JP2001017780A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the number of parts, to control generation of the unbalanced condition at the time of dry spinning in response to the increase of the washing capacity, to prevent water penetration into the inside of the motor when water overflows from the water tank or from the lower part of the body for improving the safety of a washing machine for washing, rinsing and dry spinning clothes. SOLUTION: The washing/dry spinning tub 19 is rotated by a dry spinning shaft 22, which is decelerated by a decelerator mechanism 25, and an agitator 20 is rotated by a washing shaft 24 mounted on the same axis as the dry spinning shaft 22. The rotation of a motor 27 is switched either to the dry spinning shaft 22 or the washing shaft 24 by a clutch mechanism 29. A cup-shaped motor bracket 26 is attached to the reduction mechanism 25 with the opening 26a facing downward. The motor 27 is mounted inside the motor bracket 26, and the decelerator mechanism 25 and the motor 27 are located on the same axis. The opening 26a of the motor bracket 26 is covered by a motor cover 30 with a louver 30a.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine for washing, rinsing and dewatering clothes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of washing machine has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, a washing machine main body 1 is provided with a water receiving tub 3 supported by a suspension 2 therein.
A washing and dewatering tub 4 is rotatably provided in the water receiving tub 3, and the washing and dewatering tub 4 has an open top surface so that laundry can be put in from the top surface. Further, a stirring blade 5 is rotatably provided at the bottom, and has a large number of holes on the side surface.

As shown in FIG. 7, the washing and dewatering tub 4 is fixed to a dewatering shaft 7 supported by a bearing 6 provided on the bottom surface of the water receiving tub 3. Is fixed to a washing shaft 9 supported by a bearing 8 inside the inside. The washing shaft 9 is connected to a speed reduction mechanism 10, and a pulley 12 is attached to the speed reduction mechanism input shaft 11.

[0005] The mounting portion of the pulley 12 of the speed reduction mechanism input shaft 11 has four cut-out surfaces, and the mounting hole of the pulley 12 is formed in a shape that fits into the hole, thereby transmitting the rotational force of the pulley 12. The pulley 12 is connected to a motor 14 via a belt 13. Further, the speed reduction mechanism input shaft 11 has a clutch mechanism 15 for switching the rotation of the motor 14 to the washing shaft 9 or the dehydrating shaft 7 and transmitting the rotation.

In the above configuration, during the washing and rinsing steps,
Release the clutch driving means 15b of the clutch mechanism 15,
The rotation of the motor 14 is only transmitted to the stirring blade 5 via the washing shaft 9 and gives a mechanical force to the laundry. Thus, the washing and rinsing of the laundry stored in the washing and dewatering tub 4 proceeds.

In the dehydration process, the clutch driving means 15b of the clutch mechanism 15 is driven, and the rotation of the motor 14 is transmitted only to the washing and dewatering tub 4 via the dehydrating shaft 7, so that the entire washing and dewatering tub 4 is rotated. Rotates. The water content of the laundry, which has been washed and rinsed by the rotation of the washing and dewatering tub 4, is squeezed out into the water receiving tub 3 from a large number of holes provided on the side surface of the washing and dewatering tub 4 by centrifugal force. It is.
Thus, the laundry is automatically dehydrated.

[0008]

In such a conventional configuration, the speed reduction mechanism 1 is driven by the motor 14 via the belt 13.
Since the power is transmitted to 0, the number of parts increases to increase the washing capacity and the cleaning power, and the cost is high. There was an upper limit on the transmission torque due to a change in the tension of the belt 13 due to a change over time such as belt elongation or belt breakage, and it was not possible to obtain a transmission torque corresponding to a large capacity.

Since the heavy motor 14 and the speed reduction mechanism 10 are arranged below the water receiving tub 3, the washing and dewatering tub 4 suspended in the main body 1 of the washing machine and the water receiving tub are provided. 3
And the center of gravity of the washing / dewatering tub 4 is deviated from the rotation center (dehydrating shaft 7) of the washing and dewatering tub 4. Thus, when the washing and spin-drying tub 4 performs spin-drying, it tends to be unbalanced, and vibration due to spinning tends to increase. In addition, we use water called a washing machine and always use it under environmental conditions where there is water splash,
It is necessary to prevent the motor 14 from being deteriorated due to poor insulation, rust or the like.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and reduces the number of parts and suppresses the occurrence of unbalance during dehydration in response to an increase in washing capacity.
Even if water overflows from the water receiving tank for some reason, the purpose is to prevent water from entering the inside of the motor, prevent water from entering from below, and improve safety. .

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention achieves the above-mentioned object, and comprises rotating a hollow dewatering shaft and a washing shaft arranged coaxially with the dewatering shaft by a motor so that the dewatering shaft can be used for washing and washing. While rotating the spin-drying tub, the rotation of the motor is reduced by the speed reduction mechanism, the washing shaft is rotated by the washing shaft, and the stirring blade disposed in the spin-drying tub is rotated. The motor bracket formed in a cup shape is attached to the speed reduction mechanism with the opening downward, the motor is configured in the motor bracket, the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are arranged on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is opened. The part is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver.

Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of parts, suppress the occurrence of imbalance during dehydration in response to an increase in washing capacity, and to prevent water from overflowing from the water receiving tank for some reason. It is possible to prevent water from entering the inside of the motor, to prevent water from entering from below, to improve safety, and to secure a cooling air hole for the motor, Since the water that has dewed inside is discharged, the motor is durable, and the motor efficiency can be increased to reduce the size.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that a hollow dewatering shaft for rotating a washing and dewatering tub, a stirring blade disposed in the washing and dewatering tub are rotated and the dewatering is performed. A washing shaft disposed coaxially with a shaft, a motor for rotating the dehydrating shaft and the washing shaft, a reduction mechanism for reducing the rotation of the motor to rotate the washing shaft, and a dehydrating shaft for rotating the motor. A clutch mechanism for switching to one of the washing shafts, a motor bracket formed in a cup shape is attached to the speed reduction mechanism with an opening downward, and the motor is configured in the motor bracket, and the speed reduction mechanism and The motor and the motor are arranged on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver. The motor is formed in a motor bracket formed in a cup shape. , Since the down opening of the motor bracket, seamlessly at the top of the motor bracket, the water overflowing from the water tub can be prevented from entering into the motor.

Further, since the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are located on the same axis, the position of the center of gravity of the washing and dewatering tub, the water receiving tub and the like can coincide with the rotation center of the washing and dewatering tub, and the rotation during the dehydration can be performed. The occurrence of balance can be suppressed, and since the belt is not required, the problem due to the belt can be solved, the number of parts can be reduced, and the assemblability can be improved. In addition, by covering the opening of the motor bracket with a motor cover provided with a louver, intrusion of water from below can be prevented, and a cooling air hole for the motor can be secured. Is discharged, so that it is durable and can be downsized by increasing the motor efficiency.

The louver provided on the motor cover is
Water that has entered the gap between the motor bracket and the motor cover is discharged to the outside without going to the center, so the invaded water collects in the center of the cover and the motor rotor Can be prevented from being wound up by the rotation of the motor and flying into the motor.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the louver provided on the motor cover has a central portion excluding the outermost portion facing inward, and the rotation of the rotor of the motor causes the louver to emit wind. External water can be prevented from being sucked from the louver and scattered into the motor.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the motor cover, the outermost peripheral portion is one step lower than the inner peripheral portion, so that water that has entered the gap between the motor bracket and the motor cover does not go to the central portion. As it is discharged to the outside, the invading water collects at the center of the cover, is wound up by the rotation of the motor, and scatters inside the motor, preventing poor insulation of the motor and rust from occurring. Can be improved.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector for connecting to a motor, wherein a lead wire coming out of the connector portion is fixed to a motor cover, and the lead wire fixing position is lower than a position coming out of the connector portion. Since the lead wire coming out of the connector portion is routed below the position of the connector portion, water can be prevented from entering the connector portion along the lead wire.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the fourth aspect, the motor cover has a lead wire fixing position formed by a throttle, and a portion for attaching a lead wire coming out of the motor has a simple structure. Thus, it is possible to provide a structure in which water hardly accumulates and water is easily discharged.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connector for connecting to a motor, wherein the connector is sandwiched and held between a motor bracket and a motor cover. Can be fixed at the same time.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the connector portion is held and held between the motor bracket and the motor cover via an elastic body. When sandwiched between the motor bracket and the motor cover, variations in the gap between the motor bracket and the motor cover can be absorbed.

[0022]

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

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 2, a washing machine main body 16 is provided with a water receiving tank 18 suspended by a suspension 17 so as to prevent dehydration vibration therein. The washing and dewatering tub 19 is rotatably arranged in
A stirring blade 20 for stirring the laundry is rotatably disposed on the inner bottom of the washing and dewatering tub 19.

The washing and dewatering tub 19 is, as shown in FIG.
The stirring blade 20 is fixed to the upper end of a dehydrating shaft 22 which is supported by a bearing 21 provided at the bottom of the water receiving tank 18.
It is disposed coaxially with the dewatering shaft 22 in the hollow portion of the dewatering shaft 22, and is fixed to the upper end of a washing shaft 24 supported by a bearing 23 provided in the hollow portion of the dewatering shaft 22. The lower end of the washing shaft 24 is connected to the output side of the speed reduction mechanism 25.

The motor bracket 26 is formed in a cup shape and attached to the speed reduction mechanism 25 with the opening downward, and a stator 27b for applying a rotating magnetic field to the rotor 27a is press-fitted into the motor bracket 26, and the rotor 27b is inserted into the stator 27b. The motor 27 is constituted by opposing the motor 27a and the speed reduction mechanism 2
5 and the motor 27 are arranged on the same axis,
The rotation center of the rotor 27a of the motor 27 is connected to the speed reduction mechanism input shaft 28.

The clutch mechanism 29 switches the rotation of the motor 27 to one of the dehydrating shaft 22 and the washing shaft 24. A clutch spring 29a is provided in a space provided inside the rotor 27a, and the clutch spring 29a is driven externally. A clutch driving means 29b is provided. The motor cover 30 is provided with a louver 30a so as to cover the opening 26a of the motor bracket 26.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. Washing,
In the rinsing stroke, the clutch driving means 29b of the clutch mechanism 29 releases the clutch spring 29a, and the dehydrating shaft 2
2 cannot transmit torque. The power of the motor 27 is only transmitted to the stirring blade 20 via the washing shaft 24, and gives a mechanical force to the laundry. Thus, the washing and rinsing of the laundry housed in the washing and dewatering tub 19 proceeds.

When the washing process is completed, a dehydration process is started. In this dehydration process, water in the washing and dewatering tub 19 is drained,
The clutch driving means 29b of the clutch mechanism 29 drives the clutch spring 29a so that a rotational force can be transmitted to the dehydrating shaft 22. As for the power of the motor 27, the speed reduction mechanism input shaft 28 and the dehydrating shaft 22 are connected, and the washing and dehydrating tub 19 rotates.

When the washing and dewatering tub 19 rotates, the water content of the laundry, which has been washed and rinsed, is condensed into the water receiving tub 18 from a large number of holes provided on the side surface of the washing and dewatering tub 19 by centrifugal force. Will be issued. Thus, the laundry is automatically dehydrated. In this manner, the laundry put into the washing / dewatering tub 19 automatically finishes the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the washing shaft 2
4. The dehydrating shaft 22 has a double structure in which the dehydrating shaft 22 is coaxial, and the speed reducing mechanism 25, the clutch mechanism 29, and the motor 27 are arranged in this order from the stirring blade 20 side, and since these are on the same axis, the motor 27 and the speed reducing mechanism 25 are arranged. Are integrated, and the center of gravity is located at the center of the water receiving tank 18, so that the imbalance caused by the motor 27 not being at the center of the water receiving tank 18 as in the related art is eliminated, and vibration during dehydration can be suppressed. Further, since the speed reduction mechanism 25 and the dehydrating shaft 22 are directly rotated by the motor 27, a conventional belt is not required, and belt slip and durability can be eliminated.

A motor 27 is formed in a motor bracket 26 formed in a cup shape.
6, the opening of the motor bracket 26
In the case where there is no seam on the upper surface and the water overflows from the water receiving tank 18, the overflowing water can be prevented from entering the inside of the motor 27 and the motor bracket 26 becomes an integral part, so that the number of parts can be reduced. In addition, the assemblability can be improved, and the weight can be reduced.

The opening 26 of the motor bracket 26
is covered by the motor cover 30 provided with the louver 30a, the louver 30a of the motor cover 30 prevents water from entering from below and facilitates the intake of cooling air for the motor 27. The rise can be suppressed, the size of the motor 27 can be reduced, and the durability can be improved.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIG. 3, the motor bracket 31 is formed in a cup shape and is mounted on the speed reduction mechanism 25 with the opening downward, and a rotating magnetic field is applied to the rotor 32a in the motor bracket 31. A given stator 32b is press-fitted, a rotor 32a is opposed to the stator 32b to form a motor 32, the reduction mechanism 25 and the motor 32 are arranged on the same axis, and a reduction mechanism input shaft 28 of the reduction mechanism 25 is provided.
And the rotation center of the rotor 32a of the motor 32.

The motor cover 33 is provided with a louver 33a, covers the opening 31a of the motor bracket 31, and a hole 33b is provided in the center of the motor cover 33.
Reference numeral 3b denotes a hole having a diameter larger than that of a tool for turning a nut 34 attached to the speed reduction mechanism input shaft (motor shaft) 28, and a rib 33c provided around the hole 33b.

The louver 33a provided on the motor cover 33 is provided with a coil 32c of a stator 32b of the motor 32.
Are oriented so that they cannot be seen through from the outside, the outermost louvers are directed outward, and the central louvers excluding the outermost are directed inward. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. A hole 33b is provided in the center of the motor cover 33, and this hole 33b
Since the diameter of the hole is larger than the size of a tool for turning the nut 34 attached to the reduction mechanism input shaft 28 and the rib 33c is provided around the hole 33b, the center of the motor cover 33 is assembled after the motor 32 is assembled. By attaching a tool for turning the nut 34 to the hole 33b provided in the section and externally driving the rotor 32a, it is possible to easily perform completion inspection and phase adjustment when the stirring blade 20 is attached, improving workability and serviceability. can do.

Since the rib 33c is provided around the hole 33b, the hole 33 provided at the center of the motor cover 33 is provided.
b can prevent water from jumping in, and water
To prevent the occurrence of insulation failure and rust due to the penetration into the wire, thereby improving the durability.

A louver 33a provided on the motor cover 33 is provided with a coil 32c of a stator 32b of the motor 32.
Is oriented such that it cannot be seen through from the outside, so that water does not jump into the coil 32c of the motor 32 from the louver 33a and adheres to the coil 32c, thereby preventing the occurrence of insulation failure.

Further, since the louver 33a has the outermost louver facing outward, water that has entered into the gap between the motor bracket 31 and the motor cover 33 is not covered by the motor cover 33.
At the center of the motor 32, and can be prevented from being wound up by the rotation of the motor rotor 32a and scattered into the motor 32.

Also, since the central louver except the outermost portion is directed inward, the rotation of the rotor 32a of the motor causes the central louver to emit air from the inward louver, so that external water is sucked from the louver. The motor 32
Of the stator 32b.
Can prevent water from entering the insulation and causing poor insulation and rust.
Durability can be improved.

(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIG. 4, the motor bracket 26 is formed in a cup shape and attached to a speed reduction mechanism with an opening facing down, and a rotating magnetic field is applied to the rotor 27a in the motor bracket 26. A motor 27 is formed by press-fitting a stator 27b, and a rotor 27a is opposed to the stator 27b. A reduction mechanism and the motor 27 are arranged on the same axis. The motor cover 34 is a louver 34a
Is provided to cover the opening 26a of the motor bracket 26,
The outermost peripheral portion 34f of the motor cover 34 is one step lower than the inner peripheral portion. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. Water that has entered the gap between the motor bracket 26 and the motor cover 34 is collected at the outermost peripheral portion 34f and is not taken up by rotation of the rotor 27a of the motor. Scattered, it is possible to prevent poor insulation and rust of the motor 27 from occurring, and to improve durability.

In this embodiment, the opening 26a of the motor bracket 26 of the first embodiment is covered with the motor cover 34, and the outermost peripheral portion 34f of the motor cover 34 is one step lower than the inner peripheral portion. It goes without saying that the outermost peripheral portion of the motor cover that covers the opening 31a of the motor bracket 31 of the second embodiment may be one step lower than the inner peripheral portion.

(Embodiment 4) As shown in FIG. 5, the motor bracket 35 is formed in a cup shape and is mounted on a speed reduction mechanism with an opening facing down, and a rotating magnetic field is applied to the rotor 32a in the motor bracket 35. A motor 32 is formed by press-fitting a stator 32b, and a rotor 32a is opposed to the stator 32b. The speed reduction mechanism and the motor 32 are arranged on the same axis. Motor cover 36 is louver 36a
To cover the opening 35a of the motor bracket 35.

The connector 37 is connected to the motor 32. The connector 37 is sandwiched and held between the motor bracket 35 and the motor cover 36.
The lead wire 38 coming out of the motor cover 36 is fixed to a fixed position 36g formed by drawing on the motor cover 36. The fixed position 36g of the lead wire 38 is provided below the position coming out of the connector portion 37. Other configurations are the same as those in the first or second embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. Since the lead wire 38 coming out of the connector portion 37 is routed below the position of the connector portion 37, it is possible to prevent water from entering the connector portion 37 along the lead wire 38. Thus, it is possible to prevent water from invading the connector portion 37 and to cause insulation failure, thereby improving durability.

Further, since the fixing position 36g for fixing the lead wire 38 to the motor cover 36 is formed by a throttle on the motor cover 36, the fixing position 36g can be formed with a simple configuration, and moreover, water hardly accumulates. Water can be easily drained.

Since the connector 37 is held between the motor bracket 35 and the motor cover 36, the connector 37 can be fixed at the same time by attaching the motor cover 36 to the motor bracket 35. , Workability can be improved.

(Embodiment 5) As shown in FIG. 6, the motor bracket 39 is formed in a cup shape and attached to a speed reduction mechanism with an opening facing down, and a rotating magnetic field is applied to the rotor 32a in the motor bracket 39. A motor 32 is formed by press-fitting a stator 32b, and a rotor 32a is opposed to the stator 32b. The speed reduction mechanism and the motor 32 are arranged on the same axis. The motor cover 40 is a louver 40a
And covers the opening 39 a of the motor bracket 39.

The connector portion 37 is connected to the motor 32. The connector portion 37 is held and held between the motor bracket 39 and the motor cover 40 via the elastic body 41, and the lead wire 38 coming out of the connector portion 37 is held. Is fixed to a fixed position 40 g formed on the motor cover 40. Other configurations are the same as those of the fourth embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The connector 37 is connected to the motor bracket 39 via the elastic body 41.
And the motor cover 40, so that the connector 37 is connected to the motor bracket 39 and the motor cover 4.
In the case where the motor bracket 39 is clamped at 0, variations in the gap between the motor bracket 39 and the motor cover 40 can be absorbed, and assemblability can be improved.

[0052]

As described above, according to the present invention, the occurrence of imbalance during dehydration can be suppressed in response to an increase in washing capacity, and water overflows from the water receiving tank for some reason. In this case, water can be prevented from entering the interior of the motor, water can be prevented from entering from below, and safety can be improved.Furthermore, cooling air holes for the motor can be secured. In addition, since water condensed in the inside is discharged, the motor is durable, and the motor efficiency is increased, thereby enabling downsizing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a main part of a washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the washing machine.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a main part of a washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a main part of a washing machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part of a washing machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of a washing machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a conventional washing machine.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of the washing machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 19 washing and dewatering tub 20 stirring blade 22 dehydrating shaft 24 washing shaft 25 reduction mechanism 26 motor bracket 26a opening 27 motor 29 clutch mechanism 30 motor cover 30a louver

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Toshihiko Ura 1006 Kadoma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Inside Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 72) Inventor Junichi Takamatsu 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Inside Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (7)

[Claims] A dehydrating shaft for rotating a washing and dewatering tub; a washing shaft for rotating a stirring blade disposed in the washing and dewatering tub and disposed coaxially with the dewatering shaft; A motor for rotating the washing shaft, a deceleration mechanism for reducing the rotation of the motor to rotate the washing shaft, and a clutch mechanism for switching the rotation of the motor to be transmitted to the dehydrating shaft; The motor bracket is mounted with the opening part down, a clutch mechanism is formed inside the motor bracket, the motor is configured by mounting a stator inside the motor bracket and facing a rotor on the inner peripheral side of the stator. Then, the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are disposed on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver,
A washing machine in which a louver provided on the motor cover has an outermost surface facing outward. 2. A dewatering shaft for rotating a washing and dewatering tub, a washing shaft for rotating a stirring blade disposed in the washing and dewatering tub and disposed coaxially with the dewatering shaft, and A motor for rotating the washing shaft, a deceleration mechanism for reducing the rotation of the motor to rotate the washing shaft, and a clutch mechanism for switching the rotation of the motor to be transmitted to the dehydrating shaft; The motor bracket is mounted with the opening part down, a clutch mechanism is formed inside the motor bracket, the motor is configured by mounting a stator inside the motor bracket and facing a rotor on the inner peripheral side of the stator. Then, the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are disposed on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver,
A washing machine in which a louver provided on the motor cover has a central portion excluding an outermost portion facing inward. 3. A dehydrating shaft for rotating a washing and dewatering tub, a washing shaft for rotating a stirring blade disposed in the washing and dewatering tub and disposed coaxially with the dewatering shaft, and A motor for rotating the washing shaft, a deceleration mechanism for reducing the rotation of the motor to rotate the washing shaft, and a clutch mechanism for switching the rotation of the motor to be transmitted to the dehydrating shaft; The motor bracket is mounted with the opening part down, a clutch mechanism is formed inside the motor bracket, the motor is configured by mounting a stator inside the motor bracket and facing a rotor on the inner peripheral side of the stator. Then, the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are disposed on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver,
A washing machine in which the motor cover has an outermost peripheral portion one step lower than an inner peripheral portion. 4. A dehydrating shaft for rotating a washing and dewatering tub, a washing shaft for rotating a stirring blade disposed in the washing and dewatering tub and disposed coaxially with the dewatering shaft, and A motor for rotating the washing shaft, a deceleration mechanism for reducing the rotation of the motor to rotate the washing shaft, and a clutch mechanism for switching the rotation of the motor to be transmitted to the dehydrating shaft; The motor bracket is mounted with the opening part down, a clutch mechanism is formed inside the motor bracket, the motor is configured by mounting a stator inside the motor bracket and facing a rotor on the inner peripheral side of the stator. Then, the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are disposed on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver,
A washing machine comprising a connector portion connected to the motor, wherein a lead wire coming out of the connector portion is fixed to a motor cover, and the lead wire fixing position is provided below a position coming out of the connector portion. 5. The washing machine according to claim 4, wherein the motor cover has a lead wire fixing position formed by drawing. 6. A dewatering shaft for rotating a washing and dewatering tub, a washing shaft for rotating a stirring blade disposed in the washing and dewatering tub and disposed coaxially with the dewatering shaft, and A motor for rotating the washing shaft, a deceleration mechanism for reducing the rotation of the motor to rotate the washing shaft, and a clutch mechanism for switching the rotation of the motor to be transmitted to the dehydrating shaft; The motor bracket is mounted with the opening part down, a clutch mechanism is formed inside the motor bracket, the motor is configured by mounting a stator inside the motor bracket and facing a rotor on the inner peripheral side of the stator. Then, the speed reduction mechanism and the motor are disposed on the same axis, and the opening of the motor bracket is covered with a motor cover provided with a louver,
A washing machine comprising a connector portion connected to the motor, wherein the connector portion is held between a motor bracket and a motor cover. 7. The motor according to claim 6, wherein the connector is held between the motor bracket and the motor cover via an elastic body.
The washing machine as described.