JP2004073707A - Washing machine - Google Patents

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JP2004073707A
JP2004073707A JP2002241429A JP2002241429A JP2004073707A JP 2004073707 A JP2004073707 A JP 2004073707A JP 2002241429 A JP2002241429 A JP 2002241429A JP 2002241429 A JP2002241429 A JP 2002241429A JP 2004073707 A JP2004073707 A JP 2004073707A
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Katsuya Izawa
井澤　克也
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To secure safety by turning on and off a safety switch by opening and closing a cover even when the number of components in an upper frame are increased to make the upper frame higher with the upgrading of functions in a washing machine and the height of a switch operating part becomes extremely higher than the fitting height of the safety switch in the washing machine for washing clothings or the like. <P>SOLUTION: An upper part of a washing machine main body 1 is covered with an upper frame 11, an opening 12 of the upper frame 11 is covered with a lid 3 to be freely opened/closed, a safety switch 4 to be turned on/off in accordance with at least opening/closing of the lid 3 is provided within the upper frame 11, and a switch operating part 6 is extended at the back of the lid 3. A lid opening/closing detection lever 7 provided in the safety switch 4 and the switch operating part 6 are cooperated via a linking member 13. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

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【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、衣類などの洗濯を行う洗濯機に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来、この種の洗濯機は図４および図５に示すような構成が一般的であった。以下、その構成について説明する。
【０００３】
図４に示すように、洗濯機本体１は、上部に上部枠体２を設け、この上部枠体２には衣類投入時に開閉する蓋３を後方で軸支している。安全スイッチ４は上部枠体２の内部に装着し、少なくとも蓋２の閉開に応じてオン、オフするもので、蓋３の後辺壁に軸５と連結したてこ壁を有するスイッチ操作部６を設け、一方、安全スイッチ４に蓋開閉検知レバー７を設け、蓋３を閉じると、スイッチ操作部６によって蓋開閉検知レバー７をすくい上げるように配置し、スイッチ操作部６により安全スイッチ４をオン、オフして、脱水の動作をオン、オフさせるよう構成している。
【０００４】
上記構成において動作を説明すると、図４に示すように、蓋３が閉じているときにはスイッチ操作部６により安全スイッチ４の蓋開閉検知レバー７が押し上げられているが、図５に示すように、蓋３を徐々に開くと、スイッチ操作部６が徐々に下がるため、開閉検知レバー７も徐々に下がる。所定の位置まで蓋開閉検知レバー７が下がると安全スイッチ４がオフとなり、脱水の動作が止まる構造となっている。
【０００５】
さらに、安全スイッチ４は下方に水受け槽８内に回転自在に設けた脱水槽９の異常振動を検知する異常振動検知レバー１０を備えており、製品の移動や転倒などを事前に検知し、脱水動作を止める検知機能を有している。
【０００６】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
このような従来の構成では、安全スイッチ４は水受け槽８内に回転自在に設けた脱水槽９の異常振動を異常振動検知レバー１０で検知するため、取付け位置や取付け高さに制限があった。スイッチ操作部６で蓋開閉検知レバー７をすくい上げるため、スイッチ操作部６は安全スイッチ４とほぼ同等な高さ配置しなければならなかった。
【０００７】
しかし、最近の洗濯機の高機能化に伴い、新機能を搭載する際、上部枠体２内部に機能部品を配置したくても上部枠体２の高さＨの制限があり、機能の高度化に制限があった。
【０００８】
本発明は上記従来の課題を解決するもので、洗濯機の高機能化に伴い上部枠体内の内蔵部品が増えて上部枠体が高くなり、スイッチ操作部が安全スイッチの取付け高さより極端に高くなっても、蓋の開閉により安全スイッチをオン、オフできるようにし、安全性を確保することを目的としている。
【０００９】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明は上記目的を達成するために、洗濯機本体の上部を上部枠体で覆い、この上部枠体の開口部を蓋により開閉自在に覆い、上部枠体の内方部に少なくとも蓋の閉開に応じてオン、オフする安全スイッチを設け、蓋の後方にスイッチ操作部を延設するよう構成し、安全スイッチに設けた蓋開閉検知レバーとスイッチ操作部とを連動部材を介して連動させるよう構成したものである。
【００１０】
これにより、洗濯機の高機能化に伴い上部枠体内の内蔵部品が増えて上部枠体が高くなり、スイッチ操作部が安全スイッチの取付け高さより極端に高くなっても、蓋の開閉により安全スイッチをオン、オフすることができ、安全性を確保することができる。
【００１１】
【発明の実施の形態】
本発明の請求項１に記載の発明は、洗濯機本体と、この洗濯機本体の上部を覆う上部枠体と、この上部枠体の開口部を開閉自在に覆う蓋と、前記上部枠体の内方部に設け少なくとも前記蓋の閉開に応じてオン、オフする安全スイッチと、前記蓋の後方に延設したスイッチ操作部とを備え、前記安全スイッチに設けた蓋開閉検知レバーと前記スイッチ操作部とを連動部材を介して連動させるよう構成したものであり、洗濯機の高機能化に伴い上部枠体内の内蔵部品が増えて上部枠体が高くなり、スイッチ操作部が安全スイッチの取付け高さより極端に高くなって、安全スイッチに設けた蓋開閉検知レバーとスイッチ操作部との高さが違うようになっても、連動部材を介して、蓋の開閉により安全スイッチをオン、オフすることができ、安全性を確保することができる。
【００１２】
請求項２に記載の発明は、上記請求項１に記載の発明において、連動部材は、金属棒材にて構成したものであり、強度を強くでき、安価でコンパクトな構成とすることができる。
【００１３】
請求項３に記載の発明は、上記請求項１に記載の発明において、連動部材の一端は、安全スイッチの蓋開閉検知レバーの先端部近傍に係止するよう構成したものであり、蓋開閉検知レバーの回動角度の変化を連結部材の上下の移動距離によって検知することができ、角度に対する移動距離が大きくなり、開閉角度を細かく検知することができる。
【００１４】
請求項４に記載の発明は、上記請求項１〜３に記載の発明において、連動部材の一端は、開閉検知レバーの先端部近傍に設けた孔部に挿着するよう構成したものであり、連動部材を確実に蓋開閉検知レバーに連動することができる。
【００１５】
請求項５に記載の発明は、上記請求項１〜４に記載の発明において、連動部材の他端は、スイッチ操作部の上面に引っ掛けるよう構成したものであり、簡単な構造で蓋の回動を容易に検知することができる。
【００１６】
請求項６に記載の発明は、上記請求項５に記載の発明において、連動部材の他端は、蓋閉状態から蓋が所定の角度開かれた状態までの間で、スイッチ操作部の上面に引っ掛けるよう構成したものであり、蓋の開閉に伴う連動部材の動きが単純になり、蓋の開閉により安全スイッチを確実にオン、オフすることができ、安全性を確保することができる。
【００１７】
請求項７に記載の発明は、上記請求項１〜６に記載の発明において、連動部材の一端は折曲部を有し、この折曲部より先端側は蓋開閉検知レバーの先端部近傍に係止し、前記折曲部近傍に前記先端部より下方に凸となる凸部を設けるよう構成したものであり、蓋の上方など外部から水滴が浸入しても下方の凸部で水滴は落下し、直接安全スイッチに付着するのを防止することができ、安全性を向上することができる。
【００１８】
請求項８に記載の発明は、上記請求項１に記載の発明において、連動部材はばね用ステンレ鋼線などの線材で構成したものであり、使用者の激しい蓋の開閉による連結部材の変形を回避することができる。
【００１９】
【実施例】
以下、本発明の一実施例について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、従来例と同じ構成のものは同一符号を付して説明を省略する。
【００２０】
図１に示すように、上部枠体１１は、洗濯機本体１の上部を覆い、洗濯機の高機能化に伴い多数の内蔵部品（図示せず）を設けており、この上部枠体１０の開口部１２を蓋３により開閉自在に覆っている。安全スイッチ４は上部枠体１１の内方部に設け、この安全スイッチ４に設けた蓋開閉検知レバー７と蓋３の後方に延設したスイッチ操作部６とを、連動部材１３を介して連動している。
【００２１】
連動部材１３は、ばね用ステンレ鋼線などの線材で構成し、図２に示すように、直径２ｍｍ程度の金属棒材の両端を反対方向に折り曲げ、この連動部材１３の端部に略直角の第１の折曲部１４ａを形成し、この折曲部１４ａより先端側にスイッチ操作部６の上面に引っ掛ける引掛部１５を形成し、蓋開時においては引掛部１５と第１の折曲部１４ａの間の部分を上部枠体１１より延設された第１のリブ１６ａの上部に設けた凹溝１７にはめ込む構成とすることにより、第１の折曲部１４ａの軌跡は凹溝１７によって規制され、スイッチ操作部６によって、引掛部１５を確実にすくい上げるよう構成している。
【００２２】
また、連動部材１３の一端１３ａを蓋開閉検知レバー７に設けた孔部７ａに挿着し、この連動部材１３の一端１３ａに第２の折曲部１４ｂを形成し、この第２の折曲部１４ｂより先端側に下方に凸となる凸部１８を設け、この凸部１８が上部枠体１１より延設された第２のリブ１６ｂに当接することにより、連動部材１３の後方への動きを規制するよう構成している。
【００２３】
また、連結部材１３の第１の折曲部１４ａと第２の折曲部１４ｂ間の略直線部１９を上部枠体１１より延設された第３のリブ１６ｃに当接することにより連動部材１３の倒れを規制するよう構成している。
【００２４】
ここで、連動部材１３の引掛部１５をスイッチ操作部６の上面に引っ掛けるのは、図３に示すように、蓋閉状態から、蓋３が所定の角度開かれた状態までの間としている。
【００２５】
上記構成において動作を説明する。図１に示すように、蓋３が閉じているときは、連動部材１３の引掛部１５はスイッチ操作部６の上面に引っ掛けられ、連動部材１３が上方に引っ張られるため、安全スイッチ４の蓋開閉検知レバー７が押し上げられ、安全スイッチ４はオン状態にある。
【００２６】
つぎに、図３に示すように、蓋３を徐々に開くと、スイッチ操作部６が徐々に下がるため、連動部材１３を介して、開閉検知レバー７も徐々に下がる。所定の位置まで蓋開閉検知レバー７が下がると安全スイッチ４がオフとなり、脱水の動作が止まる。
【００２７】
このとき、連動部材１３は、上部枠体１１より延設した第１のリブ１６ａの上部に設けた凹溝１７にはめ込み、第２のリブ１６ｂおよび第３のリブ１６ｃにより動きを規制することで、スイッチ操作部６と安全スイッチ４に設けた蓋開閉検知レバー７とを連動させることができる。
【００２８】
このように本実施例によれば、安全スイッチ４に設けた蓋開閉検知レバー７とスイッチ操作部６とを連動部材１３を介して連動させるよう構成しているので、洗濯機の高機能化に伴い、上部枠体１１内の内蔵部品が増えて上部枠体１１が高くなり、スイッチ操作部６が安全スイッチ４の取付け高さより極端に高くなって、安全スイッチ４に設けた蓋開閉検知レバー７とスイッチ操作部６との高さが違うようになっても、連動部材１３を介して、蓋３の開閉により安全スイッチ４をオン、オフすることができ、安全性を確保することができる。
【００２９】
また、連動部材１３は、金属棒材にて構成しているので、強度を強くでき、安価でコンパクトに構成することができる。
【００３０】
また、連動部材１３の一端は、安全スイッチ４の蓋開閉検知レバー７の先端部近傍に係止するよう構成しているので、蓋開閉検知レバー７の回動角度の変化を連結部材１３の上下の移動距離によって検知することができ、角度に対する移動距離が大きくなり、開閉角度を細かく検知することができる。
【００３１】
また、連動部材１３の一端は、開閉検知レバー７の先端部近傍に設けた孔部７ａに挿着するよう構成しているので、連動部材１３を確実に蓋開閉検知レバー７に連動することができる。
【００３２】
また、連動部材１３の他端は、スイッチ操作部６の上面に引っ掛けるよう構成しているので、簡単な構造で蓋３の回動を容易に検知することができる。
【００３３】
また、連動部材１３の他端は、蓋閉状態から蓋３が所定の角度開かれた状態までの間で、スイッチ操作部６の上面に引っ掛けるよう構成しているので、蓋３の開閉に伴う連動部材１３の動きが単純になり、蓋３の開閉により安全スイッチ４を確実にオン、オフすることができ、安全性を確保することができる。
【００３４】
また、連動部材１３の第２の折曲部１４ｂより先端側に下方に凸となる凸部１８を設けているので、蓋３の上方など外部から水滴が浸入しても下方の凸部１８で水滴は落下し、直接安全スイッチ４に付着するのを防止することができ、安全性を向上することができる。
【００３５】
また、連動部材１３はばね用ステンレ鋼線などの線材で構成しているので、使用者の激しい蓋３の開閉による連結部材１３の変形を回避することができる。
【００３６】
【発明の効果】
以上のように、本発明の請求項１記載の発明によれば、安全スイッチに設けた蓋開閉検知レバーとスイッチ操作部とを連動部材を介して連動させるよう構成することにより、洗濯機の高機能化に伴い上部枠体内の内蔵部品が増えて上部枠体が高くなり、スイッチ操作部が安全スイッチの取付け高さより極端に高くなっても、蓋の開閉により安全スイッチをオン、オフすることができ、安全性を確保することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の一実施例の洗濯機の要部断面図
【図２】同洗濯機の要部斜視図
【図３】同洗濯機の蓋を途中まで開いた状態の要部断面図
【図４】従来の洗濯機の要部断面図
【図５】同洗濯機の蓋を途中まで開いた状態の要部断面図
【符号の説明】
１　洗濯機本体
３　蓋
４　安全スイッチ
６　スイッチ操作部
７　蓋開閉検知レバー
１１　上部枠体
１２　開口部
１３　連動部材[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a washing machine for washing clothes and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, this type of washing machine generally has a configuration as shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.
[0003]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main body 1 of the washing machine is provided with an upper frame 2 at an upper portion, and a lid 3 which is opened and closed when putting clothes on the upper frame 2 is pivotally supported at the rear. The safety switch 4 is mounted inside the upper frame 2 and is turned on and off at least in accordance with the opening and closing of the lid 2. The switch operating section 6 having a lever wall connected to the shaft 5 on the rear side wall of the lid 3. On the other hand, a cover open / close detection lever 7 is provided on the safety switch 4, and when the cover 3 is closed, the cover open / close detection lever 7 is arranged to be scooped up by the switch operation unit 6, and the safety switch 4 is turned on by the switch operation unit 6. , Off to turn on and off the dehydration operation.
[0004]
When the operation is described in the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 4, when the lid 3 is closed, the lid opening / closing detection lever 7 of the safety switch 4 is pushed up by the switch operation unit 6, but as shown in FIG. When the lid 3 is gradually opened, the switch operation unit 6 is gradually lowered, so that the open / close detection lever 7 is also gradually lowered. When the lid open / close detection lever 7 is lowered to a predetermined position, the safety switch 4 is turned off, and the dehydration operation is stopped.
[0005]
Further, the safety switch 4 is provided with an abnormal vibration detection lever 10 for detecting abnormal vibration of the dehydration tub 9 rotatably provided in the water receiving tank 8 below, and detects in advance movement or fall of the product, It has a detection function to stop the dehydration operation.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a conventional configuration, the safety switch 4 detects abnormal vibration of the dewatering tank 9 rotatably provided in the water receiving tank 8 with the abnormal vibration detection lever 10, so that there is no limitation on the mounting position and the mounting height. Was. In order to lift the lid open / close detection lever 7 with the switch operation unit 6, the switch operation unit 6 must be arranged at a height substantially equal to that of the safety switch 4.
[0007]
However, with the recent increase in the functions of the washing machine, when a new function is mounted, the height H of the upper frame 2 is limited even if it is desired to arrange functional components inside the upper frame 2. There were restrictions on the conversion.
[0008]
The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and the number of built-in components in the upper frame increases with the advancement of the function of the washing machine, the upper frame increases, and the switch operation unit is extremely higher than the mounting height of the safety switch. Even so, the safety switch can be turned on and off by opening and closing the lid to ensure safety.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention covers an upper portion of a washing machine main body with an upper frame, covers an opening of the upper frame so as to be openable and closable with a lid, and closes at least a lid on an inner portion of the upper frame. A safety switch that turns on and off according to opening is provided, and a switch operation unit is configured to extend behind the lid, and the lid open / close detection lever provided on the safety switch and the switch operation unit are interlocked via an interlocking member. The configuration is as follows.
[0010]
As a result, the built-in components inside the upper frame have increased due to the increased functionality of the washing machine, and the height of the upper frame has been increased. Even if the switch operation part is extremely higher than the mounting height of the safety switch, the safety switch is opened and closed by opening and closing the lid. Can be turned on and off, and safety can be ensured.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention provides a washing machine main body, an upper frame body that covers an upper portion of the washing machine body, a lid that opens and closes an opening of the upper frame body, A safety switch provided in an inner portion and turned on and off at least in accordance with closing and opening of the lid, a switch operation unit extending behind the lid, a lid open / close detection lever provided on the safety switch, and the switch The operation unit is linked to the operation unit via the interlocking member.The internal components in the upper frame increase as the function of the washing machine increases, the height of the upper frame increases, and the switch operation unit is equipped with a safety switch. Even if the height is extremely higher than the height and the height of the lid open / close detection lever provided on the safety switch and the switch operation part are different, the safety switch is turned on and off by opening and closing the lid via the interlocking member Can be safe It can be coercive.
[0012]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the interlocking member is made of a metal bar, so that the strength can be increased, and an inexpensive and compact configuration can be achieved.
[0013]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, one end of the interlocking member is configured to be locked near a tip portion of a lid open / close detection lever of the safety switch. A change in the rotation angle of the lever can be detected based on the vertical movement distance of the connecting member, the movement distance with respect to the angle increases, and the opening / closing angle can be finely detected.
[0014]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, one end of the interlocking member is configured to be inserted into a hole provided near the tip of the open / close detection lever, The interlocking member can be reliably interlocked with the lid open / close detection lever.
[0015]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the other end of the interlocking member is configured to be hooked on an upper surface of the switch operation unit, and the lid is rotated with a simple structure. Can be easily detected.
[0016]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the fifth aspect, the other end of the interlocking member is provided on an upper surface of the switch operation section between the lid closed state and the lid opened at a predetermined angle. It is configured to be hooked, so that the movement of the interlocking member when the lid is opened and closed is simplified, and the safety switch can be reliably turned on and off by opening and closing the lid, thereby ensuring safety.
[0017]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, one end of the interlocking member has a bent portion, and a tip side of the bent portion is near a tip portion of the lid open / close detection lever. It is configured so as to be locked and provided with a convex portion protruding downward from the tip portion in the vicinity of the bent portion, even if water droplets enter from outside such as above the lid, the water droplets fall at the lower convex portion. However, it is possible to prevent direct attachment to the safety switch, thereby improving safety.
[0018]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the interlocking member is formed of a wire rod such as a stainless steel wire for a spring. Can be avoided.
[0019]
【Example】
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Components having the same configuration as the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, the upper frame 11 covers an upper portion of the main body 1 of the washing machine, and is provided with a large number of built-in components (not shown) as the function of the washing machine is enhanced. The opening 12 is openably and closably covered by the lid 3. The safety switch 4 is provided inside the upper frame body 11, and the lid open / close detection lever 7 provided on the safety switch 4 and the switch operation unit 6 extending behind the lid 3 are interlocked via the interlocking member 13. are doing.
[0021]
The interlocking member 13 is made of a wire material such as a stainless steel wire for a spring, and as shown in FIG. 2, both ends of a metal rod having a diameter of about 2 mm are bent in opposite directions, and are substantially perpendicular to the end of the interlocking member 13. A first bent portion 14a is formed, and a hook portion 15 for hooking on the upper surface of the switch operation portion 6 is formed on the distal end side from the bent portion 14a. When the lid is opened, the hook portion 15 and the first bent portion are formed. The portion between the first ribs 14a is fitted into the concave groove 17 provided above the first rib 16a extending from the upper frame body 11, so that the locus of the first bent portion 14a is formed by the concave groove 17. It is configured so that the hook 15 is reliably scooped up by the switch operation unit 6.
[0022]
Also, one end 13a of the interlocking member 13 is inserted into a hole 7a provided in the lid opening / closing detection lever 7, and a second bent portion 14b is formed at one end 13a of the interlocking member 13. A convex portion 18 is formed on the distal end side of the portion 14b so as to protrude downward. The convex portion 18 abuts on a second rib 16b extending from the upper frame body 11 to move the interlocking member 13 backward. Is regulated.
[0023]
Further, the substantially straight portion 19 between the first bent portion 14a and the second bent portion 14b of the connecting member 13 abuts on the third rib 16c extending from the upper frame body 11, whereby the interlocking member 13 is formed. Is configured to regulate the fall of
[0024]
Here, the hook 15 of the interlocking member 13 is hooked on the upper surface of the switch operation unit 6 during a period from a lid closed state to a state in which the lid 3 is opened at a predetermined angle, as shown in FIG.
[0025]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, when the lid 3 is closed, the hook 15 of the interlocking member 13 is hooked on the upper surface of the switch operation unit 6 and the interlocking member 13 is pulled upward. The detection lever 7 is pushed up, and the safety switch 4 is on.
[0026]
Next, as shown in FIG. 3, when the lid 3 is gradually opened, the switch operation unit 6 is gradually lowered, so that the opening / closing detection lever 7 is also gradually lowered via the interlocking member 13. When the lid open / close detection lever 7 is lowered to a predetermined position, the safety switch 4 is turned off, and the dehydration operation stops.
[0027]
At this time, the interlocking member 13 is fitted into the concave groove 17 provided above the first rib 16a extending from the upper frame 11, and the movement is regulated by the second rib 16b and the third rib 16c. , The switch operation unit 6 and the lid open / close detection lever 7 provided on the safety switch 4 can be linked.
[0028]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lid opening / closing detection lever 7 provided on the safety switch 4 and the switch operation unit 6 are interlocked via the interlocking member 13, so that the washing machine can be enhanced in function. Accordingly, the number of built-in components in the upper frame 11 increases, the height of the upper frame 11 increases, and the switch operation unit 6 becomes extremely higher than the height at which the safety switch 4 is mounted. Even if the height of the safety switch 4 differs from that of the switch operation unit 6, the safety switch 4 can be turned on and off by opening and closing the lid 3 via the interlocking member 13, thereby ensuring safety.
[0029]
Further, since the interlocking member 13 is made of a metal bar, the strength can be increased, and it can be made inexpensive and compact.
[0030]
In addition, since one end of the interlocking member 13 is configured to be locked near the tip of the lid open / close detection lever 7 of the safety switch 4, the change in the rotation angle of the lid open / close detection lever 7 is controlled by the vertical movement of the connecting member 13. The moving distance with respect to the angle is increased, and the opening / closing angle can be finely detected.
[0031]
In addition, since one end of the interlocking member 13 is configured to be inserted into the hole 7 a provided near the tip of the open / close detection lever 7, the interlocking member 13 can be reliably interlocked with the lid open / close detection lever 7. it can.
[0032]
Further, since the other end of the interlocking member 13 is configured to be hooked on the upper surface of the switch operation unit 6, the rotation of the lid 3 can be easily detected with a simple structure.
[0033]
In addition, the other end of the interlocking member 13 is configured to be hooked on the upper surface of the switch operation unit 6 from the closed state of the lid to the opened state of the lid 3 at a predetermined angle. The movement of the interlocking member 13 is simplified, and the safety switch 4 can be reliably turned on and off by opening and closing the lid 3, thereby ensuring safety.
[0034]
In addition, since the convex portion 18 that protrudes downward from the second bent portion 14b of the interlocking member 13 is provided at the distal end side, even if water droplets enter from the outside such as above the lid 3, the convex portion 18 at the lower portion may be used. Water drops can be prevented from dropping and directly adhering to the safety switch 4, and safety can be improved.
[0035]
In addition, since the interlocking member 13 is made of a wire such as a stainless steel wire for a spring, it is possible to avoid deformation of the connecting member 13 due to severe opening and closing of the lid 3 by the user.
[0036]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the lid opening / closing detection lever provided on the safety switch and the switch operating unit are interlocked via the interlocking member, thereby increasing the height of the washing machine. With the increase in functionality, the number of built-in components inside the upper frame increases, the upper frame becomes taller, and even if the switch operation part is extremely higher than the mounting height of the safety switch, the safety switch can be turned on and off by opening and closing the lid. And safety can be ensured.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of the washing machine. FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a conventional washing machine. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the washing machine in a state where a lid is partially opened.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing machine main body 3 Lid 4 Safety switch 6 Switch operating part 7 Lid open / close detection lever 11 Upper frame 12 Opening 13 Interlocking member

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洗濯機本体と、この洗濯機本体の上部を覆う上部枠体と、この上部枠体の開口部を開閉自在に覆う蓋と、前記上部枠体の内方部に設け少なくとも前記蓋の閉開に応じてオン、オフする安全スイッチと、前記蓋の後方に延設したスイッチ操作部とを備え、前記安全スイッチに設けた蓋開閉検知レバーと前記スイッチ操作部とを連動部材を介して連動させるよう構成した洗濯機。A washing machine body, an upper frame body that covers an upper portion of the washing machine body, a lid that opens and closes an opening of the upper frame body, A safety switch that is turned on and off in response thereto, and a switch operation unit extending behind the lid, wherein the lid open / close detection lever provided on the safety switch and the switch operation unit are interlocked via an interlocking member. Composed washing machine. 連動部材は、金属棒材にて構成した請求項１記載の洗濯機。The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the interlocking member is formed of a metal bar. 連動部材の一端は、安全スイッチの蓋開閉検知レバーの先端部近傍に係止するよう構成した請求項１記載の洗濯機。The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein one end of the interlocking member is configured to be locked near a tip end of a lid open / close detection lever of the safety switch. 連動部材の一端は、開閉検知レバーの先端部近傍に設けた孔部に挿着するよう構成した請求項１〜３のいずれか１項に記載の洗濯機。The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein one end of the interlocking member is configured to be inserted into a hole provided near a tip of the open / close detection lever. 連動部材の他端は、スイッチ操作部の上面に引っ掛けるよう構成した請求項１〜４のいずれか１項に記載の洗濯機。The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the other end of the interlocking member is configured to be hooked on an upper surface of the switch operation unit. 連動部材の他端は、蓋閉状態から蓋が所定の角度開かれた状態までの間で、スイッチ操作部の上面に引っ掛けるよう構成した請求項５記載の洗濯機。The washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the other end of the interlocking member is configured to be hooked on the upper surface of the switch operation unit from a state in which the lid is closed to a state in which the lid is opened at a predetermined angle. 連動部材の一端は折曲部を有し、この折曲部より先端側は蓋開閉検知レバーの先端部近傍に係止し、前記折曲部近傍に前記先端部より下方に凸となる凸部を設けるよう構成した請求項１〜６のいずれか１項に記載の洗濯機。One end of the interlocking member has a bent portion, and a tip side of the bent portion is locked near a tip portion of the lid opening / closing detection lever, and a convex portion is formed near the bent portion and lower than the tip portion. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a washing machine is provided. 連動部材はばね用ステンレ鋼線などの線材で構成した請求項１記載の洗濯機。The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the interlocking member is formed of a wire such as a stainless steel wire for a spring.
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