 283 , second It may include a reflective member 291 and a flexible substrate 292 .
- the camera housing 210 may form at least a part of the exterior of the camera module 200 .
- the surface of the camera housing 210 may form an outer surface or an outer surface of the camera module 200 .
- Other components of the camera module 200 may be accommodated inside the camera housing 210 .
- the camera housing 210 may include a first housing 210 - 1 and a second housing 210 - 2 coupled to the first housing 210 - 1 .
- the first housing 210-1 may be a lower housing or a frame
- the second housing 210-2 may be an upper housing or a cover.
- the camera housing 210 is configured to provide a predetermined space in which other components of the camera module 200 can be accommodated through the coupling of the first housing 210-1 and the second housing 210-2.
- the first housing 210 - 1 forms a lower surface (eg, a surface facing the -z axis direction) of the camera module 200
- the second housing 210 - 2 is the camera module 200 .
- the upper surface (eg, the surface facing the +z-axis direction) and the side surface (eg, the side facing the x-axis and y-axis direction) of the can be formed.
- the first housing 210-1 together with the second housing 210-2 may form a space in which other components of the camera module 200 can be accommodated.
- the first housing 210-1 may have an open top, and the lens assembly 220, the reflective member assembly 230, the second reflective member 291, and/or the guide structure 250 therein.
- An accommodating space in which this is arranged may be formed.
- the accommodating space of the first housing 210-1 may include a bottom surface (eg, the base 212) and a side surface (eg, the sidewalls 213, 214, 215, 216) of the first housing 210-1. ) may mean a predetermined space surrounded by At least a portion of the accommodation space may be covered by the second housing 210 - 2 .
- the first housing 210-1 includes a lens assembly 220, a reflective member assembly 230, a second reflective member 291, and a guide structure in the receiving space of the first housing 210-1. 250 , and the flexible substrate 292 , the sensor assembly 283 , and the stopper member 240 may be disposed on the sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , 216 of the first housing 210-1. .
- the guide structure 250 , the reflective member assembly 230 (or the first reflective member 231 ), the lens assembly 220 , and the second reflective member 291 are provided in the first optical axis direction. It can be arranged sequentially according to (1).
- the first housing 210-1 is a base (eg, a surface facing the z-axis direction) forming a bottom surface (eg, a surface facing the z-axis direction) of the first housing 210-1 (or the camera module 200). 212 ) and a plurality of sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , and 216 extending from an edge of the base 212 in a direction perpendicular to the base 212 (eg, a +z-axis direction).
- the lens assembly 220 may be disposed on the base 212 to be movable in the optical axis L direction.
- a plurality of first balls 229 guiding the movement of the lens assembly 220 may be disposed between the lens carrier 222 and the base 212 of the lens assembly 220 .
- a first recess 217 in which a plurality of first balls 229 are disposed may be formed in the base 212 .
- the first recess 217 may be formed by recessing a partial region of the base 212 in the -z-axis direction.
- the first recess 217 may be formed to be elongated by a predetermined length in the optical axis L direction (eg, the x-axis direction).
- the number of the first recesses 217 may correspond to the number of the plurality of first balls 229 .
- the plurality of first balls 229 may be configured to roll in a space between the lens carrier 222 and the base 212 .
- the plurality of first balls 229 move linearly in the optical axis (L) direction between the lens carrier 222 and the base 212 when the lens carrier 222 moves in the optical axis (L) direction. It can rotate while doing it, or it can rotate in place.
- the camera module 200 moves the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction using the first driving member 260 to provide an auto focus (AF) function.
- AF auto focus
- the plurality of sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , 216 includes a first sidewall 213 parallel to the optical axis L, opposite the first sidewall 213 and parallel to the optical axis L.
- the second sidewall 214, the third sidewall 215 that faces the second optical axis direction (2) (eg, the +x-axis direction) and connects the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214, and a second A fourth sidewall 216 that faces the first optical axis direction (1) (eg, -x-axis direction) and connects the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 may be included.
- the third sidewall 215 connects the first sidewall 213 and one end of the second sidewall 214 (eg, the second optical axis direction (2) end or the +x axis direction end),
- the fourth sidewall 216 may connect the other end of the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 (eg, an end in the first optical axis direction (1) or an end in the -x axis direction).
- the third sidewall 215 and the fourth sidewall 216 may be substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 .
- the first housing 210-1 is configured such that the flexible substrate 292 and the coils 261, 271, 273 are disposed on at least some of the plurality of sidewalls 213, 214, 215, 216.
- the flexible substrate 292 and the coils 261, 271, 273 are disposed on at least some of the plurality of sidewalls 213, 214, 215, 216.
- at least some of the plurality of sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , 216 may be surrounded by the flexible substrate 292 .
- Coils 261 , 271 , and 273 may be disposed on at least a portion of the flexible substrate 292 .
- At least a portion of the first sidewall 213 , the second sidewall 214 , and the third sidewall 215 of the plurality of sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , 216 is surrounded by the flexible substrate 292 .
- can be Opening regions 2131 , 2132 , 2141 , 2142 , and 2151 are formed on the first sidewall 213 , the second sidewall 214 , and the third sidewall 215 so that a plurality of coils 261 , 271 , 273 can be disposed. can be formed.
- the plurality of coils 261 , 271 , and 273 may be disposed to face the corresponding plurality of magnets 262 , 272 , 274 by being positioned in the receiving space of the first housing 210-1 through the opening area.
- a first opening region 2131 in which the first coil 261 is positioned and a second opening region 2132 in which the second coil 271 is positioned may be formed on the first sidewall 213 .
- a third opening region 2141 in which the first coil 261 is positioned and a fourth opening region 2142 in which the second coil 271 is positioned may be formed on the second sidewall 214 .
- a fifth opening region 2151 in which the third coil 273 is positioned may be formed on the third sidewall 215 .
- the sensor assembly 283 may be disposed on the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1.
- a sixth opening region 2143 may be formed on the second sidewall 214
- the sensor assembly 283 may be configured to align the image sensor 281 with the sixth opening region 2143 on the second sidewall ( 2143 ).
- the sensor assembly 283 may be disposed on an outer surface (eg, a surface facing the -y-axis direction) of the second sidewall 214 such that the image sensor 281 faces the sixth opening region 2143 . have.
- the image sensor 281 is formed between the sixth opening region 2143 and Can be partially overlapped.
- the external light passing through the first reflective member 231 and the lens unit 221 is refracted and/or reflected by the second reflective member 291 , and then passes through the sixth opening region 2143 . It may be incident to the image sensor 281 through the
- the second housing 210 - 2 may be coupled to the upper portion of the first housing 210 - 1 (eg, in the +z-axis direction).
- the second housing 210 - 2 may be formed to cover at least a portion of the first housing 210 - 1 .
- the second housing 210 - 2 may cover the accommodation space by being coupled to the upper portion of the first housing 210 - 1 .
- a light receiving area 211 to which the first reflective member 231 is visually exposed may be formed in the second housing 210 - 2 .
- the light receiving area 211 may be formed in a partial area of the upper surface 210a (eg, a surface facing the +z-axis direction) of the second housing 210 - 2 .
- the light receiving area 211 may include an opening area (or a through hole) formed in the upper surface of the second housing 210 - 2 or may include a transparent area. External light may move into the camera housing 210 through the light receiving area 211 . External light may be incident on the first reflective member 231 disposed inside the camera housing 210 through the light receiving area 211 .
- the light receiving region 211 may overlap the first reflective member 231 so that external light may be incident on the first reflective member 231 . 4 , at least a portion of the first reflective member 231 may be visually exposed to the outside of the camera housing 210 through the light receiving area 211 . For example, when the upper surface 210a of the second housing 210 - 2 is viewed from above, at least a portion of the first reflective member 231 may overlap the light receiving area 211 .
- the lens assembly 220 may be disposed inside the camera housing 210 .
- the lens assembly 220 may be configured to move in the optical axis L direction of the lens inside the camera housing 210 .
- the lens assembly 220 may move linearly in the first optical axis direction (1) or the second optical axis direction (2) in the accommodation space of the first housing 210-1.
- the optical axis L of the lens may be defined as an imaginary axis extending in a direction through which external light passes through the lens.
- the optical axis L may extend substantially in the x-axis direction.
- the lens assembly 220 may include a lens unit 221 and a lens carrier 222 in which at least a portion of the lens unit 221 is accommodated.
- the lens unit 221 may include one or more lenses, and at least a portion of the lens unit 221 may be accommodated in the lens carrier 222 .
- the lens unit 221 may move together with the lens carrier 222 .
- the lens carrier 222 may be movably disposed in the accommodating space of the first housing 210-1 (eg, the base 212) in the optical axis L direction.
- a first magnet 262 electromagnetically interacting with the first coil 261 may be disposed on the lens carrier 222 .
- the lens carrier 222 may be configured to move in the optical axis (L) direction by electromagnetic force generated between the first coil 261 and the first magnet 262 .
- the lens carrier 222 may move in the optical axis direction of the camera housing 210 .
- the reflective member assembly 230 may be disposed inside the camera housing 210 .
- the reflective member assembly 230 may be positioned in the second optical axis direction (2) with respect to the lens assembly 220 .
- the reflective member assembly 230 may be configured to reflect or refract external light incident through the light receiving area 211 .
- light incident on the reflective member assembly 230 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis L (eg, a z-axis direction) through the light receiving region 211 is reflected by the first reflective member 231 and It may be incident on the lens unit 221 along the optical axis L direction by being refracted.
- the reflective member assembly 230 may include a first reflective member 231 and a holder 232 in which at least a portion of the first reflective member 231 is accommodated.
- the first reflective member 231 may reflect and/or refract external light to be incident on the lens assembly 220 .
- the first reflective member 231 may include a mirror or a prism having an inclined surface.
- a first reflective member 231 may be disposed on the holder 232 .
- the first reflective member 231 may be coupled to the holder 232 to move or rotate together with the holder 232 .
- the holder 232 may be configured to rotate about a virtual rotation axis with respect to the first housing 210-1.
- the virtual rotation axis may be substantially perpendicular to the optical axis L.
- the holder 232 may rotate in a predetermined range about a virtual first rotational axis (eg, the first rotational axis R1 of FIG. 9 ) substantially parallel to the z-axis.
- the holder 232 may rotate in a predetermined range about a second virtual axis of rotation substantially parallel to the y-axis (eg, the second rotation axis R2 of FIG. 9 ).
- a guide structure 250 for guiding rotation of the reflective member assembly 230 may be coupled to the holder 232 .
- the guide structure 250 may include a first guide member 251 coupled to the holder 232 and a second guide member 252 coupled to the first guide member 251 .
- the holder 232 may be rotatably coupled to the first guide member 251 about a rotation axis (eg, the first rotation axis R1 of FIG. 9 ).
- the first guide member 251 may be rotatably coupled to the second guide member 252 about a rotation axis (eg, the second rotation axis R2 of FIG. 9 ).
- the holder 232 may be coupled to rotate together when the first guide member 251 rotates relative to the second guide member 252 .
- the reflective member assembly 230 rotates about the first rotation axis R1 , it rotates relative to the first guide member 251 and rotates about the second rotation axis R2 . When rotating to , it may rotate relative to the second guide member 252 together with the first guide member (251).
- a coupling relationship between the reflective member assembly 230 and the guide structure 250 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 .
- a second magnet 272 electromagnetically interacting with the second coil 271 may be disposed on the holder 232 .
- the holder 232 may be configured to rotate about a rotation axis parallel to the z-axis by electromagnetic force generated between the second coil 271 and the second magnet 272 .
- a third magnet 274 electromagnetically interacting with the third coil 273 may be disposed on the first guide member 251 .
- the first guide member 251 may be configured to rotate about a rotation axis parallel to the y-axis by electromagnetic force generated between the third coil 273 and the third magnet 274 .
- the camera module 200 uses the second driving member 270 to rotate the reflective member assembly 230 about a rotation axis perpendicular to the optical axis L, thereby generating external noise (eg, the external noise applied to the camera module 200 ).
- An image stabilization function (OIS; optical image stabilizer) may be provided in response to hand tremor.
- the camera module 200 may compensate for image shake by rotating the first reflective member 231 within a predetermined range to change a propagation angle of light incident toward the lens assembly 220 .
- the stopper member 240 may limit a movement range of the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis direction. For example, at least a portion of the stopper member 240 may contact the lens assembly 220 to limit movement in the optical axis direction of the lens assembly 220 .
- the stopper member 240 may be configured to provide damping for movement in the optical axis direction of the lens assembly 220 . For example, when the lens assembly 220 comes into contact with the stopper member 240 , at least a part of it may be formed of a material having elasticity so as to absorb and/or alleviate an impact.
- the stopper member 240 may act as a damping action by limiting a movement range of the lens assembly 220 and providing a damping force upon contact with the lens assembly 220 .
- the stopper member 240 includes a first stopper member 241 for limiting movement in the first optical axis direction (1) of the lens assembly 220 and a second optical axis direction (2) of the lens assembly 220 .
- ) may include a second stopper member 242 for limiting movement.
- the first stopper member 241 may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1.
- the second stopper member 242 may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 and/or the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1.
- the first stopper member 241 may be configured to contact the lens assembly 220 when the lens assembly 220 moves by a specified distance in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the second stopper member 242 may be configured to contact the lens assembly 220 when the lens assembly 220 moves by a specified distance in the second optical axis direction (2).
- the first stopper member 241 may provide damping when the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1) and makes contact (or collision), and the second stopper member 242 is the lens assembly ( When 220) moves in the second optical axis direction (2) and makes contact (or collision), damping may be provided.
- the shape and function of the stopper member 240 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6A to 8 .
- the first driving member 260 may provide a driving force for moving the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction.
- the first driving member 260 includes a first coil 261 and a camera housing 210 disposed in any one of the camera housing 210 (eg, the first housing 210-1) and the lens assembly 220, and A first magnet 262 disposed on the other one of the lens assemblies 220 may be included.
- the first coil 261 is disposed on sidewalls (eg, the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 ) of the first housing 210-1, and the first The magnet 262 may be disposed on the lens carrier 222 to face the first coil 261 .
- the position of the first driving member 260 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
- the first coil 261 may be disposed on the lens carrier 222
- the first magnet 262 may be disposed on the first housing 210-1.
- the camera module 200 may control the position of the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction by controlling the current flowing through the first coil 261 .
- the first magnet 262 and the first coil 261 may interact electromagnetically.
- the first coil 261 may be located in a magnetic field formed by the first magnet 262 .
- the processor eg, the processor 520 of FIG. 19 and/or the image signal processor 660 of FIG. 20
- An electromagnetic force eg, Lorentz force
- Lorentz force may be applied to the first magnet 262 in response to the direction of the current passing through the first coil 261 .
- the lens assembly 220 may move in the direction of the optical axis L of the lens by the electromagnetic force.
- the second reflective member 291 and the image sensor 281 are fixed to the first housing 210-1, and the lens assembly 220 includes the reflective member assembly 230 and the second reflective member ( 291) in the optical axis (L) direction. Accordingly, the distance between the lens assembly 220 and the second reflective member 291 may be changed, and the movement distance of light passing through the lens and reflected by the second reflective member 291 and traveling to the image sensor 281 . may vary.
- the second driving member 270 may provide a driving force for rotating the reflective member assembly 230 about a rotation axis perpendicular to the optical axis L.
- the second driving member 270 includes a second magnet 272 and a second coil 271 for rotating the reflective member assembly 230 about a rotation axis parallel to the z-axis, and a reflective member assembly ( It may include a third magnet 274 and a third coil 273 for rotating the 230 about a rotation axis parallel to the y-axis.
- the second magnet 272 and the second coil 271 may interact electromagnetically.
- the third magnet 274 and the third coil 273 may interact electromagnetically.
- the rotation of the reflective member assembly 230 by the second driving member 270 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11 .
- the second coil 271 is disposed in any one of the camera housing 210 (eg, the first housing 210-1) and the reflective member assembly 230, and the second magnet 272 is It may be disposed on the other of the camera housing 210 and the reflective member assembly 230 .
- the third coil 273 is disposed on any one of the camera housing 210 and the first guide member 251
- the third magnet 274 is the camera housing 210 and the first guide member ( 251 ). 251) can be placed in another one.
- the second coil 271 and the third coil 273 are formed on sidewalls (eg, the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 ) of the first housing 210-1.
- the second magnet 272 is disposed on the holder 232 to face the second coil 271
- the third magnet 274 is the third coil 273 and It may be disposed on the first guide member 251 to face each other.
- the position of the second driving member 270 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
- the second magnet 272 and the third magnet 274 are disposed in the first housing 210-1
- the second coil 271 is disposed in the holder 232
- the third coil ( 273 may be disposed on the first guide member 251 .
- the sensor assembly 283 may be disposed on the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1.
- the sensor assembly 283 may include an image sensor 281 and a sensor substrate 282 to which the image sensor 281 is electrically connected.
- the image sensor 281 is disposed in a sixth opening area 2143 formed in the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1 so that light reflected or refracted by the second reflective member 291 may be incident. can be sorted.
- the image sensor 281 may be disposed to face one surface of the second reflective member 291 through the sixth opening area 2143 .
- the image sensor 281 may be configured to receive light reflected by the second reflective member 291 passing through the lens and generate an electrical signal based on the received light signal.
- the sensor board 282 may be electrically connected to the connector 285 , and the connector 285 is a printed circuit board (eg, the printed circuit board of FIG. 3 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 3 ). It may be electrically connected to the circuit board 150 ).
- the sensor substrate 282 may be electrically connected to the connector 285 through a connection member 284 (eg, a flexible substrate or a cable).
- the second reflective member 291 may change the path of the external light passing through the lens.
- the second reflective member 291 may be positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) with respect to the lens assembly 220 .
- the second reflective member 291 transmits external light passing through the lens in the first optical axis direction (1) in a direction perpendicular to the first optical axis direction (1) (eg, -y-axis direction). It can be incident on the image sensor 281 by reflecting or refraction.
- the second reflective member 291 may include a mirror or a prism having an inclined surface.
- the camera module 200 may not include the second reflective member 291 .
- the position of the image sensor 281 may be changed to be aligned with the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction.
- the flexible substrate 292 may surround a portion of the sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , and 216 of the first housing 210-1.
- a first coil 261 , a second coil 271 , and a third coil 273 may be disposed on the flexible substrate 292 .
- the first coil 261 and the second coil 271 have a first sidewall 213 (eg, a first opening region 2131 and a second opening region 2132 ) and Located on the second sidewall 214 (eg, the third opening region 2141 and the fourth opening region 2142 ), the third coil 273 is disposed on the third sidewall 215 (eg, the fifth opening region 2151 ) )) may surround the first sidewall 213 , the second sidewall 214 , and the third sidewall 215 of the first housing 210-1.
- the flexible substrate 292 may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (eg, the printed circuit board 150 of FIG. 3 ) of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 3 ).
- the flexible substrate 292 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a rigid-flexible printed circuit board (RFPCB).
- 6A is a diagram illustrating a stopper member 240 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 6B is a diagram illustrating a stopper member 240 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the stopper member 240 of the camera module 200 includes the base part 243 and the stopper parts 244 , 245 , and 249 coupled to the base part 243 .
- the stopper portions 244 , 245 , 249 may include a linear stopper 244 , a buffer stopper 245 and a rotation stopper 249 .
- the first stopper member eg, the first stopper member 241 of FIG. 5
- the second stopper member eg, the second stopper member 242 of FIG. 5
- the components of the first stopper member 241 and the components of the second stopper member 242 may be the same as each other.
- the stopper portions 244 , 245 , and 249 may be coupled to the base portion 243 .
- the base portion 243 may be a portion coupled to the camera housing 210 so that the stopper member 240 is fixed to the camera housing (eg, the camera housing 210 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ).
- the base portion 243 may be fixedly coupled to the first housing (eg, the first camera housing 210-1 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ).
- the base portion 243 is not deformed in shape or position when an external force or impact is applied to the stopper portions 244 , 245 , 249 to stably support the stopper portions 244 , 245 , 249 . It may have a predetermined strength to make it possible.
- the base portion 243 may be formed using a variety of materials having a certain level of strength or higher.
- the base portion 243 may be formed of steel use stainless (SUS), but the material of the base portion 243 is not limited thereto and may be formed of various materials.
- the base portion 243 may be formed of a material having relatively greater rigidity than the stopper portions 244 , 245 , and 249 .
- the base portion 243 may be formed of a hard material, and the stopper portions 244 , 245 , and 249 may be formed of a soft material.
- the stopper member 240 may be implemented such that the base portion 243 and the stopper portions 244 , 245 , and 249 are integrally formed through an insert injection process.
- the manufacturing process of the stopper member 240 is not limited to insert injection, and may be manufactured through various manufacturing processes.
- the stopper member 240 may be formed after the base portion 243 and the stopper portions 244, 245, and 249 are manufactured through separate processes, respectively, and then the stopper portions 244, 245, and 249 are formed from the base portion ( 243) may be assembled into one part by bonding and/or fitting.
- the base portion 243 is a first portion 243a elongated in the optical axis (L) direction, from one end in the long side direction (eg, the optical axis (L) direction) of the first portion 243a. It may include a second portion 243b extending substantially vertically and a third portion 243c extending substantially vertically from one end of the first portion 243a in the short side direction.
- a rotation stopper 249 may be disposed on a portion of the first portion 243a.
- a linear stopper 244 and a buffer stopper 245 may be disposed on a portion of the first portion 243a and the second portion 243b.
- the linear stopper 244 may be disposed on the first surface 2433 of the second portion 243b, and the buffer stopper 245 may be disposed on the second surface 2434 of the second portion 243b.
- the first surface 2433 of the second portion 243b is the surface facing the rotation stopper 249
- the second surface 2434 of the second portion 243b is the second surface of the second portion 243b. It may be defined as a side facing opposite to the 1 side 2433 .
- the first surface 2433 of the second portion 243b may be interpreted as a surface facing the other end of the first portion 243a in the long side direction.
- the linear stopper 244 and the buffer stopper 245 are integrally formed through an insert injection process, and may be formed to penetrate at least a portion of the second portion 243b.
- the manufacturing method of the linear stopper 244 and the buffer stopper 245 is not limited to the above description.
- the linear stopper 244 and the buffer stopper 245 are manufactured as separate parts, respectively, and then bonded to the first surface 2433 and the second surface 2434 of the second part 243b, respectively. may be
- the linear stopper 244 and the buffer stopper 245 may include an elastic material, a flexible material, or an injection material.
- the linear stopper 244 and the buffer stopper 245 may be formed of various materials including rubber, urethane, poron, and sponge. In various embodiments, the linear stopper 244 and the buffer stopper 245 may be formed of the same material or different materials.
- the linear stopper 244 may be formed to penetrate a portion of the first portion 243a.
- the linear stopper 244 may extend from a portion of the first side 2431 of the first portion 243a through the first portion 243a to the second side 2432 of the first portion 243a. may extend in a direction toward
- the linear stopper 244 may extend in substantially the same direction as the direction in which the second portion 243b extends from the first portion 243a.
- the linear stopper 244 may be configured to contact or separate from the lens assembly 220 as the lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 220 of FIG. 5 ) moves in the optical axis L direction. .
- the linear stopper 244 may provide a function of limiting movement of the lens assembly 220 by making contact with the lens assembly 220 .
- the linear stopper 244 may provide a function of a damper capable of absorbing or dissipating an impact when the lens assembly 220 contacts or collides.
- the linear stopper 244 may be formed of an elastic material or a flexible material to provide a function of a damper.
- the linear stopper 244 may have a groove 248 formed in at least a portion thereof.
- the linear stopper 244 is moved (or elastically deformed) in a direction in which one part (eg, the flexible part 246) approaches or moves away from another part (eg, the fixed part 247) by the groove 248. ) can be configured to
- the linear stopper 244 may include a flexible portion 246 and a fixed portion 247 facing the groove 248 therebetween.
- the fixed portion 247 is fixed to the first surface 2433 of the second portion 243b
- the flexible portion 246 extends from the fixed portion 247 , and is spaced apart from the fixed portion 247 . may be formed to be spaced apart from each other.
- the linear stopper 244 is deformed in a direction in which the flexible part 246 approaches the fixed part 247 when an external force is applied to the flexible part 246 , and the fixed part 247 when the external force is removed. ) may be configured to be deformed in a direction away from it. Accordingly, the linear stopper 244 may absorb and/or dissipate an impact by deformation or movement of the linear stopper 244 (eg, the flexible portion 246) when an external force is applied to the linear stopper 244 . have.
- the rotation stopper 249 may be configured to prevent rotation of the lens assembly (eg, the lens assembly 220 of FIG. 5 ).
- the rotation stopper 249 may pass through the first surface 2431 of the first portion 243a and may extend in a direction toward the second surface 2432 of the first portion 243a.
- the rotation stopper 249 may limit rotation of the lens assembly 220 by contacting a portion of the lens assembly 220 when the lens assembly 220 rotates.
- the rotation stopper 249 may be formed of an elastic material (or a flexible material) to prevent damage when the lens assembly 220 comes into contact.
- the rotation stopper 249 may be formed of substantially the same material as the linear stopper 244 or the buffer stopper 245 .
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating operations of the lens assembly 220 and stopper members 241 and 242 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 8 is a diagram illustrating operations of the lens assembly 220 and stopper members 241 and 242 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the camera module 200 according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 7 may be a view in which the second housing (eg, the second housing 210 - 2 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ) and the sensor assembly 283 of the camera module 200 are omitted.
- 8 is a plan view of the camera module 200 according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 8 may be a view of the camera module 200 shown in FIG. 7 as viewed in the -z-axis direction.
- the camera module 200 includes a first housing 210-1, a lens assembly 220, a reflective member assembly 230, and stopper members 241 and 242. , a sensor assembly 283 , a second reflective member 291 , and a flexible substrate 292 .
- a part of the configuration of the camera module 200 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is the same as or similar to that of the camera module 200 described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6B , and thus the overlapping description will be omitted.
- the first housing 210-1 may accommodate the reflective member assembly 230, the lens assembly 220, and the second reflective member 291 therein. 7 and 8 , the reflective member assembly 230 , the lens assembly 220 , and the second reflective member 291 are disposed inside the first housing 210-1 in the first optical axis direction. It can be arranged sequentially according to (1).
- the reflective member assembly 230 is positioned in the second optical axis direction (2) with respect to the lens assembly 220
- the second reflective member 291 is positioned along the first optical axis with respect to the lens assembly 220 . It can be located in the direction (1).
- the stopper members 241 and 242 may be coupled to at least some of the sidewalls 213 , 214 , 215 , and 216 of the first housing 210-1.
- a stopper member 241 on the sidewall (first sidewall 213 and second sidewall 214) parallel to the optical axis L among the sidewalls 213, 214, 215, 216 of the first housing 210-1; 242) can be combined.
- the stopper members 241 and 242 may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1.
- the lens assembly 220 may be configured to move in the optical axis (L) direction.
- the lens assembly 220 may move linearly in the first optical axis direction (1) or the second optical axis direction (2).
- a distance in the optical axis L direction between the lens assembly 220 and the second reflective member 291 may become closer.
- a distance in the optical axis L direction between the lens assembly 220 and the reflective member assembly 230 may become closer.
- the lens assembly 220 is the first optical axis direction (1) end of the lens carrier 222, at least a portion of the lens unit 221 accommodated in the lens carrier 222, and the lens carrier 222 It may include a fixing member 223 to be coupled.
- the lens unit 221 and the fixing member 223 may move together with the lens carrier 222 in the optical axis L direction.
- the fixing member 223 may include a coupling portion 224 coupled to the lens carrier 222 and an extension portion 225 extending from the coupling portion 224 .
- the extension portion 225 may extend from an edge region adjacent to the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1 of the coupling portion 224 to the fourth sidewall 216 of the first housing 201-1.
- the extension portion 225 may extend from the coupling portion 224 toward the first stopper member 241 .
- the extension portion 225 may extend by a specified length in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the fixing member 223 may be a component to which a baffle (not shown) is coupled.
- the lens assembly 220 may not include the fixing member 223 .
- the fixing member 223 may not include the extension portion 225 .
- the lens assembly 220 may be configured to contact or separate from at least a portion of the stopper members 241 and 242 (eg, the linear stopper 244 ).
- the stopper members 241 and 242 e.g, the linear stopper 244 .
- the extended portion 225 of the fixing member 223 comes into contact with the first stopper member 241
- the second optical axis When moving in the direction (2), the second optical axis direction (2) end of the lens carrier 222 may be configured to contact the second stopper member 242 .
- the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction ( 1), it is possible to prevent contact and/or collision with the second reflective member 291 .
- the extension portion 225 of the fixing member 223 is disposed between one surface of the second reflective member 291 and the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1 in the optical axis (L) direction. While moving to the first stopper member 241 may be in contact with or spaced apart.
- the illustrated embodiment is merely exemplary, and in another embodiment, the camera module 200 may not include the second reflective member 291 .
- the fixing member 223 or the extension portion 225 of the fixing member 223 may be omitted.
- the lens assembly 220 may include the lens carrier 222 in direct contact with the first stopper member 241 , or a coupling portion of the fixing member 223 .
- 224 may be configured to contact the first stopper member 241 .
- the first stopper member 241 is the lens carrier 222 or the coupling portion 224 of the fixing member 223 .
- the first sidewall 213 may be located adjacent to the.
- the stopper members 241 and 242 may be coupled to sidewalls (eg, the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 ) of the first housing 210-1.
- the stopper members 241 and 242 include at least a portion of the first stopper member 241 positioned between the fourth sidewall 216 of the first housing 210 - 1 and the lens assembly 220 , and at least a portion of the stopper members 241 and 242 .
- a second stopper member 242 positioned between the reflective member assembly 230 and the lens assembly 220 may be included.
- the first stopper member 241 may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1.
- the second stopper member 242 may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1.
- the second stopper member 242 may be configured as a pair symmetrical about the optical axis.
- the number of the second stopper members 242 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
- the second stopper member 242 may be configured as one, and may be disposed only on one of the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 .
- first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 may be formed to have substantially the same shape.
- each of the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 may include a base portion 243 , a linear stopper 244 , a buffer stopper 245 , and a rotation stopper 249 . .
- the base portion 243, the linear stopper 244, the buffer stopper 245, and the rotation stopper 249 of the first stopper member 241 are respectively a first base portion, a 1-1 stopper, and a second-
- the first stopper and the 3-1 stopper are referred to
- the base portion 243, the linear stopper 244, the buffer stopper 245, and the rotation stopper 249 of the second stopper member 242 are each a second base portion; It will be referred to as a 1-2 stopper, a 2-2 stopper, and a 3-2 stopper.
- the designation as described above is for distinguishing the components of the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242, and does not mean that their shapes or functions are different.
- the first stopper member 241 includes a first base portion 243 fixedly coupled to the first housing 210-1, and a first-first stopper 244 coupled to the first base portion 243. ), a 2-1 stopper 245 and a 3-1 th stopper 249 may be included.
- the first base portion 243 may be fitted to the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1.
- the first base portion 243 includes a first portion 243a and a second portion 243b extending substantially vertically from the first portion 243a toward the bottom surface 212 of the first housing 210-1. may include
- the first stopper member 241 may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1 such that the first-first stopper 244 faces the lens assembly 220 .
- the 1-1 stopper 244 faces the second optical axis direction (2) and the 2-1 stopper 245 faces the first optical axis direction (1). It may be coupled to the first sidewall 213 to do so.
- the 1-1 stopper 244 may face the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction
- the 2-1 stopper 245 may be the second stopper 245 of the first housing 210-1. 4 may face the sidewall 216 in the optical axis (L) direction.
- the 1-1 stopper 244 may be positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) with respect to the lens assembly 220 .
- the 1-1 stopper 244 may be positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) from the lens assembly 220 (or the extension portion 225 of the fixing member 223 ). Accordingly, the 1-1 stopper 244 may limit the movement range of the lens assembly 220 in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the 1-1 stopper 244 contacts the lens assembly 220 when the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1), and the lens assembly 220 moves in the second optical axis direction (2) When moving to , it may be spaced apart from the lens assembly 220 .
- the 1-1 stopper 244 includes a fixed portion 247 that is fixed to the second portion 243b of the first base portion 243 and a flexible portion 246 that extends from the fixed portion 247 .
- the flexible portion 246 may be moved or elastically deformed in a direction closer to the fixed portion 247 as the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1). For example, as the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1), the gap between the grooves 248 may become narrower.
- the extension part 225 of the fixing member 223 comes into contact with the flexible part 246, so that the flexible part (246) can be pushed in the first optical axis direction (1).
- At least a portion of the flexible portion 246 may be elastically deformed while moving (eg, a portion illustrated by a dotted line) by a distance specified in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the 1-1 stopper 244 may serve as a stopper limiting the extension portion 225 of the fixing member 223 from moving further in the first optical axis direction (1), and at the same time fixing It is possible to absorb or radiate (eg, a damper) an impact caused by contact (collision) of the extended portion 225 of the member 223 , or reduce noise.
- a damper e.g., a damper
- the 2-1 stopper 245 may collide with the fourth sidewall 216 of the first housing 210-1. damage can be prevented.
- the second stopper member 242 includes a second base portion 243 fixedly coupled to the first housing 210-1, and a 1-2 stopper 244 coupled to the second base portion 243. ), a 2-2 stopper 245 and a 3-2 stopper 249 may be included.
- the second base portion 243 may be fitted to the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 of the first housing 210-1.
- the second base portion 243 includes the first portion 243a and a second portion 243b extending substantially vertically from the first portion 243a toward the bottom surface 212 of the first housing 210-1. may include
- the second stopper member 242 includes the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall ( 214).
- the 1-2 stopper 244 faces the first optical axis direction (1) and the 2-2 stopper 245 faces the second optical axis direction (2). to be coupled to the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 .
- the 1-2 stopper 244 may face the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction
- the 2-2 stopper 245 may be configured to face the lens assembly 220 and the optical axis (L). L) direction.
- the 1-2 stopper 244 may be positioned in the second optical axis direction (2) with respect to the lens assembly 220 .
- the 1-2 stopper 244 may be positioned in the second optical axis direction (2) from the lens assembly 220 (or the lens carrier 222 ). Accordingly, the 1-2 stopper 244 may limit the movement range of the lens assembly 220 in the second optical axis direction (2).
- the 1-2 stopper 244 contacts the lens assembly 220 when the lens assembly 220 moves in the second optical axis direction (2), and the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1) When moving to , it may be spaced apart from the lens assembly 220 .
- the 1-2 stopper 244 includes a fixed portion 247 that is fixed to the second portion 243b of the second base portion 243 and a flexible portion 246 that extends from the fixed portion 247 .
- the flexible portion 246 may be moved or elastically deformed in a direction closer to the fixed portion 247 as the lens assembly 220 moves in the second optical axis direction (2). For example, as the lens assembly 220 moves in the second optical axis direction (2), the gap between the grooves 248 may become narrower.
- the lens carrier 222 contacts the flexible part 246 to bring the flexible part 246 into the second It can be pushed in the optical axis direction (2).
- At least a portion of the flexible portion 246 may be elastically deformed while moving (eg, a portion indicated by a dotted line) by a specified distance in the second optical axis direction (2).
- the 1-2 stopper 244 may serve as a stopper for limiting the lens carrier 222 from moving further in the second optical axis direction (2), and at the same time the contact of the lens carrier 222 . It can absorb or dissipate (eg, damper) the impact caused by (collision), or reduce noise.
- the 2-2 stopper 245 when the reflective member assembly 230 rotates for an image stabilization function, at least a portion of the 2-2 stopper 245 may be configured to contact the reflective member assembly 230 . Accordingly, the 2-2 stopper 245 may limit the rotation range of the reflective member assembly 230 or prevent the reflective member assembly 230 from being damaged.
- the relationship between the second-second stopper 245 of the second stopper member 242 and the reflective member assembly 230 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B .
- the rotation stopper 249 of the first stopper member 241 (hereinafter, referred to as a 3-1 stopper) and the rotation stopper 249 of the second stopper member 242 (hereinafter, referred to as a 3-2 stopper) are used. may limit and/or prevent rotation of the lens assembly 220 .
- the 3-1 stopper 249 and the 3-2 stopper 249 contact the lens carrier 222 , so that the lens assembly 220 moves along the optical axis ( ) inside the first housing 210-1. Rotation around L) can be prevented.
- the 3-1 th stopper 249 and the 3-2 th stopper 249 may be spaced apart from the lens assembly 220 by a predetermined distance, and the lens assembly 220 may be caused by an external impact or shaking. When rotating about the optical axis L, at least a part of the lens assembly 220 may contact the lens assembly 220 to prevent excessive rotation of the lens assembly 220 .
- the 3-1 th stopper 249 and the 3-2 th stopper 249 are spaced apart from the lens assembly 220 by a minute distance, thereby substantially limiting rotation of the lens assembly 220 .
- the lens assembly 220 When the lens assembly 220 rotates in the clockwise direction about the optical axis L based on the drawing, the lens assembly 220 is the third-third of the second stopper member 242 disposed on the second sidewall 214 . 2 may contact the stopper 249 . In addition, when the lens assembly 220 rotates counterclockwise about the optical axis L, the lens assembly 220 forms the 3-1 stopper 249 and the first sidewall ( It may contact the 3-2 stopper 249 of the second stopper member 242 disposed on the 213 .
- the 3-1 th stopper 249 and the 3-2 th stopper 249 are the lens assemblies when the camera module 200 is viewed from above (eg, viewed in the -z-axis direction). 220 may be disposed to overlap.
- the 3-1 th stopper 249 may overlap the extension portion 225 of the fixing member 223
- the 3-2 th stopper 249 may overlap the lens carrier 222 .
- the 3-1 stopper 249 and the 3-2 stopper 249 are in a state in which the lens assembly 220 is moved to the maximum in the first optical axis direction (1) or in the second optical axis direction (2).
- ) may be configured to overlap with the lens assembly 220 in a state moved to the maximum. Accordingly, rotation of the lens assembly 220 may be prevented even in a state in which the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1) or moves in the second optical axis direction (2).
- the camera module 200 may include a first reflective member 231 and a second reflective member 291 so that the propagation path of external light is changed at least once.
- external light is incident on the first reflective member 231 in a first direction (eg, z-axis direction) perpendicular to the optical axis (L) direction (eg, x-axis direction), and the first reflective member ( 231 ) may be reflected or refracted to be incident on the lens unit 221 in the optical axis L direction.
- the light passing through the lens unit 221 is reflected or refracted by the second reflective member 291 to the image sensor 281 in the optical axis L direction and in the second direction (eg, the y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction. ) can be entered.
- the structure and configuration of the camera module 200 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and the camera module 200 may not include the second reflective member 291 .
- the image sensor 281 may be partially aligned with the lens unit 221 in the optical axis L direction.
- the optical axis (L) direction of the lens assembly 220 through the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 It is possible to limit the movement range, and to reduce shock and noise caused by the movement of the lens assembly 220 .
- the linear stoppers 244 of the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 may be configured to simultaneously perform functions of a damper and a stopper.
- the lens assembly 220 when the lens assembly 220 moves in the optical axis L direction by shaking of the camera module 200 in a state in which power is not supplied to the camera module 200, the lens assembly 220 It is possible to limit excessive movement of the engine and to improve noise and vibration caused by collision with other components.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a rotation operation of the reflective member assembly 230 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 10 is a view showing the reflective member assembly 230 , the guide structure 250 , and the second driving member 270 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the camera module 200 rotates the reflective member assembly 230 in a predetermined range about the first rotation axis R1 or the second rotation axis R2.
- the camera module 200 may include a reflective member assembly 230 , a guide structure 250 , and a second driving member 270 .
- the guide structure 250 may form rotation axes R1 and R2 for rotation of the reflective member assembly 230 .
- the second driving member 270 may provide a driving force (eg, electromagnetic force) for rotation of the reflective member assembly 230 .
- the reflective member assembly 230 may be configured to rotate in a specified range about the first rotation axis R1 perpendicular to the optical axis L (eg, the x-axis).
- the first rotation axis R1 may be parallel to the z-axis.
- the reflective member assembly 230 may be configured to rotate in a specified range about a second rotation axis R2 perpendicular to each of the optical axis L and the first rotation axis R1 .
- the second rotation axis R2 may be parallel to the y-axis.
- an operation in which the reflective member assembly 230 rotates about the first rotation axis R1 may be understood as a yaw tilt driving or yaw operation.
- an operation in which the reflective member assembly 230 rotates about the second rotation axis R2 may be understood as a pitch tilt driving or a pitching operation.
- the reflective member assembly 230 may include a first reflective member 231 and a holder 232 in which at least a portion of the first reflective member 231 is accommodated.
- the first reflective member 231 may be coupled to the holder 232 to rotate and/or move together with the holder 232 .
- at least a portion of the second driving member 270 eg, a second magnet 272
- the first guide member 251 is provided in the holder 232 . It may be rotatably coupled around the rotation axis (R1).
- the holder 232 may include edge portions 233 , 234 , and 235 surrounding at least a portion of the first reflective member 231 .
- an edge portion of the holder 232 extends parallel to the optical axis (L) direction and faces a first edge portion 233 and a second edge portion 234 , and a first edge portion 233 . and a third edge part 235 connecting the second edge part 234 and perpendicular to the optical axis (L) direction.
- the first edge portion 233 and the second edge portion 234 may mean a sidewall oriented in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis L (eg, the y-axis direction), and the third edge portion ( 235) may mean a sidewall facing the second optical axis direction (eg, the x-axis direction).
- the first edge portion 233 of the holder 232 is a first sidewall 213 (eg, the second It may face the +y-axis direction to face the opening region 2132
- the second edge portion 234 may have a second sidewall 214 (eg, the fourth opening region 2142 ) of the first housing 210-1. ))
- the third edge portion 235 may be oriented in the +x-axis direction to face the third sidewall 215 (eg, the fifth opening region 2151).
- the second magnet 272 may be disposed on the first edge portion 233 and the second edge portion 234 of the holder 232 , respectively.
- a first guide member 251 may be rotatably coupled to the third edge portion 235 of the holder 232 .
- the holder 232 may be configured to relatively rotate about the first rotation axis R1 with respect to the first guide member 251 .
- the holder 232 may be configured to relatively rotate about the second rotation axis R2 with respect to the second guide member 252 together with the first guide member 251 .
- the guide structure 250 includes a first guide member 251 rotatably coupled to the holder 232 about a first rotation axis R1 and a second to the first guide member 251 . It may include a second guide member 252 that is rotatably coupled about the rotation axis (R2).
- the first guide member 251 may be positioned between the holder 232 and the second guide member 252 .
- the first guide member 251 may include a first surface 253 facing the holder 232 and a second surface 254 facing the second guide member 252 .
- the first surface 253 may be a surface facing the first optical axis direction (1)
- the second surface 254 may refer to a surface facing the second optical axis direction (2).
- a third magnet 274 may be disposed on the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 .
- the first guide member 251 may be coupled to the third edge portion 235 of the holder 232 .
- the first guide member 251 may be configured to rotate in a predetermined range about the first rotation axis R1 with respect to the holder 232 .
- the first rotation axis R1 may be formed by the first surface 253 of the first guide member 251 and the third edge portion 235 of the holder 232 .
- the first surface 253 of the first guide member 251 may be formed as a curved surface substantially drawing an arc, and the third edge portion 235 facing the first guide member 251 . ), a curved area 236 corresponding to the shape of the first surface 253 may be formed.
- the center of the arc of the first surface 253 may be defined as the first rotation axis (R1).
- the first surface 253 may be formed as a curved surface having a certain curvature, and the first rotation axis R1 is understood as an imaginary axis passing through the center of curvature of the curved surface in the z-axis direction.
- a plurality of second balls 257 for guiding the rotation of the holder 232 may be disposed between the first surface 253 and the third edge portion 235 of the first guide member 251 .
- a second recess 2531 in which at least a portion of the plurality of second balls 257 is rotatably accommodated may be formed in the first surface 253 of the first guide member 251 .
- a third recess 2361 overlapping the second recess 2531 in the optical axis L direction (eg, the x-axis direction) may be formed in the curved area 236 of the third edge portion 235 . .
- the number of the second recesses 2531 and the third recess 2361 may correspond to the number of the plurality of second balls 257 .
- the plurality of second balls 257 may be configured to roll in a space between the second recess 2531 and the third recess 2361 .
- the plurality of second balls 257 may rotate at a designated position in the space or rotate while linearly moving.
- the first guide member 251 may be coupled to the second guide member 252 .
- the first guide member 251 may be configured to relatively rotate about the second rotation axis R2 with respect to the second guide member 252 . For example, when the first guide member 251 rotates about the second rotation axis R2 , it may rotate together with the holder 232 .
- the second guide member 252 may be disposed to face the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 .
- the second guide member 252 may be rotatably coupled to the first guide member 251 in a predetermined range about the second rotation axis R2 .
- 9 is a view in which the first housing (eg, the first housing 210-1 of FIG. 5) is omitted, but the second guide member 252 is a third sidewall (eg, the first housing 210-1) of the first housing 210-1. It may be coupled to the third sidewall 215 of FIG. 5 .
- the second guide member 252 is fixedly disposed on the third sidewall 215 of the first housing 210-1, and the first guide member 251 and the reflective member assembly 230 are together with the second It can rotate relative to the guide member 252 .
- the second rotation axis R2 may be formed by the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 and the second guide member 252 .
- the second guide member 252 may include a protruding portion 256 that protrudes toward the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 , and the protruding portion 256 has an arc shape.
- a fourth recess 2561 may be formed.
- a fifth recess 2551 having an arc shape corresponding to the fourth recess 2561 may be formed in an edge portion 255 of the first guide member 251 facing the second guide member 252 .
- the center of the arc of the fourth recess 2561 or the fifth recess 2551 may be defined as the second rotation axis R2 .
- the fourth recess 2561 or the fifth recess 2551 may be formed as a curve having a certain curvature, and the second rotation axis R2 passes through the center of curvature of the curve in the y-axis direction.
- a plurality of third guide members for guiding the rotation of the first guide member 251 A ball 258 may be disposed.
- the plurality of third balls 258 may be rotatably received in the fourth recess 2561 and the fifth recess 2551 .
- the fourth recess 2561 of the second guide member 252 and the fifth recess 2551 of the first guide member 251 are aligned in the optical axis L direction (eg, the x-axis direction). It may be formed to overlap.
- the number of the second recesses 2531 and the third recess 2361 may correspond to the number of the plurality of third balls 258 .
- the plurality of third balls 258 may be configured to roll in a space between the fourth recess 2561 and the fifth recess 2551 .
- the plurality of third balls 258 may rotate at a designated position in the space or rotate while moving linearly.
- an opening portion 2521 may be formed in a central region of the second guide member 252 .
- the opening portion 2521 may overlap a portion of the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 when viewed in the optical axis L direction.
- the third coil 273 may face the third magnet 274 disposed on the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 through the opening portion 2521 .
- the opening portion 2521 when viewed in the optical axis L direction so that the third coil 273 interacts with the third magnet 274, the opening portion 2521 may 210-1)) and a fifth opening region (eg, the fifth opening region 2151 of FIG. 5 ).
- the second driving member 270 includes a second coil 271 and a second magnet 272 configured to rotate the reflective member assembly 230 about the first rotation axis R1, and A third coil 273 and a third magnet 274 configured to rotate the reflective member assembly 230 about the second rotation axis R2 may be included.
- the second coil 271 and the second magnet 272 may electromagnetically interact.
- the third coil 273 and the third magnet 274 may interact electromagnetically.
- the second magnet 272 may be disposed on the first edge portion 233 and the second edge portion 234 of the holder 232 .
- the second coil 271 is disposed on the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210-1 of FIG. 5 ) to face the second magnet 272 .
- the first housing 201-1 is not shown in FIG. 9
- the second coil 271 has a second opening region 2132 of the first sidewall 213 and a fourth opening region of the second sidewall 214 ( 2142) may be located.
- the camera module 200 may rotate the reflective member assembly 230 about the first rotation axis R1 by controlling the current flowing through the second coil 271 .
- the second coil 271 may be located in a magnetic field formed by the second magnet 272 .
- the processor eg, the processor 520 of FIG. 19 and/or the image signal processor 660 of FIG. 20
- the processor may control the direction and/or strength of the current passing through the second coil 271 .
- An electromagnetic force eg, Lorentz force
- the reflective member assembly 230 may rotate about the first rotation axis R1 by the electromagnetic force.
- the third magnet 274 may be disposed on the second surface 254 of the first guide member 251 .
- the third coil 273 may be disposed on the third sidewall 215 of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210-1 of FIG. 5 ) to face the third magnet 274 .
- the first housing 210 - 1 is not illustrated in FIG. 9
- the third coil 273 may be located in the fifth opening area 2151 of the third sidewall 215 .
- the camera module 200 rotates the first guide member 251 and the reflective member assembly 230 about the second rotation axis R2 by controlling the current flowing through the third coil 273 . can do it
- the third coil 273 may be located in a magnetic field formed by the third magnet 274 .
- the processor may control the direction and/or strength of the current passing through the third coil 273 .
- An electromagnetic force eg, Lorentz force
- the first guide member 251 and the reflective member assembly 230 may rotate about the second rotation axis R2 by the electromagnetic force.
- 11A is a view illustrating a reflective member assembly 230 , a guide structure 250 , and a second stopper member 242 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11B is a view illustrating the reflective member assembly 230 and the second stopper member 242 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the camera module 200 may include a stopper structure that limits the rotation range of the reflective member assembly 230 .
- the stopper structure may guide the reflective member assembly 230 to rotate within a specified angular range.
- the camera module 200 may include a reflective member assembly 230 , a first guide member 251 , a second guide member 252 , and a second stopper member 242 .
- the stopper structure may include a structure formed on the reflective member assembly 230 and the first guide member 251 , and a structure formed on the second guide member 252 .
- protrusions 237 and 238 protruding toward the first guide member 251 may be formed on the third edge portion 235 of the holder 232 .
- the protrusions 237 and 238 may include a first protrusion 237 and a second protrusion 238 spaced apart from the first protrusion 237 .
- the first protrusion 237 and the second protrusion 238 have the reflective member assembly 230 (or the holder 232 ) with respect to the first guide member 251 about the first rotation axis (eg, the first rotation axis of FIG. 9 ).
- the rotation range of the reflective member assembly 230 may be limited by making contact with the extension parts 259a and 259b of the first guide member 251 .
- the first protrusion 237 and the second protrusion 238 are not separated from each other and may be formed as a single part.
- extension portions 259a and 259b extending to surround at least a portion of the protrusions 237 and 238 may be formed on an upper edge (eg, an edge in the +z-axis direction) of the first guide member 251 .
- the extension parts 259a and 259b may include a first extension part 259a positioned adjacent to the first protrusion 237 and a second extension part 259b positioned adjacent to the second protrusion 238 .
- the first protrusion 237 and the second protrusion 238 may be positioned inside the extension parts 259a and 259b.
- the first protrusion 237 and the second protrusion 238 are formed by the extension portion 259a. , 259b) may be arranged to be accommodated in the space formed by.
- the reflective member assembly 230 or the holder 232 ) rotates about a first rotational axis (eg, the first rotational axis R1 in FIG. 9 ) with respect to the first guide member 251 , the extension part Since the inner walls of the 259a and 259b contact the protrusions 237 and 238 , the rotation range of the reflective member assembly 230 may be limited.
- the reflective member assembly 230 rotates by a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction about the first rotation axis R1 based on FIGS. 11A and 11B
- the second protrusion 238 moves to the second extension part ( 259b), and when rotated by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction, the first protrusion 237 may contact the first extension portion 259a.
- bumper portions 259c and 259d may be formed on the vertical edge of the second guide member 252 .
- the bumper parts 259c and 259d are the first bumper parts 259c and the opening 2521 positioned above the opening 2521 of the second guide member 252 (eg, in the +z-axis direction).
- a second bumper part 259d positioned at a lower portion (eg, in the -z-axis direction) may be included.
- the bumper parts 259c and 259d are a part of the first guide member 251 when the first guide member 251 rotates about a second rotation axis (eg, the second rotation axis R2 of FIG. 9 ). By contacting the , the rotation range of the first guide member 251 may be limited.
- the bumper parts 259c and 259d may be formed of an elastic material or a soft material so as to absorb an impact according to the contact of the first guide member 251 .
- the second stopper member 242 may be configured to limit the rotation range of the reflective member assembly 230 together with the stopper structure (eg, the primary stopper). For example, at least a portion of the second stopper member 242 may perform a secondary stopper function for the rotational operation of the reflective member assembly 230 .
- the second stopper member 242 is positioned so that the buffer stopper 245 is adjacent to the edge portion of the holder 232 (eg, the first edge portion 233 and the second edge portion 234).
- the edge portion of the holder 232 e.g. the first edge portion 233 and the second edge portion 234.
- step portions 239a and 239b in which at least a portion of the buffer stopper 245 are disposed may be formed on the edge portions 233 and 234 of the holder 232 .
- the step portions 239a and 239b may include a first step portion 239b formed on the first edge portion 233 and a second step portion 239a formed on the second edge portion 234 .
- the step portions 239a and 239b may be formed by recessing at least a portion of the edge portions 233 and 234 , and may extend long in the z-axis direction.
- at least a portion of the buffer stopper 245 of the second stopper member 242 may be disposed on the step portions 239a and 239b.
- the buffer stopper 245 when the reflective member assembly 230 is viewed from above (eg, viewed in the -z-axis direction), the buffer stopper 245 includes a first stepped portion 239b and a second stepped portion ( 239a) and may overlap.
- the second stopper member 242 may limit the rotation by contacting the holder 232 .
- the buffer stopper 245 may be configured to contact the inner surface of each of the first step portion 239b or the second step portion 239a in response to the rotation of the holder 232 .
- the second stopper member 242 may contact the holder 232 to absorb the impact and prevent damage.
- the buffer stopper 245 may be formed of an elastic material or a soft material, and thus may be configured to prevent damage when colliding with the holder 232 .
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a partial configuration of the camera module 300 according to an embodiment.
- 13A is a view illustrating a support member 340 and a damping member 350 of the camera module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 13B is a diagram illustrating a support member 340 and a damping member 350 of the camera module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 14 is a diagram illustrating operations of the support member 340 and the damping member 350 of the camera module 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the camera module 300 includes a camera housing 310 (eg, the camera housing 210 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ) and a lens assembly 320 . (eg, the lens assembly 220 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ), a reflective member assembly 330 (eg, the reflective member assembly 230 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ), and a stopper member 370 (eg, FIGS. 4 and 5 ).
- the stopper member 240, the support member 340, and the damping member 350 of FIG. 5 may be included.
- first stopper member 241 of FIGS. 7 and 8 do not include a first stopper member in the camera module 200 shown in FIGS. 4 to 8 ).
- a first stopper member eg, the first stopper member 241 of FIGS. 7 and 8
- the camera module 300 including the member 340 and the damping member 350 is shown.
- the camera housing 310 illustrated in FIG. 12 may be referred to as a first housing 310 (eg, the first housing 210-1 of FIGS. 4 and 5), and FIG. 12 is a second housing (eg, The second housing 210 - 2 of FIGS. 4 and 5) may be omitted.
- the stopper member 370 illustrated in FIG. 12 may be referred to as a second stopper member (eg, the second stopper member 242 of FIGS. 7 and 8 ).
- the position, shape, and/or function of the second stopper member 370 illustrated in FIG. 12 may be the same as described above with reference to FIGS. 6A to 11B .
- the first housing 310 includes a first sidewall 312 , a second sidewall 313 parallel to the first sidewall 312 , and one of the first sidewall 312 and the second sidewall 313 . It may include a third sidewall 314 connecting the ends, and a fourth sidewall 315 connecting the other ends of the first sidewall 312 and the second sidewall 313 and parallel to the third sidewall 314 .
- the lens assembly 320 may include a lens unit 321 and a lens carrier 322 on which the lens unit 321 is disposed.
- the reflective member assembly 330 may include a first reflective member 331 and a holder 332 supporting the first reflective member 331 .
- the support member 340 may limit the movement range of the lens assembly 320 in the optical axis L direction by contacting the damping member 350 .
- the support member 340 may be configured to move in the optical axis L direction together with the lens assembly 320 .
- the support member 340 may extend from a portion of the lens carrier 322 in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the support member 340 may be formed integrally with the lens carrier 322 or may be configured to be coupled to the lens carrier 322 .
- the support member 340 is a second reflective member (eg, the second reflective member 291 of FIGS. 5 , 7 and 8 ) disposed in the accommodation space of the first housing 310 . It may extend toward the reflective member receiving part 316 .
- the first housing 310 may include a second reflective member receiving portion 316 formed between the fourth sidewall 315 and the lens assembly 320 , the support member 340 and the damping member Reference numeral 350 may be located in the second reflective member receiving part 316 .
- the second reflective member accommodating part 316 may face a space in which the reflective member assembly 330 is disposed with the lens assembly 320 interposed therebetween.
- the second housing eg, the second housing 210 - 2 of FIGS.
- the second reflective member accommodating part 316 is light-receiving formed in the second housing 210 - 2 It may be spaced apart from the area (eg, the light receiving area 211 of FIGS. 4 and 5 ) in the first optical axis direction (1). Accordingly, it is possible to reduce radiation of noise generated by the contact between the support member 340 and the damping member 350 to the outside of the camera housing 310 through the light receiving area 211 .
- the support member 340 includes a first portion 341 extending parallel to the optical axis L, and a first portion 341 extending vertically from an end of the first portion 341 in the first optical axis direction (1).
- a second portion 342 and a third portion 343 extending vertically from an end of the first portion 3412 in the second optical axis direction (2) may be included.
- the second part 342 and the third part 343 may extend in the vertical direction with respect to the electronic device 100 whose front surface faces a vertical direction (eg, the z-axis direction).
- the second portion 342 and the third portion 343 may extend from the first portion 341 toward the base 311 of the first housing 310 .
- a first protruding portion 344 may be formed in the second portion 342
- a second protruding portion 345 facing the first protruding portion 344 may be formed in the third portion 343 .
- the first protruding portion 344 may protrude from a partial region of the second portion 342 in the second optical axis direction (2).
- the second protruding portion 345 may protrude from a partial region of the third portion 343 in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the first protruding portion 344 may be configured to contact the damping member 350 when the lens assembly 320 moves by a predetermined distance in the second optical axis direction (2).
- the second protruding portion 345 may be configured to contact the damping member 350 when the lens assembly 320 moves by a predetermined distance in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the damping member 350 may be configured to contact the first protruding portion 344 or the second protruding portion 345 of the support member 340 in response to the movement of the lens assembly 320 .
- the damping member 350 may be formed of a material capable of absorbing an impact when the first protruding part 344 or the second protruding part 345 come into contact with each other.
- the damping member 350 may include an elastic material or a flexible material.
- the damping member 350 may include a spring, a sponge, a poron, rubber, or urethane.
- the damping member 350 may be disposed on the first sidewall 312 of the first housing 310 .
- a damping member accommodating part 317 in which the damping member 350 is accommodated may be formed on the first sidewall 312 of the first housing 310 .
- the damping member receiving portion 317 may be hollow so that the damping member 350 can be accommodated therein, and the first protruding portion 344 or the second protruding portion 345 is in contact with the damping member 350 . Openings 318 may be formed on both sides to do this.
- the damping member 350 may include a sponge, poron, rubber, or urethane having a predetermined shape.
- the damping member 350 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the damping member receiving part 317 . At least a portion of the damping member 350 may be exposed through the opening 318 of the damping member receiving portion 317 .
- the first protruding portion 344 or the second protruding portion 345 may contact the damping member 350 through the opening 318 .
- the damping member 350 may include springs 351 and 352 .
- the damping member 350 may be configured such that one end thereof is supported by the support wall 319 of the damping member receiving portion 317 .
- the damping member 350 may include a first spring and a second spring each end of which is supported by the support wall 319 .
- the first spring 351 may have one end supported by the support wall 319 and the other end facing the opening 318 .
- the second spring 352 may be disposed such that one end is supported by the support wall 319 and the other end faces the opening 318 .
- the first protruding portion 344 may contact the first spring 351 through the opening 318 .
- the second protruding portion 345 may contact the second spring 352 through the opening 318 .
- the damping member 350 shown in FIG. 14 may be referred to as the damping member shown in FIG. 13A , but the damping member 350 may include a spring as shown in FIG. 13B .
- the optical axis L direction movement range of the lens assembly 320 As at least a portion of the support member 340 comes into contact with the damping member 350 , the optical axis L direction movement range of the lens assembly 320 . At the same time, it is possible to absorb shock and/or noise caused by the movement of the lens assembly 320 .
- the second protruding portion 345 of the support member 340 may contact the damping member 350 .
- the damping member 350 may be formed of an elastic or soft material to absorb shock or noise when the second protruding part 345 comes into contact.
- the first protruding portion 344 of the support member 340 may contact the damping member 350 .
- the first protruding portion 344 comes into contact with the damping member 350 so that the lens assembly 320 moves to the second optical axis direction (2). It can be restricted to prevent further movement in the optical axis direction (2).
- the damping member 350 may be formed of an elastic or soft material to absorb shock or noise when the first protruding part 344 is in contact.
- the camera module 300 may include a second stopper member 370 in addition to the support member 340 and the damping member 350 .
- the second stopper member 370 eg, the linear stopper 244 of the second stopper member 242 of FIGS. 7 and 8
- the first reflection member 331 is disposed in the second optical axis direction (2) of the lens assembly 320, and when the lens assembly 320 moves excessively in the second optical axis direction (2), the first reflection There is a possibility that the first reflective member 331 may be damaged by colliding with the member 331 .
- the camera module 300 primarily limits the movement range of the lens assembly 320 in the second optical axis direction (2) through the support member 340 and the damping member 350 , and the second It may be configured to limit the second time through the stopper member 370 .
- 15 is a diagram illustrating a position of the sub-magnet 293 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 16 is a diagram illustrating an operation of the sub-magnet 293 of the camera module 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the camera module 200 includes a first housing 210-1, a lens assembly 220, a reflective member assembly 230, and stopper members 241 and 242. It may include a second reflective member 291 and a sub-magnet 293 .
- FIGS. 15 and 16 are embodiments further including a first magnet 262 disposed on the lens assembly 220 and a sub-magnet 293 for generating a repulsive force in the camera module 200 shown in FIGS. 4 to 8 . It is a drawing showing Some of the components of the camera module 200 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 are the same as or similar to the components of the camera module 200 of FIGS. 4 to 8 , and thus overlapping descriptions will be omitted.
- a first magnet 262 that provides a driving force for movement of the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction may be disposed on the lens assembly 220 .
- the first magnet 262 may be configured to electromagnetically interact with a first coil (eg, the first coil 261 of FIG. 5 ).
- the first coil 261 may be positioned in the first opening area 2131 and the third opening area 2141 of the first housing 210-1 to face the first magnet 262 .
- the first magnet 262 may face sidewalls (eg, the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 ) of the first housing 210-1 parallel to the optical axis L. It may be disposed on a side surface (eg, a surface facing the y-axis direction) of the lens carrier 222 .
- the first magnet 262 includes the first sidewall magnet 263 facing the first sidewall 213 of the first housing 210-1 and the second sidewall ( It may include a second sidewall magnet 264 facing the 214 .
- the first sidewall magnet 263 may partially overlap the first opening region 2131 of the first sidewall 213 .
- the second sidewall magnet 264 may partially overlap the third opening region 2141 of the second sidewall 214 .
- the first magnet 262 may include first regions 263a and 264a having a first polarity and second regions 263b and 264b having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity. .
- the first regions 263a and 264a and the second regions 263b and 264b may be arranged in the optical axis L direction.
- the first regions 263a and 264a and the second regions 263b and 264b of the first magnet 262 may be arranged along the first optical axis direction (1).
- the first region 263a has an N pole
- the second region 263b positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) from the first region 263a is S It can be configured to have a pole
- the first region 264a has an S pole
- the second region 264b positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) from the first region 264a is N It can be configured to have a pole.
- the polarities of the first regions 263a and 264a and the second regions 263b and 264b are not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
- the sub-magnet 293 may interact with the first magnet 262 disposed in the lens assembly 220 .
- the sub-magnet 293 generates a repulsive force or a repulsive force with the first magnet 262, so that when the lens assembly 220 moves, the moving speed of the lens assembly 220 is reduced.
- the sub-magnet 293 may be disposed on a sidewall (eg, the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 ) of the first housing 210-1 facing the first magnet 262 .
- the sub-magnet 293 may pass through at least a portion of the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 to electromagnetically interact with the first magnet 262 .
- the sub-magnet 293 is spaced apart from the first sub-magnet 294 and the first sub-magnet 294 having a first polarity in the optical axis (L) direction and has a second polarity opposite to the first polarity. It may include a second sub-magnet 295 having
- the first sub-magnet 294 may be positioned in the second optical axis direction (2) with respect to the first magnet 262
- the second sub-magnet 295 is the first magnet 262 . It may be located in the first optical axis direction (1) based on .
- the first sub-magnet 294 and the second sub-magnet 295 may be arranged along the optical axis L direction with the first opening region 2131 or the third opening region 2141 interposed therebetween. have.
- the first sub-magnet 294, the first region 263a of the first magnet 262, 264a), the second regions 263b and 264b of the first magnet 262, and the second sub-magnet 295 may be arranged in the optical axis L direction.
- the first sub-magnet 294, the first regions 263a and 264a of the first magnet 262, the second regions 263b and 264b of the first magnet 262, and the second sub-magnet 295 may be sequentially arranged along the first optical axis direction (1).
- the first sub-magnet 294 interacts with the first regions 263a and 264a of the first magnet 262
- the second sub-magnet 295 is a second sub-magnet 295 of the first magnet 262 .
- the first sub-magnet 294 may be configured to have the same polarity as the first regions 263a and 264a to generate a repulsive force with the first regions 263a and 264a of the first magnet 262 .
- the second sub-magnet 295 may be configured to have the same polarity as the second regions 263b and 264b to generate a repulsive force with the second regions 263b and 264b of the first magnet 262 .
- the first sub-magnet 294 includes a 1-1 sub-magnet 294a disposed on the first sidewall 213 and a 1-2-th sub-magnet 294b disposed on the second sidewall 214 .
- the second sub-magnet 295 includes a 2-1-th sub-magnet 295a disposed on the first sidewall 213 and a 2-2nd sub-magnet 295b disposed on the second sidewall 214 .
- the 1-1 sub-magnet 294a may have the same polarity (eg, N-pole) as the first region 263a of the first sidewall magnet 263
- the 1-2 sub-magnet 294b may have the same polarity (eg, S pole) as the first region 264a of the second sidewall magnet 264
- the 2-1 sub-magnet 295a may have the same polarity (eg, S-pole) as the second region 263b of the first sidewall magnet 263
- the 2-2 sub-magnet 295b may The second region 264b of the second sidewall magnet 264 may have the same polarity (eg, an N pole).
- the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1), as the second regions 263b and 264b of the first magnet 262 and the second sub-magnet 295 come closer A repulsive force may act between them.
- the speed of movement in the first optical axis direction (1) may be reduced.
- the first stopper member 241 eg, the linear stopper 244 of the first stopper member 241 comes into contact with the repulsive force.
- the lens assembly 220 moves in the second optical axis direction (2), as the first regions 263a and 264a of the first magnet 262 and the first sub-magnet 294 come closer A repulsive force may act between them.
- the speed of movement in the second optical axis direction (2) may be reduced.
- the second stopper member 242 eg, the linear stopper 244 of the second stopper member 242
- the second stopper member 242 comes into contact with the repulsive force.
- 17 is a perspective view of a camera module 400 according to an embodiment.
- 18 is a diagram illustrating a position of a sub-magnet 470 of the camera module 400 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the camera module 200 of FIGS. 15 and 16 may be a camera module (folded camera) in which the direction in which external light is incident on the camera module 200 and the optical axis of the lens are disposed perpendicular to each other
- the camera module 400 of FIGS. 17 and 18 may be a camera module (direct type camera) in which the direction in which external light is incident on the camera module 400 and the optical axis of the lens are parallel to each other.
- a camera module 400 includes a camera housing 410 (eg, the camera housing 210 of FIG. 4 ) and a camera assembly (eg, at least a portion of which is accommodated in the camera housing 410 ). 430) (eg, the lens assembly 220 of FIG. 5 ).
- the camera housing 410 may include a base 411 and a cover 412 coupled to the base 411 .
- the base 411 together with the cover 412 may form an inner space of the camera housing 410 in which the camera assembly 430 is accommodated.
- the base 411 forms a lower surface (eg, a plane facing the -z axis) of the camera module 400
- the cover 412 is an upper surface (eg, facing the +z axis) of the camera module 400 . plane) and side surfaces surrounding the upper surface and the lower surface may be formed.
- An opening 4121 through which the lens 431 and at least a portion of the lens barrel 432 are exposed may be formed in the cover 412 .
- an image sensor (not shown) and a circuit board (not shown) electrically connected to the image sensor may be disposed on the base 411 of the camera housing 410 .
- the image sensor may be disposed inside the camera housing 410 to be at least partially aligned with the optical axis L of the lens 431 .
- the image sensor may convert an optical signal received through the lens 431 into an electrical signal.
- the camera assembly 430 may be accommodated in the camera housing 410 .
- the camera assembly 430 may be configured to move in the optical axis L direction of the lens inside the camera housing 410 .
- the camera assembly 430 may move linearly in the z-axis direction (eg, +z/-z-axis direction) inside the camera housing 410 .
- the camera module 400 moves the camera assembly 430 in the optical axis (L) direction so that the image sensor (not shown) and the camera assembly 430 are fixedly disposed inside the camera housing 410 .
- may adjust the distance between the lenses 431 eg, an auto focus adjustment function (AF)).
- AF auto focus adjustment function
- the camera assembly 430 may include one or more lenses 431 , and a lens barrel 432 surrounding the one or more lenses 431 .
- the camera assembly 430 may be disposed such that the lens 431 and at least a portion of the lens barrel 432 are exposed through the opening 4121 formed in the cover 412 of the camera housing 410 .
- the camera assembly 430 includes a lens 431 in a housing (eg, the housing 110 of FIGS. 1 to 2 ) of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 3 ). It may be configured to receive light from the outside of the electronic device 100 through a partial region of the surface of the .
- the camera assembly 430 may include a lens assembly including one or more lenses 431 and a lens barrel 432 (eg, the lens assembly 220 of FIG. 5 ).
- the camera module 400 includes a first magnet 460 that provides a driving force for moving the camera assembly 430 in the optical axis L direction, and a camera housing 410 of The flexible substrate 450 surrounding the sidewall and the sub-magnet 470 configured to generate a repulsive force with the first magnet 460 may be included.
- the side surfaces 441 , 442 , 443 , 444 of the camera assembly 430 may be surrounded by the sidewall 420 of the camera housing 410 .
- a first magnet 460 may be disposed on some of the side surfaces 441 , 442 , 443 , and 444 of the camera assembly 430 .
- a first magnet 460 may be disposed on the first side 441 of the camera assembly 430 .
- the first sidewall 441 of the camera assembly 430 may face the first sidewall 421 of the camera housing 410 .
- a first coil electromagnetically interacting with the first magnet 460 may be disposed on the first sidewall 421 .
- the first coil (not shown) includes some of the sidewalls 420 of the camera housing 410 (eg, the first sidewall 421 , the third sidewall 423 , and the fourth sidewall 424 ). By being disposed on the surrounding flexible substrate 450 , it may be positioned to face the first magnet 460 .
- a plurality of balls 433 for guiding movement of the camera assembly 430 in the optical axis L direction may be disposed on the first side surface 441 of the camera assembly 430 .
- the plurality of balls 433 may be disposed between the first sidewall 441 of the camera assembly 430 and the first sidewall 421 of the camera housing 410 .
- the plurality of balls 433 may be configured to roll in a space between the first sidewall 421 and the first sidewall 441 .
- the plurality of balls 433 rotate while moving linearly between the camera assembly 430 and the camera housing 410 when the camera assembly 430 moves in the optical axis L direction, or rotate in place. can do.
- the first magnet 460 may be disposed on the first side 441 of the camera assembly 430 .
- the first magnet 460 may include a first region 461 having a first polarity and a second region 462 having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity.
- the first area 461 and the second area 462 may be arranged in the optical axis L direction.
- the sub-magnet 470 may interact with the first magnet 460 disposed in the camera assembly 430 .
- the sub-magnet 470 generates a repulsive force or a repulsive force with the first magnet 460, so that when the camera assembly 430 moves in the optical axis L direction, the It may be configured to slow down the speed of movement.
- the sub-magnet 470 may be disposed on the first sidewall 421 of the camera housing 410 to interact with the first magnet 460 .
- the sub-magnet 470 is spaced apart from the first sub-magnet 471 and the first sub-magnet 471 having a first polarity in the optical axis (L) direction, and the second sub-magnet 470 is opposite to the first polarity. It may include a second sub-magnet 472 having a polarity.
- the first sub-magnet 471 may be positioned in a first direction (eg, a +L direction) with respect to the first magnet 460
- the second sub-magnet 472 may be located in the first magnet 460 .
- ) may be positioned in a direction opposite to the first direction (eg, -L direction).
- the first sub-magnet 471 , the first magnet 460 , and the second sub-magnet 472 may be arranged along the optical axis L direction.
- the first sub-magnet 471 interacts with the first area 461 of the first magnet 460
- the second sub-magnet 472 is the second area of the first magnet 460 ( 462) can interact.
- the first sub-magnet 471 may be configured to have the same polarity as that of the first region 461 to generate a repulsive force with the first region 461 of the first magnet 460
- the second sub-magnet 472 may be configured to have the same polarity as the second region 462 to generate a repulsive force with the second region 462 of the first magnet 460 .
- a repulsive force may act between them as they get closer.
- the speed of the camera assembly 430 may be reduced by applying a predetermined force in a direction opposite to the first direction (eg, -L direction or -z-axis direction) by the repulsive force.
- the camera assembly 430 when the camera assembly 430 moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, -L direction or -z-axis direction), the second area 462 of the first magnet 460 and As the second sub-magnets 472 come closer, a repulsive force may act therebetween.
- the camera assembly 430 may reduce the speed by receiving a predetermined force in the first direction (eg, the +L direction or the +z-axis direction) by the repulsive force.
- 19 is a block diagram of an electronic device 501 in a network environment 500 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 501 communicates with the electronic device 502 through a first network 598 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 599 . It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 504 and the server 508 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 501 may communicate with the electronic device 504 through the server 508 .
- a first network 598 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 599 e.g., a second network 599
- the electronic device 501 may communicate with the electronic device 504 through the server 508 .
- the electronic device 501 includes a processor 520 , a memory 530 , an input module 550 , a sound output module 555 , a display module 560 , an audio module 570 , and a sensor module ( 576), interface 577, connection terminal 578, haptic module 579, camera module 580, power management module 588, battery 589, communication module 590, subscriber identification module 596 , or an antenna module 597 .
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 578
- some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 560 ). can be
- the processor 520 for example, executes software (eg, a program 540) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 501 connected to the processor 520 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 520 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 576 or the communication module 590) into the volatile memory 532 . , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 532 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 534 .
- software eg, a program 540
- the processor 520 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 576 or the communication module 590) into the volatile memory 532 .
- process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 532 and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 534 .
- the processor 520 is a main processor 521 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 523 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
- auxiliary processor 523 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- the sub-processor 523 uses less power than the main processor 521 or is set to be specialized for a specified function.
- the secondary processor 523 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 521 .
- the coprocessor 523 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 521 while the main processor 521 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 521 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 521, at least one of the components of the electronic device 501 (eg, the display module 560, the sensor module 576, or the communication module 590) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the co-processor 523 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 580 or the communication module 590). have.
- the auxiliary processor 523 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 501 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 508 ).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
- the memory 530 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 520 or the sensor module 576 ) of the electronic device 501 .
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 540 ) and instructions related thereto.
- the memory 530 may include a volatile memory 532 or a non-volatile memory 534 .
- the program 540 may be stored as software in the memory 530 , and may include, for example, an operating system 542 , middleware 544 , or an application 546 .
- the input module 550 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 520 ) of the electronic device 501 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 501 .
- the input module 550 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 555 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 501 .
- the sound output module 555 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.
- the display module 560 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 501 .
- the display module 560 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
- the display module 560 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 570 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 570 acquires a sound through the input module 550 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 555 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 501 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 502 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 555
- a sound may be output through the electronic device 502 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- the sensor module 576 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 501 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- the sensor module 576 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 577 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 501 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 502 ).
- the interface 577 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card
- the connection terminal 578 may include a connector through which the electronic device 501 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 502 ).
- the connection terminal 578 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 579 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
- the haptic module 579 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 580 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 580 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 588 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 501 .
- the power management module 588 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 589 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 501 .
- the battery 589 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
- the communication module 590 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 501 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 502, the electronic device 504, or the server 508). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
- the communication module 590 operates independently of the processor 520 (eg, an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
- the communication module 590 is a wireless communication module 592 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 594 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- a wireless communication module 592 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 594 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
- a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 598 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 599 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 504 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
- a first network 598 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
- a second network 599 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 504 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a
- the wireless communication module 592 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 596 within a communication network, such as the first network 598 or the second network 599 .
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the electronic device 501 may be identified or authenticated.
- the wireless communication module 592 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
- NR access technology is a high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low -latency communications)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low -latency communications
- the wireless communication module 592 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported.
- the wireless communication module 592 may support various requirements defined in the electronic device 501 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 504 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 599 ).
- the wireless communication module 592 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC (
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
- DL and uplink (UL) may support 0.5 ms or less, or 1 ms or less round trip respectively.
- the antenna module 597 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 597 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
- the antenna module 597 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 598 or the second network 599 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 590 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 590 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 597 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- GPIO general purpose input and output
- SPI serial peripheral interface
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 501 and the external electronic device 504 through the server 508 connected to the second network 599 .
- Each of the external electronic devices 502 or 504 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 501 .
- all or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 501 may be executed by one or more external electronic devices 502 , 504 , or 508 .
- the electronic device 501 may perform the function or service by itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 501 .
- the electronic device 501 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device 501 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 504 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
- the server 508 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 504 or the server 508 may be included in the second network 599 .
- the electronic device 501 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- an intelligent service eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care
- 20 is a block diagram 600 illustrating a camera module 580 according to various embodiments.
- the camera module 580 includes a lens assembly 610 , a flash 620 , an image sensor 630 , an image stabilizer 640 , a memory 650 (eg, a buffer memory), or an image signal processor. (660).
- the lens assembly 610 may collect light emitted from a subject, which is an image to be captured.
- the lens assembly 610 may include one or more lenses.
- the camera module 580 may include a plurality of lens assemblies 610 . In this case, the camera module 580 may form, for example, a dual camera, a 360 degree camera, or a spherical camera.
- Some of the plurality of lens assemblies 610 may have the same lens properties (eg, angle of view, focal length, auto focus, f number, or optical zoom), or at least one lens assembly may be a different lens assembly. It may have one or more lens properties that are different from the lens properties of .
- the lens assembly 610 may include, for example, a wide-angle lens or a telephoto lens.
- the flash 620 may emit light used to enhance light emitted or reflected from the subject.
- the flash 620 may include one or more light emitting diodes (eg, a red-green-blue (RGB) LED, a white LED, an infrared LED, or an ultraviolet LED), or a xenon lamp.
- the image sensor 630 may acquire an image corresponding to the subject by converting light emitted or reflected from the subject and transmitted through the lens assembly 610 into an electrical signal.
- the image sensor 630 may include, for example, one image sensor selected from among image sensors having different properties, such as an RGB sensor, a black and white (BW) sensor, an IR sensor, or a UV sensor, the same It may include a plurality of image sensors having properties, or a plurality of image sensors having different properties.
- Each image sensor included in the image sensor 630 may be implemented using, for example, a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.
- CCD charged coupled device
- CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor
- the image stabilizer 640 moves at least one lens or the image sensor 630 included in the lens assembly 610 in a specific direction or Operation characteristics of the image sensor 630 may be controlled (eg, read-out timing may be adjusted, etc.). This makes it possible to compensate for at least some of the negative effects of the movement on the image being taken.
- the image stabilizer 640 uses a gyro sensor (not shown) or an acceleration sensor (not shown) disposed inside or outside the camera module 580 to the camera module 580 or the electronic device 501 . ) can be detected.
- the image stabilizer 640 may be implemented as, for example, an optical image stabilizer.
- the memory 650 may temporarily store at least a portion of the image acquired through the image sensor 630 for a next image processing operation. For example, when image acquisition is delayed according to the shutter or a plurality of images are acquired at high speed, the acquired original image (eg, Bayer-patterned image or high-resolution image) is stored in the memory 650 and , a copy image corresponding thereto (eg, a low-resolution image) may be previewed through the display module 560 . Thereafter, when a specified condition is satisfied (eg, a user input or a system command), at least a portion of the original image stored in the memory 650 may be obtained and processed by, for example, the image signal processor 660 . According to an embodiment, the memory 650 may be configured as at least a part of the memory 530 or as a separate memory operated independently of the memory 530 .
- a specified condition eg, a user input or a system command
- the image signal processor 660 may perform one or more image processing on an image acquired through the image sensor 630 or an image stored in the memory 650 .
- the one or more image processes may include, for example, depth map generation, three-dimensional modeling, panorama generation, feature point extraction, image synthesis, or image compensation (eg, noise reduction, resolution adjustment, brightness adjustment, blurring ( blurring, sharpening, or softening.
- the image signal processor 660 may include at least one of the components included in the camera module 580 (eg, an image sensor). 630), for example, exposure time control, readout timing control, etc.
- the image processed by the image signal processor 660 is stored back in the memory 650 for further processing.
- the image signal processor 660 may be configured as at least a part of the processor 520 or as a separate processor operated independently of the processor 520.
- the image signal processor 660 may be configured as the processor 520. and a separate processor, the at least one image processed by the image signal processor 660 may be displayed through the display module 560 either as it is by the processor 520 or after additional image processing.
- the electronic device 501 may include a plurality of camera modules 580 each having different properties or functions.
- at least one of the plurality of camera modules 580 may be a wide-angle camera, and at least the other may be a telephoto camera.
- at least one of the plurality of camera modules 580 may be a front camera, and at least the other may be a rear camera.
- the camera module 200 includes a camera housing 210; At least a portion of the lens assembly 220 is accommodated in the camera housing 210 and includes a lens, and the lens assembly 220 moves in the optical axis L direction of the lens in the camera housing 210 . configured to; and a stopper member coupled to the inside of the camera housing 210 and configured to limit a movement range of the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis L direction by at least a part contacting or separating the lens assembly 220 ( 240); wherein, when the lens assembly 220 moves in the first optical axis direction (1), at least a portion of the first stopper member 240 is configured to contact the lens assembly 220.
- the stopper member 241 and the lens assembly 220 move in a second optical axis direction (2) opposite to the first optical axis direction (1), at least a part of the lens assembly 220 is in contact with the stopper member 241 . It may include a second stopper member 242 configured.
- the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 each include the lens assembly 220 and a linear stopper 244 aligned in the optical axis L direction
- the lens assembly 220 is substantially limited in movement in the first optical axis direction (1) by contacting the linear stopper 244 of the first stopper member 241, and the second stopper member 242 It may be configured to substantially limit movement in the second optical axis direction (2) by contacting the linear stopper 244 of the .
- a groove 248 may be formed in at least a portion of the linear stopper 244 to absorb or dissipate an impact caused by a collision when the lens assembly 220 comes into contact.
- the linear stopper 244 when viewed in the optical axis L direction, may overlap at least a portion of the lens assembly 220 .
- the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 are the base portion 243 coupled to the camera housing 210 and the lens assembly 220 to face the base, respectively. and a linear stopper 244 disposed in a partial area of the portion 243 , the linear stopper 244 being fixed from the fixing portion 247 fixed to the base portion 243 and the fixing portion 247 . and a flexible portion 246 extending to be spaced apart from each other, wherein the flexible portion 246 is in contact with or spaced apart from the lens assembly 220 as the lens assembly 220 moves in the optical axis L direction. can do.
- the linear stopper 244 further includes a groove 248 formed between the flexible portion 246 and the fixed portion 247 , and the flexible portion 246 of the linear stopper 244 . ), at least a portion of the lens assembly 220 may be configured to move in a direction closer to or away from the fixing portion 247 as the lens assembly 220 is contacted or spaced apart from each other.
- each of the first stopper member 241 and the second stopper member 242 further includes the buffer stopper 245 disposed in a different region of the base portion 243, and the base portion Reference numeral 243 includes a first portion 243a extending in the optical axis L direction and a second portion 243b extending vertically from the first portion 243a, and the linear stopper 244 . is disposed on a first surface 2433 of the second portion 243b, and the buffer stopper 245 is a second surface 2434 opposite to the first surface 2433 of the second portion 243b. ) can be placed in
- the linear stopper 244 of the first stopper member 241 faces the second optical axis direction (2), and the first stopper member 241 ) may be coupled to the sidewall of the camera housing 210 so that the buffer stopper 245 faces the first optical axis direction (1).
- the linear stopper 244 of the second stopper member 242 faces the first optical axis direction (1), and the second stopper member 242 ) of the linear stopper 244 may be coupled to the sidewall of the camera housing 210 to face the second optical axis direction (2).
- the camera housing 210 includes a first sidewall 213 parallel to the optical axis L, a second sidewall 214 facing the first sidewall 213 , and the first sidewall and a third sidewall 215 and a fourth sidewall 216 connecting the second sidewall 214 and connecting the 213 and the second sidewall 214 and facing each other, and the first stopper member 241 includes the first sidewall 213 . and the second stopper member 242 may be coupled to at least one of the first sidewall 213 and the second sidewall 214 .
- the other one of the magnets 262 may be disposed on the camera housing 210 .
- the first magnet 262 is disposed on the lens assembly 220 to face the first sidewall 213 of the camera housing 210 parallel to the optical axis L, a first region having a first polarity and a second region having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity, wherein the first region and the second region are arranged along the first optical axis direction (1) can
- a sub-magnet 293 disposed on the first sidewall 213 of the camera housing 210 and configured to generate a repulsive force with the first magnet 262;
- the sub-magnet 293 has the first polarity and has a first sub-magnet 294 and the second polarity positioned in the second optical axis direction (2) with respect to the first magnet 262 ,
- a second sub-magnet 295 positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) with respect to the first magnet 262 may be included.
- the lens assembly 220 includes a lens unit 221 including the lens and a lens carrier 222 in which at least a portion of the lens unit 221 is accommodated, and the lens carrier 222 ) may be coupled to the inside of the camera housing 210 to be linearly movable in the optical axis (L) direction.
- the reflective member assembly 230 is disposed inside the camera housing 210 and aligned with the lens assembly 220 in the optical axis (L) direction; further comprising, the reflective member
- the assembly 230 includes a first reflective member 231 and a holder 232 supporting the first reflective member 231 , and at least a portion of the second stopper member 242 is formed by the reflective member assembly 230 . ) may be located between the holder 232 and the lens assembly 220 .
- the camera modules 200 and 300 include a camera housing 310 including a light receiving area 211 to which external light is incident, and an image sensor ( 281) is deployed; a lens assembly 320 accommodated in the camera housing 310 and including a lens, wherein the lens assembly 320 is configured to move in the optical axis L direction of the lens inside the camera housing 310; a first reflective member 331 accommodated in the camera housing 310 and configured to make the external light incident through the light receiving area 211 incident on the lens; It is disposed inside the camera housing 310 to face the first reflective member 331 with the lens assembly 320 interposed therebetween, and the external light passing through the lens is incident on the image sensor 281 .
- a second reflective member 291 configured to do so; a support member 340 coupled to the lens assembly 320 to move together with the lens assembly 320 and extending toward the second reflective member 291; and a damping member ( 350); may include.
- the second reflective member 291 is positioned in the first optical axis direction (1) from the lens assembly 320 , and the first reflective member 331 moves from the lens assembly 320 to the second reflective member 291 .
- 1 is located in a second optical axis direction (2) opposite to the first optical axis direction (1), and at least a portion of the first reflective member 331 passes through the light receiving area 211 to the outside of the camera housing 310 . It may be aligned with the light receiving area 211 in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis L so as to be exposed as .
- the support member 340 may include a first portion 341 extending in the optical axis (L) direction, from an end of the first portion 341 in the first optical axis direction (1).
- a second portion 342 extending perpendicular to the optical axis L and a third portion 343 extending perpendicular to the optical axis L from an end of the first portion in the second optical axis direction (2) may include
- the second part 342 is configured to contact the damping member 350 as the lens assembly 320 moves in the second optical axis direction (2)
- the third part ( 343 may be configured to contact the damping member 350 as the lens assembly 320 moves in the first optical axis direction (1).
- the damping member 350 may include elastic members 351 and 352 such as springs.
- the electronic device may be a device of various types.
- the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a laptop, a desktop, a tablet, or a portable multimedia device
- portable medical device e.g., a portable medical device
- camera e.g., a camera
- a wearable device e.g., a smart watch
- a home appliance device e.g., a smart bracelet
- first, second, or first or second may simply be used to distinguish an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of the present document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, for example, and interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
- a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- a storage medium eg, internal memory 536 or external memory 538, readable by a machine (eg, electronic devices 100 and 501). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 540) including the above instructions.
- the processor eg, the processor 520
- the device may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command.
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
- the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
- a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
- the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly or online between smartphones (eg: smartphones).
- a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
- each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components.
- one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.
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- 카메라 모듈에 있어서,카메라 하우징;렌즈를 포함하고, 적어도 일부가 상기 카메라 하우징 내부에 수용되는 렌즈 어셈블리, 상기 렌즈 어셈블리는 상기 카메라 하우징 내부에서 상기 렌즈의 광 축 방향을 따라 이동하도록 구성됨; 및상기 카메라 하우징 내부에 결합되고, 적어도 일부가 상기 렌즈 어셈블리의 상기 광 축 방향에 대한 이동 범위를 제한하는 스토퍼 부재;를 포함하고,상기 스토퍼 부재는,제1 광 축 방향으로 상기 렌즈 어셈블리의 이동 범위를 제한하는 제1 스토퍼 부재, 및상기 제1 광 축 방향의 반대인 제2 광 축 방향으로 상기 렌즈 어셈블리의 이동 범위를 제한하는 제2 스토퍼 부재를 포함하고,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재 및 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재는 상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 상기 제1 스토퍼 부재 및 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재와 접촉할 때, 댐핑을 제공하도록 구성되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재 및 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재는 각각 상기 렌즈 어셈블리와 상기 광 축 방향으로 정렬되는 선형(linear) 스토퍼를 포함하고,상기 렌즈 어셈블리의 상기 제1 광 축 방향 이동은 상기 제1 스토퍼 부재의 상기 선형 스토퍼와의 접촉에 의해 실질적으로 제한되고, 상기 렌즈 어셈블리의 상기 제2 광 축 방향 이동은 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재의 상기 선형 스토퍼와의 접촉에 의해 실질적으로 제한되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,상기 선형 스토퍼는,상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 상기 선형 스토퍼와 접촉할 때, 충돌에 의한 충격을 흡수 또는 발산시키도록 형성되는 홈을 포함하는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,상기 광 축 방향으로 볼 때, 상기 선형 스토퍼는 상기 렌즈 어셈블리의 적어도 일부와 중첩되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재 및 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재는 각각 상기 카메라 하우징에 결합되는 베이스 부분 및 상기 렌즈 어셈블리와 마주보도록 상기 베이스 부분의 일부 영역에 배치되는 선형 스토퍼를 포함하고,상기 선형 스토퍼는,상기 베이스 부분에 고정되는 고정 부분 및 상기 고정 부분으로부터 일정 간격으로 이격되는 플렉서블(flexible) 부분을 포함하고,상기 플렉서블 부분은 상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 상기 광 축 방향으로 이동함에 따라 상기 렌즈 어셈블리와 접촉하거나 이격하는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 5에 있어서,상기 선형 스토퍼는 상기 플렉서블 부분 및 상기 고정 부분 사이에 형성되는 홈을 더 포함하고,상기 선형 스토퍼의 상기 플렉서블 부분은,상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 접촉하거나 이격함에 따라 적어도 일부가 상기 고정 부분과 가까워지거나 멀어지는 방향으로 구부러지도록 구성되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 5에 있어서,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재 및 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재는 각각 상기 베이스 부분의 다른 영역에 배치되는 버퍼(buffer) 스토퍼를 더 포함하고,상기 베이스 부분은,상기 광 축 방향으로 연장되는 제1 부분 및 상기 제1 부분으로부터 수직하게 연장되는 제2 부분을 포함하고,상기 선형 스토퍼는 상기 제2 부분의 제1 면에 배치되고,상기 버퍼 스토퍼는 상기 제2 부분의 상기 제1 면의 반대면인 제2 면에 배치되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 7에 있어서,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재는,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재의 상기 선형 스토퍼가 상기 제2 광 축 방향을 향하고, 상기 제1 스토퍼 부재의 상기 버퍼 스토퍼가 상기 제1 광 축 방향을 향하도록 상기 카메라 하우징의 측벽에 결합되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 7에 있어서,상기 제2 스토퍼 부재는,상기 제2 스토퍼 부재의 상기 선형 스토퍼가 상기 제1 광 축 방향을 향하고, 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재의 상기 버퍼 스토퍼가 상기 제2 광 축 방향을 향하도록 상기 카메라 하우징의 측벽에 결합되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 카메라 하우징은,상기 광 축에 평행한 제1 측벽, 상기 제1 측벽에 평행한 제2 측벽, 상기 제1 측벽과 상기 제2 측벽을 연결하고 서로 평행한 제3 측벽 및 제4 측벽을 포함하고,상기 제1 스토퍼 부재는 상기 제1 측벽에 결합되고, 상기 제2 스토퍼 부재는 상기 제1 측벽 또는 상기 제2 측벽 중 적어도 하나에 결합되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 렌즈 어셈블리를 상기 광 축 방향으로 이동시키기 위한 제1 코일; 및 제1 마그넷;을 더 포함하고,상기 제1 코일 및 제1 마그넷 중 어느 하나는 상기 렌즈 어셈블리에 배치되고, 상기 제1 코일 및 제1 마그넷 중 다른 하나는 상기 카메라 하우징에 배치되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 11에 있어서,상기 제1 마그넷은,상기 광 축에 평행한 상기 카메라 하우징의 제1 측벽과 마주보도록 상기 렌즈 어셈블리에 배치되고,제1 극성을 갖는 제1 영역 및 상기 제1 극성의 반대인 제2 극성을 갖는 제2 영역을 포함하고,상기 제1 영역 및 상기 제2 영역은 상기 제1 광 축 방향을 따라서 배열되는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 12에 있어서,상기 카메라 하우징의 상기 제1 측벽에 배치되고, 상기 제1 마그넷과 반발력을 발생시키도록 구성되는 서브 마그넷;을 더 포함하고,상기 서브 마그넷은,상기 제1 극성을 갖고 상기 제1 마그넷을 기준으로 상기 제2 광 축 방향에 위치하는 제1 서브 마그넷 및상기 제2 극성을 갖고 상기 제1 마그넷을 기준으로 상기 제1 광 축 방향에 위치하는 제2 서브 마그넷을 포함하는, 카메라 모듈.
- 카메라 모듈에 있어서,외부 광이 입사되는 수광 영역을 포함하는 카메라 하우징, 상기 카메라 하우징의 일 측에는 이미지 센서가 배치됨;상기 카메라 하우징 내부에 수용되고, 렌즈를 포함하는 렌즈 어셈블리, 상기 렌즈 어셈블리는 상기 카메라 하우징 내부에서 상기 렌즈의 광 축 방향으로 이동하도록 구성됨;상기 카메라 하우징 내부에 수용되고, 상기 수광 영역을 통해 입사된 상기 외부 광을 상기 렌즈에 입사시키도록 구성되는 제1 반사 부재;상기 렌즈 어셈블리를 사이에 두고 상기 제1 반사 부재와 마주보도록 상기 카메라 하우징 내부에 배치되고, 상기 렌즈를 통과한 상기 외부 광을 상기 이미지 센서로 입사시키도록 구성되는 제2 반사 부재;상기 렌즈 어셈블리와 함께 이동하도록 상기 렌즈 어셈블리에 결합되고, 상기 제2 반사 부재를 향해 연장되는 지지 부재; 및상기 카메라 하우징의 측벽에 배치되고, 상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 상기 광 축 방향으로 이동함에 따라 상기 지지 부재의 일부와 접촉하도록 구성되는 댐핑 부재;를 포함하는, 카메라 모듈.
- 청구항 14에 있어서상기 지지 부재는,상기 광 축 방향으로 연장되는 제1 부분,상기 제1 부분의 일 단부로부터 상기 광 축에 수직하게 연장되는 제2 부분 및상기 제1 부분의 타 단부로부터 상기 광 축에 수직하게 연장되는 제3 부분을 포함하고,상기 제3 부분은 상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 제1 광 축 방향으로 이동함에 따라 상기 댐핑 부재와 접촉하도록 구성되고,상기 제2 부분은 상기 렌즈 어셈블리가 상기 제1 광 축 방향의 반대인 제2 광 축 방향으로 이동함에 따라 상기 댐핑 부재와 접촉하도록 구성되는, 카메라 모듈.
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