Abstract:
An electronic device including a camera module and a bracket for supporting the camera module provides for a slimmer construction and better absorption of the impact of external forces. The camera module includes a camera lens module, a housing having an opening and containing the camera lens module, and a camera window for covering the opening of the housing. The bracket includes a region for supporting at least a portion of the housing.

Description:
CLAIM OF PRIORITY 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) from a Korean patent application filed on Mar. 11, 2013 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office and assigned Serial No. 10-2013-0025735, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    1. Technical Field 
         [0003]    The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and, more particularly to an electronic device including a camera module. 
         [0004]    2. Description of the Related Art 
         [0005]    Recently, mobile electronic devices or electronic equipment having various functions are rapidly being developed. With regard to mobile electronic equipment, portability is one of the most important factors, and therefore research efforts continue to provide for the miniaturization, weight reduction, and the production of slimmer mobile equipment. 
         [0006]    However, in order to provide various functions, various components are required for the mobile electronic equipment. Therefore, the necessity for miniaturizing the mobile equipment having a plurality of high performance components is actually increasing. 
         [0007]    Recent mobile electronic equipment generally includes a camera, and a camera module is included in the mobile electronic equipment. In the past, the camera module was connected to the portable terminal through a cable. Nowadays, the camera module is integrated into the portable terminal as a common design. 
         [0008]    The camera module is provided in a package form including various components so that the camera module can collect images of subjects by mounting in the portable terminal. For example, the camera module may include a lens, shutter wing, image sensor, and PCB (Printed Circuit Board). Further, the camera module may include a case for integrating the above components. 
         [0009]    The camera module having such a configuration and mounted in the terminal is surrounded by various structures to protect from an impact. Therefore, the portable terminals may be provided in a form that an installation region of the camera module protrudes from other regions. 
         [0010]    A camera module having a structure of protruding from adjacent regions of the portable terminal has a higher risk of damages, because an impact is concentrated onto the protruding camera module. In order to reduce the risk of damages, a method of reinforcing the structures may be considered by surrounding the camera module, however this may lead to an increase of the thickness and weight of the equipment. Therefore, there is a need to provide a terminal with a slimmer camera module having a structure that is able to withstand impacts. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0011]    Aspects of the present disclosure provide a structure for miniaturizing a mobile equipment having a plurality of high performance components. 
         [0012]    In accordance with one of the aspects of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a camera module and a bracket for supporting the camera module is provided. The camera module includes a camera lens module, a housing configured to include an opening and to contain the camera lens module, and a camera window configured to cover the opening of the housing. The bracket is configured to include a region for supporting at least a portion of the housing. 
         [0013]    In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a camera module and a bracket is provided. The camera module includes an inner housing configured to contain a camera lens module and an outer housing configured to be joined with the inner housing. The outer housing includes an extended wing, and the bracket contains the camera module and supports at least a portion of the wing. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0014]    The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
           [0015]      FIG. 1A  and  FIG. 1B  are schematic drawings respectively illustrating appearances of the front and rear perspective views of a terminal having a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0016]      FIG. 2A  is an exploded view of a terminal according to the present disclosure; 
           [0017]      FIG. 2B  is a sectional view illustrating a cross section along the line A-A′ of  FIG. 1A ; 
           [0018]      FIG. 3  is an exploded view illustrating a first camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0019]      FIG. 4  is a schematic drawing illustrating a second camera module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0020]      FIG. 5  is a sectional view illustrating a cross section along the line B-B′ of  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0021]      FIG. 6  is a schematic drawing illustrating the second camera module mounted on a bracket according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0022]      FIG. 7  is a sectional view illustrating a partial cross section at which the second camera module is mounted according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0023]      FIG. 8  is a schematic drawing illustrating a third camera module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0024]      FIG. 9  is a sectional view illustrating a cross section along the line C-C′ of  FIG. 8 ; 
           [0025]      FIG. 10  is a partial schematic drawing illustrating the third camera module mounted on a bracket according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
           [0026]      FIG. 11  is a sectional view illustrating a partial cross section of a terminal at which the third camera module is mounted according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0027]    Hereinafter, embodiments of the disclosure are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference symbols are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Detailed descriptions of well-known functions and structures incorporated herein may be omitted to avoid obscuring appreciation of the subject matter of the disclosure by a person of ordinary skill in the art. For the same reasons, some components in the accompanying drawings are emphasized, omitted, or schematically illustrated, and the size of each component does not fully reflect the actual size. Therefore, the appended claims are not limited to the relative sizes and distances illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
         [0028]      FIGS. 1A and 1B  are schematic drawings illustrating appearances of the front and rear perspective views of a terminal having a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described based on a mobile equipment, especially for a smart phone, however it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments can be applied to various electronic equipment or mobile equipment installed with a camera. 
         [0029]    Referring now to  FIGS. 1A and 1B , the terminal  100  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery cover (or back cover)  130 , body  110  mounted with the back cover  130  (which may serve as the battery cover), and camera module  170  disposed in a portion of the body  110 . The camera module  170  may be provided at one of various locations of the body  100 . For example, even though the drawing shows that the camera module  170  is disposed at the upper center of the terminal  100 , the camera module  170  may be differently disposed at the upper right or at the upper left of the terminal  100 , or lower left or lower right, or at the center or at the bottom of the terminal  100 . In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the terminal  100  may further include a speaker, microphone, receiver  131 , front camera  171 , proximity switch  181 , and a home key  121 . 
         [0030]    In the terminal  100  including the above configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the back cover  130  and the body  110  may be integrated into the terminal  100 . In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the back cover  130  may be formed so that a battery can be replaced by separating the battery from the terminal body (i.e., from an internal rear cover  1302  of  FIG. 2A ). 
         [0031]    With reference to  FIG. 2A , a display module  1400  including hardware including a display unit  140  may be disposed at the front side of the body  110  mounted with the back cover  130 . The display unit  140  may output various screens related to the operation of the terminal  100 . Further, the display unit  140  may be formed with a touch screen that operates as an input means of the terminal  100 . Accordingly, the display unit  140  may transmit an input signal to a control unit of the terminal  100  corresponding to a user&#39;s finger touch or a pen touch. The display module  1400  may include various components (for example, an LCD or OLED panel, touch recognition panel, and stylus pen input panel) for the operation of the touch screen. 
         [0032]    Referring again to  FIG. 1B , the receiver  131  outputs an audio signal played by the terminal  100  or received through a voice communication or a video communication. The front camera  171  ( FIG. 1B ) is a component providing an image collection function, and may be used for the video communication or a self-photography (a.k.a. “selfies”). The front camera  171  may be configured with a camera performing at a relatively lower resolution when photographing as compared to the rear camera module  170 . Accordingly, the front camera  171  may be smaller than the rear camera module  170 . The proximity sensor  181  includes an optic acquisition unit and a light emitting unit, and may detect an approach of an object or an intensity of illumination, or a change in illumination, by controlling the optic acquisition unit to receive lights emitted by the light emitting unit. In view of the aforementioned, the proximity sensor  181  may be configured with an illumination sensor. In addition, the home key  121  may be one of hardware keys of the terminal  100 . The home key  121  may be mapped so that the terminal  100  can support a wake-up function, home screen switching function, and task list screen switching function. 
         [0033]    The terminal  100  including the above configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include camera module  170  arranged on a rear side of the terminal  100 . According to this embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera module  170  may include a structure that reduces a mounting space needed in the terminal  100  to arrange the camera module  170 . In the terminal  100  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, a housing for supporting a camera window may include a wing  1030  ( FIG. 2B ) as a component of the camera module  170 . 
         [0034]    After mounting the camera module  170 , at least one of the rear cover  1302  (which will be described later referring to  FIG. 2A ) for covering a rear half side of the terminal  100  and the back cover  130  may be disposed by stacking with the wing. Therefore, the terminal  100  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is provided to show that an impact generated at the front side of the camera window can be delivered to a sidewall of the housing and the wing in the downward direction, and absorbed by at least one of a bracket, rear cover  1302 , and back cover  130 . Therefore, the terminal  100  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can improve a damage protection effect for the camera module  170  through a proper impact distribution of a force applied to the terminal, for example, including but not limited to dropping the terminal  100 . 
         [0035]    As described above, in the terminal  100  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera module  170  may be configured so that the camera windows can be supported by a housing surrounding a lens module. Accordingly, the height or thickness of the camera module  170  can be reduced from the height or thickness of conventional devices. 
         [0036]    The camera module  170  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include a wing  1030  in the housing. When mounting the camera module  170  in the terminal  100 , adjacent structures such as a rear cover  1302  and a deco may be disposed so that the structures can be assembled with the wing. Hereafter, a configuration and a mounting method of the camera module  170  according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail referring to the accompanying drawings. 
         [0037]      FIGS. 2A and 2B  are drawings illustrating a structure of assembling the terminal  100  and the camera module  1170  according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular,  FIG. 2B  is a schematic drawing illustrating a cross section obtained along the line A-A′ of  FIG. 1A .  FIG. 3  is an exploded view illustrating a configuration of the first camera module  1170  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         [0038]    Referring now to  FIGS. 2A and 2B , terminal  100  according to the present disclosure is configured by stacking a back cover  1301 , rear cover  1302 , bracket  2000 , and display module  1400 . The back cover  1301  includes a first camera hole  131  for exposing the camera module  1170  and a first speaker hole  132  for disposing a speaker included in the terminal  100 . The first speaker hole  132  may be used as a flash hole according to the design of the terminal  100 . Further, a first auxiliary speaker hole  133  may be provided at a side of the back cover  1301  for supporting a separately provided acoustic speaker. 
         [0039]    The rear cover  1302  is disposed at the lower side of the back cover  1301 . A second camera hole  1310  for exposing the camera module  1170 , and a second speaker hole  1320  for disposing a speaker may be provided in the rear cover  1302 . The camera holes are in substantial alignment to receive the camera module  1170 . A battery hole  1340  may be provided in the center area of the rear cover  1302  for disposing a battery. A second auxiliary speaker hole  1330  may be provided at a side of the rear cover  1302  for disposing an auxiliary speaker. The rear cover  1302  restrict movement of components mounted on the bracket  2000  and protect from impacts by combining with the bracket  2000 . The bracket  2000  provides a predetermined size of space so that the camera module  1170  and components of the terminal  100 , such as a circuit module, speaker, and hardware key can be disposed. In particular, the bracket  2000  provides a camera mounting space for the camera module  1170 . A battery mounting space  2010  may be provided in the center area of the bracket  2000  for installing the battery. 
         [0040]    A home key hole  141  may be provided at a side of the display module  1400  for disposing a hardware key to an exterior of the front of the terminal, such as a home key. 
         [0041]    An area of the terminal  100  for mounting the first camera module  1170  may include an area for mounting the first camera module  1170  and a rear cover  1302  for covering the first camera module  1170  after mounting the first camera module  1170  as shown in  FIG. 2 . 
         [0042]    The rear cover  1302  may have a structure that covers a main board of the terminal to protect the main board. The rear cover  1302  may be formed with a rigid material such as a plastic (for example, polycarbonate or ABS). Even though not shown in the drawing, the rear cover  1302  may be assembled with the main board by using fasteners, such as a screw or a hook. In particular, an opening may be formed in an area of the rear cover  1302  to expose the first camera module  1170  corresponding to an area installing the first camera module  1170 . The opening of the rear cover  1302  may be disposed to surround the edges of the first camera module  1170 . 
         [0043]    According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first camera module  1170  may include a circuit module  1232 , camera PCB  1230 , inner housing  1210 , outer housing  1220 , lens module  1250 , camera window  1240 , and deco  1307  as shown in  FIGS. 2A ,  2 B and  3 . 
         [0044]    As shown in  FIG. 2B , the circuit module  1232  is mounted on the camera PCB  1230 . The inner housing  1210  may be disposed by surrounding the camera PCB  1230 , and the outer housing  1220  may be formed with a wing  1030  and joined with the inner housing  1210 . The lens module  1250  may be disposed in a space formed by the inner housing  1210  and the outer housing  1220 . The camera window  1240  is disposed to cover the opening of the housing  1220  which is formed to expose the lens module  1250 . The deco  1307  may be joined with the edges of the outer housing  1220 . 
         [0045]    The first camera module  1170  may include an adhesive layer  1241  for fixing the camera window  1240  and an adhesive layer  1242  for fixing the deco  1307  to the edges of the outer housing  1220 . Further, the first camera module  1170  may include a protection tape  1211  for a rigidity reinforcement. Here, the adhesive layer  1241  and the adhesive layer  1242  may be provided in a form such that both sides of a tape is coated with an adhesive material. An artisan appreciates that there are also other types of adhesive other than coated tape. 
         [0046]    The camera PCB  1230  mounted with the circuit module  1232  may be disposed at the lower side of the first camera module  1170 . The circuit module  1232  may transmit image information formed in the image sensor  1260  of the lens module  1250  to the control unit of the terminal  100 . For this, a circuit wiring may be provided at a side of the camera PCB  1230 . The circuit wiring may be provided in a form of FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board). 
         [0047]    The lens module  1250  includes at least one lens, image sensor  1260 , and shutter slit. The lenses may be disposed in an area where the light inflows from the outside. The image sensor  1260  collects the light passing through the lenses. The shutter slit controls an aperture of the image sensor  1260 . The lens module  1250  may be replaced by structures in various forms or a structure in a simple form according to the performance of the first camera module  1170 . The lens module  1250  is fixed in a predetermined space formed by connecting the inner housing  1210  and the outer housing  1220 . The lens module  1250  is arranged in a predetermined space formed by connecting the inner housing  1210  and the outer housing  1220 . 
         [0048]    The inner housing  1210  may have an opening at its upper side. The inner housing  1210  may be provided in a box shape to protect the mounted lens module  1250  as shown in the drawing, however the shape is not limited to box-shaped. The inner housing  1210  may include a hook  1212  to connect the outer housing  1220  to at least one sidewall. The open upper side of the inner housing  1210  is in contact with the outer housing  1220 , and thereby performs a role of supporting the outer housing  1220 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner housing  1210  may receive an impact delivered to the outer housing  1220  through the sidewalls, and transfer it to the bracket of the terminal  100  in which the first camera module  1170  is mounted. Therefore, the inner housing  1210  can perform a role of protecting the lens module  1250  from damages by permitting distribution of a force applied to the outer housing. 
         [0049]    At least a portion of the outer housing  1220  may be disposed at the upper side of the inner housing  1210 . The outer housing  1220  performs a role of preventing the lens module  1250  disposed in the inner housing  1210  from being displaced from its position in the inner housing  1210 . The outer housing  1220  may be disposed to cover the open area of the inner housing  1210 . Here, the outer housing  1220  may have an opening of a predetermined size in the center so that lights can be radiated to the lens module  1250  disposed in the inner housing  1210 . The opening may be circular or other shapes as desired. 
         [0050]    The outer housing  1220  may include a cover unit  1010 , wing  1030 , and sidewall  1020 . The cover unit  1010  may be disposed to cover the open area of the inner housing  1210  by contacting at least a portion of the inner housing  1210 . The wing  1030  may be provided by extending from an edge of the cover unit  1010 . The sidewall  1020  may be formed vertical to the cover unit  1010  and facing a portion of the outer wall of the inner housing  1210 . 
         [0051]    In the illustrated embodiment, the cover unit  1010  may be provided in a stepped form so that the camera window  1240  is fixed after mounting. Namely, the cover unit  1010  includes a cover  1011  and a cover edge  1012 . The cover  1011  may have an opening. The cover edge  1012  is provided in a form having a predetermined width from the edge of the cover  1011  and stepped from the cover  1011 . The cover edge  1012  is formed to be higher than the cover  1011 . The cover  1011  is formed in a rectangular shape, and the cover edge  1012  is accordingly formed in a rectangular shape. The cover  1011  may be formed in a rectangular or circular shape, and further can be formed in various shapes as desired. 
         [0052]    The wing  1030  may be formed at an edge of the cover unit  1010 . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wing  1030  is formed having a predetermined angle to the cover edge  1012  and extending by a predetermined length. In the illustrated embodiment, the wing  1030  is formed to have an angle substantially identical to that of the deco  1307  for a connection with the deco  1307 . A band extending in the upper direction is provided at an end of the wing  1030  to support the deco  1307 . 
         [0053]    A hook  1212  formed in the inner housing  1210  and an extension  1015  having a hook hole  1013  may be provided at a side of the sidewall  1020 . The extension  1015  is formed by extending from the sidewall toward the lower direction. The extension  1015  may have a hook hole  1013  in the center to connect with the hook  1212 . 
         [0054]    The adhesive layer  1241  may be disposed at the upper side of the outer housing  1220 . The adhesive layer  1241  performs a role of limiting the movement of the camera window  1240  disposed in the outer housing  1220 . For this, the adhesive layer  1241  may be formed corresponding to the shape of the cover  1011 . Namely, an open area may be formed in the center of a rectangular plate corresponding to the opening of the outer housing  1220 . 
         [0055]    The camera window  1240  may be arranged so that light entering from the outside passes through the lens of the lens module  1250 . Further, the camera window  1240  performs a role of sealing the outer housing  1220  to protect the lens module  1250  from an inflow of contaminants. The camera window  1240  may be fixed to the outer housing  1220  by the adhesive layer  1241 . Only a portion of the camera window  1240  that is smaller than the opening of the outer housing  1220  may be provided in a transparent form to prevent a leakage of light and to concentrate the light coming from the outside into the lens module  1250 . The other portion of the camera window  1240  may be provided in an opaque form. The camera window  1240  may be formed with a transparent reinforced glass or plastic. The opaque area of the camera window  1240  may be processed by adhering an opaque film or by coloring. 
         [0056]    The adhesive layer  1242  may be disposed at the cover edge  1012  of the outer housing  1220 . Accordingly, the adhesive layer  1242  is formed in a width corresponding to the width of the cover edge  1012 . The deco  1307  is disposed at the upper side of the adhesive layer  1242 . Accordingly, the adhesive layer  1242  fixes the cover edge  1012  of the outer housing  1220  to the upper inner side of the deco  1307 . 
         [0057]    The deco  1307  may be disposed facing the outer wall of the outer housing  1220  through the adhesive layer  1242 . The deco  1307  supports the rigidity of the first camera module  1170  and performs a role of preventing an inflow of contaminants. The deco  1307  may be provided with a decoration for the rear side of the terminal. The deco  1307  may include a rectangular band  1306  and an inclined sidewall  1308 . The rectangular band  1306  may contact the cover edge  1012  of the outer housing  1220 . For this, the rectangular band  1306  may be formed in a circular shape. 
         [0058]    The inclined sidewall  1308  may surround the rectangular band  1306  and face the outer wall of the wing  1030  of the outer housing  1220 . The camera window  1240  is exposed to the outside through the open area of the rectangular band  1306 . As a result, if the light passes through the transparent area formed in the center of the camera window  1240 , the light is transferred to the lens module  1250  and an image is projected to the image sensor  1260 . 
         [0059]    A sponge can be disposed as a contaminant protection structure at the bottom of the deco  1307  when mounting the deco  1307  in the terminal. In the meantime, the rectangular band  1306  may be provided in various forms such as a circle, ellipse, and polygon according to a designer&#39;s intention. 
         [0060]    With continued reference to  FIG. 2B , at least one of the inner housing  1210  and the outer housing  1220  may be formed with polycarbonate (PC), stainless steel (STS), or Aluminum (Al). Further, the inner housing  1210  and the outer housing  1220  may be manufactured by a metal-inserted extrusion. The adhesive layer may be provided by bonding and taping, and an epoxy material can be used. The camera window may be formed with various materials such as acryl, glass, and sapphire. The deco may be formed with materials similar to those of the inner housing and outer housing, such as PC, STS, and Al. The deco may be also provided by the metal-inserted extrusion. 
         [0061]    In the above description, an example of separately providing the deco  1307  and disposing the deco  1307  on the outer housing  1220  through the adhesive layer  1242  has been described, however the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to this example. Namely, the deco  1307  can be omitted according to a designer&#39;s intention, and accordingly the adhesive layer  1242  can be omitted. If the deco  1307  is omitted, the shape of the outer housing  1220  may be designed to provide a similar rigidity and an esthetic appearance of the deco  1307 . A structure of this type of outer housing will be described referring to the accompanying drawings. 
         [0062]    As described above, the first camera module  1170  according to this embodiment of the present disclosure may include an inner housing  1210  for mounting a lens module  1250  and an outer housing  1220 . In the first camera module  1170 , a camera window  1240  may be supported by the outer housing  1220 . Further, the first camera module  1170  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a wing  1030  in a structure of housing surrounding the lens module  1250 . Therefore, the first camera module  1170  according to the embodiment of the present disclosure has a slimmer structure while maintaining a stability to absorb impacts. 
         [0063]      FIG. 4  is a schematic drawing illustrating an appearance of a second camera module according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure, and  FIG. 5  is a view illustrating a cross section along the line B-B′ of  FIG. 4 . 
         [0064]    Referring to  FIGS. 4 and 5 , the second camera module  2170  according to the present disclosure includes a camera PCB  2230 , inner housing  2210 , outer housing  2220 , lens module  2250 , and camera window  2240 . The second camera module  2170  may further include an adhesive layer  2241  between the camera window  2240  and the outer housing  2220 . 
         [0065]    In the second camera module  2170  having the above configuration according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, a deco may be joined with the outer housing  2220 . Therefore, according to this embodiment, the second camera module  2170  may have a reduced height and the manufacturing process of the terminal can be simplified. 
         [0066]    In more detail, the second camera module  2170  according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure may include a camera PCB  2230  at its lower side. The second camera module  2170  may include an inner housing  2210  having an open area at its upper side so that the lens module  2250  can be internally installed. Further, the second camera module  2170  may include an outer housing  2220  which guides the edges of the camera window  2240  and disposes a rear cover and a back cover at its side. 
         [0067]    The outer housing  2220  may include a cover unit  2010 , sidewall  2020 , and wing  2030 . The cover unit  2010  is disposed on the top of the sidewalls of the inner housing  2210 . The sidewall  2020  is disposed perpendicular to the cover unit  2010  and faces a portion of the sidewalls of the inner housing  2210 . The wing  2030  is extended from the sidewall  2020 . 
         [0068]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 4 and 5 , the cover unit  2010  may be extended in a predetermined length from the sidewall  2020  in the direction perpendicular to the disposed lens module  2250 . The cover unit  2010  is laid on the top of the sidewalls of the inner housing  2210 . The cover unit  2010  may be formed wider than the thickness of the sidewall of the inner housing  2210 . The cover unit  2010  is provided with a band having a circular penetration hole in the center to expose the lens module  2250 . The cover unit  2010  is disposed in the sidewall  2020 . The edges of the camera window  2240  are disposed on the top of the cover unit  2010 . Here, an adhesive layer may be formed between the edges of the camera window  2240  and the cover unit  2010 . The cover unit  2010  may be formed in various shapes such as a circle, quadrangle, and ellipse, however the shape is not limited to these. 
         [0069]    The sidewall  2020  includes a lower part and an upper part. The lower part of the sidewall  2020  faces the sidewall of the inner housing  2210  based on the cover unit  2010  formed in the inner housing  2210 . The upper part of the sidewall  2020  protrudes upwards from the cover unit  2010 . The lower part of the sidewall  2020  performs a role of transferring an impact by contacting a guide block (not shown) provided for a bracket in a process of mounting in the terminal The sidewall  2020  may be provided in a concavo-convex shape for a convenience in arrangement and an expansion of contact area while mounting on the guide block. 
         [0070]    The embodiment of  FIGS. 4 and 5  illustrates that a protruding sidewall  2020  is provided for each edge, however other embodiments may not be limited to this configuration. Namely, the sidewall  2020  may be formed in a concavo-convex shape having more ribs and grooves. Accordingly, the guide block of the bracket may be also provided in a concavo-convex shape having ribs and grooves corresponding to those of the sidewall  2020 . 
         [0071]    The inner wall in the upper part of the sidewall  2020  may guide the edges of the camera window  2240 . The height of the upper part of the sidewall  2020  is formed same as the thickness of the mounted camera window  2240 . Alternatively, the height of the upper part of the sidewall  2020  may be formed to be higher than the camera window  2240  to protect the lens from being scratched. 
         [0072]    The wing  2030  may be formed by protruding in the outer direction of the sidewall  2020 . The wing  2030  include a first stepped part  2031  and a second stepped part  2032 . The first stepped part  2031  is formed having a predetermined height from the sidewall  2020 . An edge of the back cover is disposed in a stepped area formed by the first stepped part  2031  and the sidewall  2020 . The second stepped part  2032  is formed by protruding with a predetermined width and height from the first stepped part  2031 . An edge of the rear cover is disposed in a stepped area formed by the second stepped part  2032  and the first stepped part  2031 . A lower stepped area formed by the second stepped part  2032  and the first stepped part  2031  is contacted by the upper end of the bracket. 
         [0073]    In the second camera module  2170  having the above configuration according to the present disclosure, the camera window  2240  may be attached to or detached from the outer housing  2220 . Accordingly, the height of the second camera module  2170  can be minimized as compared to a conventional arrangement. In particular, the second camera module  2170  minimizes the height between the camera window  2240  and the lens module  2250 . Accordingly, the second camera module  2170  can extend a viewing angle of the lens module  2250 . 
         [0074]    In the meantime, even though the distance between the camera window  2240  and the lens module  2250  in the second camera module  2170  becomes smaller, the sidewall  2020  of the outer housing  2220  can transfer an impact applied from the outside toward the wing  2030 . The wing  2030  then transfers the impact to the back cover, rear cover, and bracket connected to the second camera module  2170 . As a result, the second camera module  2170  can restrain the lens module  2250  from being damaged by an impact. 
         [0075]    A method for mounting the second camera module  2170  according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail referring to  FIGS. 6 and 7 .  FIG. 6  is a drawing illustrating a 3-dimensional structure of the second camera module  2170  of  FIG. 4  mounted on a bracket  2310 , and  FIG. 7  is a sectional view illustrating a portion of the terminal in which the second camera module  2170  of  FIG. 4  is mounted. 
         [0076]    Referring now to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , the terminal according to the present disclosure may include a bracket  2310  for mounting the second camera module  2170 . Further, the terminal may include a guide block  2311  so that the second camera module  2170  can be inserted into a predetermined area of the bracket  2310 . The guide block  2311  may be provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the inner housing  2210  of the second camera module  2170 . For example, the inner housing  2210  of the second camera module  2170  may be provided in a hexahedron form, but other shapes are permissible. 
         [0077]    Corresponding to this, the guide block  2311  may be provided in an intaglio hexahedron form so that the inner housing  2210  in hexahedron form can be settled. In particular, a sidewall of the guide block  2311  is provided with an open area for disposing a FPCB  2231  being connected to the camera PCB  2230  of the second camera module  2170 . 
         [0078]    Accordingly, if the FPCB  2231  is disposed in the open area of the guide block  2311 , the second camera module  2170  can be inserted into the guide block  2311 . Further, the guide block  2311  according to the present disclosure is formed so that the shape of block facing the outer housing  2220  corresponds to the shape of the outer housing  2220 . Namely, a portion of the sidewall  2020  in the outer housing  2220  may be provided to protrude downwards from the second stepped part  2031  as shown in  FIG. 7 . Accordingly, the guide block  2311  may be provided with a sidewall in a concavo-convex shape so that the protruding portion of the sidewall  2020  can be settled. 
         [0079]    With continued reference to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , the bracket  2310  provides a rigidity for the terminal and performs a role of blocking radio waves. The bracket  2310  is disposed between unit and a circuit module of the terminal, and provides support so that radio waves generated by the display unit do not introduce noise to the circuit module. Further, the bracket  2310  protects an image displayed in the display unit from being distorted by the radio waves generated from the circuit module. For this, the bracket  2310  may be formed with a special material such as magnesium (Mg). Alternatively, the bracket  2310  may be formed with various radio blocking materials according to a designer&#39;s intention. 
         [0080]    A module mounting area  2305  of the bracket  2310  for mounting the second camera module  2170  may be formed with a separate material, such as a stainless steel (SUS). The area  2305  with a stainless steel can be formed thinner than that with a magnesium material, and has a characteristic of providing a specific rigidity. Accordingly, the module mounting area  2305  for mounting the second camera module  2170  can be formed thinner than the thickness of the bracket  2310  which is generally applied to the terminal. 
         [0081]    Further, the module mounting area  2305  may be formed with a material that is different from the material used in other areas of the module. As described above, the display unit of the terminal is disposed at the bottom of the module mounting area  2305  of the bracket  2310 . As a result, the area of the bracket  2310  for mounting the second camera module  2170  is formed relatively thinner than other areas in the terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can provide a slimmer design of a terminal by reducing a setting height of the second camera module  2170 . 
         [0082]    In the meantime, the second camera module  2170  can be provided in a fixed form by supporting the camera window  2240  with the outer housing  2220 . Therefore, the assembly of the terminal according to the present disclosure may be performed by mounting the second camera module  2170  in the guide block  2311  of the bracket  2310 , and simply connecting the rear cover  2302  and the back cover  2301 . Namely, the process of assembling the terminal according to the present disclosure may include operations of forming the guide block  2311  in the bracket  2310 , connecting the bracket  2310  and a display module  1400 , setting the camera module  2170  in the guide block  2311  of the bracket  2310 , coupling the rear cover  2302  to cover the edges of the camera module  2170 , and coupling the back cover  2301 . Here, the camera module  2170  is assembled so as to be exposed outwards through holes provided in the rear cover  2302  and the back cover  2301 . 
         [0083]    According to the embodiments of the present invention, the terminal may be manufactured by a method of installing the camera module so that a portion of the camera module is exposed as shown and described in one of the embodiments herein and laying the back cover thereon. 
         [0084]    Accordingly, the terminal according to the embodiments of the present disclosure provides a production cost reduction by simplifying an assembly process comparing to the prior assembly process. The second camera module  2170  having the camera window  2240  may further include an adhesive layer  2241  between the cover unit  2010  of the outer housing  2220  and the camera window  2240  to fix the camera window  2240 . 
         [0085]    In the meantime, the rear cover  2302  is mounted in an upper area formed by the first stepped part  2031  and the second stepped part  2032 . Here, a sponge  2303  may be disposed between the second stepped part  2032  and the rear cover  2302 . The sponge  2303  is provided in a band form by surrounding the whole second stepped part  2032 . The sponge  2303  performs a role of protecting an inflow of contaminants into the outer housing  2220 . 
         [0086]    As described above, in the terminal having a mounting structure of the second camera module  2170  according to the present disclosure, the sidewall  2020  of the outer housing  2220  is disposed by contacting with the guide block  2311  of the bracket  2310  as shown in the drawings. Accordingly, if an impact is applied from the outside, the impact is firstly transferred to the guide block  2311  of the bracket  2310  through the sidewall  2020  of the outer housing  2220 . The transferred impact is then secondly transferred to the rear cover  2302  through the wing  2030  of the outer housing  2220 . Here, the terminal according to the present disclosure may be provided with an impact absorbing layer between the sidewall  2020  and the guide block  2311  to reduce the impact transferred through the outer housing  2220 . The impact absorbing layer may be configured with various materials having an elastic recovery function for absorbing an impact, such as a gum and a textile. The impact absorbing layer may be disposed and fixed at the bottom surface of the sidewall  2020  or on the top surface of the guide block  2311  of the bracket  2310 . 
         [0087]    The second camera module  2170  may not be provided with a separate deco structure as described in the mounting structure of the second camera module  2170  according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, but may be provided so that the outer housing  2220  can replace the role of the deco. Accordingly, the terminal according to the present disclosure can provide a simplified assembly process by omitting the preparation and disposition of the deco. 
         [0088]    The outer housing  2220  can be extruded by using a plastic material such as a PC and ABS for plating, and decorated through a post-processing such as a painting, plating, and depositing. The outer housing  2220  can be manufactured by a CNC finishing or die-casting of a metal including aluminum. Further, a surface appearance of the outer housing  2220  can be changed by a diamond cutting or spin hairline finishing. The outer housing  2220  can be variously colored and decorated through a post-finishing such as an anodizing. The above processes can be identically applied to the inner housing  2210 . Accordingly, the outer housing  2220  and the inner housing  2210  of the second camera module  2170  according to the present disclosure may further include at least one of a painting layer, plating layer, and deposition layer according to the above finishing processes. Further, at least one of the outer housing  2220  and the inner housing  2210  of the second camera module  2170  according to the present disclosure may include at least one of a diamond-cut layer and a spin hairline finished layer. Further, at least one of the outer housing  2220  and the inner housing  2210  of the second camera module  2170  according to the present disclosure may include a colored layer at least in a portion of the housings. The above layers formed in the first camera module  1170  according to the previously described embodiment of the present disclosure may be applied to a third camera module  3170  which will be described hereafter. 
         [0089]      FIGS. 8 and 9  are drawings illustrating a configuration of a third camera module according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular,  FIG. 8  is a schematic drawing illustrating an appearance of the third camera module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, and  FIG. 9  is a sectional view illustrating a cross section along the line C-C′ of  FIG. 8 . 
         [0090]    Referring now to  FIGS. 8 and 9 , the third camera module  3170  according to the present disclosure may include a camera PCB  3230  and a lens module  3250  having an opening at its upper side. The third camera module  3170  is configured with an integrated housing  3210  disposing a camera window  3240  in the open area. The third camera module  3170  is provided with an adhesive layer  3241  disposed between the camera window  3240  and the upper surface of the integrated housing  3210 . 
         [0091]    For the third camera module  3170  having the above configuration according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the integrated housing  3210  may be manufactured by an extrusion method using a plurality of materials. The integrated housing  3210  is formed so that an edge of the housing is connected having a predetermined angle between a column and an upper end with a column, and provided with a rigid structure  3212  formed with a material different from those of sidewall structures  3211  and  3213 . 
         [0092]    The integrated housing  3210  may be configured with the sidewall structures  3211  and  3213  provided by applying an insert extrusion based on the rigid structure  3212 . For this, the rigid structure  3212  may be formed with metals such as a SUS, aluminum, and alloys. The rigid structure  3212  is formed in a predetermined thickness, for example, 0.1˜0.4 mm to reinforce the rigidity of the third camera module  3170 . 
         [0093]    The rigid structure  3212  maintains a strong fixation of the sidewall structures  3211  and  3213  after the insert extrusion. For this, the rigid structure  3212  may include a plurality of penetration holes piercing from the front side to the rear side. The integrated housing  3210  according to the present disclosure is provided so that the sidewall structures  3211  and  3213  located at both sides are connected in the penetration hole area of the rigid structure  3212  by insert-extruding a plastic material based on the rigid structure  3212 . In the structure of the integrated housing  3210 , an example which the sidewall structures include a column connected to its upper end having a predetermined angle has been described, however the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to this. Namely, the side wall structures may be modified to various shapes such as a straight shape and a hook shape. 
         [0094]    The inner sidewall structure  3211  may be provided in the rigid structure  3212 , and the lens module  3250  can be mounted therein. Accordingly, the inner sidewall structure  3211  provides a space for mounting the lens module  3250 . In particular, a mounting unit  3201  is provided in an open upper area of the inner sidewall structure  3211  so that the camera window  3240  can be safely mounted. A hole is formed in the center of the mounting unit  3201  so that the upper end of the lens module  3250  can be exposed to the outside. The mounting unit  3201  supports the edges of the camera window  3240 . The edges of the adhesive layer  3241  and the camera window  3240  are arranged at the upper end of the mounting unit  3201 . The outer sidewall structure  3213  is provided in the rigid structure  3212  and connected to a column having a predetermined angle. 
         [0095]    The upper end of the outer sidewall structure  3213  can support the rigid structure  3212 , and the lower end of the outer sidewall structure  3213  may be connected to a bracket. In the third camera module  3170  having the above structure, if an impact is applied from the outside, the impact is transferred through a deco disposed by arranging with the outer sidewall structure  3213  and the rigid structure  3212 . The impact is then transferred to the bracket through the lower ends of the rigid structure  3212  and the outer sidewall structure  3213 . The outer sidewall structure  3213  may be provided in a concavo-convex shape for an easiness and expansion of contact area when mounting the bracket. The sidewall structure  3213  may be formed with the same material as the inner sidewall structure  3211 . For example, the sidewall structures  3211  and  3213  may be provided with a PC (Poly Carbonate), material combined with PC and GF (Glass Fiber), or ABS. 
         [0096]    The third camera module  3170  according to the present disclosure may include a rigid structure  3212  disposed between the sidewall structures  3211  and  3213 . Therefore, the third camera module  3170  according to the present disclosure reinforces the rigidity of the integrated housing  3210 . For that reason, the third camera module  3170  according to the present disclosure can prevent components from being damaged by an impact applied from the outside. A mounting structure of the third camera module  3170  in the terminal according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in more detail referring to  FIGS. 10 and 11 . 
         [0097]      FIG. 10  is a partial schematic drawing illustrating an appearance of the third camera module  3170  mounted on a bracket  3310  according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.  FIG. 11  is sectional view illustrating a partial cross section of the terminal mounted with a rear cover after mounting a third camera module  3170 . 
         [0098]    Referring now to  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the third camera module  3170  according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure may be mounted in a guide block  3301  of the bracket  3310 . The guide block  3301  is formed corresponding to the outer sidewall structure  3213  of the integrated housing  3210 . Namely, the guide block  3301  is formed in a concavo-convex shape corresponding to the outer sidewall structure  3213  formed in a concavo-convex shape. A side of the guide block is provided in an open shape so that a FPCB connected to a PCB of the third camera module  3170  can be disposed. A module mounting area of the bracket  3310  for mounting the third camera module  3170  is formed thinner than adjacent areas. For this, the module mounting area  3305  may be provided with a material different from those of adjacent areas of the bracket  3310 . 
         [0099]    The rigid structure  3212  of the integrated housing  3210  is aligned to the outer side wall structure  3213 . A sponge  3303  is disposed in an upper area of the integrated housing  3210  exposed outer wards. Here, the sponge  3303  performs a role of preventing contaminants from flowing into the third camera module  3170  or the rear cover  3302 . A side of a deco  3307  is disposed on the top of the sponge  3303 . The outer side wall structure  3213 , a portion of the rigid structure  3212 , the sponge  3303 , and an edge of the deco  3307  are accordingly arranged and disposed. The arrangement heights of the sponge  3303  and the deco  3307  are formed similar to that of the camera window  3240 . 
         [0100]    The deco  3307  include a band part  3306 , first extension  3308 , and second extension  3304  as shown in the drawing. The band part  3306  is disposed on the top of the sponge so as not to be overlapped by the camera window  3240 . The first extension  3308  is connected to the band part  3306 , and extended in the direction to the outer side wall structure  3213 . The second extension  3304  is extended in a predetermined length in the direction parallel to the rear cover  3302 . Here, the first extension  3308  is provided to have a predetermined slope angle from an edge of the band part  3306 . Accordingly, an impact transferred to the band part  3306  is transferred to the second extension  3304  through the first extension  3308  having a predetermined slope angle. The impact can be partially reduced by the first extension  3308  having the predetermined slope angle in a process of transferring the impact. 
         [0101]    The rear cover  3302  is disposed to support the second extension  3304  of the deco  3307 . For example, the rear cover  3302  can be disposed to expose the third camera module  3170  after mounting the third camera module  3170  into the bracket  3310 . For this, the rear cover  3302  is provided in an open shape corresponding to the area of the third camera module  3170 . The height of the upper part of the rear cover  3302  can perform a role of absorbing and relaxing an impact transferred from the second extension  3304 . 
         [0102]    The back cover  3301  may be provided to have a partially open area so that the third camera module  3170  can be exposed outer wards. In particular, the open area of the back cover  3301  may be provided so that the camera window  3240  and the deco  3307  can be exposed. The back cover  3301  is contacted by the front sides of the first extension  3308  and the second extension  3304 . Accordingly, an impact transferred through the band part  3306  can be transferred to the front side of the back cover  3301 . 
         [0103]    As described above, the third camera module  3170  according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure is configured by an insert extrusion of the integrated housing  3210 . 
         [0104]    The third camera module  3170  is provided so that the sidewall structures  3211  and  3213  are disposed at the inner and outer sides of the rigid structure  3212 . In the third camera module  3170  having such a structure, an impact is absorbed by the integrated housing  3210 , and the third camera module  3170  transfers the impact to the bracket  3310  and other structures. Through this process, damages of components can be minimized by providing the integrated housing  3210  based on the rigid structure  3212 . 
         [0105]    Further, the electronic device  100  having a camera module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include mobile communication terminals operating by communication protocols corresponding to various communication systems, and include, for example, hardware such as transmitters, receivers, transceivers, antennas microprocessor/controller comprising circuitry configured for operation, etc., and data communication equipment and multimedia equipment such as a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), digital broadcast player, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), music player (for example, MP3 player), portable game terminal, smart phone, notebook, and hand-held PC. 
         [0106]    As described above, the terminal having a camera module according to the present disclosure enables to reduce a mounting space of the camera module by providing a slimmer camera module. 
         [0107]    Further, a configuration of the terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure enables to improve an impact resistance while maintaining the miniaturization of a camera module. 
         [0108]    Further, the configuration of the terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure enables to improve the productivity of terminal by simplifying a manufacturing process of terminal through integration of components. 
         [0109]    In addition, an artisan understands and appreciates that under the broadest reasonable interpretation in the disclosure and appended claims, that a “processor”, “microprocessor” or “controller” or “control unit” comprises hardware including circuitry that is configured to operate by the execution of machine executable code. Under the broadest reasonable interpretation, the appended claims constitute statutory subject matter in compliance with 35 U.S.C. §101. 
         [0110]    The definition of the terms “unit” or “module” as referred to herein is to be understood as constituting hardware including circuitry such as a processor or microprocessor that may comprise an integrated circuit configured for a certain desired functionality, or a communication module containing hardware such as transmitter, receiver or transceiver, or a non-transitory medium comprising machine executable code that is loaded into and executed by hardware for operation, in accordance with statutory subject matter under 35 U.S.C. §101 and do not constitute software per se. 
         [0111]    Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail hereinabove, it should be clearly understood that many variations and modifications of the basic inventive concepts herein taught which may appear to those skilled in the present art will still fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention, as defined in the appended claims. 
         [0112]    The above-described embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in hardware, firmware or via the execution of software or computer code loaded into hardware that can be stored in a recording medium such as a CD ROM, a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), a magnetic tape, a RAM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, or a magneto-optical disk or computer code downloaded over a network originally stored on a remote recording medium or a non-transitory machine readable medium and to be stored on a local recording medium, so that the methods described herein can be rendered via such software that is stored on the recording medium and loaded into hardware having circuitry that is used in general purpose computer, or a special processor or in programmable or dedicated hardware, such as an ASIC or FPGA. As would be understood in the art, the computer, the processor, microprocessor controller or the programmable hardware include memory components, e.g., RAM, ROM, Flash, etc. that may store or receive software or computer code that when accessed and executed by the computer, processor or hardware implement the processing methods described herein. In addition, it would be recognized that when a general purpose computer accesses code for implementing the processing shown herein, the execution of the code transforms the general purpose computer into a special purpose computer for executing the processing shown herein. Any of the functions and steps provided in the Figures may be implemented in hardware, software in conjunction with hardware or a combination of both and may be performed in whole or in part within the programmed instructions of a computer. No claim element herein is to be construed under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “means for”. 
         [0113]    Although embodiments of the disclosure have been described in detail hereinabove, an artisan should be understand that many variations and modifications described herein will fall within the scope of the appended claims.