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Camera assembly having rotatable reflective member and electronic device comprising same

US11496657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2019
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2205/0053
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A camera assembly is provided. The camera assembly comprises: a frame comprising a first side wall, a second side wall facing the first side wall, and a base formed between the first side wall and the second side wall; a linear driving portion comprising a first movable member coupled to the first side wall to be able to slide and a second movable member coupled to the second side wall to be able to slide; a lens module arranged on the base, the lens module comprising at least one lens and an image sensor; a reflective member comprising a first surface onto which external light is incident and a second surface formed at a predetermined angle with the first surface so as to face the lens; and a holder on which the reflective member is disposed, the holder comprising a support portion supported on the base so as to rotate around a first rotational axis perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens and around a second rotational axis perpendicular to the optical axis and to the first rotational axis. The first movable member is connected to one side of the reflective member, with reference to the support portion, and the second movable member is connected to the other side thereof. Wh…

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