A waterproof timepiece device for swimming races

By employing a dual-fixing design of rotating pressure plate and sliding plate, combined with a sealing structure of rubber pad and slider, the problem of poor waterproof performance of the timer is solved, achieving higher waterproof sealing and operational stability.

CN224582371UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31WUHAN FREE TIME SPORTS CULTURE DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN FREE TIME SPORTS CULTURE DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-01
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing timers have an embedded battery slot on the back of the touch panel and use a knob-type cover to be screwed on and fixed in place by a slot. There is a gap between the cover and the slot, which forms a capillary water seepage channel, resulting in poor waterproof performance.

Method used

The dual action of rotating pressure plate and sliding plate, combined with the design of rubber pad, slider and groove, ensures that the button battery is firmly fixed in the battery compartment. The arc-shaped protrusion and large diameter design of the rubber pad enhance the sealing effect. With the slight deformation of the plastic material and the limiting of the locking block, the sliding plate is firmly fixed.

Benefits of technology

The waterproof seal of the timer has been improved to prevent moisture from entering the battery compartment, ensuring the reliability and operational stability of the timer in humid environments.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a waterproof timer device for swimming competitions, including a timer housing and a sealing part. A display screen and buttons are located on the side of the timer housing, and a battery compartment is formed on the side of the timer housing. The sealing part is located on the side of the timer housing and has a rotating pressure plate rotatably disposed inside the battery compartment. A rubber pad is embedded on the side of the rotating pressure plate near the battery compartment, and the rubber pad abuts against a button battery. A sliding plate is laterally slidable on the side of the timer housing, and the sliding plate engages with the timer housing. The sliding plate and the rotating pressure plate are located on the same side of the timer housing, and the sliding plate slides against the rotating pressure plate to press down the button battery. This utility model, through the sealing part, ensures that the button battery is securely fixed inside the battery compartment through the combined action of the rotating pressure plate and the sliding plate. The rubber pad prevents the battery from shaking, improving waterproof sealing.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of timer technology, specifically a waterproof timer device for swimming competitions. Background Technology

[0002] A timer is a device that uses specific principles to measure time. It has a simple and easy-to-use interface and provides basic timing control functions, including: start timing, stop timing, continue timing, reset timing, and adjust timing. Timers are widely used, mostly in sports such as swimming and running, to accurately measure athletes' performance.

[0003] Currently, most existing timers are powered by button batteries (such as CR2032). The timer has an embedded battery slot on the back of the touchpad, and a knob-type cover is used to secure it via a slot (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown in the figure, a rubber sealing ring is installed between the cover plate and the tank, but there is a gap between the battery tank and the cover plate, which will form a capillary water seepage channel and the waterproof performance is poor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a waterproof timer device for swimming competitions, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing timer has an embedded battery slot on the back of the touch plate and uses a knob-type cover plate to be tightened and fixed by a slot. A rubber sealing ring is set between the cover plate and the slot, but there is a gap between the battery slot and the cover plate, which will form a capillary water seepage channel and the waterproof performance is poor.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a waterproof timer device for swimming competitions, comprising a timer housing and a sealing part: The timer housing has a display screen and buttons on its side, a battery compartment on its side, and a sealing part on its side. The sealing part has a rotating pressure plate that is rotatably disposed inside the battery compartment. A rubber pad is embedded on the side of the rotating pressure plate near the battery compartment, and the rubber pad abuts against the button battery. A sliding plate is laterally slidable on the side of the timer housing, and the sliding plate is engaged with the timer housing. The sliding plate and the rotating pressure plate are located on the same side of the timer housing, and the sliding plate slides and abuts against the rotating pressure plate to press down the button battery.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the button battery can be securely fixed in the battery compartment through the dual action of the rotating pressure plate and the sliding plate. The rubber pad can prevent the battery from shaking and improve waterproof sealing.

[0007] Preferably, the sealing part also has a rotating shaft disposed on both sides of the rotating pressure plate, and the battery compartment has rotating grooves on both sides, the rotating shafts being embedded in the rotating grooves and rotatably connected to the timer housing.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating pressure plate can be rotated smoothly through the cooperation of the rotating shaft and the rotating groove, which facilitates the installation or replacement of batteries and ensures the stability of the structure.

[0009] Preferably, the button cell battery used in the timer is a CR2032, the rubber pad is a circular pad with arc-shaped protrusions on the edge, and the diameter of the rubber pad is larger than the diameter of the button cell battery.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing effect of the CR2032 button battery can be further enhanced by the arc-shaped protrusion and larger diameter design of the rubber pad, preventing moisture from entering the battery compartment.

[0011] Preferably, the sealing part also has sliders disposed on both sides of the bottom of the slide plate, and the side of the timer housing is provided with two sliding grooves, with the battery compartment located in the middle of the two sliding grooves.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the slider and the groove can work together to make the slide plate slide smoothly laterally, ensuring that it is in close contact with the rotating pressure plate.

[0013] Preferably, the sealing part also has a locking block disposed on the side of the slider, the slide plate is made of plastic, and the inside of the slide groove is provided with a limiting groove that engages with the locking block to fix the position of the slider by slight deformation of the plastic material.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the sliding block can be firmly fixed by the interlocking action of the locking block and the limiting groove, combined with the slight deformation characteristics of the plastic sliding plate, thus preventing the sliding plate from accidentally loosening.

[0015] Preferably, the side of the slide plate is provided with an inclined surface and abuts against the side of the rotating pressure plate away from the rubber pad.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the sloping design of the skateboard can gradually press the rotating pressure plate during sliding, thereby enhancing the fixing effect on the button battery.

[0017] Preferably, the timer housing also has rubber strips arranged on both sides of the timer housing, and the slider has an integral anti-slip strip on its side.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solutions, the anti-slip performance of the timer casing and the ease of operation for users can be enhanced through the design of rubber strips and anti-slip strips.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by providing a sealing part, the button battery can be firmly fixed in the battery compartment through the dual action of the rotating pressure plate and the sliding plate. The rubber pad can prevent the battery from shaking and improve the waterproof sealing performance. The arc-shaped protrusion and large diameter design of the rubber pad on the side of the rotating pressure plate further enhance the sealing effect on the button battery and prevent moisture from entering the battery compartment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the existing timer battery mounting structure in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall battery mounting structure of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application; Figure 4 For this application Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 5 For this application Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 6 For this application Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 7 This is a side view schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first storage slot and the protective straight plate in this application.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Timer housing; 101. Display screen; 102. Button; 103. Battery compartment; 104. Rotating groove; 105. Slide groove; 106. Rubber strip; 2. Sealing part; 201. Rotating pressure plate; 202. Rotating shaft; 203. Rubber pad; 204. Slide plate; 205. Slider; 206. Locking block; 207. Anti-slip strip. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This embodiment provides a technical solution: a waterproof timer device for swimming competitions, comprising a timer housing 1 and a sealing part 2. The side of the timer housing 1 is provided with a display screen 101 and a button 102. The inside of the timer housing 1 is provided with a timing unit and connected to the display screen 101 and the button 102. A battery compartment 103 is provided on the side of the timer housing 1. A sealing part 2 is provided on the side of the timer housing 1. The sealing part 2 has a rotating pressure plate 201 that is rotatably disposed inside the battery compartment 103. A rubber pad 203 is embedded on the side of the rotating pressure plate 201 near the battery compartment 103. The rubber pad 203 abuts against the button battery. A sliding plate 204 is slidably disposed on the side of the timer housing 1. The sliding plate 204 is engaged with the timer housing 1. The sliding plate 204 and the rotating pressure plate 201 are located on the same side of the timer housing 1. The sliding plate 204 slides and abuts against the rotating pressure plate 201 to press the button battery. Through the dual action of the rotating pressure plate 201 and the sliding plate 204, the button battery is securely fixed in the battery compartment 103. The rubber pad 203 can prevent the battery from shaking and improve the waterproof sealing performance.

[0024] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 This embodiment provides a technical solution: a waterproof timer device for swimming competitions, including a sealing part 2. Rotating shafts 202 are provided on both sides of the rotating pressure plate 201, and rotating slots 104 are provided on both sides of the battery compartment 103. The rotating shafts 202 are embedded in the rotating slots 104 and are rotatably connected to the timer housing 1. Through the cooperation of the rotating shafts 202 and the rotating slots 104, the rotating pressure plate 201 can rotate smoothly, which is convenient for installing or replacing batteries, while ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0025] The button cell battery used in the timer is a CR2032. The rubber pad 203 is a circular pad with an arc-shaped protrusion on the edge. The diameter of the rubber pad 203 is larger than that of the button cell battery. The arc-shaped protrusion and larger diameter of the rubber pad 203 can further enhance the sealing effect of the CR2032 button cell battery and prevent moisture from entering the battery compartment 103.

[0026] Sliders 205 are integrally set on both sides of the bottom of the slide plate 204. Two grooves 105 are opened on the side of the timer housing 1. The battery compartment 103 is located in the middle of the two grooves 105. Through the cooperation of the sliders 205 and the grooves 105, the slide plate 204 can slide smoothly laterally, ensuring that it is in close contact with the rotating pressure plate 201.

[0027] A locking block 206 is integrally provided on the side of the slider 205. The slide plate 204 is made of plastic. The inside of the slide groove 105 has a locking groove that engages with the locking block 206 to fix the position of the slider 205 through slight deformation of the plastic material. Through the engagement of the locking block 206 and the locking groove, combined with the slight deformation characteristics of the plastic slide plate 204, the slider 205 is firmly fixed, preventing the slide plate 204 from accidentally loosening.

[0028] The side of the skateboard 204 is provided with a slope and abuts against the side of the rotating pressure plate 201 away from the rubber pad 203. The slope design of the skateboard 204 can gradually press the rotating pressure plate 201 during the sliding process, thereby enhancing the fixing effect on the button battery.

[0029] Rubber strips 106 are embedded on both sides of the timer housing 1, and anti-slip strips 207 are integrally provided on the side of the slider 205. The design of rubber strips 106 and anti-slip strips 207 can enhance the anti-slip performance of the timer housing 1 and the ease of operation for users.

[0030] Working principle: Correctly place the CR2032 button battery into the battery compartment 103, then rotate the rotating pressure plate 201 to press the battery firmly through the rubber pad 203, ensuring that the battery is in stable contact with the electrodes; next, slide the sliding plate 204 laterally, so that the slider 205 moves along the slide groove 105 and is fixed in position by the engagement of the locking block 206 with the limiting groove. The inclined surface of the sliding plate 204 is in close contact with the side of the rotating pressure plate 201 away from the rubber pad 203, further pressing the battery and forming a double fixation. The arc-shaped protrusion and large diameter design of the rubber pad 203 enhances the sealing performance and prevents moisture from seeping in. The rubber strips 106 on both sides of the timer housing 1 and the anti-slip strips 207 on the slider 205 improve the operational stability and ensure the timer's waterproofness and reliability in humid environments.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A waterproof timepiece device for swimming races, characterized by, The device includes a timer housing (1), on the side of which a display screen (101) and a button (102) are provided, and a battery compartment (103) is provided on the side of the timer housing (1); a sealing part (2), which is provided on the side of the timer housing (1), and has a rotating pressure plate (201) rotatably disposed inside the battery compartment (103), with a rubber pad (203) embedded on the side of the rotating pressure plate (201) near the battery compartment (103), the rubber pad (203) abutting against the button battery, and a sliding plate (204) slidably disposed on the side of the timer housing (1), the sliding plate (204) engaging with the timer housing (1), the sliding plate (204) and the rotating pressure plate (201) being located on the same side of the timer housing (1), the sliding plate (204) sliding against the rotating pressure plate (201) to press the button battery.

2. A waterproof timing device for swimming races according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing part (2) also has a rotating shaft (202) disposed on both sides of the rotating pressure plate (201), and a rotating groove (104) is provided on both sides of the battery compartment (103). The rotating shaft (202) is embedded in the rotating groove (104) and is rotatably connected to the timer housing (1).

3. A waterproof timing device for swimming races according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button cell battery used in the timer is specifically CR2032. The rubber pad (203) is a circular pad with an arc-shaped protrusion on the edge. The diameter of the rubber pad (203) is larger than the diameter of the button cell battery.

4. A waterproof timing device for swimming races according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing part (2) also has sliders (205) on both sides of the bottom of the slide plate (204), and two grooves (105) are provided on the side of the timer housing (1), and the battery compartment (103) is located in the middle of the two grooves (105).

5. A waterproof timing device for use in swimming races according to claim 4 wherein: The sealing part (2) also has a locking block (206) disposed on the side of the slider (205). The slide plate (204) is made of plastic. The inside of the slide groove (105) is provided with a locking groove that engages with the locking block (206) to fix the position of the slider (205) by slight deformation of the plastic material.

6. A waterproof timing device for swimming races according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side of the slide plate (204) is provided with an inclined surface and abuts against the side of the rotating pressure plate (201) away from the rubber pad (203).

7. A waterproof timing device for swimming races according to claim 4, characterized in that: The timer housing (1) also has rubber strips (106) arranged on both sides of the timer housing (1), and the slider (205) has an anti-slip strip (207) integrally provided on its side.