JP2017070320A - Drum type washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a drum type washing machine which has enhanced designability and which can prevent an incorrect operation due to an unintended operation while a lid body is in an open state.SOLUTION: A drum type washing machine includes: a body 1 having an opening 6 on a front surface; a lid body 9 for covering the opening 6 in an openable/closable manner; a detection switch 28 for detecting an opening/closing state of the lid body 9; an operation display part 16 having an operation part 22 for setting operation content and a display part 23 for displaying an operation state; and a control part for controlling the operation state by the setting of the operation display part 16. The lid body 9 is molded in a substantially rectangular shape for covering the front surface of the body 1, and the operation display part 16 is disposed on the upper surface of the lid body 9. The control part cannot receive an operation of the operation part 22 when the lid body 9 is in an open state based on the output of the detection switch 28.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a drum type washing machine having an operation unit.

  Conventionally, this type of drum-type washing machine is provided with a circular opening on the front surface of the main body and a lid that covers the opening in an openable and closable manner. The lid is formed in a circular shape that matches the shape of the opening.

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  However, since the lid is circular and the lid surface protrudes from the main body, the main body and the lid are not configured in the same form, and it is difficult to configure the front of the washing machine to be a clean design. There is.

  Therefore, a configuration in which the lid is formed in a substantially rectangular shape and the entire front surface of the main body is covered with the substantially rectangular lid is conceivable. When the entire front surface of the main body is covered with a lid, an operation display unit including an operation unit for setting operation conditions and a display unit for displaying a driving state is arranged in front of the washing machine in consideration of operability and visibility. It is preferable to arrange it on the upper surface of the lid which is the position.

  When the operation display section is arranged on the top of the lid, the laundry machine may be operated incorrectly due to an unintentional supporter's movement, such as placing a hand on the lid to support the body when loading or unloading laundry. There is a risk of this.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the drum type washing machine of the present invention provides a drum type washing machine that improves design and prevents an erroneous operation due to an unintentional operation when the lid is open. For the purpose.

  The drum-type washing machine of the present invention includes a main body having an opening on a front surface, a lid that covers the opening so as to be opened and closed, a detection unit that detects an open / closed state of the lid, and an operation unit that sets operation details. And an operation display unit having a display unit for displaying the operation state, and a control unit for controlling the operation state by setting the operation display unit, and the lid body is formed in a substantially rectangular shape covering the front surface of the main body. In addition, the operation display unit is disposed on the upper surface of the lid body, and the control unit is configured not to accept the operation of the operation unit when the lid body is in an open state based on the output of the detection unit. To do.

  The drum type washing machine of the present invention can improve design and prevent an unintentional erroneous operation in the opened state of the lid.

The whole perspective view of the drum type washing machine concerning an embodiment of the invention Whole perspective view with lid of drum-type washing machine opened Vertical section of the drum type washing machine Perspective view of the operation display unit Whole perspective view of a conventional drum type washing machine

  A first invention includes a main body having an opening on a front surface, a lid that covers the opening so as to be opened and closed, a detection unit that detects an open / closed state of the lid, an operation unit that sets operation details, and an operation state An operation display unit having a display unit for displaying the control unit, and a control unit for controlling the operation state by setting the operation display unit, the lid body is formed in a substantially rectangular shape covering the front surface of the main body, and An operation display unit is disposed on the upper surface of the lid body, and the control unit is configured not to accept an operation of the operation unit when the lid body is open based on an output of the detection unit. is there.

  Thereby, design property can be improved and the erroneous operation by the operation | movement which is not intended in the open state of a cover body can be prevented.

  In the second invention, in particular, the operation display unit of the first invention has a power on / off button, and the control unit operates the power on / off button when the lid is open. Is to accept.

  Thereby, the erroneous operation by the operation | movement which is not intended in a cover body open state can be prevented.

  In the third invention, in particular, the operation display unit of the first invention has a start / pause button, and the control unit operates the start / pause button when the lid is open. Accept.

  Thereby, the erroneous operation by the operation | movement which is not intended in a cover body open state can be prevented.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, a notification unit that notifies the operation content of the operation display unit is provided, and the control unit operates the operation display unit with the lid open. When this is done, a notification sound that cannot be accepted is notified.

  Thereby, the erroneous operation by the operation | movement which is not intended in a cover body open state can be prevented.

  In a fifth aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the control unit displays an unacceptable message on the operation display unit when the operation display unit is operated with the lid open. To do.

  Thereby, the erroneous operation by the operation | movement which is not intended in a cover body open state can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a drum type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the drum type washing machine with its lid opened, and FIG. 3 is an illustration of the drum type washing machine. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view.

In FIG. 3, a water tank 2 is supported in a body 1 of the drum type washing machine so as to be swingable by a buffer means (not shown). In the water tank 2, a rotating drum 3 formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape is rotatably arranged with an axial direction inclined downward from the front side to the back side. On the front side of the water tub 2, a laundry entrance / exit 4 leading to the opening end of the rotary drum 3 is formed. An opening 6 is formed in the front part of the front frame 5 constituting the front surface of the main body 1, and the laundry is put into the rotary drum 3 from the opening 6 through the laundry entrance 4 by opening the lid 9. It is configured so that it can be taken in and out.

  A large number of through holes 10 communicating with the inside of the water tank 2 are formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating drum 3, and the rotating drum 3 is rotationally driven in the forward and reverse directions by a motor 11 attached to the back side of the water tank 2. A water injection pipe 12 and a drain pipe 13 are connected to the water tank 2, and water is poured into and drained into the water tank 2 by controlling the water injection valve 14 and the drain valve 15.

  A detergent charging case 17 is disposed on the upper portion of the main body 1. The detergent charging case 17 is arranged on the side surface side of the main body 1 so that the water tank 2 can be arranged upward. Prior to driving, the user opens the detergent charging case lid 18 disposed on the top surface of the main body 1, and loads the detergent or softener into the detergent charging case 17.

  The front frame 5 of the main body 1 is formed in a substantially vertical plane, and a lid 9 is rotatably supported by the front frame 5. The lid 9 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and has a lateral width dimension that is substantially the same as the lateral width dimension of the main body 1. In the state in which the lid body 9 is closed, the upper surface of the lid body 9 is substantially flush with the top surface of the main body 1, and both side faces of the lid body 9 are substantially flush with both side faces of the main body 1. It is composed. The lid body 9 is rotatably supported by hinge portions 21 provided at the upper and lower portions of the lid body 9.

  A lower panel 40 that covers a drainage filter (not shown) that filters drainage from the water tank 2 is rotatably supported on the front frame 5 of the main body 1 at a position below the lid 9. In the closed state of the lid body 9 and the lower panel 40, the front surface of the lid body 9 and the front surface of the lower panel 40 are configured to be substantially flush with each other. The lower panel 40 is formed so that the width dimension is substantially the same as the width dimension of the main body 1, and the both side surfaces of the lower panel 40 are substantially the same as the both side surfaces of the main body 1, as with the lid 9. ing.

  An operation display unit 16 is disposed on the top of the lid body 9. The operation display unit 16 includes an operation unit 22 that operates the operation content and a display unit 23 that displays the operation state and the like. The operation unit 22 is provided with a power on / off button 24, a start / pause button 25, and other detailed operation details setting buttons (washing, rinsing, dehydration, drying, etc.) 26. The power on / off button 24 and the start / pause button 25 are arranged slightly depressed from the surface of the operation display unit 16 so as to be easily distinguished from the other detailed operation setting buttons 26. The power on / off button 24 and the start / pause button 25 are located farthest from the hinge portion 21 of the lid 9 and are arranged on the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the hinge portion 21 is provided. doing.

  The user can set the desired operation content, start operation, and temporarily stop by operating the operation unit 22 of the operation display unit 16 as necessary. In addition, the user can check the driving setting state and the progress state by the display unit 23 of the operation display unit 16. By disposing the operation display unit 16 on the top of the lid 9, the operation display unit can be eliminated from the upper part of the main body 1, so that the water tank 2 can be disposed on the upper side, and the laundry is put into and out of the rotating drum 3. Can be improved.

The substantially rectangular lid body 9 is opened, the laundry is put into the rotary drum 3, and the operation display unit 16 is operated to start operation. When the operation is started, the water injection valve 14 is opened, water is injected into the detergent charging case 17, and a predetermined amount is poured into the water tank 2 through the water injection conduit 12 while flowing the detergent charged in the detergent charging case 17. Water is injected. Then, the rotating drum 3 is rotationally driven by the motor 11, and the washing process is started. The laundry in the washing process is lifted in the rotating direction by the rotation of the rotating drum 3, and the falling stirring operation is repeated to perform washing.

  After the required washing time, the drain valve 15 is opened, the dirty washing liquid is discharged from the drain pipe 13, and the washing liquid contained in the laundry is dehydrated by a dehydrating operation that rotates the rotating drum 3 at a high speed. Then, water is poured into the water tank 2 from the water injection pipe 12, and the rinsing process is performed. Also in this rinsing process, the laundry is repeatedly agitated by the rotation of the rotating drum 3 and rinsed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lid body 9 has a substantially square shape, and the lateral width dimension W <b> 1 of the lid body 9 is substantially equal to the lateral width dimension W <b> 2 of the main body 1. In this state, both sides of the lid 9 are formed so as to be substantially flush with both sides of the main body 1. Thereby, the upper surface of a product can be formed in a flat shape, and design property can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the lid body 9 is closed, the window glass 33 provided on the lid body 9 is in water-sealing contact with the window packing 34 attached to the water tank 2, and the washing liquid in the water tank 2 is It is designed not to leak outside the machine. Further, when the lid body 9 is closed from the opened state, as shown in FIG. 2, the latch 35 provided in the lid body 9 is engaged with the lid lock hole 36 provided in the main body 1 and is electrically operated during operation. So that the lid 9 cannot be opened. Further, a protrusion 27 is formed in the vicinity of the latch 35 of the lid body 9, and the detection switch 28, which is a detection portion provided in the vicinity of the lid lock hole 36 of the main body 1, is operated by detecting the detection by The switch 28 is configured to detect the closed state of the lid body 9.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an operation display unit 16 is disposed on the upper surface of the lid body 9. On the operation display unit 16, for example, the user selects from the top a driving course such as a “standard course” in which everything from standard washing to rinsing and dehydration and a “solid course” in which stubborn dirt is washed are washed. An operation unit that is an input unit that performs the display, and a display unit 23 that is a display unit that displays an operating state so that the LED and the like can be seen from above are disposed.

  For example, when the lid has a circular configuration as in the conventional example, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation display unit is arranged in front of the upper portion of the main body 1 in consideration of user operability and visibility. It is common to do.

  However, as in the present embodiment, when the lid body 9 has a substantially square shape and the lateral width dimension is substantially equal to the lateral width dimension of the main body 1, the operation display unit 16 includes the upper front portion of the lid body 9, the lid body. 9 can be disposed on either the upper side of the body 9 or the front part of the top surface of the main body 1.

  If the operation display unit 16 is arranged at the upper front of the lid body 9, a plurality of features related to operation and display appear on the front of the product. In this configuration, it is difficult to make the front surface of the lid 9 completely flat, and it is difficult to make the structure clear by reducing the number of fitting portions visible from the front as much as possible.

  Further, when the operation display unit 16 is arranged in front of the top surface of the main body 1 as in the prior art, the operation display unit 16 is retracted by the thickness of the lid 9 from the front surface of the product. The convenience for the user to operate or view the display deteriorates, and the usability deteriorates.

  In the present embodiment, the operation display unit 16 is arranged on the upper side of the lid body 9. With this configuration, the front surface of the lid body 9 has a completely flat shape, and the fitting portion that can be seen from the front surface can be formed only by the dividing gap 41 with the lower panel 40, thereby realizing a clean appearance.

  In recent years, drum-type washing machines have been placed side by side with a washstand, and there is a demand for a design that creates an installation space that harmonizes with other equipment even when not in use. In the present embodiment, it is possible to harmonize the installation space with the clean appearance of the above configuration. In addition, when the user operates the operation display unit 16, the operation display unit 16 is arranged at a position that is close to the forefront and can be visually recognized and operated from above with a natural line of sight, thus improving usability. it can.

  Further, by disposing the operation display unit 16 on the lid body 9, the operation display unit can be eliminated from the main body 1, and the water tank 2 can be disposed upward by the height of the operation display unit. Become. By arranging the water tank 2 upward, the workability of putting the laundry in and out of the rotating drum 3 can be improved.

  In the actual use environment of the drum type washing machine, it is assumed that the lid 9 is opened with the power turned on, and the laundry is put in and out of the rotating drum 3. For example, there is a case where the user wants to add laundry after the start of driving, or a case where he / she wants to notice and take out laundry which easily moves after starting the driving.

  In such a situation, it is expected that after the lid 9 is opened by operating the start / pause button 25, a hand is put on the top of the lid 9, and the laundry is taken in and out as a fulcrum of operation. The

  However, the hand attached to the upper portion of the lid body 9 is an unconscious operation during the operation of squatting by the user, and there is a possibility that the hand touches the operation display unit 16 disposed on the upper portion of the lid body 9 and erroneously operates.

  In the present embodiment, a projection 27 is formed in the vicinity of the latch 35 of the lid 9, and the detection switch 28 is a detection unit provided in the vicinity of the lid lock hole 36 of the main body 1 in the closed state of the lid 9. In operation, the detection switch 28 is configured to detect the closed state of the lid body 9.

  Then, based on the output of the detection switch 28, a control unit (not shown) that controls each process of washing makes the operation of the operation display unit 16 unacceptable in the opened state of the lid 9, and performs a driving operation. Control to not.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit due to an unintentional supporter operation at the time of loading or unloading the laundry.

(Embodiment 2)
The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for the control of the control unit.

  The power on / off button 24 and the start / pause button 25 are located farthest from the hinge portion 21 of the lid 9 and are arranged on the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the hinge portion 21 is provided. Yes.

  When the start / pause button 25 is operated to open the lid body 9 and the hand is placed on the top of the lid body 9 to put in and out the laundry as a fulcrum of operation, It is placed on the hinge portion 21 side of the upper surface of the lid body 9. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the power on / off button 24 or the start / pause button 25 is erroneously operated due to an unintended supporter's operation.

Further, the power on / off button 24 and the start / pause button 25 are provided so as to be recessed from the surface of the operation display unit 16 so as to be easily distinguished from the other detailed operation setting buttons 26. Even when the user touches the power on / off button 24 or the start / pause button 25 when the laundry is put in and out of the laundry as a fulcrum of operation, the power on / off button 24 Alternatively, the start / pause button 25 is difficult to operate, and the possibility that the power on / off button 24 or the start / pause button 25 is erroneously operated can be reduced.

  As described above, since there is a low possibility that the power on / off button 24 or the start / pause button 25 due to an unintentional supporter operation is erroneously operated when the laundry is put in or taken out, the control unit ( (Not shown) does not accept the operation of the operation display unit 16 when the lid 9 is open based on the output of the detection switch 28, but the power on / off button 24 or the start / pause button 25. When is pressed, it is determined that the operation is intentional, and it is excluded from the conditions that cannot be accepted.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of the operation unit due to an unintentional supporter operation when the laundry is put in or taken out.

(Embodiment 3)
The drum type washing machine of the third embodiment has a notification unit (not shown) that notifies the operation content of the operation display unit 16. A typical example of the operation unit is a buzzer or a speaker, but other notification means may be used.

  Based on the output of the detection switch 28, the control unit (not shown) does not accept the operation of the operation display unit 16 in the opened state of the lid 9, but it is understood that the user is in an unacceptable state. It is assumed that the user will operate. In that case, since the operation of the operation display unit is not accepted, the user may determine that a failure has occurred.

  In the third embodiment, when the operation display unit 16 is operated while the operation display unit 16 is in an unacceptable state, the control unit notifies the notification unit that the operation display unit 16 cannot be accepted.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, a buzzer is used as the notification unit, and the control unit performs the buzzer operation once for a normal operation and performs the buzzer operation twice for an operation when reception is not possible.

  Thereby, it can notify that an operation part cannot be accepted by the lid 9 open state, and operability can be improved.

(Embodiment 4)
The drum type washing machine according to the fourth embodiment has a display unit * for displaying operation details and the like on the operation display unit 16. A typical example of the display unit * is a display device such as a liquid crystal LCD or a 7-segment LED. Other display devices may be used.

  Based on the output of the detection switch 28, the control unit (not shown) does not accept the operation of the operation display unit 16 in the opened state of the lid 9, but it is understood that the user is in an unacceptable state. It is assumed that the user will operate. In that case, since the operation of the operation display unit is not accepted, the user may determine that a failure has occurred.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the operation display unit 16 is operated in a state where the operation display unit 16 cannot be operated, the control unit displays that the display unit 23 cannot accept the operation.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the display unit 23 uses a 7-segment LED as a display device. When the operation of the operation display unit 16 cannot be accepted, the control unit performs a full blinking of the 7-segment LED to notify that the operation cannot be accepted, unlike the normal operation display.

  Thereby, it can notify that an operation part cannot be accepted by the lid 9 open state, and operability can be improved.

  As described above, in the drum-type washing machine having the operation display portion on the upper part of the lid that opens and closes according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation due to an unintended supporter operation when the laundry is put in or taken out. Therefore, it can be used for a washing and drying machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Water tank 3 Rotating drum 4 Laundry entrance / exit 5 Front frame body 6 Opening part 9 Cover body 10 Through-hole 11 Motor 12 Water injection line 13 Drainage pipe 14 Water injection valve 15 Drainage valve 16 Operation display part 21 Hinge part 24 Power supply ON / OFF button 25 Start / Pause button 33 Window glass 34 Window packing 35 Latch 36 Cover lock hole

Claims (5)

A main body having an opening on the front surface;
A lid that covers the opening so as to be freely opened and closed;
A detection unit for detecting an open / closed state of the lid;
An operation display unit having an operation unit for setting the operation content and a display unit for displaying the operation state;
A control unit for controlling the operating state by setting the operation display unit,
The lid is formed in a substantially rectangular shape covering the front surface of the main body, and the operation display unit is disposed on the top surface of the lid.
The drum-type washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the controller does not accept an operation of the operation unit when the lid is in an open state based on an output of the detection unit. The operation display unit includes a power on / off button, and the control unit accepts an operation of the power on / off button when the lid is open. Drum-type washing machine. The operation display unit includes a start / pause button, and the control unit accepts an operation of the start / pause button when the lid is open. Drum type washing machine. An informing unit for informing the operation content of the operation display unit is provided, and the control unit informing the notification sound that cannot be accepted when the operation display unit is operated in the opened state of the lid. The drum type washing machine according to claim 1. The drum-type laundry according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the operation display unit is operated with the lid open, the control unit displays an unacceptable state on the operation display unit. Machine.

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