Swimming pool turn number counter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a swimming pool turn number counter which is a device which is not expensive, easy to use and easy to manufacture and can be placed on the edge of a swimming pool, so that a swimmer can use the device to count the turn number without remarkably interrupting swimming. The pool turn counter includes: a horizontal finite flat surface configured to rest parallel to a pool dock; a vertical finite flat surface directly connected to the horizontal finite flat surface by one or more hinges, configured to rest parallel to the pool wall and perpendicular to the pool dock; and one or more manual slip counters, wherein both ends of each manual slip counter of the one or more manual slip counters are attached to the vertically limited flat surface. The device is light and portable, so that the device can be carried by one person, and the device is placed on a swimming pool to count the number of turns before swimming and is removed after swimming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The specific implementation of the present utility model relates to a portable, inexpensive, easy-to-use and easy-to-manufacture device for allowing a swimmer to count the number of laps swam. Background Art

[0002] When inventors Robert and Carrie Zeidman moved into a new house with a swimming pool, they began swimming regularly to exercise. Swimming is a great aerobic exercise that also strengthens the muscles throughout the body. Additionally, it can be calming and relaxing. Carrie likes to clear her mind while swimming, while Robert prefers to think about problems and research solutions while swimming. However, both of them found that they had to tediously repeat the counting of laps in their heads, "one, one, one... two, two, two... three, three, three...". This counting method hindered the mental effects they were seeking, and many times they would lose count and have to guess which lap they were on. So, they invented a simple lap counter, which is the invention described in U.S. Patent No. 11,511,177.

[0003] When they manufactured the device, they collaborated with product designer John Caldwell, and the three of them realized that they could make the invention smaller and more portable, thus resulting in the present utility model described in this specification. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] According to one aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a device for counting swimming laps, comprising: a horizontally limited flat surface configured to rest parallel to the pool deck; a vertically limited flat surface directly connected to the horizontally limited flat surface by one or more hinge members and configured to rest parallel to the pool wall and perpendicular to the pool deck; and one or more manual sliding counters, wherein each of the one or more manual sliding counters has its two ends attached to the vertically limited flat surface.

[0005] Preferably, the device includes an anti-slip pad on the bottom of the horizontally limited flat surface.

[0006] According to another aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a device for counting swimming laps, comprising: a horizontally limited flat surface configured to be placed parallel to the pool deck; a vertically limited flat surface directly connected to the horizontally limited flat surface by one or more hinges and configured to be placed parallel to the pool wall and perpendicular to the pool deck; one or more manual sliding counters, wherein each end of each of the one or more manual sliding counters is attached to a small lug; and wherein each lug is attached to the vertically limited flat surface.

[0007] Preferably, the device includes an anti-slip pad on the bottom of the horizontally limited flat surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The present utility model is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, and in the drawings:

[0009] Figure 1 An embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0010] Figure 2 Another embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0011] Figure 3 The use of the present utility model in a pool is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] Embodiments of the present utility model relate to a device for allowing a swimmer to count laps while swimming. Embodiments of the present utility model utilize basic knowledge of mechanical engineering.

[0013] The present utility model is a mechanical system for allowing a swimmer to count the number of laps the swimmer swims in a pool.

[0014] Figure 1 An embodiment of a lap counter 100 is shown, which includes a horizontal base plane 101, a hinge 102, a vertical counting plane 103, and one or more sliding counters 104 on one or more rods 105. The base plane 101 is configured to be placed horizontally on a pool tabletop / deck 106. The base plane 101 is integrated with the hinge 102, which in turn is integrated with the counting plane 103. The counting plane 103 is configured to be placed vertically against a pool wall 107.

[0015] The sliding counter 104 includes nine circular sliders, each having a hole in the middle to be able to slide on the rod 105. Different embodiments of the present utility model may have one or more instances of the sliding counter 104 and one or more instances of the rod 105. The sliders can slide from the right to the left to indicate the number of laps swum. The user can use one instance of the sliding counter 104 to represent a single lap and use another instance of the sliding counter 104 to represent ten laps.

[0016] In this embodiment, the rod 105 is directly mounted on the counting plane 103. The rod 105 is a metal rod bent at right angles at both ends, and its ends are attached to the counting plane 103. The hinge 102 allows the present utility model to be folded so that the base plane 101 and the counting plane 103 are parallel for easy carrying.

[0017] Figure 2 Another embodiment of the lap counter 100 is shown, in which tabs 201 and 202 are attached, each tab being at right angles to the counting plane 103. In this embodiment, the rod 105 is straight and not bent at right angles at each end. Each instance of the rod 105 is attached between the tabs 201 and 202 and held in place by the tabs 201 and 202. In addition, in this embodiment, there are two instances of the hinge 102, both of which are used to connect the base plane 101 and the counting plane 103.

[0018] In another embodiment of the present utility model, an anti-slip pad is attached to the bottom of the base plane 101 to prevent sliding when the base plane 101 is resting on the pool deck 106.

[0019] Figure 3 The use of the lap counter in a pool is shown. The lap counter 100 is located at the pool edge at one end of the pool 300. When the swimmer 301 reaches the pool end where the lap counter 100 is located, the swimmer 301 slides one slider on the right side of the lower sliding counter 104 to the left to indicate that another lap has been completed, unless all nine sliders of the lower sliding counter 104 are already on the left, in which case the swimmer 301 slides all nine sliders of the lower sliding counter 104 to the right and slides one slider on the right side of the upper sliding counter 104 to the left to indicate that another ten laps have been completed.

[0020] In the foregoing description, many details are set forth. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present utility model may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring the present utility model.

Claims

1. A swimming pool lap counter, characterized in that, Comprising: A horizontally limited flat surface configured to rest parallel to the pool deck; A vertically limited flat surface directly connected to the horizontally limited flat surface by one or more hinges, configured to rest parallel to the pool wall and perpendicular to the pool deck; And One or more manual sliding counters, wherein each end of each of the one or more manual sliding counters is attached to the vertically limited flat surface.

2. The swimming pool lap counter according to claim 1, wherein, Including an anti-slip mat on the bottom of the horizontally limited flat surface.

3. A swimming pool lap counter, characterized in that, Comprising: A horizontally limited flat surface configured to rest parallel to the pool deck; A vertically limited flat surface directly connected to the horizontally limited flat surface by one or more hinges, configured to rest parallel to the pool wall and perpendicular to the pool deck; One or more manual sliding counters, wherein each end of each of the one or more manual sliding counters is attached to a small lug; And Wherein each lug is attached to the vertically limited flat surface.

4. The swimming pool lap counter according to claim 3, characterized in that, Including an anti-slip mat on the bottom of the horizontally limited flat surface.

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