JP2000254068A - Washer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable stable installation without depending on a separate aid leg in a washer provided with a door operable or colorable on the front of a washer body. SOLUTION: A washing tank having an opening part on the front thereof and a washing mechanism, and the like, are arranged in a washer body 11 and a front opening type door 16 is provided on the front of the body 11 to open or close the opening part of the washing tank. When the door 16 is opened almost horizontally and a dish housing cage is pulled out, the housing cage is placed on the rear of the door 16. A protruding part 20 is provided at a front lower part of the washer body 11 and leg parts 24 made of rubber are provided being positioned at two points on both right and left end sides of the undersurface of the protruding part 20. The top surface part of the protruding part 20 is made as an inclined surface part 21 downwardly inclined forward to arrange an operation panel 13.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a cleaning tank provided in a main body with a front opening and a storage basket inserted thereinto, and a door for opening and closing a front opening of the cleaning tank on the front of the main body. For example, the present invention relates to a washing machine such as a table-top dishwasher.

[0002]

In a washing machine, for example, a so-called desk-type dishwasher installed on a worktop (top plate) of a system kitchen, recently, the length dimension in the front-rear direction is about 25 to 40 cm. Some devices have been provided in a thin shape to save installation space. As shown in FIG. 14, a mechanism for providing a washing tank 2 in a main body 1 having a thin rectangular box shape in the front-rear direction, and for washing and drying tableware stored in the washing tank 2 is shown in FIG. (Not shown).

A door 3 for opening and closing a front opening of the cleaning tank 2 is provided on a front surface of the main body 1. The door 3 is pivotally supported at its lower part by the main body 1 and opens forward in a substantially horizontal state. And the washing tank 2
Inside, a tableware storage basket for supporting tableware is housed so as to be able to be taken in and out, and with the door 3 opened, the tableware storage basket can be pulled out to put the tableware in and out. I can do it. An operation panel 4 is provided on the front surface of the main body 1 at a position below the door 3. Further, on the outer bottom surface of the main body 1, legs (not shown) are provided at four corners, and the legs are mounted on the installation surface.

However, in the above configuration, when the door 3 is opened and the tableware storage basket is pulled out, the center of gravity may move to the front side and become unstable. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a configuration for preventing the vehicle from falling forward. Therefore, conventionally, the main body 1 is attached to the outer bottom of the main body 1.
Attached auxiliary legs 5 are provided to prevent the vehicle from falling forward. This auxiliary leg 5 is separately attached as an accessory, or is provided at the bottom of the main body 1 so as to be able to be taken in and out by sliding.
After the screw is loosened and pulled out, the screw is tightened to be fixed at the drawn-out position.

However, as described above, the separate auxiliary legs 5
Has the following disadvantages. That is, since the length of the auxiliary leg 5 protruding forward is relatively large (for example, 150 mm), even if the auxiliary leg 5 is to be installed in a site where the depth dimension is limited, such as on a bay window of a kitchen or on a facing counter, for example, In some cases, the auxiliary leg 5 protrudes but cannot be installed even though the device 1 itself can be installed. In this case, since the main body 1 itself can be installed by the legs at the bottom thereof, there is a possibility that the auxiliary leg 5 is used in a state where it does not contact the installation surface and does not function sufficiently.
May be overlooked or installed without noticing the existence of the auxiliary leg 5. Also, close to the right end of the body 1
Since only the auxiliary legs 5 are provided, the installation state tends to be unstable even when the apparatus can be installed in a normal state.

Although not shown, the longitudinal dimension is 40 mm.
The standard size of about 50 cm has a structure in which a weight is provided at the rear part in the main body. Further, in the case of a floor-standing dishwasher, the auxiliary legs extend forward in conjunction with the opening of the door. There were also movable ones that came. However,
Providing the former weight disadvantageously increases the size of the main body and increases the weight more than necessary. On the other hand, in the case of the latter having the movable auxiliary legs, when installed near the sink, there is a possibility that the protruded auxiliary legs may fall on the sink (space portion) and not exert the effect of preventing falling, Further, when the auxiliary legs come out, there is a problem that a cooking tool such as a kitchen knife placed on the worktop is pushed away.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a door which can be opened and closed on a front surface of a main body, which can be stably installed without using a separate auxiliary leg. To provide a washing machine that can be used.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine having a washing tank in a main body, the front surface of which is opened and a storage basket is taken in and out, and the washing tank is provided on a front surface of the main body. In a device provided with a door that opens and closes a front opening, a projecting portion that projects forward from the front of the door is provided at a lower portion of the main body, and the projecting portion contacts an installation surface on which the main body is installed. This is characterized in that a grounding portion for supporting the main body is provided.

Here, the stability of this type of washing machine when the door is opened and the storage basket is pulled out is determined by the difference between the fulcrum on the front side of the main body (the grounding position on the installation surface) and the position of the center of gravity that fluctuates forward. Determined by the relationship, the more stable the fulcrum is at the front of the center of gravity. According to the above configuration, since the grounding portion is provided on the projection provided at the lower part of the main body so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the door, the position for supporting the main body on the front side can be brought forward. As a result, an excellent effect of preventing the vehicle from falling forward is obtained.

At this time, since the projecting portion and the grounding portion are previously provided at the lower portion of the main body, a separate member is not required, and the auxiliary leg of the separate member is attached when the main body is installed, or pulled out and fixed forward. If the grounding part does not come into contact with the installation surface, it is immediately apparent that it is inappropriate to install at that position, so it is prevented from being installed at an unstable position can do.

[0011] Further, an inclined surface portion inclined downward and forward may be provided on the upper surface of the protruding portion, and an operation panel may be provided on the inclined surface portion (the invention of claim 2). According to this, since the operation panel is provided at the lower front part of the main body,
Even if the user's eye height is higher than the operation panel and the user performs an operation from above, the operation panel is arranged in a slanted shape in which the operation panel is inclined forward and downward. Visibility can be improved, and operation becomes easy.

In this case, the projecting portion can be provided so as to project forward from the front plate provided at the lower portion of the door on the front surface of the main body (the third aspect of the present invention). The configuration can be simplified. Alternatively, the protrusion may be provided on the outer bottom surface of the main body.
Invention), whereby the strength of the protruding portion can be improved. Further, a gutter-shaped water receiving recess may be provided on the upper surface of the protruding portion (the invention of claim 5), whereby the water drop or the like dropped from the door or the front opening is received by the water receiving recess. Can be prevented, and it can be prevented from dropping on the installation surface and getting wet.

[0013] In this case, the projecting portion may be long over substantially the entire left-right direction of the main body.
It may be provided at both left and right end portions of the main body (the invention of claim 6). According to this, except for the left and right end portions on the front surface of the main body, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the recessed portion is retracted behind the protruding portion, so that the retracted portion can be widely used. The sink can be widely used by installing the embedded portion so as to cover the sink.

[0014] It is effective if the grounding portion is constituted by legs provided at least at two positions on the left and right ends of the main body on the lower surface of the projecting portion. invention). Accordingly, when the leg is not in contact with the installation surface, it is easily known that the leg is in contact with the installation surface, so that the installation can be performed reliably with the leg in contact with the installation surface.

In this case, when the legs are configured to be height-adjustable, the projections may be relatively large in the vertical direction in order to incorporate a mechanism for adjustment. In contrast,
By making the legs provided on the lower surface of the projecting portion fixed legs whose height cannot be adjusted, the projecting portion can be made thin (the invention of claim 8).

When the leg is a fixed leg whose height cannot be adjusted, the periphery of the fixed leg on the lower surface of the protruding portion is made a flat contact portion, and an annular or cap-shaped spacer is attached to the fixed leg. The height can be adjusted by fitting around the contact portion until it comes into contact with the contact portion (the invention of claim 9), whereby the height can be adjusted with a simple configuration, and Even on an inferior installation surface, it can be installed with the main body kept horizontal. At this time, the contact portion may be constituted by a plurality of ribs (the invention of claim 10), whereby even if the projecting portion is made of synthetic resin, the flat contact portion can be easily formed. Can be formed.

The washing machine according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is provided with a washing tank in the main body, the front face of which is open and a storage basket is put in and out, and the front opening of the washing tank is opened and closed on the front face of the main body. In a device provided with a door, a locking portion is provided on a side surface or a back surface of the main body, and the main body includes:
It is characterized in that one end is locked by the locking portion and the other end is fixed by a substantially C-shaped fixing tool locked by an installation surface or an auxiliary installation plate arranged on the installation surface.

According to this, the main body is fixed to the installation surface or the auxiliary installation plate arranged on the installation surface by the C-shaped fixture, so that the main body is prevented from falling forward. It is possible to stably install the apparatus without using the auxiliary legs. At this time, since the C-shaped fixing tool does not protrude long like the separate auxiliary leg,
Installation space can be reduced. At this time, by using the auxiliary installation plate, the installation can be performed even when a part of the main body is positioned (floated) off the installation surface.

In this case, if the locking portion is provided between the legs provided on the bottom of the main body (the invention of claim 12), the holding is biased. Therefore, the whole can be stably held, so that it can be fixed by one fixing tool.

Further, when the auxiliary installation plate is used, a concave portion may be formed in a side edge of the auxiliary installation plate to lock the other end of the fixing tool.
3 invention). According to this, since the other end side of the fixture does not project downward from the auxiliary installation plate, the auxiliary installation plate can be disposed on the installation surface without play. If the auxiliary installation plate has a weight functioning as a weight for preventing the body from tipping over (the invention according to claim 14), it is possible to prevent not only the front side of the main body but also the tipping in any direction. Can be installed more stably.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, several embodiments in which the present invention is applied to a so-called desk-type dishwasher will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. (1) First Embodiment First, a first embodiment (corresponding to claims 1, 2, and 7) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show the appearance of a dishwasher as a washing machine according to this embodiment. Here, the main body 11 of the dishwasher is formed in a thin and substantially rectangular box shape in the front-rear direction, and although not shown, a washing tank having an opening (dishware entrance) 12 on the front surface is provided inside the dishwasher. In addition, a washing mechanism and a drying mechanism for washing and drying tableware stored in the washing tank are provided. And
The opening 12 is provided substantially corresponding to the entire front surface of the main body 11 except for the lower side portion. Body 11
An operation panel 13 to be described later is provided at a lower part of the operation panel 13. The outer dimensions of the main body 11 are, for example, 500 m in width.
m, height 500 mm and depth 300 mm.

As shown in FIG. 2, a dish storage basket 14 for supporting tableware is housed in the washing tank so as to be able to be taken in and out. This tableware storage basket 14
Is configured in such a manner that a plurality of partitions are provided inside a rectangular cage having an open upper surface by combining metal wires, for example. Further, the tableware storage basket 14 is provided with rollers 15 at the four corners at the bottom.
5 are placed on rolling rails (not shown) extending in the front-rear direction on the left and right inner wall portions of the cleaning tank and rolled, so that they are guided in the front-rear direction and smoothly put in and out. It is supposed to be.

Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the washing mechanism includes a water supply mechanism for supplying water into the washing tank,
A heater for generating hot water (and hot air), a washing pump for pumping water stored in the washing tank (water storage tank), a fountain arm for ejecting water pumped from the washing pump toward tableware, the washing tank The drying mechanism is provided with a blower for drying and the like.

On the front surface of the main body 11, a door 16 for opening and closing the opening 12 of the cleaning tank is provided. The door 16 has a rectangular shape, and is a so-called front-opening system that is pivotally supported at its lower end by the main body 11.
As shown in FIG. 2, the door 16 is opened in a substantially horizontal state forward. When the table storage basket 14 is pulled out in this open state, the table storage basket 14 (the roller 15) is opened. Are placed on the upper surface (back surface) of the door 16.

As shown in FIG. 1, a recess 17 is provided at the top of the front of the door 16 for handling.
A lock lever 18 for locking the door 16 in a closed state is provided at the portion. Further, below the concave portion 17, a see-through window 19 made of a transparent plate is provided for seeing through the inside of the cleaning tank.

The lower part of the front surface of the main body 11 has a projecting portion 2 projecting forward from the front surface of the closed door 16.
0 is provided. In this embodiment, the protrusion 20
Is provided so as to extend over substantially the entire left-right direction of the main body 11, and protrudes, for example, with a length of about 30 mm. In addition, the entire upper surface of the protrusion 20 is
As shown in FIG. 1, the operation panel 13 is provided on the inclined surface 21.
Is provided.

Although not shown in detail, the operation panel 1
3 is provided with a key operation unit 22 having a power key, a start / pause key, a course selection key, a drying time setting key, and the like. A display unit 23 including an LED or the like for displaying is provided. Although not shown, a control circuit including a microcomputer is provided in the main body 11 to control the cleaning mechanism and the like based on the operation of the key operation unit 22 to execute a cleaning operation and the like. ing.

At the outer bottom of the main body 11, legs 24 as grounding portions for supporting the main body 11 in contact with the installation surface A (see FIG. 2) when the main body 11 is installed are provided at four corners thereof. It is located and provided. Accordingly, the two left and right legs 24 on the front side are located at two positions on the left and right ends on the lower surface of the protrusion 20. In addition, these legs 24
Is made of a non-slip member having a large friction coefficient, such as rubber, and is fixedly provided on the outer bottom of the main body 11.

In the above configuration, the main body 11 of the dishwasher
Is installed on a substantially horizontal installation surface A such as a worktop (top plate) of a system kitchen. At this time, the four legs 2 provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the main body 11
4 comes into contact with the installation surface A in a spot-like manner,
1 is supported. In this case, one of the legs 24
Is not in contact with the installation surface A, for example, when it is located on the sink, the stability is lost, and the installation operator can easily recognize that. Therefore, in a state where all the legs 24 are in contact with the installation surface A, It can be installed reliably.

In order to wash the dishes, the user first opens the door 16 and pulls the dish storage basket 14 toward the user, places the dishes to be washed in the dish storage basket 14, and then places the dishes in the dish storage basket 14. The storage basket 14 is stored in the cleaning tank, and the door 16 is closed and locked. Then, the operation panel 1
By operating the key operation unit 22 of No. 3, a cleaning operation or the like is executed. After the cleaning operation is completed, the door 16 is unlocked and the door 16 is opened, and the tableware storage basket 14 is pulled out to the front side to take out the tableware.

When the door 16 is opened and the tableware storage basket 14 is pulled out to the near side as described above, the center of gravity fluctuates forward according to the weight of the tableware stored in the tableware storage basket 14. There is a possibility that the installation state of the main body 11 becomes unstable. However, in this embodiment, since the leg 24 is provided on the lower surface of the protrusion 20 provided on the lower part of the main body 11,
The fulcrum on the front side of the main body 11 (the ground contact position with respect to the installation surface A) can be brought to the front, and the main body 11 can be stably installed, and the forward fall can be prevented. .

When the user operates the key operation section 22 of the operation panel 13 or visually recognizes the display section 23, the operation panel 13 is located at the lower part of the front of the main body 11. Control panel 13
There is a situation in which the operation panel 13 is provided above the inclined surface 21 on the upper surface of the protruding portion 20, which makes the visibility of the operation panel 13 good. It is easy to operate and easy to operate.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the projecting portion 20 projecting forward is provided at the lower portion of the main body 11, and the leg 24 for supporting the main body 11 is provided at the lower surface of the projecting portion 20. The door 16 is opened and the tableware storage basket 1 is opened.
The main body 11 is stable even in a state in which the front panel 4 is pulled out, and is excellent in the effect of preventing the vehicle from falling forward. At this time, the protrusion 20
In addition, since the front end leg 24 is provided in the main body 11 in advance, the conventional auxiliary leg 5 and another fixing member are not required, and the installation is simple, and the installation is incomplete, such as forgetting to attach the auxiliary leg 5. Can be reliably prevented.

If the leg 24 (ground contact) does not contact the installation surface A, it is immediately apparent to the installer that it is inappropriate to install at that position. Installation can also be prevented beforehand. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide a weight in the main body 11, it is possible to reduce the weight of the main body 11, and of course, it is effective for reducing the installation space by making the main body 11 thin in the front-rear direction. Become. The protruding portion 20 is provided with the conventional auxiliary leg 5.
Since it does not protrude long as in the above, it can also be installed in a region where the depth (front-back direction) dimension is limited, such as a bay window of a kitchen or on a facing counter.

In addition, in this embodiment, in particular, the inclined surface portion 21 is provided on the upper surface of the projecting portion 20 and the operation panel 13 is provided on the inclined surface portion, so that the visibility of the operation panel 13 can be improved. It is possible to obtain an advantage that it can be easily operated.

(2) Second to Fourth Embodiments Next, second to fourth embodiments of the present invention will be described.
It should be noted that these second to fourth embodiments can be said to be so-called modifications of the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, the same parts as those of the above-described first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. Detailed description is omitted, and only different points will be described below.

FIG. 3 shows an external configuration of a main body 31 of a dishwasher as a washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the main body 31
Is that the height dimension of the protruding portion 32 provided at the lower portion of the lower portion is reduced. In this case, the upper surface of the protruding portion 32 is an inclined surface portion 33 which is inclined forward and downward, and the degree of inclination as viewed from the front of the inclined surface portion 33 is the same as the inclined surface portion 21 of the first embodiment. Is bigger than. Only the key operation section 22 is provided on the inclined surface section 33, and the display section 23 is provided at a vertically upright portion on the upper portion thereof. According to this configuration, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the operability of the key operation unit 22 is further improved.

FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows an external configuration of a main body 34 of a dishwasher as a washing machine according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a front panel 35 is provided on the front surface of the main body 34 below the door 16 (lower part of the main body 34) and is a front plate. Is provided integrally with the lower edge portion in a thin shape. The operation panel 13 is provided on the front panel 35. According to this, the configuration of the protruding portion 36 can be simplified while the operation panel 13 is kept large.

FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
2 shows an appearance configuration of a main body 37 of a dishwasher as a washing machine according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a gutter-shaped water receiving recess 39 is provided on the upper surface of a projection 38 provided at the lower portion of the main body 37.
Is provided. According to this, when the door 16 is opened, water droplets or the like dropped from the lower end portion of the door 16 or the front opening 12 of the main body 37 can be received by the water receiving recess 39, and water or the like falls on the installation surface A. Can be prevented from being wet.

(3) Fifth and Sixth Embodiments Next, referring to FIGS. 6 to 9, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. (Corresponds to 9 and 10)
Is described. As shown in FIG. 6, also in this embodiment, a projection 42 projecting forward from the front surface of the door 16 is provided at the lower portion of the main body 41 of the dishwasher as a washing machine. The portions 42 are provided at both left and right end portions of the main body 41. A front panel 43 which is located below the door 16 and is a front panel is provided on the front surface of the main body 41.
Is provided.

The projecting portion 42 projects forward from the front panel 43. More specifically, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the protruding portion 42 is integrally provided on a bottom plate 44 made of a plastic molded product constituting the outer bottom surface of the main body 41. In this case, each of the protrusions 42
Is formed in a hollow shape with a thin end (upper surface) and an open bottom surface. As shown in FIG. 8, a cylindrical shape is formed on the rear surface (bottom). The mounting boss 45 is integrally formed, and the mounting boss 45 is
A rubber leg 46 is fitted and fixed from the bottom side.
A plurality of reinforcing ribs 4 are provided on the back side of the protrusion 42.
The reinforcing ribs 47 are formed, for example, radially from the periphery of the mounting boss 45 and are integrally formed. Have been.

Further, in this case, the leg portion 46 is a fixed leg whose height cannot be adjusted. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, for example, a rubber ring-shaped spacer 4 is formed.
8 can be fitted and mounted around the leg 46.
The spacer 48 has a height dimension larger than the height dimension of a portion of the leg portion 46 protruding from the mounting boss portion 45. Therefore, as shown by an imaginary line in FIG. The height of the leg portion 46 (ground contact portion) can be adjusted by fitting the 48 into contact with the contact portion formed by the plurality of reinforcing ribs 47.

According to such a configuration, similarly to the first embodiment, the leg 46 for supporting the main body 41 is provided on the lower surface of each protruding portion 42 projecting forward of the main body 41. Even when the tableware storage basket 14 is pulled out by opening the tableware 16, the main body 41 is stable and has an excellent effect of preventing the vehicle from falling forward. At this time, the conventional auxiliary leg 5 and another fixing member are not required. At the same time, the installation is simple, and it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of installation defects such as forgetting to attach the auxiliary leg 5.

Further, since the projecting portion 42 does not protrude forward long like the conventional auxiliary leg 5, it is effective for saving installation space. Also, it is possible to prevent the main body 41 from being installed at a position where stability is poor, but in this case, except for the left and right end portions of the front surface of the main body 41, the main body 41 is located behind the protruding portion 42. Since the retracted form can be used, the retracted portion can be widely used.

Here, FIG. 9 shows a schematic plan view of the system kitchen together with the layout of the installation position of the main body 41 of the dishwasher. This system kitchen is configured by arranging a sink 50 having a so-called R-shaped corner, a cooking heater 51, and the like on a worktop 49 having a depth dimension of, for example, about 630 mm. The face-to-face counter 52 having a dimension of, for example, about 250 mm, or a depth dimension of, for example, 3
A bay window 53 of about 80 mm is provided. Main body 4 of this embodiment
1 is, for example, 500 mm in width and 300 m in depth
m, the length of the protrusion 42 is about 30 mm.

As can be understood from FIG.
Not only can it be installed at a position off the sink 50 on the worktop 49, but also it can be installed at the position of the bay window 53. Further, even at the position (i.e., the narrow position on the right side of the sink 50 on the worktop 49 (the width dimension is, for example, 250 mm)), the left and right legs 42 on the front side are rounded using the R shape.
, It can be installed horizontally. In this case, since the drawn-in portion of the main body 41 hangs over the sink 50, the sink 50 can be widely used, and a large pot or the like can be easily taken out.
It is to be noted that the position on the counter 52 or a part of the leg 46 is prevented from being set at the position on the sink 50.

In this embodiment, since the leg 46 provided on the lower surface of the projection 42 is a fixed leg whose height cannot be adjusted, a mechanism for height adjustment is incorporated in the projection 42. This eliminates the necessity, and the projection 42 can be formed to be thin, so that it does not hinder the user as much as possible. In addition, since the ring-shaped spacer 48 is fitted around the leg portion 46 until it comes into contact with the contact portion, the height can be adjusted. Therefore, the height can be adjusted with a simple configuration, and the installation surface having poor horizontality can be obtained. Even in the case of A, the main body 41 can be installed while being kept horizontal.

In this case, even if the projecting portion 42 is made of synthetic resin, a flat contact portion can be easily formed by the reinforcing rib 47, and a rubber plate is punched in a ring shape as the spacer 48. The spacer 48 itself can be made relatively inexpensive, for example, by using a member having a different shape. Further, since the projecting portion 42 is provided integrally with the bottom plate 44 constituting the outer bottom surface of the main body 41, the configuration is inexpensive and simple as compared with a case where a separate component is attached, and the strength and leg of the projecting portion 42 are improved. The mounting strength of the portion 46 can also be improved.

In this embodiment, the spacer 48
Was configured in a ring shape, but may be in a cap shape,
Further, the bottom surface of the protruding portion 42 may be formed in a flat plate shape to serve as a contact portion. It goes without saying that the bottom plate 44 may be made of metal or the like.

FIG. 10 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the fifth embodiment is that the outer surfaces of the two left and right projections 42 are formed integrally with the front panel 43. The configuration is such that it is covered by the cover portion 54 provided. According to this, the unevenness of the protruding portion 42, the butting of the parts, the groove, and the like are covered by the cover portion 54 and do not appear in the external appearance, and the external appearance of the protruding portion 42 can be easily changed.
The same color as that of No. 3 can be obtained, and the appearance can be improved, and the effect that dust and the like do not accumulate can be obtained. Further, the projection 42 does not need to be colored or the like, and the projection 42 can be made of a filler-containing resin material or sheet metal having excellent strength.

(4) Seventh Embodiment FIGS. 11 to 13 show a seventh embodiment (corresponding to claims 11 to 14) of the present invention. In this embodiment, a dishwasher main body 41 having substantially the same configuration as that of the fifth embodiment is fixed to a fixture 61 having a substantially C-shape as a whole.
To fix it. In this embodiment,
The main body 41 is arranged on an installation surface via an auxiliary installation plate 62.

That is, as shown in FIG.
A locking portion 63 is formed in a horizontally elongated slit shape in the lower central portion of the right side surface of the horn. In this case, the locking portion 63
It is provided between the front and rear legs 46 at the bottom of the main body 41. On the other hand, the auxiliary installation plate 62
Has a rectangular plate shape slightly larger than the main body 41 and, as shown in FIG. 13, has a peripheral wall portion 62a which falls downward from the outer peripheral portion thereof. The legs 46 at the four corners of the main body 41 are placed on the upper surface of the auxiliary installation plate 62.

In this embodiment, the auxiliary installation plate 62
A concave portion 62b is formed at a position corresponding to the locking portion 63 on the right side of the peripheral wall portion 62a so that a part of a lower end portion thereof is cutout to lock the fixing tool 61. I have. Further, the auxiliary installation plate 62 is configured to have a sufficient weight to function as a weight for preventing the main body 41 from tipping over.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this case, the fixing tool 62 includes an upper fitting 64 and a lower fitting 65,
They are connected by screws 66. The lower metal fitting 65 has an L-shape such that a vertically long sheet metal is bent at substantially a right angle at a lower end thereof, and the bent lower end is engaged with the concave portion 62 b of the auxiliary installation plate 62. Locking piece 65a
It has been. In addition, a long hole 65b extending in the vertical direction is formed in the lower metal fitting 65.

On the other hand, the upper metal fitting 64 has a locking piece 64a that is locked to the locking part 63 of the main body 41 at the upper end of a plate-shaped part that slides on the left side surface of the lower metal fitting 65. And an engagement portion 64b having a U-shaped cross section that engages both side portions of the lower metal fitting 65 on both sides of the plate-shaped portion. It is slidable in the direction. Further, the upper metal fitting 64 is provided with a screw hole (not shown) in which the screw 66 is tightened, which is located at a portion which is in sliding contact with the lower metal fitting 65.

In this way, the screw 66 is tightened into the screw hole of the upper fitting 64 through the elongated hole 65b of the lower fitting 65, so that the upper fitting 64 and the lower fitting 65 are connected. The length of the fixture 62 as a whole in the vertical direction can be adjusted by 65b.

In the fixture 62 thus configured, the locking piece 64a at the upper end is locked to the locking portion 63 of the main body 41 in a state where the length in the vertical direction is adjusted to a required size. The main body 41 is fixed to the auxiliary installation plate 62 on the installation surface by engaging the locking piece 65a with the concave portion 62b of the auxiliary installation plate 62. Also, in this case,
As shown in FIG. 13, since the locking piece 65a fits into the concave portion 62b, it does not become convex on the lower surface side of the auxiliary installation plate 62, and the auxiliary installation plate 62 is disposed on the installation surface without rattling. Is available.

According to this embodiment, the main body 41
Is fixed to the auxiliary installation plate 62 disposed on the installation surface by the substantially C-shaped fixing tool 61, so that it is possible to prevent the device from falling forward and to stably install the device. . In this case, since the central portion of the side portion of the main body 41 is fixed by the fixing tool 61, the holding is not biased, and the entire body can be stably held, so that the fixing with one fixing tool 61 is sufficient. become able to. Further, since the auxiliary installation plate 62 has a sufficient weight,
Can be prevented from falling in any direction, not only on the front side, and can be installed more stably.

Further, since the fixing tool 62 does not protrude forward long like a separate auxiliary leg, the installation space for the main body 41 can be made almost the same size as the auxiliary installation plate 62, and the size can be reduced. be able to. Moreover, by using the auxiliary installation plate 62, when a part of the main body 41 is located off the installation surface, that is, the position on the counter 52 shown in FIG. Even at such a position, an advantage that installation is possible can be obtained.

In this embodiment, the auxiliary installation plate 62 is used. However, the main body 41 is installed by engaging the engagement piece 65a at the lower end of the fixture 61 with the worktop 49 of the kitchen. It is also possible to fix directly to the surface by the fixing tool 61. In addition, if the fixing tool 61 is used, the main body can be stably installed even if the main body does not have the protrusion 42. The fixing position of the fixing tool may be on the back surface of the main body, and further, the fixing tool may be an integral body whose length cannot be adjusted, and various modifications are possible.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, the door 16 is not limited to the front opening type, but may be a horizontal opening type or a drawer type that slides in the front-rear direction. It may be something. In addition, the present invention can be applied not only to a table-top dishwasher but also to various types of washing machines, and also to a floor-standing dishwasher. What you get.

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As is apparent from the above description, according to the washing machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the door is provided on the front surface of the main body so that the door can be opened and closed. A protruding portion that protrudes forward from the front is provided, and a grounding portion that contacts the installation surface is provided at this protruding portion, so that it can be prevented from falling forward and stably installed without using a separate auxiliary leg. It has an excellent effect that it becomes possible to perform

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the main body is fixed to the installation surface or the auxiliary installation plate arranged on the installation surface by the substantially C-shaped fixture. In addition, even if a separate auxiliary leg is not used, it is possible to prevent a fall to the front and to achieve an excellent effect that the installation can be stably performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view of a main body of a dishwasher.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state where a door is opened.

FIG. 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and is a view corresponding to FIG.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a protruding portion with a spacer attached.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the protrusion.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the system kitchen showing various installation position layouts of the main body.

FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing an installed state of a main body.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a fixture.

FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which the lower end of the fixture is locked to the auxiliary installation plate.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a main body of a dishwasher showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

In the drawings, 11, 31, 34, 37, and 41 are the main body, 12 is the opening, 13 is the operation panel, 14 is the tableware storage basket, 16
Is a door, 20, 32, 36, 38, and 42 are protruding portions, 21 is an inclined surface portion, 24 and 46 are leg portions, 35 and 43 are front panels (front plates), 39 is a water receiving recess, 44 is a bottom plate, and 47 is a bottom plate. Is a reinforcing rib, 48 is a spacer, 61 is a fixture, 62 is an auxiliary installation plate, 62b is a concave portion, 63 is an engagement portion, 64a and 65a are engagement pieces, and A is an installation surface.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshio Ikeda 991, Anata-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi Prefecture Inside the Toshiba Aichi Factory (72) Inventor Tatsuya Saito 991, Anata-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi Prefecture Higashishiba Aichi Factory (72) Inventor Kenji Suzuki 991 Anata-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi Prefecture Inside the Aichi Factory, Toshiba Corporation (72) Inventor Genichiro Kono 991, Anata-cho, Seto-shi, Aichi Prefecture Inside the Nagoya Office of Toshiba A-V-E Co., Ltd.

Claims (14)

[Claims] A cleaning tank in which the front face is opened and a storage basket is taken in and out;
An installation comprising a door that opens and closes a front opening of the cleaning tank, wherein a lower part of the main body is provided with a protruding part that protrudes forward from a front surface of the door, and the protruding part is provided with the main body. A washing machine provided with a grounding portion for supporting the main body in contact with a surface. 2. The cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the projecting portion is provided with an inclined surface which is inclined forward and downward, and an operation panel is provided on the inclined surface. 3. A front plate is provided on a front surface of the main body at a position below the door, and the protrusion is provided to protrude forward from the front plate. Washing machine. 4. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is provided on an outer bottom surface of the main body. 5. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a gutter-shaped water receiving recess is provided on an upper surface of the projecting portion. 6. The projection according to claim 1, wherein the projections are provided at both left and right end portions of the main body.
5. The washing machine according to any one of 4. 7. The grounding portion according to claim 1, wherein the grounding portion comprises legs provided at least at two positions on the left and right ends of the main body on the lower surface of the projecting portion. The washing machine as described. 8. The leg provided on the lower surface of the protrusion is a fixed leg whose height cannot be adjusted, and the protrusion has a thin shape. The washing machine as described. 9. At least one of the legs is a fixed leg whose height cannot be adjusted, and the lower surface of the projection has a flat abutting portion around the fixed leg, and is annular or cap-shaped. The washing machine according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the spacer is fitted around the fixed leg until the spacer comes into contact with the contact portion, whereby the height can be adjusted. 10. The washing machine according to claim 9, wherein the contact portion is constituted by a plurality of ribs. 11. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a main body having a cleaning tank having an open front surface and a storage basket being put in and out, and a door provided on the front surface of the main body to open and close a front opening of the cleaning tank; A locking portion is provided on a side surface or a back surface of the main body. The main body has one end locked by the locking portion and the other end connected to an installation surface or an auxiliary installation plate arranged on the installation surface. A washing machine fixed by a substantially C-shaped fixing tool to be stopped. 12. The washing machine according to claim 11, wherein the locking portion is provided between the legs provided on the bottom of the main body. 13. The washing machine according to claim 11, wherein a concave portion is formed at a side edge portion of the auxiliary installation plate to lock the other end of the fixing tool. 14. The washing machine according to claim 11, wherein the auxiliary installation plate has a weight that functions as a weight for preventing the body from tipping over.