CN2692711Y - Handheld electronic device and its steerable image capture device, steering structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hand-held electronic device and a steerable image capturing device and a steering structure thereof, wherein the steerable image capturing device is suitable for a hand-held electronic device and mainly comprises a lens, an optical sensing element, a reflector and a reflector rotating base. The optical sensing element and the reflector are respectively arranged at two ends of the optical axis of the lens, and an angle is formed between the mirror surface of the reflector and the optical axis of the lens, so that the reflector reflects an image to the lens and projects the image to the optical sensing element through the lens. In addition, the reflector is pivoted on the reflector rotating base, and the reflector rotating base can rotatably surround the outside of the lens so as to enable the reflector to reflect images in different directions.

Description

Handheld electronic device and its steerable image capture device, steering structure

technical field

The utility model relates to an image capture device, in particular to a hand-held electronic device and its steerable image capture device and steering structure.

Background technique

Handheld Electronic Device (Handheld Electronic Device) refers to a small, portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone (Mobile Phone), a palmtop computer (Pocket PC), a personal digital assistant (PDA) or a portable computer (Portable PC) and so on. Since the handheld electronic device can be used in the fields of wireless communication and the Internet, it brings convenience to people's life and more efficient mobile communication processing, and has become the most popular high-tech electronic product nowadays.

In terms of the communication functions of mobile phones, mobile operators, who traditionally demanded call quality, have repositioned the functions of mobile phones, especially when the second-generation mobile communication system or the third-generation mobile communication system is gradually maturing, it is multi-functional The services that mobile phones can provide are no longer just communication, but a variety of wireless communication services, such as the ability to download mobile phone ringtones, graphics and songs, or upload or download mobile photo pictures, and large-capacity related Book, audio and video management tools and other functions. These additional functions, together with the small digital cameras installed on mobile phones, such as photo/image sensors, lenses and other image capture components, have become an important source of captured images and are also the future One of the indispensable tools of the new generation of mobile phones.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a structural diagram of a known steerable image capture device, which is suitable for being installed on a clamshell mobile phone. This mobile phone 100 with 180-degree turning camera function is composed of a main body casing 110, a flip cover 120, and an image capture device 132 (only the lens 134 is shown). The main body casing 110 and the flip cover 120 can be rotated through the pivot structure 130 (for example, a pivot structure). In addition, the image capture device 132 is, for example, a miniaturized light sensing element (not shown in the figure) disposed on the optical axis of the lens 134 and installed in the pivot structure 130, and the image capture device 132 can be Images of different orientations are captured as the pivot structure 130 rotates. For example, when the lens 134 of the image capture device 132 faces the user, the screen 122 on the flip cover 120 can display the image of the user, and then the user presses the function key 112 on the main body casing 110 to use to capture images and save them to a digital photo album. If the image capture device 132 is rotated 180 degrees so that the lens 134 faces other characters or the scene opposite to the user, the screen 122 on the flip cover 120 can display the image, and then the user presses the button on the main body casing 110 Function key 112, the image can be captured and stored in the digital photo album.

It should be noted that the conventional steerable image capture device 132 must be installed in the rotating mechanism and rotated accordingly to capture images in different directions, so the production cost is relatively high. In addition, limited by the rotation mechanism, the images captured by the image capture device 132 can only be locked on the scenes or people in front or behind the user. None of the scenes or characters are within the preset range of the image capture device 132 . In other words, when the user wants to take pictures of up-down, left-right scenes or people, he usually has to turn around or change the angle of the mobile phone to capture the image smoothly, so the breadth of the viewing angle is limited.

It can be seen that the above-mentioned existing steerable image capture device still has many defects, and further improvement is urgently needed. In order to solve the problems existing in the steerable image capture device, relevant manufacturers have tried their best to find a solution, but no suitable design has been developed for a long time, and there is no suitable structure for general products to solve the above problems. This is obviously a problem that relevant industry players are eager to solve.

In view of the defects of the above-mentioned existing steerable image capture devices, the designer actively researches and innovates on the basis of years of rich practical experience and professional knowledge in the design and manufacture of such products, in order to create a new structure of handheld electronic devices. The device, its steerable image capture device and the steering structure can improve the general existing steerable image capture device and make it more practical. Through continuous research, design, and after repeated trial samples and improvements, the utility model with practical value is finally created.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the defects of the existing steerable image capture device, and provide a new structure of the steerable image capture device. The technical problem to be solved is to increase the number of image capture devices. The viewing angle of the device can be widened, and the convenience in use can be improved, so that it is more suitable for practical use.

Another object of the present utility model is to provide a steerable image capture device. The technical problem to be solved is to make the lens and light sensing element rotate without cooperating with the rotating mechanism, so as to reduce the assembly cost. And does not occupy the area.

The purpose of this utility model and the solution to its technical problems are achieved by adopting the following technical solutions. According to the utility model, a handheld electronic device and its steerable image capture device and steering structure are proposed. The steerable image capture device is suitable for a handheld electronic device. The steerable image capture device at least includes : a lens with an optical axis; an optical sensing element disposed on one end of the optical axis of the lens; a reflector disposed on the other end of the optical axis of the lens, and the mirror surface of the reflector An angle is suitable for forming an angle with the optical axis, so that the reflector reflects an image, and makes the image pass through the lens and project onto the light sensing element; and a reflector rotating seat is sleeved on the lens Outside, and connected with the reflector, the reflector rotating seat is a rotatable structure that can rotatably surround the outside of the lens for the reflector to reflect the image in different directions.

The purpose of this utility model and the solution to its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the light sensing element is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) element.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the light sensing element is a charge-coupled device (CCD).

The above-mentioned steerable image capture device further includes at least one mirror support bar, which is respectively connected to the mirror and the mirror rotating base, wherein the reflecting mirror is pivotally connected to the mirror rotating base, whereby the The mirror is movable within the angle to approach or move away from the lens.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, a connecting rod is provided at the bottom of the reflector, which is pivotally connected to the rotating seat of the reflector.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the reflective mirror is a plane mirror.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the reflector is a curved mirror.

The purpose of the utility model and its technical problem solving also adopt the following technical schemes to realize. A steerable image capture device proposed according to the utility model is suitable for a hand-held electronic device. The steerable image capture device at least includes: a lens with an optical axis; an electronic light sensing element , configured on one end of the optical axis of the lens; and a reflector, configured on the other end of the optical axis of the lens, and the mirror surface of the reflector is suitable for forming an angle with the optical axis, for the The reflection mirror reflects an image, and makes the image pass through the lens and project onto the light sensing element.

The purpose of this utility model and the solution to its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the electronic light sensing element is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) element.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the electronic light sensing element is a charge-coupled device (CCD).

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the reflective mirror is a plane mirror.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the reflector is a curved mirror.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the angle of the mirror is 45 degrees.

In the aforementioned steerable image capture device, the reflector is arranged in a rotating cylinder of the handheld electronic device, and the rotating cylinder is rotatably installed on a hinged flip cover and the main unit of the handheld electronic device on the pivot of the housing.

The aforementioned steerable image capture device, wherein the reflector is arranged in a rotating cylinder of the handheld electronic device, and the rotating cylinder is installed in an upright and rotatable structure on the main casing of the handheld electronic device on one side.

The purpose of the utility model and its technical problem solving also adopt the following technical schemes to realize. A steering structure proposed according to the utility model is suitable for an image capture device, the image capture device has a lens and a light sensing element, wherein the lens has an optical axis, and the light sensing element is It is arranged on one end of the optical axis, and the steering structure at least includes: a reflector, arranged on the other end of the optical axis of the lens, and the mirror surface of the reflector is suitable for forming an angle with the optical axis, for The reflection mirror reflects an image, and makes the image pass through the lens, and is projected onto the light sensing element; The mirror rotating seat is a rotatable structure and rotatably surrounds the outside of the lens for the mirror to reflect the image in different directions.

The purpose of this utility model and the solution to its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

The above-mentioned steering structure further includes at least one mirror support rod respectively connected to the mirror and the mirror rotating base, wherein the reflecting mirror is pivotally connected to the mirror rotating base.

In the aforementioned steering structure, the bottom of the reflector has a connecting rod, which is pivotally connected to the rotating seat of the reflector.

In the aforementioned steering structure, the reflector is a plane mirror.

In the aforementioned steering structure, the reflector is a curved mirror.

The above-mentioned steering structure further includes a mirror rotating seat, which is arranged on the side of the casing, is sleeved outside the lens, and is pivotally connected with the reflecting mirror. The mirror rotating seat is a rotatable structure It is rotatable around the outside of the lens for the reflector to reflect the image in different directions.

The above-mentioned steering structure further includes at least one mirror supporting rod, which is respectively connected to the mirror and the rotating base of the mirror.

In the aforementioned steering structure, a connecting rod is provided at the bottom of the reflector, which is pivotally connected to the rotating seat of the reflector.

The purpose of the utility model and its technical problem solving also adopt the following technical schemes to realize. A handheld electronic device proposed according to the utility model at least includes: a main body casing with a plurality of keys for inputting data; a lens arranged on the side of the main body casing, and the lens has an optical axis ; a light sensing element is arranged in the host housing and is located at one end of the optical axis of the lens; On the other end, and the mirror surface of the mirror and the optical axis are suitable for forming an angle, so that the mirror reflects an image, and the image passes through the lens and is projected onto the light sensing element.

The purpose of the utility model and its technical problem solving also adopt the following technical schemes to realize. A handheld electronic device proposed according to the utility model at least includes: a main body housing with a plurality of number keys for inputting data; a flip cover with a pivot structure, and the flip cover is The structure is pivotally connected to the main body casing; a screen is arranged on the surface of the flip cover; a lens is arranged on one end of the pivot structure, and the lens has an optical axis; a light sensing element is arranged on the pivot In the structure, and located on one end of the optical axis of the lens; and a reflector, disposed on the end of the pivot structure, and located on the other end of the optical axis of the lens, and the mirror surface of the reflector is in contact with the The optical axis is suitable for forming an angle for the mirror to reflect an image, and the image passes through the lens to be projected onto the light sensing element.

The purpose of this utility model and the solution to its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

The above-mentioned handheld electronic device further includes a mirror rotating base, which is sleeved on the end of the pivot structure and pivotally connected with the reflecting mirror. Outside the lens, the reflector is used to reflect the images in different directions.

The aforesaid handheld electronic device further includes at least one reflector support rod connected to the reflector and the reflector rotating seat respectively.

In the aforementioned handheld electronic device, a connecting rod is provided at the bottom of the reflector, which is pivotally connected to the rotating seat of the reflector.

In the aforementioned handheld electronic device, the pivotal structure is a hollow shaft.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. As can be seen from the above technical solutions, in order to achieve the aforementioned object of the invention, the main technical contents of the present utility model are as follows:

The utility model proposes a steerable image capture device, which is suitable for a hand-held electronic device, and has a lens, a light sensing element, a reflector and a reflector rotating base. Wherein, the light sensing element is arranged at one end of the optical axis of the lens, and the reflector is arranged at the other end of the optical axis of the lens, and the mirror surface of the reflector forms an angle with the optical axis of the lens, so that an image can be reflected by the reflector , so that it passes through the lens and is projected onto the light sensing element. In addition, the mirror rotating seat surrounds the lens and is pivotally connected with the mirror. The mirror rotating seat is suitable for providing a radius of rotation surrounding the lens so that the mirror can reflect images in different directions.

The utility model also proposes an image capture device with a reflector, which is suitable for a handheld electronic device, and has a lens, a light sensing element and a reflector. Wherein, the lens has an optical axis, and the light sensing element is arranged on one end of the optical axis of the lens. In addition, the reflection mirror is arranged on the other end of the optical axis of the lens, and the mirror surface of the reflection mirror is suitable for forming an angle with the optical axis, so that an image can be reflected by the reflection mirror, pass through the lens, and be projected to the light sensing element superior.

According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned lens, photo-sensing element and reflector are arranged on the side of the handheld electronic device, and the mirror surface of the reflector is approximately at an angle of 45 degrees to the optical axis of the lens configuration, and the reflector rotates 360 degrees with the reflector rotating seat, so that scenes or characters in different directions such as front and rear, up and down, etc. can be projected onto the lens and the light sensing element through the reflection of the reflector.

Therefore, the utility model adopts a 360-degree rotatable mirror and a mirror rotating base to capture images in different directions, so that the breadth of the viewing angle of the image capture device can be increased. In addition, the lens and the light sensing element do not need to rotate with the conventional rotating mechanism, so the assembly is more convenient and the assembly cost can be reduced.

It can be known from the above description that a handheld electronic device of the present invention, its steerable image capture device and its steering structure, the steerable image capture device is suitable for a handheld electronic device, which is mainly composed of It is composed of a lens, a light sensing element, a reflection mirror and a rotation seat of the reflection mirror. Wherein, the light-sensing element and the reflector are arranged at the two ends of the optical axis of the lens respectively, and the mirror surface of the reflector forms an angle with the optical axis of the lens, so that the reflector reflects an image to the lens, and makes it pass through the lens Projected onto the light sensing element. In addition, the mirror is pivotally connected to the mirror rotating base, and the mirror rotating base is adapted to provide a radius of rotation around the outside of the lens for the mirror to reflect images in different directions.

From the above, it can be seen that the handheld electronic device of the present invention and its steerable image capture device and steering structure have at least the following advantages:

(1) The lens and the light sensing element do not need to rotate with the rotating mechanism, which facilitates assembly and reduces assembly cost.

(2) The reflector can be folded down to the reflector rotating seat and cover the lens to protect the lens or keep the lens clean from being polluted by dust.

(3) The mirror can be rotated 360 degrees so that images in different directions can be projected onto the light sensing element, which can increase the breadth of the viewing angle of the image capture device and improve the convenience of use.

(4) Since the image capture device is arranged on the side (short side or long side) of the handheld electronic device or one end of the pivotal structure (such as a shaft rod), it does not occupy the area of the main body casing and does not require Change the design of the panel.

To sum up, the hand-held electronic device with a special structure of the present invention and its steerable image capture device and steering structure can increase the breadth of the viewing angle of the image capture device and improve the convenience of use, thus making it more suitable for use. It is practical; in addition, the lens and the light sensing element do not need to rotate with the rotating mechanism, which can reduce the cost of assembly and does not occupy an area. It has the above-mentioned many advantages and practical value, and there is no similar structural design publicly published or used in similar products, so it is indeed innovative. It has great improvements in both structure and function. It has made great progress, and has produced easy-to-use and practical effects, and has enhanced multiple functions compared with the existing steerable image capture device, so it is more suitable for practical use, and has wide application value in the industry. Sincerely A novel, progressive and practical new design.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to understand the technical means of the utility model more clearly and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the utility model with accompanying drawings. back.

The specific embodiment of the utility model is given in detail by the following examples and accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a conventional steerable image capture device.

2A and 2B are respectively a schematic front view and a schematic side view of a steerable image capture device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are schematic diagrams of reflecting mirrors used in the present invention, which reflect images in different directions.

Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view and a partial perspective view of a steering mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an image capture device configured in a handheld electronic device according to the present invention.

7 is a schematic structural view and a partial perspective view of a steerable image capture device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view and a partial perspective view of a steerable image capture device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the image capturing device of FIG. 8 , wherein the reflector is rotated upward by an angle.

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural view and a partial perspective view of a steerable image capture device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

100: mobile phone 110: host shell

112: Function keys 120: Flip cover

122: Screen 130: Pivot structure

132: Image capture device 134: Lens

200: Handheld electronic device 202: Screen

204: Panel 210: Host housing

230: Image capture device 232: Lens

234: Light sensing element 240: Reflector

242: Mirror 244: Bottom

246: Mirror rotating seat 300: Steering mechanism

302: Host shell 304: Hollow cylindrical groove

310: Mirror 312: Connecting rod

314: Mirror Support Rod 320: Mirror Rotating Seat

322: Mirror pivot joint 324: Flange

330: lens 350: handheld electronic device

352: Host shell 354: Number keys

356: Screen 360: Image capture device

362: Mirror 364: Mirror rotating seat

400: Handheld electronic device 410: Host housing

412: Button 420: Flip cover

422: Screen 430: Pivot structure

432: Lens 434: Light sensing element

440: Mirror 442: Mirror surface

446: Mirror rotating seat 500: Handheld electronic device

530: Pivot structure 532: Pivot

534: Drum 536: Knob

538: Opening 540: Mirror

542: Lens 544: Light sensing element

546: Flip cover 548: Host housing

600: Handheld electronic device 632: Host housing

634: Drum 636: Knob

638: opening 640: mirror

642: Lens 644: Light sensing element

R: Radius of rotation L: Length

θ: angle

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, the specific implementation, structure, features and functions of the handheld electronic device, its steerable image capture device, and steering structure according to the present invention will be described in detail as follows.

first embodiment

Please refer to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , which are respectively a schematic front view and a schematic side view of a steerable image capture device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which are suitable for being assembled on a handheld electronic device 200. For example, it is a clamshell mobile phone, a smart mobile phone (Smart Phone) or a personal digital assistant (PDA) with a call function, etc., the handheld electronic device 200 has a screen 202, which is configured on the back of the flip cover 204, and The steerable image capture device 230 is, for example, installed on the side of the main body housing 210 of the handheld electronic device 200, and is mainly composed of a lens 232, a light sensing element 234, a mirror 240 and a mirror to rotate. Seat 246 constitutes. Wherein, the lens 232 , the mirror 240 and the mirror rotating seat 246 are arranged on the side of the main body housing 210 of the handheld electronic device 200 , and one end of the optical axis of the lens 232 extends inward and passes through the light sensor in the handheld electronic device 200 . Measuring element 234. In addition, the other end of the optical axis of the lens 232 extends outwards and forms an angle θ with the mirror surface 242 of the reflector 240, so that the reflector reflects an image, and the image can be focused by the lens 232 and projected to the light sensing element 234 superior. Wherein, the light sensing element is an electronic light sensing element, such as a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) element or a charge coupled device (CCD).

Please refer to FIG. 2B , in order to enable the reflector 240 to project images in different directions onto the lens 232 and the light sensing element 234, a reflector rotating base 246 is arranged on the side of the handheld electronic device 200, which is sleeved on the Besides the lens 232 , the bottom end 244 of the reflector 240 can be pivotally connected to the reflector rotating base 246 , and the front end of the reflector 240 can be opened outward at an angle for image capture. On the other hand, in the shutdown state, the mirror 240 can be covered on the lens 232 to protect the lens and keep the lens clean and free from dust pollution. In this embodiment, the reflector 240 can go around along a rotation radius R provided by the reflector rotating base 246 to change its viewing angle direction, so no matter whether the person or the scene that the user wants to capture is located in front of the user , rear, upper, lower or other angles, the 360-degree rotatable mirror 240 and the mirror rotating seat 246 can be used to capture images in different directions, so the breadth of the viewing angle of the image capture device 230 can be increased .

Please refer to FIG. 2A , FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , which are schematic diagrams of reflecting mirrors used in the present invention, which reflect images in different directions. In Fig. 2A, rotating mirror 240 makes the mirror surface 242 of reflecting mirror 240 upwards, then rotates reflecting mirror 240 in Fig. , so that the mirror surface 242 of the reflecting mirror 240 faces forward or backward. In this way, the images of people or scenes in different orientations can be projected onto the light sensing element 234 by rotating the mirror 240 360 degrees, so as to improve the convenience of use. In addition, the mirror surface 242 of the reflection mirror 240 can be a curved surface, such as a convex mirror, in addition to a flat surface, so as to achieve a wide-angle or super-wide-angle effect. In addition, in the design of the length of the reflector 240, assuming that the distance between the pivot point of the reflector and the lens is X, and the diameter of the lens is Y, and the total length L of the reflector is calculated by the cosine formula of an angle of 45 degrees It is calculated that it should be greater than or equal to √2(X+Y), so that the light projected to the lens 232 remains within the effective length range. Certainly, other designs can also be adopted for the mirror rotating seat, for example, the reflecting mirror and the reflecting mirror rotating seat are first pulled up, and then the reflecting mirror is opened to 45 degrees.

Please refer to FIG. 5 , which is an exploded perspective view and a partial perspective view of a steering mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The steering mechanism 300 mainly has a reflector 310 and a reflector rotating seat 320, which are disposed in a hollow cylindrical groove 304 of the main body casing 302, and the reflector rotating seat 320 is, for example, a hollow sleeve, the bottom of which is It has a flange 324 fitted on the inner surface of the hollow cylindrical groove 304, and the interior of the hollow sleeve reserves a space for placing the lens 330 and the light sensing element (not shown in the figure). In addition, the mirror rotating base 320 also has a mirror pivot portion 322 for pivoting to a connecting rod 312 at the bottom of the mirror 310 (for example, a pivot structure). In addition, a reflector support rod 314 can also be configured between the reflector rotating base 320 and the reflector 310, and its two ends are connected to the reflector rotating base 320 and the reflector 310 respectively, so as to fix the angle of incidence of the reflector 310 and the reflector 310. Angle of exit angle. In this embodiment, the reflector support rod 314 is, for example, a foldable double linkage mechanism, which allows the reflector 310 to be folded down to the reflector rotating base 320, and covers the lens 330, and can be used to protect the lens 330 or hold the lens 330 clean to avoid contamination by dust.

The above-mentioned embodiment is not limited to be used in foldable mobile phones, and can also be used in mobile phones of various shapes. In addition, please refer to FIG. In the schematic diagram, the image capture device 360 is arranged on the short side of the main body casing 352, and the mirror 362 can be rotated by the mirror rotating base 364 to capture images in different directions. Since the image capture device 360 is arranged above the handheld electronic device 350, when the user holds the long side of the main body casing 352 of the handheld electronic device 350, it will not block or block the external characters or scenes. more convenient. In addition, since the image capture device 360 is disposed on the side of the main body casing 352 , the positions of the buttons 354 on the panel and the size of the screen 356 do not need to be changed, and the area of the main body casing 350 will not be occupied.

second embodiment

Please refer to FIG. 7 , which is a schematic structural diagram and a partial perspective view of a steerable image capture device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, which is suitable for a clamshell mobile phone or other handheld electronic devices. The handheld electronic device 400 has a main body casing 410, a flip cover 420 and a pivot structure 430, and the flip cover 420 is pivotally connected to the main body casing 410 by the pivot structure 430, and the main body casing 410 has multiple A key 412 or other function keys for inputting data. In addition, the screen 422 is, for example, disposed on the surface of the flip cover 420 (or on the surface of the host casing) for displaying text or other signals. In addition, the image capturing device includes a lens 432 , a light sensing element 434 and a mirror 440 disposed in the pivot structure 430 , such as a hollow shaft. Wherein, the lens 432 is disposed at one end of the pivot structure 430, and the optical axis of the lens 432 is substantially parallel to the length direction of the pivot structure 430, and one end of the optical axis extends inward and passes through the light sensor inside the pivot structure 430. Element 434. In addition, the other end of the optical axis of the lens 432 extends outwards and forms an angle θ with the mirror surface 442 of the reflector 440 for the reflector to reflect an image.

In addition, in order to enable the mirror 440 to project images in different directions onto the lens 432 and the light sensing element 434, a mirror rotating base 446 can be arranged at one end of the pivot structure 430, which is sleeved on the pivot structure 430. , and is pivotally connected with the reflector, so that the reflector can rotate 360 degrees to capture images of different orientations to the light sensing element 434 . Wherein, the photo-sensing element 434 is, for example, a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) element or a charge-coupled device (CCD), and the reflector is, for example, a plane mirror or a convex mirror.

In this embodiment, the lens 432 and the light sensing element 434 do not need to rotate with the pivot of the pivot structure 430, but the mirror 440 and the mirror rotating base 446 are rotated to capture images in different directions. It is more convenient to use, and when the reflector 440 is not opened, it also has the function of protecting the lens 432.

Please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , a clamshell handheld electronic device 500 has a pivot structure 530 composed of a pivot 532 and a rotating barrel 534 . The rotating cylinder 534 is rotatably sleeved on one end of the pivot 532 . The pivot 532 pivotally connects the flip cover 546 and the main body casing 548 . A knob 536 is formed at an end of the rotating cylinder 534 away from the pivot 532 to facilitate the user to rotate the rotating cylinder 534 with fingers. An opening 538 is further formed on the rotating drum 534 to house a reflector 540 disposed at a specific angle (preferably 45 degrees). A lens 542 and a light sensing element 544 are disposed in the pivot 532 . When the opening 538 faces an object to be captured, the image of the object will be reflected by the mirror 540 and pass through the lens 542 to be projected on the light sensing element 544, whereby the image of the object can be captured by the handheld electronic device. Captured by device 500.

Referring to FIG. 10 , it is a handheld electronic device 600 according to another embodiment of the present invention, which has a rotary cylinder 634 installed on one side of the main body casing 632 of the handheld electronic device 600 in an upright and rotatable manner. A knob 636 is formed on the top of the rotating cylinder 634 , which is convenient for the user to rotate the rotating cylinder 634 with fingers. An opening 638 is further formed on the rotary drum 634 to house a reflector 640 disposed at a specific angle (preferably 45 degrees). A lens 642 and a light sensing element 644 are disposed in the housing 632 below the rotating drum 634 . When the opening 638 faces an object to be imaged, the image of the object will be reflected through the mirror 640 and pass through the lens 642 to be projected on the light sensing element 644, whereby the image of the object can be captured by the handheld electronic device. Captured by device 600.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the utility model in any form. Although the utility model has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the utility model. Any Those who are familiar with this profession, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model, can use the technical content disclosed above to make some changes or modify equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but all without departing from the technical solution of the utility model Content, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the utility model still belong to the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims (29)

1, a kind of image capture unit that turns to is applicable to a hand-held electronic installation, it is characterized in that this image capture unit that can turn to comprises at least:

One camera lens has an optical axis;

One Photosensing Units is disposed on the end of this optical axis of this camera lens;

One catoptron is disposed on the other end of this optical axis of this camera lens, and the minute surface of this catoptron and this optical axis be suitable for pressing from both sides an angle, and for this mirror reflects one image, this image is by this camera lens, and is projected on this Photosensing Units; And

One catoptron rotary seat is socketed on outside this camera lens, and is connected with this catoptron, and this catoptron rotary seat is rotatable structure ring and is around in outside this camera lens, for this image of this mirror reflects different directions.

2, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 1 is characterized in that wherein said Photosensing Units is to be complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) element.

3, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 1 is characterized in that wherein said Photosensing Units is to be charge coupled cell (CCD).

4, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 1, it is characterized in that it more comprises at least one catoptron support bar, connect this catoptron and this catoptron rotary seat respectively, wherein this catoptron is to be articulated on this catoptron rotary seat, and this catoptron is can move closely to connect or leave this camera lens in this angle.

5, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 1 is characterized in that the bottom of wherein said catoptron is provided with a connecting link, and itself and this catoptron rotary seat is articulated.

6, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 1 is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is to be a level crossing.

7, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 1 is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is to be a curved mirror.

8, a kind of image capture unit that turns to is applicable on the hand-held electronic installation, it is characterized in that this image capture unit that can turn to comprises at least:

One camera lens has an optical axis;

One electronic type Photosensing Units is disposed on the end of this optical axis of this camera lens; And

One catoptron is disposed on the other end of this optical axis of this camera lens, and the minute surface of this catoptron and this optical axis be suitable for pressing from both sides an angle, and for this mirror reflects one image, this image is by this camera lens, and is projected on this Photosensing Units.

9, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8 is characterized in that wherein said electronic type Photosensing Units is to be complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) element.

10, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8 is characterized in that wherein said electronic type Photosensing Units is to be charge coupled cell (CCD).

11, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8 is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is to be a level crossing.

12, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8 is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is to be a curved mirror.

13, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8, the angle that it is characterized in that wherein said catoptron are 45 degree.

14, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8, it is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is provided in a side of one of this hand-hold electronic device and revolves in the tube, this revolves tube is to be installed in one of this hand-hold electronic device rotationally to articulate on the pivot of flip and host shell.

15, the image capture unit that turns to according to claim 8, it is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is provided in a side of one of this hand-hold electronic device and revolves in the tube, this revolves tube is to be on the side of host shell that upright and turntable is installed in this hand-hold electronic device.

16, a kind of steering structure, be applicable on the image capture unit that this image capture unit has a camera lens and a Photosensing Units, wherein this camera lens has an optical axis, and this Photosensing Units is to be disposed on the end of this optical axis, it is characterized in that this steering structure comprises at least:

One catoptron is disposed on the other end of this optical axis of this camera lens, and the minute surface of this catoptron and this optical axis be suitable for pressing from both sides an angle, and for this mirror reflects one image, this image is by this camera lens, and is projected on this Photosensing Units; And

One catoptron rotary seat is socketed on outside this camera lens, and articulates with this catoptron, and this catoptron rotary seat is rotatable structure ring and is around in outside this camera lens, for this image of this mirror reflects different directions.

17, steering structure according to claim 16 is characterized in that it more comprises at least one catoptron support bar, connects this catoptron and this catoptron rotary seat respectively, and wherein this catoptron is to be articulated on this catoptron rotary seat.

18, steering structure according to claim 16 is characterized in that the bottom of wherein said catoptron has a connecting link, and itself and this catoptron rotary seat articulates.

19, steering structure according to claim 16 is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is to be a level crossing.

20, steering structure according to claim 16 is characterized in that wherein said catoptron is to be a curved mirror.

21, steering structure according to claim 16, it is characterized in that it more comprises a catoptron rotary seat, be disposed at the side of this housing, and be socketed on outside this camera lens, and be articulated with this catoptron, this catoptron rotary seat is rotatable structure ring and is around in outside this camera lens, for this image of this mirror reflects different directions.

22, steering structure according to claim 21 is characterized in that it more comprises at least one catoptron support bar, connects this catoptron and this catoptron rotary seat respectively.

23, steering structure according to claim 21 is characterized in that the bottom of wherein said catoptron is provided with a connecting link, and itself and this catoptron rotary seat is articulated.

24, a kind of hand-hold electronic device is characterized in that it comprises at least:

One host shell has a plurality of buttons, in order to the input data;

One camera lens is disposed at the side of this host shell, and this camera lens has an optical axis;

One Photosensing Units is disposed in this host shell, and is positioned on the end of this optical axis of this camera lens; And

One catoptron is disposed at the side of this host shell, and is positioned on the other end of this optical axis of this camera lens, and the minute surface of this catoptron and this optical axis are suitable for pressing from both sides an angle, this mirror reflects one image, this image passes through this camera lens, and is projected on this Photosensing Units.

25, a kind of hand-hold electronic device is characterized in that it comprises at least:

One host shell has a plurality of numerical keys, in order to the input data;

One flip has a pin-jointed structure, and this flip articulates by this pin-jointed structure and this host shell;

One screen is disposed at the surface of this flip;

One camera lens is disposed at an end of this pin-jointed structure, and this camera lens has an optical axis;

One Photosensing Units is disposed in this pin-jointed structure, and is positioned on the end of this optical axis of this camera lens; And

One catoptron is disposed at this end of this pin-jointed structure, and is positioned on the other end of this optical axis of this camera lens, and the minute surface of this catoptron and this optical axis are suitable for pressing from both sides an angle, this mirror reflects one image, this image passes through this camera lens, and is projected on this Photosensing Units.

26, hand-hold electronic device according to claim 25, it is characterized in that it more comprises a catoptron rotary seat, be socketed on this end of this pin-jointed structure, and be articulated with this catoptron, this catoptron rotary seat is rotatable structure ring and is around in outside this camera lens, for this image of this mirror reflects different directions.

27, hand-hold electronic device according to claim 26 is characterized in that it more comprises at least one catoptron support bar, connects this catoptron and this catoptron rotary seat respectively.

28, hand-hold electronic device according to claim 26 is characterized in that the bottom of wherein said catoptron is provided with a connecting link, and itself and this catoptron rotary seat is articulated.

29, hand-hold electronic device according to claim 25 is characterized in that wherein said pin-jointed structure is to be a hollow mandrel rod.

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