CN1136351C - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A washing machine can be installed on a waterproof pool, which improves installation and operability, makes it easy to use, and at the same time improves the overall rigidity of the outer box and reduces vibration. Wherein, on the top of outer case 14, the outer case cover 13 that is installed with operating portion and electric device is installed, and the central portion of at least one surface of outer case 14 bulges into arc shape, and forms planar portion on both sides of arc portion 18 19, made into a box shape.

Description

washing machine

technical field

The invention relates to a washing machine which can be arranged on a waterproof pool.

Background technique

In recent years, water-proof pools have been installed, and washing machines are arranged on them more often, so that the washing machine does not have water splashing to the bottom of the washing machine during use, and the ground will not be wet when water is accidentally leaked out of the machine.

Conventionally, such a washing machine is constructed as shown in FIG. 11 . This configuration will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 11 , the outer case cover 1 houses control devices and the like, and is mounted from above the outer case 2 . Folding covers 3, 4 have shafts in the center, and are freely arranged on the outer case cover 1 along the front and back switches. The legs 5 have an anti-vibration structure and are joined to the corners of the lower end of the outer case 2 .

When such a washing machine is installed on a waterproof tank, as shown in FIG. 12, the waterproof tank 6 is surrounded by an outer peripheral frame 7 to form a concave portion 8, which has a constant size. In order to be arranged on this waterproof pool 6, a recess 9 having a height and a width not in contact with the outer peripheral frame 7 of the waterproof pool 6 is formed at the lower end of the outer case 2 back, and even a large washing machine can be installed in a certain size. On waterproof pool 6.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 13 and Fig. 14, the front of the outer box 10 bulges into a circular arc 11 from both side corners, and the lower part is provided with an inclined part 12 so as to avoid the outer peripheral frame 7 of the waterproof pool 6 and form more up.

However, for the constitution of this prior art, there are the following problems in the installation and operability of the washing machine,

In recent years, washing machines have a tendency to increase in washing capacity, and it is necessary to hang a rotatably cylindrical large-diameter washing tub in the outer case. In order to increase the width and depth of the outer case 2, it is necessary for the installation site to Saving space becomes necessary. In addition, since the side surface of the outer case 2 becomes larger and the area becomes larger, the outer case 2 vibrates due to vibrations during dehydration and the like, causing vibrations and the like to occur. In addition, overall rigidity is also required because the overall weight increases due to the increase in size.

In addition, in order to dry the laundry, sometimes a dryer installation table for holding the dryer is installed on the back of the washing machine. In this case, if it is installed as shown in FIG. Since it protrudes from the back of the outer box 2, the frame portion collides with the wall located on the back, and there is a problem that installation cannot be performed.

In addition, since the outer peripheral frame 7 of the waterproof pool 6 protrudes from the outer case 2, the outer peripheral frame 7 of the waterproof pool 6 touches feet, and it is difficult to put in and take out laundry, which is inconvenient to use. In addition, when the drier is installed, the drier is arranged above the clothes inlet of the washing machine. Since the inlet is on the inside, it is difficult to put in and take out the laundry, and it is inconvenient to use.

The present invention was developed to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and aims at improving installation and operability, making it easy to use, improving the rigidity of the entire outer box, and reducing vibration.

Contents of the invention

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention installs an outer box cover with an operating part and an electrical device on the upper part of the outer box, the central part of at least one surface of the outer box is bulged into an arc shape, and flat parts are formed on both sides of the arc-shaped part. , made into a box shape.

Thereby, installation and operability can be improved, making it easy to use, and at the same time, the rigidity of the entire outer box can be improved, and vibration can be reduced.

The invention described in claim 1 of the present invention is provided with an outer case, an outer case cover on which the operation unit and electrical components are installed and installed on the upper part of the outer case, and a cylindrical cover swingably suspended inside the outer case. The washing tub, the aforementioned outer box, forms a circular arc-shaped surface at the front, and forms plane portions on both sides of the arc-shaped portion to make a box shape. The radius of curvature of the aforementioned arc-shaped portion is larger than that of the aforementioned washing tub. The radius size of the barrel; with the help of the arc-shaped part and the flat parts formed on both sides of this arc-shaped part, the mechanical strength of the outer box can be improved, even if the size of the outer box becomes larger due to enlargement, it can also ensure Mechanical strength can improve the overall rigidity of the outer box and reduce vibration at the same time.

In addition, there is a cylindrical washing tub hanging freely in the outer box, the aforementioned outer box, the radius of the arc-shaped portion is larger than the radius of the washing tub; by making the radius of the arc-shaped portion larger than the washing The arc shape of the radius of the bucket can leave a gap with the arc-shaped part of the outer tub even if the washing tub touches the side wall, and can ensure the oscillation of the washing tub as in the prior art.

Moreover, the surface of the outer box central part swollen into a circular arc is formed on the front; the front lower end of the outer box can be made on the inner side than the external dimension of the outer box, and the width dimension of the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool is substantially the same. Concave shape, when being arranged on the waterproof pool, can move to the front according to the width dimension of the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool, and the gap of the outer peripheral frame width dimension of the waterproof pool can be set between the wall at the back. Therefore, even if the frame portion of the dryer installed and fixed on the back protrudes backward, there is a gap between the dryer and the wall, so it can be installed without touching the wall. In addition, since the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool does not protrude from the outer box in the front, the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool does not touch the feet, and it is easy to put in and take out the laundry, and the usability can be improved. In addition, when the dryer is installed, since the clothes inlet of the washing machine can be provided at the front, it is easy to put in and take out the clothes, and the usability and installation can be improved.

In addition, the central part of the outer box is formed into a circular arc-shaped surface on the back and both sides, and the frame part of the dryer stand can be installed on the plane parts formed on both sides of the circular arc-shaped part on the back; When the stand of the drier is installed and the drier is set, since the clothes inlet of the washing machine can be set at the front, it is easy to put in and take out the clothes, and the convenience of use and the installation property can be improved.

Have again, the outer box central part bulges into the surface of circular arc shape on four sides, and forms the suspension bearing part that anti-vibration support to washing tub is formed on four corners; , the stress generated can be maintained by the outer box reinforced by the arc-shaped portion, and the area on the plane of the outer box can be reduced, which can save space to the greatest extent.

The invention described in claim 2 is based on the invention described in claim 1 above, and is provided with a frame made of resin and installed under the outer box, and is formed by smoothly closing the frame on the outer box. The lower end opening of the arc-shaped portion of the outer box; by installing a resin frame on the lower end of the outer box, the lower end opening of the arc-shaped portion of the outer box can be simply closed. In addition, by making this closed The part slopes smoothly and also avoids the outer frame of the waterproof pool.

The invention described in claim 3 is based on the invention described in claim 1 above, wherein the outer case cover is bulged to form an arcuate portion substantially in the same shape as the arcuate portion formed on the outer case, An operation part is provided on this arc part; operability can be improved.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a partially cutaway side view of the washing machine installed on the waterproof basin.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to a comparative example of the washing machine.

Fig. 5 is a partially cutaway cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the washing machine in a state where the dryer is installed.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to a comparative example of the washing machine.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a washing machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a partially cutaway side view of the washing machine installed on the water tank.

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of a prior art washing machine.

Fig. 12 is a partially cutaway side view of the washing machine installed on the water tank.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of another example of a prior art washing machine.

Fig. 14 is a partially cutaway side view of the washing machine installed on the water tank.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(first embodiment)

As shown in FIG. 1 , the outer case cover 13 houses control devices and the like, and is mounted from above the outer case 14 . Folding covers 15, 16 have shafts in the center, and are arranged on the outer case cover 13 freely along the front and back switches. The legs 17 have an anti-vibration structure and are engaged with corners of the lower end of the outer case 14 .

Outer box 14, at least one surface, in the present embodiment is that the central part of the front is bulged into an arc shape to form an arc portion 18, and flat portions 19 are formed on both sides of the arc portion 18, making it into a box shape.

When such a washing machine is installed on a waterproof tank, as shown in FIG. 2, the waterproof tank 20 is surrounded by an outer peripheral frame 21 to form a concave portion 22, which has a constant size. In order to be provided on this waterproof pool 20, at the front lower end portion of the outer case 14, a recessed portion 23 is formed. The concave portion 23 is recessed in height and depth so as not to contact the outer peripheral frame 21 of the waterproof pool 20 . back part 24, in the present

In the embodiment, it is made into a plane.

If the effect is described with regard to the above-mentioned structure, then the mechanical strength of the outer case 14 can be improved by means of the arc-shaped portion 18 of the outer case 14 and the plane portions 19 formed on both sides of this arc-shaped portion 18, even if the outer case The size of 14 becomes larger due to the enlargement, and the mechanical strength can also be ensured, the rigidity of the outer case 14 as a whole can be improved, and vibration can be reduced at the same time.

In addition, outer box 14, owing to form arc portion 18 on the front and plane portion 19 is formed on the both sides of this arc portion 18, so can make the front lower end portion of outer box 14 than outer box 14. The external dimension is on the inner side, and the concave shape is substantially the same as the width dimension of the outer peripheral frame 21 of the waterproof pool 20. When it is arranged on the waterproof pool 20, it can be moved to the front according to the width dimension of the outer peripheral frame 21 of the waterproof pool 20. , A gap of the width dimension of the outer peripheral frame 21 of the waterproof pool 20 can be set between the wall on the back side.

Therefore, even if the frame portion of the drying machine installed and fixed on the back protrudes backward, since there is a gap between the dryer and the wall, it is possible to install without touching the wall. In addition, since the outer peripheral frame 21 of the waterproof pool 20 does not protrude from the outer box 14 at the front, the outer peripheral frame 21 of the waterproof pool 20 does not touch the feet, and the putting in and taking out of laundry is easy to carry out, and the usability can be improved.

In addition, when the dryer is installed, since the laundry inlet of the washing machine can be provided in the front, loading and unloading of laundry is easy, and usability and installation can be improved.

(second embodiment)

As shown in FIG. 3 , the washing tub 25 has a cylindrical shape and is hung swingably in the outer case 26 . Outer case 26, the central part of front is bulged into arc shape and forms arc portion 27, forms plane portion 28 on both sides of arc portion 27, makes box shape, and the radius dimension R of arc portion 27 greater than the radius a of the washing tub 25 . Other configurations are the same as those of the above-mentioned first embodiment.

If the effect is described with respect to the above-mentioned structure, then since the radius dimension R of the arc-shaped portion 27 of the outer case 26 is made greater than the arc shape of the radius dimension a of the washing tub 25, as shown in the double-dot chain line in Figure 3, Even if the washing tub 25 hits the side wall 26a of the outer box 26, the gap D1 with the arc-shaped portion 27 of the outer tub 26 can be reduced, so the vibration of the washing tub 25 can be ensured in the same way as in the prior art. .

For example, as shown in Figure 4, if the radius dimension of the arc portion 30 of the outer case 29 is equal to the radius dimension a of the washing tub 25, then since the gap D2 with the arc portion 30 becomes large, the washing tub The range of oscillation of 25 becomes smaller, and it becomes easy to touch the outer case 29, which is unfavorable for dehydration.

(third embodiment)

As shown in Fig. 5, the outer box 31, the back and the central part of both sides bulge into an arc shape to form an arc portion 32, and flat portions 33 are formed on both sides of the arc portion 32 to form a box shape. Therefore, it becomes possible to install the frame portion 34 of the stand of the dryer on the plane portion 33 formed on both sides of the arcuate portion 32 on the back. Other configurations are the same as those of the above-mentioned first embodiment.

If the effect is described with respect to the above-mentioned structure, then as shown in Figure 6, when the receiving stand 36 of dryer 35 is installed and dryer 35 is set, since the clothes inlet of washing machine can be located at the front, so the clothes are put in and out easily. The output is easy to carry out, and the usability and setting properties can be improved.

In addition, since the receiving platform 36 of the drying machine 35 can be installed and fixed on the flat part 33, the width is narrower than that of the prior art receiving platform 34a shown by the single-dot chain line, because the front and rear are also forward. protruding, so the convenience of use of the washing machine and the installation of the dryer 35 can be improved.

(fourth embodiment)

As shown in FIG. 7 , the outer case 37 has an arc-shaped portion 38 formed by bulging the central portions of the four sides into an arc-shaped portion, and planar portions 39 are formed on both sides of the arc-shaped portion 38 to form a box shape. The four corners of this outer case 37 form the bearings 42 of the suspension 41 for anti-vibration support of the washing tub 40 . Other configurations are the same as those of the above-mentioned first embodiment.

If the effect is described with respect to the above-mentioned structure, then the bearing portion 42 of the suspension 41 can support the washing tub 40 against vibration, and the generated stress can be maintained by the outer box 37 reinforced by the arc-shaped portion 38, and, with Compared with the outer case 43 composed of only the flat parts shown in FIG. 8, the area on the plane of the outer case 37 can be reduced, and space can be saved to the maximum.

(fifth embodiment)

As shown in FIG. 9, a stand frame 44 is installed under an outer case 45 made of resin. Outer box 45, the central part of front is bulged into circular arc shape and forms circular arc portion 46, forms plane portion 47 on both sides of circular arc portion 46, makes box shape, leans against the slope that is arranged on the platform frame 44 The portion 48 is configured to smoothly close the lower end opening of the arcuate portion 46 .

The outer case cover 49 bulges out into substantially the same shape as the arcuate portion 46 formed on the outer case 45 to form an arcuate portion 50 , and an operating portion 51 is provided on this arcuate portion 50 . Other configurations are the same as those of the above-mentioned first embodiment.

If the above-mentioned structure is used to describe the function, the lower end of the outer case 45 is in an open state when the outer case 45 is bulged into a circular arc shape. The outer case 45 is a pressed product such as a metal plate, and it is difficult to draw the lower end opening with a press. of. Therefore, the lower end opening can be easily closed by installing the resin frame 44 on the lower opening, and the lower opening can be smoothly closed by leaning against the inclined portion 48 provided on the frame 44. Can avoid the outer frame of the waterproof pool.

Also, when the outer case 45 is bulged in an arc shape, the outer case cover 49 is bulged in the same manner as the outer case 45 , and the operation part 51 and the like are provided on the arc portion 50 to improve operability.

Furthermore, although in the present embodiment, the front central portion of the outer case 45 is bulged into an arc shape to form the arc portion 46, the lower end of the arc portion 46 is provided on the front face of the frame 44 smoothly. It goes without saying that the inclined portion 48 of the opening may be provided on the side or back of the outer case 45 .

According to the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention as above, since an outer case is provided, and an outer case cover on which an operation portion and an electrical device are installed and installed on the top of the aforementioned outer case, the aforementioned outer case has at least one surface The central part of the center part is bulged into an arc shape, and flat parts are formed on both sides of the arc-shaped part to form a box shape, so the mechanical strength of the outer box can be improved, and even if the size of the outer box becomes larger due to enlargement, it can be Ensuring mechanical strength can improve the overall rigidity of the outer box and reduce vibration at the same time.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 2, since there is provided a cylindrical washing tub swingably suspended inside the outer box, and the radius of the arc-shaped portion of the outer box is larger than that of the washing tub, Even if the washing tub touches the side wall, the gap with the arc-shaped portion of the outer tub can be vacated, and the swinging rotation of the washing tub can be ensured in the same way as in the prior art.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 3, since the surface in which the center portion of the outer box swells into an arc shape is formed on the front surface, the lower end portion of the front surface of the outer box can be made on the inner side than the external dimensions of the outer box, The concave shape is approximately the same as the width of the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool. When installed on the waterproof pool, it can be moved to the front according to the width of the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool, and waterproofing can be installed between the wall and the back wall. Clearance for pool perimeter box width dimension. Therefore, even if the frame portion of the dryer installed and fixed on the back protrudes rearward, since there is a gap between the dryer and the wall, it can be installed without touching the wall. In addition, since the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool does not protrude from the outer box in the front, the outer peripheral frame of the waterproof pool does not touch the feet, and the loading and unloading of laundry is easy, and the usability can be improved. In addition, when the dryer is installed, since the laundry inlet of the washing machine can be provided in the front, loading and unloading of laundry is easy, and usability and installation can be improved.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 4, since the surface of the outer box that bulges into an arc shape at the center portion is formed on the back side and both sides, the frame portion of the dryer stand can be mounted on the arc shape of the back side. Therefore, when installing the stand of the dryer and installing the dryer, since the clothes input port of the washing machine can be set in the front, it is easy to put in and take out the clothes, which can improve the usage. Convenience and setup.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 5, since the surface of the center portion of the outer box swelled into an arc shape is formed on the four sides, and the suspension bearings for anti-vibration support of the washing tub are formed at the four corners, when When the washing tub is anti-vibration supported by the suspension bearing part, the generated stress can be maintained by the outer box reinforced by the arc-shaped part, and the area on the plane of the outer box can be reduced to achieve maximum to save space.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 6, since there is a frame made of resin and installed under the outer box, the lower end opening of the arc-shaped portion formed on the outer box is smoothly closed by the aforementioned frame, so By attaching a frame made of resin to the lower end of the outer box, the lower end opening of the arc-shaped part of the outer box can be easily closed, and in addition, by making this closed portion incline smoothly, it is also possible to avoid waterproofing. The perimeter frame of the pool.

In addition, according to the invention described in claim 7, since the outer box cover is swollen to form an arcuate portion substantially in the same shape as the arcuate portion formed on the outer box, the operation portion is provided on this arcuate portion, Therefore, operability can be improved.

Claims (3)

1. A washing machine, equipped with an outer case, an outer case cover on which an operation portion and an electrical device are installed and installed on the top of the aforementioned outer case, and a cylindrical washing tub that is hung freely in the outer case, the aforementioned outer case , form the central portion to bulge into an arc-shaped surface in the front, and form plane portions on both sides of the arc-shaped portion to make a box shape, and the radius of curvature of the aforementioned arc-shaped portion is greater than the radius of the aforementioned washing tub. 2. The washing machine according to claim 1, which is equipped with a frame made of resin and installed under the outer case, and the lower end opening of the arc-shaped portion formed on the outer case is smoothly closed by the frame. 3. The washing machine according to claim 1, on the aforementioned outer box cover, an arc portion that bulges into a substantially identical shape to the arc portion formed on the outer box is formed, and the operation is set on this arc portion. department.

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