【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、洗濯機用保護具に関するものであり、詳しくは、洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下防止、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下防止、埃やゴミの混入などを防止し、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができる洗濯機用保護具に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
洗濯機の構造は、図９に示すように、洗濯機本体内に水槽が支持部材により、弾性的に垂下支持され、水槽内に洗濯槽が回転速度調節可能なクラッチ機構より導出された軸に取り付けられている。
【０００３】
水槽と洗濯槽には、隙間ができるため、洗濯に使用した残水が水槽または洗濯槽に付着し、残水が湿気を生み、カビが繁殖するといった問題があり、このカビは、アレルギー性皮膚炎の原因の一つと言われている。
【０００４】
この湿気またはカビを防止するための対策として、洗濯機上部に設置されている蓋をあけて、水槽または洗濯槽を乾燥させたりしているが、洗濯槽を開放した状態にしておくと、洗濯槽へ子供やペットなどが誤って落下したり、貴金属や時計などの物品を誤って落下させたり、埃やゴミの混入などの不具合が生じてしまう。また、最近では洗濯機に乾燥機を取付けて、上述した不具合を解消した洗濯機があるが電力を消費するため不経済である。
【０００５】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
本発明は係る従来技術の問題点を解決しようとするものであり、洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下防止、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下防止、埃やゴミの混入などを防止し、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができる洗濯機用保護具を提供する。
【０００６】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明は、上記のような課題を解決するためになされたもので、本発明の請求項１に係る発明は、枠体１の枠内に通気性シート２が形成され、前記枠体１に支持され、且つ洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０又は洗濯槽８の上端外周部９に係止する係止部７を有する装着部３が設けられていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【０００７】
本発明の請求項２に係る発明は、枠体１の枠内に通気性シート２が形成され、前記枠体１にその一端部を洗濯機本体Ａの上面開口端部１２に接続する蝶番部１１が設けられ一体化されていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【０００８】
本発明の請求項３に係る発明は、請求項１又は２記載の洗濯機用保護具において、前記通気性シート２は前記枠体１と一体成形されていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【０００９】
本発明の請求項４に係る発明は、請求項１乃至３のいずれか１項記載の洗濯機用保護具において、前記通気性シート２は網状、又は格子状、又は布帛状に設けられていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【００１０】
本発明の請求項５に係る発明は、請求項１又は３又は４記載の洗濯機用保護具において、前記装着部３は各々支持体３ａ、３ｂと前記枠体１の内面に設けられた中央枠体１ａにスライド可能に嵌着されていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【００１１】
本発明の請求項６に係る発明は、請求項５記載の洗濯機用保護具において、前記各々支持体３ａ、３ｂが伸縮自在な弾性部材６を介して設けられていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【００１２】
本発明の請求項７に係る発明は、請求項１乃至６のいずれか１項記載の洗濯機用保護具において、前記枠体１、通気性シート２、及び装着部３は、プラスチック材料又は金属材料又はその両方で形成されていることを特徴とする洗濯機用保護具である。
【００１３】
【発明の実施の形態】
本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂの実施の形態を図１から図９に基づいて詳細に説明する。
【００１４】
図１は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂの第１実施例を示す表面の平面図であり、図２は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂの第２実施例を示す表面の平面図であり、図３は本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂの第２実施例を示す裏面の平面図であり、図４は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の図２のＸ−Ｘ側断面図で、且つ図６に示す形態の装着部３の説明図であり、図５は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の図２のＸ−Ｘ側断面図で、且つ図７に示す形態の装着部３の説明図であり、図６は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯槽８上面に取り付けた形態を示す第２実施例の斜視図であり、図７は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯機本体に取り付けた形態を示す第３実施例の斜視図であり、図８は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂの第４実施例を示す平面図であり、図９は、本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯機本体に取り付けた形態を示す第４実施例の斜視図である。
【００１５】
本発明の洗濯機用保護具Ｂは、図１に示すように、洗濯槽８の上端開口形状と同一の環状枠体１の枠内に通気性シート２が形成されており、更に前記枠体１に支持され、且つ洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０又は洗濯槽８の上端外周部９に係止する係止部７を有する装着部３が環状枠体１の両端に設けられている洗濯機用保護具Ｂである。
【００１６】
図１に示す洗濯機用保護具Ｂは、洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０又は洗濯槽８の上端外周部９に係止する係止部７を有さない装着部３でも良く、更に該装着部３が環状枠体１の両端、或いは四隅に設けられていても良く、洗濯機用保護具Ｂが洗濯槽８の上端開口部を覆い、固定されていれば特に制約されるものではない。
【００１７】
次に、本発明の洗濯機用保護具Ｂは、図２及び図３に示すように、洗濯槽８の上端開口形状の環状枠体１の枠に直径方向に中央枠体１ａを備え、該枠体１の枠内に通気性シート２が形成され、前記枠体１の片面に中央枠体１ａに支持され、且つ洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０又は洗濯槽８の上端外周部９に係止する係止部７を有する装着部３が設けられている洗濯機用保護具である。
【００１８】
前記通気性シート２は前記枠体１と一体成形されているが、該枠体１に一体成形しないで後から通気性シート２を取り付けても良い。
【００１９】
前記通気性シート２は網状、又は格子状、又は布帛状に設けられている通気性シート２を使用するが、該通気性シート２は強度が強く通気性を有していれば特に制約されるものではないが、環状枠体１と一体成形できる網状、又は格子状の通気性シート２が好ましい。
【００２０】
図２に示す洗濯機用保護具Ｂの場合の前記装着部３は、図４及び図５に示すように、各々支持体３ａ、３ｂと該支持体３ａ、３ｂの間に設けられた弾性部材６と前記中央枠体１ａに形成したスリット部４内にスライド可能に嵌着した保持部５により構成され、伸縮自在な弾性部材６を介し、前記各々支持体３ａ、３ｂが枠体１の外側に付勢されている。
【００２１】
即ち、該装着部３は中央枠体１ａに形成したスリット部４をスライドさせることにより洗濯機の種類によって異なる洗濯槽８開口部の寸法変化に対応して、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂの固定の仕方を変えることができるように工夫をした汎用性のある洗濯機用保護具Ｂである。
【００２２】
環状枠体１の周縁形状は、洗濯槽８の上端開口形状と同一形状が望ましいが、矩形状、角丸矩形状、楕円状など洗濯槽８の上端開口部を覆うことができればどのような形状でも良い。
【００２３】
図６に示すように、洗濯機用保護具Ｂのサイズが洗濯槽８の上端開口部のサイズと同等か、或いは小さい場合は、洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の凹型形状、或いは凸型形状をした上端外周部９に係止部７を固定すれば良い。
【００２４】
図７に示すように、洗濯機用保護具Ｂのサイズが洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の凹型形状或いは凸型形状をした上端外周部９のサイズより大きい場合は、洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０に係止部７を固定すれば良い。
【００２５】
環状枠体１、通気性シート２、及び装着部３はポリエステル樹脂、ポリプロピレン樹脂、ポリエチレン樹脂、ナイロン樹脂などのプラスチック材料又は鉄、銅、ステンレスなどの金属材料又はその両方を用いることができるが、特に該環状枠体１と該通気性シート２は一体成形性の良いプラスチック材料を使用することが好ましい。
【００２６】
該装着部を構成している各々支持体３ａ、３ｂは、前記プラスチック材料又は金属材料又はその両方を用いることができるが、環状枠体１との接着性を考慮すると該環状枠体１と同種の材料を使用することが好ましい。
【００２７】
また、該装着部を構成している各々支持体３ａ、３ｂの間に設けられている弾性部材６は前記プラスチック材料又は金属材料又はその両方を用いることができるが、バネやゴムなどのような弾性体材料であれば特に制約することはないが強度が強く洗剤や漂白剤などの化学物質で劣化しない弾性体を使用することが好ましい。
【００２８】
次に、図８に示すように、洗濯槽８の上端開口形状の環状枠体１の枠に直径方向に中央枠体１ａを備え、該枠体１の枠内に通気性を有する通気性シート２が形成され、前記枠体１にその一端部を洗濯機本体Ａの上面開口端部１２に接続する蝶番部１１が設けられている洗濯機用保護具Ｂである。
【００２９】
前記通気性シート２は前記枠体１と一体成形されているが、該枠体１に一体成形しないで後から通気性シート２を取り付けても良い。
【００３０】
また、前記環状枠体１に中央枠体１ａを備えず、該枠体１の枠内に通気性を有する通気性シート２が一体成形されているか、或いは該枠体１に一体成形しないで後から通気性シート２を取り付けても良い。
【００３１】
該通気性シート２は網状、又は格子状、又は布帛状に設けられている通気性シート２を使用するが、該通気性シート２は強度が強く、洗剤や漂白剤などの化学物質で劣化しない通気性を有しているものであれば、特に制約されるものではないが、環状枠体１と一体成形できる網状、又は格子状の通気性シート２が好ましい。
【００３２】
環状枠体１及び通気性シート２は、ポリエステル樹脂、ポリプロピレン樹脂、ポリエチレン樹脂、ナイロン樹脂などのプラスチック材料又は鉄、銅、ステンレスなどの金属材料又はその両方を用いることができるが、一体成形性の良いプラスチック材料が好ましい。
【００３３】
以上のような洗濯機用保護具Ｂを使用することにより、洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下防止、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下防止、埃やゴミの混入などを防止し、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができる洗濯機用保護具を提供する。
【００３４】
【実施例】
次に実施例により、本発明を具体的に説明する。
【００３５】
＜実施例１＞
本発明の洗濯機用保護具Ｂは、直径４００ｍｍφの真円形状開口部を有する洗濯槽を装備した洗濯機に適合するように、図１に示すように、環状枠体１は、枠を直径４００ｍｍφ×幅１０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、装着部３は、環状枠体１の直径方向の中心部の両端に幅１５ｍｍ×長さ１０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍの係止部７を有する幅１５ｍｍ×長さ２０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、通気性シート２の網状開口面積を５ｍｍ２に設計し、ポリエチレン樹脂で一体成形加工により作製した。
【００３６】
衣類などを洗濯後、その洗濯機の蓋を開けた状態にしておき、前記洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯機の洗濯槽８の上端開口部に被せて、該洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の凹型形状をした上端外周部９に係止部７を固定した。
【００３７】
洗濯機用保護具Ｂを被せた状態の洗濯槽８の上端開口部は、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂで完全に覆われており、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂが該洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の上端外周部９に係止部７が強固に固定されているので洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下の危険性もなく、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下も防止でき、埃やゴミの混入などもなく、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができた。
【００３８】
＜実施例２＞
本発明の洗濯機用保護具Ｂは、直径４００ｍｍφの真円形状開口部を有する洗濯槽を装備した洗濯機に適合するように、図２及び図３に示すように、環状枠体１は、枠を直径４００ｍｍφ×幅１０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、中央枠体１ａを幅３０ｍｍ×長さ３８０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、中央枠体１ａに設ける一対のスリット部４を幅５ｍｍ×長さ１５５ｍｍ、通気性シート２の網状開口面積を５ｍｍ２に設計し、ポリエチレン樹脂で一体成形加工により作製した。
【００３９】
次に、図４及び図５に示すように、装着部３を構成する各々支持体３ａ、３ｂを幅２０ｍｍ×長さ２００ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、該各々支持体３ａ、３ｂの各々の上面に突起した茸状の保持部５を傘部９ｍｍφ、円柱部５ｍｍφ×高さ１０ｍｍに設計し、ポリエチレン樹脂で成形加工により作製した。
【００４０】
次に、前記各々支持体３ａ、３ｂを長さ５０ｍｍ×直径２ｍｍのステンレス製コイルからなる弾性部材６で連結して装着部３を作製した。
【００４１】
図３及び図４に示すように、前記枠体１の裏面に前記装着部３を公知の接着剤を用いて取り付け洗濯機用保護具Ｂを作製した。
【００４２】
衣類などを洗濯後、その洗濯機の蓋を開けた状態にしておき、図６に示すように、前記洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯機の洗濯槽８の上端開口部に被せて、該洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の凹型形状をした上端外周部９に係止部７を固定した。
【００４３】
洗濯機用保護具Ｂを被せた状態の洗濯槽８の上端開口部は、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂで完全に覆われており、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂが該洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の上端外周部９に係止部７が強固に固定されているので洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下の危険性もなく、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下も防止でき、埃やゴミの混入などもなく、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができた。
【００４４】
＜実施例３＞
本発明の実施例は、洗濯機の洗濯槽８の開口部が直径３００ｍｍφと実施例２の洗濯槽８の開口部に比較して、直径寸法が１００ｍｍ小さい以外は実施例２と全く同じ洗濯機用保護具Ｂを使用した。
【００４５】
衣類などを洗濯後、その洗濯機の蓋を開けた状態にしておき、前記洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯機の洗濯槽８の上端開口部に被せた。
【００４６】
実施例２の洗濯槽８の開口部の直径寸法が小さいので、洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯槽８の上端開口部外側の上端外周部９に係止部７を固定することはできないので、図７に示すように、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂの装着部３を伸ばして洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０に係止部７を固定した。
【００４７】
洗濯機用保護具Ｂを被せた状態の洗濯槽８の上端開口部は、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂで完全に覆われており、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂが洗濯機本体Ａの外壁面１０に係止部７が強固に固定されているので洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下の危険性もなく、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下も防止でき、埃やゴミの混入などもなく、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができた。
【００４８】
＜実施例４＞
本発明の洗濯機用保護具Ｂは、直径４００ｍｍφの真円形状開口部を有する洗濯槽を装備した洗濯機に適合するように、図８に示すように、環状枠体１は、枠を直径４００ｍｍφ×幅１０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、該枠体１の一端部に洗濯機本体Ａの上面開口端部１２に接続する蝶番部１１を幅５０ｍｍ×長さ５０ｍｍ×厚み２５ｍｍ、中央枠体１ａを幅３０ｍｍ×長さ３８０ｍｍ×厚み５ｍｍ、通気性シート２の網状開口面積を５ｍｍ２に設計し、ポリエチレン樹脂で一体成形加工により作製した。
【００４９】
洗濯機用保護具Ｂを該洗濯機用保護具Ｂの一端部に設けられている蝶番部１１により洗濯機本体Ａの上面開口端部１２に接続し、該洗濯機本体Ａと一体化した。
【００５０】
衣類などを洗濯後、その洗濯機の蓋を開けた状態にしておき、図９に示すように、前記洗濯機用保護具Ｂを洗濯機の洗濯槽８の上端開口部に被せた。
【００５１】
洗濯機用保護具Ｂを被せた状態の洗濯槽８の上端開口部は、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂで完全に覆われており、該洗濯機用保護具Ｂが洗濯機本体Ａと一体化されているので、洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下の危険性もなく、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下も防止でき、埃やゴミの混入などもなく、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができた。
【００５２】
【発明の効果】
本発明は、該枠体の枠内に通気性シートが形成され、前記枠体の片面に中央枠体に支持され、且つ洗濯機本体の外壁面又は洗濯槽の上端外周部に係止する係止部を有する装着部が設けられている洗濯機用保護具を洗濯機の洗濯槽に取り付けることにより、洗濯槽への、子供やペットなどの落下の危険性もなく、貴金属や時計などの物品の落下も防止でき、埃やゴミの混入などもなく、電力を消費することなく、水槽または洗濯槽に付着した残水から生じる湿気やカビも防止することができた。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の第１実施例を示す表面の平面図である。
【図２】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の第２実施例を示す表面の平面図である。
【図３】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の第２実施例を示す裏面の平面図である。
【図４】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の図２のＸ−Ｘ側断面図で、且つ図６に示す形態の装着部の説明図である。
【図５】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の図２のＸ−Ｘ側断面図で、且つ図７に示す形態の装着部の説明図である。
【図６】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具を洗濯槽上面に取り付けた形態を示す第２実施例の斜視図である。
【図７】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具を洗濯機本体に取り付けた形態を示す第３実施例の斜視図である。
【図８】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具の第４実施例を示す平面図である。
【図９】本発明に係る洗濯機用保護具を洗濯機本体に取り付けた形態を示す第４実施例の斜視図である。
【図１０】従来の洗濯機本体の形態を示す斜視図である。
【符号の説明】
Ａ・・・洗濯機本体
Ｂ・・・洗濯機用保護具
１・・・環状枠体 １ａ・・・中央枠体
２・・・通気性シート
３・・・装着部 ３ａ・・・支持体 ３ｂ・・・支持体
４・・・スリット部
５・・・保持部
６・・・弾性部材
７・・・係止部
８・・・洗濯槽
９・・・上端外周部
１０・・・外壁面
１１・・・蝶番部
１２・・・上面開口端部[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a protector for a washing machine, and more specifically, to prevent a fall of a child or a pet into a washing tub, a fall of an article such as a precious metal or a clock, and a prevention of mixing of dust and dirt. The present invention relates to a protector for a washing machine that can prevent moisture and mold generated from residual water attached to a water tub or a washing tub without consuming power.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As shown in FIG. 9, the structure of the washing machine is such that a water tub is elastically suspended and supported by a support member in the main body of the washing machine, and a washing tub is provided in the water tub with a shaft derived from a clutch mechanism capable of adjusting the rotation speed. Installed.
[0003]
There is a gap between the aquarium and the washing tub, so there is a problem that the residual water used for washing adheres to the aquarium or the washing tub, and the residual water produces moisture and fungus grows. It is said to be one of the causes of the flame.
[0004]
As a measure to prevent this moisture or mold, the lid installed at the top of the washing machine is opened to dry the water tub or washing tub. Problems such as children or pets accidentally falling into the tank, articles such as precious metals or watches being accidentally dropped, or dust or dust entering the tank may occur. Recently, there is a washing machine in which a dryer is attached to the washing machine to solve the above-mentioned problem, but it is uneconomical because power is consumed.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the related art, and prevents children and pets from dropping into a washing tub, prevents articles such as precious metals and watches from falling, and prevents dust and dirt from being mixed. A protector for a washing machine capable of preventing moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to a water tub or a washing tub without consuming power.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention has a structure in which a permeable sheet 2 is formed in a frame of a frame 1. A protector for a washing machine characterized by comprising a mounting portion 3 which is supported and has a locking portion 7 which is locked to an outer wall surface 10 of a washing machine main body A or an upper end outer peripheral portion 9 of a washing tub 8. is there.
[0007]
The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention provides a hinge portion in which a breathable sheet 2 is formed in a frame of a frame 1, and one end of the breathable sheet 2 is connected to the upper opening end 12 of the washing machine main body A. 11 is provided with the washing | cleaning machine protector characterized by being provided and being integrated.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the protective equipment for a washing machine according to the first or second aspect, the breathable sheet 2 is integrally formed with the frame 1. Tool.
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the protective equipment for a washing machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the breathable sheet 2 is provided in a net shape, a grid shape, or a fabric shape. A protector for a washing machine, characterized in that:
[0010]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the protective equipment for a washing machine according to the first or third or fourth aspect, the mounting portions 3 are provided on the inner surfaces of the supports 3a and 3b and the inner surface of the frame 1, respectively. A protector for a washing machine, which is slidably fitted to the frame 1a.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 6 of the present invention is the washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the support members 3a and 3b are provided via an elastic member 6 that is extendable and contractible. It is equipment protection.
[0012]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the protective equipment for a washing machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the frame 1, the breathable sheet 2, and the mounting portion 3 are made of a plastic material or metal. A protector for a washing machine characterized by being formed of a material or both.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a washing machine protector B according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0014]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a front surface of a washing machine protective device B according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a washing machine protective device B according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view of a back surface showing a second embodiment of the washing machine protector B according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of the washing machine protector according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view along the line XX, and is an explanatory view of the mounting portion 3 in the form shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view along the line XX in FIG. 2 of the washing machine protector according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the mounting portion 3 in the form shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment showing a form in which the washing machine protective equipment B according to the present invention is mounted on the upper surface of the washing tub 8. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a third embodiment showing a state in which the washing machine protector B according to the present invention is attached to the main body of the washing machine. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the washing machine protector B according to the present invention. 4 fruits Is a plan view showing an example, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment showing a form of a washing machine protection B according to the present invention mounted on the washing machine body.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the protector B for a washing machine according to the present invention has a breathable sheet 2 formed in a frame of an annular frame 1 having the same shape as an upper end opening of a washing tub 8. 1 is provided with mounting portions 3 each having an engaging portion 7 that is supported by the outer wall surface 10 of the washing machine main body A or the upper peripheral portion 9 of the washing tub 8 at both ends of the annular frame 1. Protection tool B.
[0016]
The protector B for a washing machine shown in FIG. 1 may be a mounting portion 3 having no locking portion 7 for locking to an outer wall surface 10 of a washing machine main body A or an outer peripheral portion 9 of an upper end of a washing tub 8. The parts 3 may be provided at both ends or four corners of the annular frame 1, and there is no particular limitation as long as the washing machine protector B covers the upper end opening of the washing tub 8 and is fixed.
[0017]
Next, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the washing machine protector B of the present invention includes a center frame 1 a in a diameter direction in a frame of the annular frame 1 having an upper end opening shape of the washing tub 8. A breathable sheet 2 is formed in the frame of the frame 1, is supported by the central frame 1 a on one side of the frame 1, and engages with the outer wall surface 10 of the washing machine main body A or the upper end outer peripheral portion 9 of the washing tub 8. This is a protector for a washing machine provided with a mounting portion 3 having a locking portion 7 for stopping.
[0018]
Although the breathable sheet 2 is formed integrally with the frame 1, the breathable sheet 2 may be attached later without integrally forming the frame 1.
[0019]
As the breathable sheet 2, a breathable sheet 2 provided in a mesh shape, a lattice shape, or a fabric shape is used. However, the breathable sheet 2 is particularly limited as long as it has high strength and air permeability. Although not intended, a mesh-like or lattice-like breathable sheet 2 that can be integrally formed with the annular frame 1 is preferable.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the mounting portion 3 in the case of the washing machine protector B shown in FIG. 2 includes support members 3a and 3b and elastic members provided between the support members 3a and 3b, respectively. 6 and a holding portion 5 slidably fitted in a slit portion 4 formed in the center frame 1a, and the support members 3a and 3b are respectively provided on the outside of the frame 1 via a stretchable elastic member 6. Has been energized.
[0021]
That is, the mounting portion 3 slides the slit portion 4 formed in the central frame 1a to fix the washing machine protector B in accordance with the dimensional change of the washing tub 8 opening which differs depending on the type of the washing machine. This is a general-purpose washing machine protector B devised so as to be able to change the manner of the washing machine.
[0022]
The shape of the peripheral edge of the annular frame 1 is preferably the same as the shape of the upper end opening of the washing tub 8, but any shape such as a rectangular shape, a rounded rectangular shape, or an elliptical shape as long as it can cover the upper end opening of the washing tub 8. But it's fine.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the size of the washing machine protector B is equal to or smaller than the size of the upper end opening of the washing tub 8, the concave shape or the convex shape outside the upper end opening of the washing tub 8 is used. What is necessary is just to fix the locking part 7 to the outer peripheral part 9 which performed the above.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 7, when the size of the washing machine protector B is larger than the size of the concave or convex upper end outer peripheral portion 9 outside the upper end opening of the washing tub 8, What is necessary is just to fix the locking part 7 to the wall surface 10.
[0025]
The annular frame 1, the breathable sheet 2, and the mounting portion 3 can be made of a plastic material such as polyester resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene resin, or nylon resin, or a metal material such as iron, copper, or stainless steel, or both. In particular, it is preferable that the annular frame 1 and the breathable sheet 2 are made of a plastic material having good moldability.
[0026]
Each of the supports 3a and 3b constituting the mounting portion can be made of the plastic material or the metal material or both. However, in consideration of the adhesiveness to the annular frame 1, the same type as the annular frame 1 is used. It is preferable to use the material described above.
[0027]
The elastic member 6 provided between the supports 3a and 3b constituting the mounting portion may be made of the plastic material or the metal material or both, but may be made of a material such as a spring or rubber. There is no particular limitation as long as the material is an elastic material, but it is preferable to use an elastic material which has high strength and is not deteriorated by a chemical substance such as a detergent or a bleaching agent.
[0028]
Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the frame of the annular frame 1 having the opening at the upper end of the washing tub 8 is provided with a central frame 1 a in a diametrical direction, and a breathable sheet having air permeability inside the frame of the frame 1. 2 is a protector B for a washing machine in which the frame 1 is provided with a hinge 11 for connecting one end of the frame 1 to an upper end 12 of the upper surface of the washing machine main body A.
[0029]
Although the breathable sheet 2 is formed integrally with the frame 1, the breathable sheet 2 may be attached later without integrally forming the frame 1.
[0030]
In addition, the annular frame 1 does not include the central frame 1a, and the air-permeable sheet 2 having air permeability is integrally formed in the frame of the frame 1, or the frame 1 is not integrally formed with the frame 1 and thereafter. The air permeable sheet 2 may be attached from the bottom.
[0031]
The breathable sheet 2 uses a breathable sheet 2 provided in a mesh shape, a lattice shape, or a fabric shape, but the breathable sheet 2 has a high strength and is not deteriorated by a chemical substance such as a detergent or a bleaching agent. There is no particular limitation as long as it has air permeability, but a mesh-like or lattice-like air-permeable sheet 2 that can be integrally formed with the annular frame 1 is preferable.
[0032]
The annular frame 1 and the breathable sheet 2 can be made of a plastic material such as a polyester resin, a polypropylene resin, a polyethylene resin, or a nylon resin, or a metal material such as iron, copper, or stainless steel, or both. Good plastic materials are preferred.
[0033]
By using the washing machine protector B as described above, it is possible to prevent children and pets from falling into the washing tub, prevent articles such as precious metals and watches from falling, prevent dust and dirt from entering the washing tub, and reduce power consumption. Provided is a washing machine protector capable of preventing moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to a water tub or a washing tub without consuming water.
[0034]
【Example】
Next, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to examples.
[0035]
<Example 1>
As shown in FIG. 1, the annular frame body 1 has a diameter of 400 mm so that the washing machine protector B of the present invention is compatible with a washing machine equipped with a washing tub having a true circular opening having a diameter of 400 mmφ. 400 mmφ × width 10 mm × thickness 5 mm, the mounting portion 3 has a width 15 mm × length 20 mm × thickness having a locking portion 7 having a width 15 mm × length 10 mm × thickness 5 mm at both ends of a center portion in the diameter direction of the annular frame 1. It was designed to have a mesh opening area of 5 mm2 and a mesh opening area of 5 mm2, and was produced by integral molding with polyethylene resin.
[0036]
After washing the clothes and the like, the lid of the washing machine is kept open, and the protective device B for the washing machine is put on the upper opening of the washing tub 8 of the washing machine. The locking portion 7 is fixed to the upper peripheral portion 9 having the concave shape.
[0037]
The upper end opening of the washing tub 8 with the washing machine protector B covered thereon is completely covered with the washing machine protector B, and the washing machine protector B is closed at the upper end opening of the washing tub 8. Since the locking portion 7 is firmly fixed to the outer peripheral portion 9 at the upper end of the outside, there is no danger of falling of children and pets into the washing tub, and it is possible to prevent articles such as precious metals and watches from falling, and to prevent dust. It was possible to prevent moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to the water tub or the washing tub without consuming any electric power and consuming no electric power.
[0038]
<Example 2>
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the washing machine protector B of the present invention is adapted to a washing machine equipped with a washing tub having a true circular opening having a diameter of 400 mmφ. The frame is 400 mm in diameter x 10 mm in width x 5 mm in thickness, the central frame 1a is 30 mm in width x 380 mm in length x 5 mm in thickness, and the pair of slits 4 provided in the central frame 1a is 5 mm in width x 155 mm in length. The reticulated opening area was designed to be 5 mm2, and was produced by integral molding with a polyethylene resin.
[0039]
Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each of the supports 3a and 3b constituting the mounting portion 3 was projected on the upper surface of each of the supports 3a and 3b, with a width of 20 mm × a length of 200 mm × a thickness of 5 mm. The mushroom-shaped holding portion 5 was designed to have an umbrella portion of 9 mmφ, a cylindrical portion of 5 mmφ × a height of 10 mm, and was manufactured by molding with a polyethylene resin.
[0040]
Next, the supporting members 3a and 3b were connected to each other by an elastic member 6 made of a stainless steel coil having a length of 50 mm and a diameter of 2 mm to form a mounting portion 3.
[0041]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the mounting portion 3 was attached to the back surface of the frame body 1 using a known adhesive to produce a washing machine protector B.
[0042]
After washing the clothes and the like, the lid of the washing machine is opened, and as shown in FIG. 6, the washing machine protective equipment B is placed over the opening at the upper end of the washing tub 8 of the washing machine. The locking portion 7 was fixed to the concave upper end outer peripheral portion 9 outside the upper end opening of the tank 8.
[0043]
The upper end opening of the washing tub 8 with the washing machine protector B covered thereon is completely covered with the washing machine protector B, and the washing machine protector B is closed at the upper end opening of the washing tub 8. Since the locking portion 7 is firmly fixed to the outer peripheral portion 9 at the upper end of the outside, there is no danger of falling of children and pets into the washing tub, and it is possible to prevent articles such as precious metals and watches from falling, and to prevent dust. It was possible to prevent moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to the water tub or the washing tub without consuming any electric power and consuming no electric power.
[0044]
<Example 3>
The embodiment of the present invention is the same as the second embodiment except that the opening of the washing tub 8 of the washing machine has a diameter of 300 mmφ and is smaller than the opening of the washing tub 8 of the second embodiment by 100 mm. Protective equipment B was used.
[0045]
After washing the clothes and the like, the lid of the washing machine was kept open, and the washing machine protector B was put on the upper end opening of the washing tub 8 of the washing machine.
[0046]
Since the diameter of the opening of the washing tub 8 of the second embodiment is small, the locking portion 7 cannot be fixed to the outer periphery 9 of the upper end of the washing tub 8 outside the upper opening of the washing tub. As shown in FIG. 7, the attachment part 3 of the washing machine protective equipment B was extended, and the locking part 7 was fixed to the outer wall surface 10 of the washing machine main body A.
[0047]
The upper end opening of the washing tub 8 with the washing machine protector B covered is completely covered with the washing machine protector B, and the washing machine protector B is attached to the outer wall surface of the washing machine main body A. Since the locking part 7 is firmly fixed to 10, there is no danger of falling of children and pets into the washing tub, and it is possible to prevent articles such as precious metals and watches from falling, and to prevent dust and dust from being mixed. Thus, moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to a water tub or a washing tub could be prevented without consuming power.
[0048]
<Example 4>
As shown in FIG. 8, the annular frame 1 has a frame having a diameter of 400 mm so that the washing machine protector B of the present invention is compatible with a washing machine equipped with a washing tub having a true circular opening having a diameter of 400 mmφ. 400 mmφ × width 10 mm × thickness 5 mm, hinge part 11 connected to one end of frame body 1 connected to upper opening end 12 of main body A of washing machine is 50 mm width × 50 mm length × 25 mm thickness, and center frame body 1a is 30 mm width. × 380 mm in length × 5 mm in thickness, the mesh-like opening area of the permeable sheet 2 was designed to be 5 mm 2, and it was produced by integral molding with a polyethylene resin.
[0049]
The washing machine protector B was connected to the upper opening end 12 of the washing machine main body A by a hinge 11 provided at one end of the washing machine protector B, and was integrated with the washing machine main body A.
[0050]
After washing the clothes and the like, the lid of the washing machine was left open, and as shown in FIG. 9, the protector B for the washing machine was put on the upper end opening of the washing tub 8 of the washing machine.
[0051]
The upper end opening of the washing tub 8 with the washing machine protector B is completely covered with the washing machine protector B, and the washing machine protector B is integrated with the washing machine main body A. Because it is done, there is no danger of falling children and pets into the washing tub, and it is possible to prevent items such as precious metals and watches from falling, without dust and dirt mixing, without power consumption, Moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to the water tub or the washing tub were also prevented.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, an air-permeable sheet is formed in a frame of the frame, supported on a central frame on one surface of the frame, and locked to an outer wall surface of a washing machine main body or an outer peripheral portion of an upper end of a washing tub. By attaching the protective equipment for a washing machine provided with a mounting part having a stop to the washing tub of the washing machine, there is no danger of falling children and pets into the washing tub, and articles such as precious metals and watches. It was also possible to prevent the falling of water, no dust or dirt was mixed in, no power was consumed, and moisture and mold generated from residual water adhering to the water tub or the washing tub were prevented.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a front surface of a first embodiment of a protective device for a washing machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the front surface of a second embodiment of the protective equipment for a washing machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a back surface of a second embodiment of the protective equipment for a washing machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line XX of FIG. 2 of the washing machine protective equipment according to the present invention, and is an explanatory view of a mounting portion in the form shown in FIG.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XX of FIG. 2 of the protective equipment for a washing machine according to the present invention, and is an explanatory view of a mounting portion having the form shown in FIG. 7;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment showing a form in which a washing machine protector according to the present invention is attached to the upper surface of a washing tub.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a third embodiment showing a state in which the washing machine protective equipment according to the present invention is attached to a washing machine main body.
FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the protective equipment for a washing machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment showing a state in which the washing machine protective equipment according to the present invention is attached to a washing machine main body.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a form of a conventional washing machine main body.
[Explanation of symbols]
A: Washing machine body B: Washing machine protector 1: Annular frame 1a: Central frame 2 ... Breathable sheet 3: Mounting part 3a: Support 3b ··· Support 4 ··· Slit part 5 ··· Holding part 6 ··· Elastic member 7 ··· Locking part 8 ··· Washing tub 9 · · · Upper peripheral part 10 · · · External wall surface 11 ... Hinges 12 ... Top opening ends
