JPH0752709Y2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a washing machine having an improved structure for setting a detergent.

(Prior Art) As a washing machine, there is known a washing machine including a detergent feeding device disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-29677. As shown in FIG. 7, the top cover 1 at the top of the washing machine is provided with a detergent receiving portion 2 that opens to the inside of the washing machine, and the detergent receiving portion 2 has an opening 3 at which the drawer 3 is pulled out. A detergent box 4 in the shape of a rectangular box that is put in and out of the detergent receiving section 2 by means of the above is provided. Further, the detergent receiving case 4 is passed through the detergent receiving case 4 into the detergent receiving section 2 and the inside of the washing machine (washing) A water supply device 8 including a water supply valve 5 for supplying water, a water supply pipe 6 and a sprinkling case 7 is provided in the tank.

Therefore, in this case, the detergent input case 4 is pulled out to the outside (front) of the detergent receiving portion 2, the detergent 9 is put into the detergent input case 4 from above, and then the detergent input case 4 is inserted.
The detergent 9 can be set by pushing the inside of the detergent receiving portion 2. Then, the operation of the washing machine is started, and the water supply valve 5 is opened to supply water into the washing tub. As a result, water is sprayed from the water sprinkling case 7 into the detergent input case 4 through the water supply pipe 6, and together with the water, the detergent 9 is discharged from the outlet 11 formed on the lower portion of the rear wall 10 of the detergent input case 4 and the detergent receiving portion from the rear wall 10. It can be supplied to the inside of the washing tub through the detergent receiving portion 2.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) In the case of the above, if the detergent input case 4 does not have the rear wall 10, when the detergent input case 4 is pulled out from the detergent receiving portion 2, the detergent 9 is inserted into the detergent input case 4. 9 falls from the back of the detergent input case 4, passes through the edge of the opening 3 of the detergent receiving portion 2, and falls into the washing tub to some extent. The detergent 9 that has fallen into the washing tub in this way is in direct contact with the laundry in the washing tub, and if this state continues for a certain length of time, it causes discoloration or damage to the laundry. For this reason, the rear wall 10 is required for the detergent input case 4, but the rear wall 10 then applies the detergent 9 set in the detergent input case 4 to the sprinkling case 7 of the water supply device 8. There is a problem that the flow of the detergent 9 is obstructed at the stage of being flushed with the water sprinkled from the detergent 9, so that the detergent 9 cannot be flushed smoothly. 4 causes a problem that a large amount of the detergent 9 is left in the detergent receiving portion 2 and the detergent 9 is washed away by the water supplied during the subsequent rinsing and enters the washing tub, impairing the rinsing effect. Was there.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and therefore, the object thereof is not only to prevent the detergent from directly falling into the washing tub, but also to supply the regular detergent by water supply.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an excellent washing machine that inhibits the flow of the detergent and can be smoothly washed away, and does not leave a detergent residue that impairs the rinsing effect.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, in the washing machine of the present invention, the top cover above the washing tub is provided with a detergent receiving portion opening to the washing tub side. A detergent input case having a wall portion that is moved in and out of the detergent receiving portion by being horizontally rotated at an opening portion of the detergent receiving portion by manual operation and rises and falls inside the detergent receiving portion with the insertion and removal. And a water supply device for supplying water into the washing tub through the detergent charging case in the detergent receiving portion.

(Operation) According to the above means, when the detergent charging case is taken out of the detergent receiving portion, the wall portion standing up in the detergent receiving portion prevents the placed detergent from falling in the back. When the detergent input case is placed inside the detergent receiving part, the wall that lies down inside the detergent receiving part transfers the placed detergent to the detergent receiving part, and at the time of supplying regular detergent by water supply. It will not hinder the flow in.

(Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

First of all, FIG. 2 shows an outer box 21 of the entire washing machine, in which a trough 24 having a drive mechanism 23 mainly composed of a motor 22 on the outer bottom is disposed, and in the trough 24, In this case, a tub 25 that is a washing tub and also a dehydration tub is provided, and an agitator 26 is provided at the bottom of the tub 25.

On the other hand, on the outer box 21, a top cover 27 is mounted above the tub 25, and a laundry inlet / outlet 28 is formed on the top cover 27, and the inlet / outlet 28 is opened / closed in this case. A half-folded lid 29 is pivotally supported.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the top cover 27 is provided with a detergent receiving portion 30 at the center of the rear portion in the peripheral portion of the entrance / exit 28.
Here, the detergent receiving portion 30 is constructed by housing the receiving case 31 shown in FIG. 1 in detail in the top cover 27 and fixing the same with screws 32. A water supply port 37 is formed in the water supply port 34, a water supply valve 35 is connected to the water supply port 34 outside the receiving case 31, and a sprinkling case 36 is mounted in the receiving case 31 to form a water supply device 37.

As shown in FIG. 4, a notch 38 is formed at the rear edge of the peripheral edge of the laundry inlet / outlet 28 of the top cover 27. Below the notch 38, the notch 38 of the receiving case 31 is formed. There is an opening at the front, which allows the opening of the entire detergent receiver 30.
Make up 39. This opening 39 is in front of the tank 25
Facing the side.

At the opening 39 portion of the detergent receiving portion 30, a detergent charging case 40 shown in FIG. 1 is provided. In detail, the detergent input case 40 is formed into a bucket shape whose side is fan-shaped.
Each of the fan-shaped side walls 40a, 40b (see FIG. 6) has a shaft portion 41 projecting outward, that is, a horizontal shaft-like portion, at each keying portion, and a step portion 42 at the upper edge portion. And besides that,
Of the outer wall portion 40c connected to the side walls 40a and 40b of the detergent input case 40 on the front side and the inner wall portion 40d connected on the rear side, the outer wall portion 40c has a hand suspension portion 43 on the outer surface. .

On the other hand, on both inner side surface portions of the receiving case 31 (detergent receiving portion 30), a groove portion 44 having a shape extending downward from a front portion opened as shown in FIG. And a convex portion 45 having a slope portion 45a on the front side is formed on the upper portion thereof as shown in FIG. Therefore, the shaft portion 41 of the detergent charging case 40 is fitted into the groove portion 44, and then the shaft portion 41
When the entire detergent input case 40 is rotated toward the inside of the detergent receiving portion 30 (rotation along the horizontal axis), the upper edges of the side walls 40a and 40b of the detergent input case 40 are inclined portions 45a of the convex portion 45. By making contact with the curved surface, it is bent as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG.
Is passed over the step portion 42 and is attached to the opening 39 portion of the detergent receiving portion 30. In addition, when removing the detergent pouring case 40 from this mounted state as needed, the detergent pouring case 40 is stepped 42.
Is rotated toward the outside of the detergent receiving portion 30 until it is hit by the convex portion 45, and then the upper edges of the side walls 40a and 40b of the detergent input case 40 are bent from the outside by bending the convex portion 45. It can be removed by causing the step portion 42 to cross over to the outside opposite to the above.

In addition, a protrusion 46 is formed at the center of the upper edge portion of the detergent charging case 40, while a protrusion 46 is formed at the center of the upper portion of the edge portion of the opening 39 of the receiving case 31, as shown in FIG. 46 forms a hole 47 that is engaged with the detergent input case 40 when the detergent input case 40 is stored.

Now, in the case of the one configured as described above, when the detergent is set, with the lid 29 opened as shown in FIG. Hang it on the suspension 43 and pull it forward. Then, as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG.
Rotate out of the detergent receiver 30 (front) around the
When it is stopped by 45, its rotation is stopped. In this state, a detergent (not shown) can be put into the detergent input case 40 from above the outside of the detergent receiving portion 30. Further, at this time, the inner wall portion 40d is erected in the detergent receiving portion 30, and the inner wall portion 40d which is erected prevents the placed detergent from falling in the back. It is possible to prevent the laundry from falling directly into the tub 25 through the edge of the opening 39 of the 30 and to protect the laundry from discoloration or damage caused by the detergent.

Then, the detergent input case 40 is pushed in from the front outside the detergent receiving portion 30. Then, the detergent charging case 40 is rotated about the shaft portion 41 into the detergent receiving portion 30 (rearward) opposite to the above, and the projection 46 is rotated.
When it engages with the hole 47, its rotation is stopped (see the solid line in FIG. 1). Further, due to the rotation, the inner wall portion 40d is laid inside the detergent receiving portion 30, so that the detergent loading case 4
The detergent contained in 0 is moved from the detergent input case 40 into the detergent receiving portion 30 and is stored in the detergent receiving portion 30.

Then, when the washing machine is started in the above-described state, the water supply valve 35 is opened to supply water into the tub 25, and the detergent is supplied from the water supply port 34 through the sprinkling case 36. Water is poured into the charging case 40 and the detergent receiving portion 30,
The flowing water causes the detergent stored in the detergent receiving portion 30 and the detergent remaining in the detergent input case 40 to be washed away and dropped from the opening 39 to be supplied into the tank 25. Further, at this time, the inner wall portion 40d of the detergent input case 40 is in a state of being laid down in the detergent receiving portion 30, so that the detergent and water are not obstructed and the detergent is smoothly supplied. Even when the water pressure is low, the detergent can be supplied without any residue, and it is possible to prevent the problem that the rinse effect is impaired by putting it in the tank 25 at the time of subsequent rinsing.

[Effect of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the washing machine of the present invention, the top cover above the washing tub is provided with the detergent receiving portion that opens toward the washing tub, and the opening of the detergent receiving portion is provided. The detergent receiving case is provided with a wall portion that is moved in and out of the detergent receiving portion by being horizontally rotated by a manual operation at a portion and rises and falls inside the detergent receiving portion with the insertion and removal. Since a water supply device that supplies water into the washing tub through the detergent input case is not only prevented from falling directly into the washing tub, but also the flow of the detergent is supplied during regular water supply. It is possible to obtain an excellent effect that it can be smoothly swept away without hindering and that no detergent remains that would impair the rinsing effect. Further, according to the present invention, the detergent can be put into the detergent container by directly putting the detergent into the detergent putting case while rotating the detergent putting case to the outside of the detergent receiving portion. Since it is not necessary to provide a charging port, a lid for the charging port, or the like, it can be constructed at low cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 6 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional side view of a main portion, FIG. 2 is a schematic vertical sectional view of the entire washing machine, and FIG. 3 is the same. A plan view excluding the lid of
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the top cover alone, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a detergent receiving portion and a detergent input case portion, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an assembled state of the portion. Further, FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 of the conventional one. In the drawing, 25 is a tub (washing tub), 27 is a top cover, 30 is a detergent receiver, 37 is a water supply device, 39 is an opening, 40 is a detergent input case, 40d is an inner wall (wall), 41 is an axis Indicates a part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A top cover above a washing tub, a detergent receiving portion opening toward the washing tub side, and an opening portion of the detergent receiving portion, which is pivoted by a horizontal operation by a manual operation, outside the detergent receiving portion,
And a water supply device for supplying water into the washing tub through the detergent input case in the detergent receiving part, and a water supply device for supplying water into the washing tub. Characteristic washing machine.