JP2017038828A - Drum type washing and drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing and drying machine capable of opening a lid body with a small force from the inside of a water tub.SOLUTION: A washing and drying machine includes: a rotary drum 11 which accommodates clothes; a housing 4 which supports the rotary drum 11; a lid body 7 which is pivotally supported so as to be openable/closable at a predetermined angle from a closed position to a fully open position, which opens/closes an input port 8 for putting in/taking out clothes 6 and which is provided at the housing 4; and also lid closure inhibition means 34 which is inserted between the lid body 7 and the housing 4 being interlocked with an opening operation of the lid body 7, and which inhibits the movement of the lid body 7 to the closed position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a drum-type washing / drying machine for washing and / or drying clothes.

  The drum-type washing and drying machine arranges a drum in a water tank that is horizontally or substantially horizontally inclined, and rotates the drum around a rotating shaft to wash, rinse, dehydrate, It is performed until drying. A drum-type washing machine performs washing, rinsing and dehydration of clothes.

  An openable / closable lid is provided on the front side of the rotary drum, and when the clothes are put in and out before washing or after washing or drying, the lid is opened and the clothes are put in and out. For this purpose, a lid locking means for locking the lid during operation such as washing or drying, and a lid opening means having a lid opening operation lever or the like for opening the lid locking means to open the lid are provided. .

The washing machine described in Patent Document 1 is
“An outer tub that communicates with an opening through which laundry is taken in and out and is configured to freely hold or discharge washing water, a laundry tub that rotates in the outer tub, and a lid that opens and closes the opening. And a lock means for holding the lid in a state where the opening and the edge of the lid are in contact with each other, and provided on a part of the facing surface of the edge of the opening and the lid. And a closing suppression portion that is raised when the washing machine is not used (claim 1). "

Japanese Patent No. 5645464

  In the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, although the closure of the lid can be inhibited by raising the closure restraining portion, each time after washing is completed, the lid is not always closed when the washing machine is not used. When it is necessary to raise the closure suppressing portion and forgetting to raise the closure suppressing portion, the lid can be closed.

  In the present invention, after the lid of the washing machine is opened and the clothes are taken out, the lid is automatically closed without being operated each time. Since the lid cannot be closed, the lid can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, the lid can be opened with a small force from the inside of the water tank. For the purpose.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a drum for housing clothing, a housing that supports the drum, and a shaft that is pivotally supported at a predetermined angle from a closed position to a fully opened position so that clothes can be taken in and out. A lid provided on the housing for opening and closing a mouth, and lid locking means for locking the lid at a closed position and releasing the lock to open the lid. A lid body closing inhibiting means inserted between the lid body and the housing in conjunction with the opening operation of the lid body from the closed position, and inhibiting movement of the lid body to the closed position. It is further provided with a feature.

  According to the present invention, the lid can be securely closed at the closed position so that the lid does not open during the washing process and the dehydrating process while the washing machine is in operation, and the lid of the washing machine is opened to After the removal is completed, the lid body is prevented from closing to the closed position, so the lid body can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, the lid body can be opened with a small force from the inside of the water tank. It is possible to provide an easy-to-use and reliable drum-type washing and drying machine.

It is a perspective view of the washing and drying machine concerning a first embodiment, and shows the state where a lid was closed. The AA sectional view of the washing drier concerning a first embodiment is shown. It is a perspective view of the washing and drying machine concerning a first embodiment, and shows the state where a lid was opened. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the washing and drying machine concerning a first embodiment, and is an exploded perspective view showing the composition of the rotation fulcrum of a lid. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 1 which shows the structure of the cover body latching means of the washing / drying machine which concerns on 1st embodiment. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 1 which shows the structure of the cover body latching means of the washing / drying machine which concerns on 1st embodiment, and shows the state which operated the operation handle. FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a portion K in FIG. 4, showing the configuration of the lid locking means of the washing / drying machine according to the first embodiment. The structure of the cover body latching means of the washing / drying machine which concerns on 1st embodiment is shown, and it is an expanded partial perspective view of the K section in FIG. 4, and shows the state which operated the operation handle. It is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 1 which shows the structure of the cover body latching means of the washing / drying machine which concerns on 1st embodiment, Comprising: It is sectional drawing which shows the state which closed the cover body. The structure of the cover body latching means of the washing / drying machine which concerns on 1st embodiment is shown, and it is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 1, Comprising: The state which operated the operation handle is shown. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the first embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a state in which closure of the lid is inhibited. , Indicate. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the second embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a state in which the closure of the lid is inhibited. , Indicate. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the third embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a state in which closure of the lid is inhibited. , Indicate. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the fourth embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state where the lid is closed, and (c) is a state where the lid is blocked. , Indicate. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the fifth embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state where the lid is closed, and (c) is a state where the lid is blocked. , Indicate. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the sixth embodiment is shown, (a) shows a state in which the lid closing is inhibited, and (b) shows a state in which the lid is closed. The structure of the lid closing inhibition means of the washing / drying machine according to the seventh embodiment is shown, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a state in which closure of the lid is inhibited. , Indicate.

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

  1 to 4 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 are perspective views of a washing and drying machine, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. For this purpose, a cylindrical water tank 3 which is a water receiving tank and a part of the rotating drum 11 are virtually broken and illustrated.

  Further, in the following description, the up / down / left / right / front / rear directions are based on the up / down / left / right front / rear directions shown in FIG.

  FIG. 1 shows a state in which the lid body 7 is closed, and FIGS. 3 and 4 show a state in which the lid body 7 is opened and the garment 6 is taken in and out from the insertion port 8. In the present embodiment, the lid body 7 is circular as viewed from the front.

<Main body side schematic configuration>
A water tank 3 is elastically supported on the base 1 via support means 2 having a spring and a damping. An outer frame 4 (housing) composed of a steel plate and a resin molded product is placed on the upper portion of the base 1 to form a washing / drying machine main body 5. On the front surface of the outer frame 4, there are provided a lid 7, which is a door for taking clothes 6 in and out, a front cover 9, and a back cover 10 on the back.

<Water tank>
A cylindrical rotating drum 11 is provided inside the aquarium 3 for washing and dewatering by putting clothes 6 on it. A fluid is confined in a plurality of layers concentrically provided on the front end side of the rotating drum 11. A fluid balancer 12 is provided, and the vibration of the rotating drum 11 due to unbalance of the garment 6 is reduced by rotating integrally with the rotating drum 11. The rotating drum 11 has a large number of small holes (not shown) for centrifugal dehydration on the side wall, and is rotated by a drum motor 13.

<Drain valve>
A drain pipe 15 is connected to the bottom surface of the water tank 3 through a drain valve 14 so that the washing water in the water tank 3 can be drained. A drying air passage 16 is connected to the water tank 3, and the humid air in the water tank 3 is discharged and dried by a drying means (not shown) including a heater and a blowing means.

<Water supply solenoid valve>
A water faucet 17 is provided on the upper surface in the vicinity of the back surface of the washing and drying machine body 5, and a water pipe is connected to supply water to the washing and drying machine body 5.

<Operation panel>
A part on the front side of the upper surface of the outer frame 4 is an operation panel 22 provided with switches and displays for selecting an operation course such as power on / off, washing and drying, and the other part is provided to be openable and closable. The detergent inlet 19 is provided.

  Since the configuration is the same as that of a conventional washing machine or washing / drying machine, a detailed description is omitted.

<Lid hinge>
The lid body 7 is pivotally supported around a lid fulcrum means 24 which is a so-called hinge provided by dividing a part of the lid peripheral dividing surface 23 and can be opened, for example, by about 90 °.

  The lid fulcrum means 24 is assembled so as to be fitted into a cylindrical hinge pin 26 of the hinge bracket 25 provided in the washing / drying machine main body 5 and a pin receiving hole 27 provided in the lid 7, so that the lid 7 is It is pivotally supported.

<Cover structure>
On the opposite side of the lid 7 from the lid fulcrum means 24, a lid locking means 28 is provided, a locking hook 29 for locking and unlocking the lid 7 in the closed position, and a locking hook 29. An operation handle 30 is provided to act to unlock the lock. When the lid body 7 is closed, the back surface side of the lid body 7 is closed while sealing and sealing with a bellows 31 that is a rubber seal packing provided along the inner periphery of the insertion port 8. An inwardly projecting door glass 32 is provided. Further, a part of the lid peripheral dividing surface 23 and in the vicinity of the operation handle 30 is configured such that a finger can be easily inserted as the operation recess 33 and the operation handle 30 is easy to operate, and details thereof will be described later.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the lid 7 removed from the outer frame 4. 4A is a partial perspective view showing only the lid 7 and FIG. 4B only the vicinity of the insertion port 8 of the washing / drying machine body 5.

  The lid body 7 includes a circular door cover 36 that forms a front surface, a ring-shaped first lid frame 35 that has an outer periphery substantially the same diameter as the door cover 36 and that forms the back surface of the lid body 7, and a first lid frame 35. A door glass 32 projecting from the inner periphery of the lid 7 toward the back, an operation handle 30 operated when the lid 7 is opened, and locked when the lid 7 is closed. Lid locking means 28 having locking hooks 29 that are unlocked in conjunction with each other is provided.

<Bellows>
A ring-shaped bellows 31 made of flexible rubber or the like is provided on the side of the aquarium 3 close to the door glass 32, and the inner periphery of the bellows 31 is configured to contact the door glass 32 to keep a water seal. Seal.

<Locking hook>
As described above, the lid body 7 is provided with the latching hook 29 and the operation handle 30 having a claw-shaped tip. The washing / drying machine main body 5 is provided with a lid receiving surface 18 that faces the first lid frame 35 with a gap when the lid body 7 is closed. The lid receiving surface 18 is further provided with a lock receiving means 37 that engages with the locking hook 29 and locks the lid body 7 to form the lid body locking means 28, and the door glass 32 is locked by locking the lid body 7. And the bellows 31 are securely brought into close contact with each other to prevent the occurrence of water leakage, and is reliably held so that the lid 7 does not open while the rotary drum 11 is rotating during the washing process or the drying process. Furthermore, a locking hook control means 38 having at least a lock function for locking the locking hook 29 so that it does not open during operation such as a washing process or a dewatering process is provided.

<Definition of locking hook state>
The state or operation of the locking hook 29 in this embodiment is the “locking state” in which the locking hook 29 is engaged with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid body 7 is closed, and the locking hook 29 is released from the locking position. It has a “release operation” that moves to a position and transitions to a state in which the lid 7 can be opened.

<Operation handle>
Next, an operation handle 30 that is operated when the lid body 7 is opened, a locking hook 29 that performs a “release operation” in conjunction with the operation of the operation handle 30, and that the lid body 7 is closed to the closed position. The structure of the lid closing inhibiting means 34 for inhibiting will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Operation handle recess shape>
In FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, the portion adjacent to the operation handle 30 of the lid peripheral dividing surface 23 is an operation recess 33 that is recessed toward the back side, and the operation recess 33 extends to the vicinity of the insertion port 8. Has been stretched.

  Details of the configuration of the operation handle 30 and the operation recess 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. 5 and 6 are cross-sectional views taken along the line B-B in FIG. 1, and illustrate a cross-sectional configuration of the operation handle 30 portion when the lid body 7 is closed.

  FIG. 5 shows a state in which a finger is inserted into the operation recess 33 to open the lid 7 by operating the operation handle 30 to the back surface side of the operation handle 30, that is, downward in the drawing.

<Cover operation handle>
Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation handle 30 is moved forward by pulling the operation handle 30 forward, and the locking hook 29 performs “release operation” in conjunction with the operation handle 30 as described later. The lid 7 can be opened by releasing the lock.

  Next, the configuration and operation of the locking hook 29 in conjunction with the operation of the operation handle 30 described in FIGS. 5 and 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 7 and 8 are partial perspective views showing a part of the structure of the lid body 7, and are enlarged views of a portion K in FIG. 4A, with the operation handle 30 in a state where the first lid frame 35 is removed. Details of the configuration of the locking hook 29 and the locking inhibiting means 34 are shown.

  9 and 10 are cross-sectional views in the EE direction of FIG.

  FIG. 11 shows a first embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a blockage in closing the lid. State.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the operation handle 30 is part of a ring shape that is substantially concentric with the outer periphery of the lid body 7 and is provided along the rear surface side of the lid body 7 and the outer circumference of the cylindrical side surface. The cross-sectional shape in the radial direction is shown in FIGS. The locking hook 29 is on the opposite side of the lid body 7 with respect to the lid fulcrum means 24, and the lid body 7 is orthogonal to the rotation axis constituted by the hinge pin 26 or the pin receiving hole 27 that is the rotation axis of the lid fulcrum means 24. Are provided in a plane including the largest diameter portion.

  The operation handle 30 is extended along the outer periphery of the door cover 36 in a direction approaching the locking hook 29, and a first support shaft 39 that pivotally supports the operation handle 30 is provided at the extended portion. The operation handle 30 extends further to the opposite side of the operation handle 30 than the first support shaft 39, and forms a locking hook operation unit 40.

  The locking hook 29 is pivotally supported so as to be swingable between a “locking state” when the locking hook 29 is locked with respect to the first lid frame 35 and a “released state” when unlocking. Two support shafts 41 are provided. The second support shaft 41 is provided with a torsion spring 42 coaxially, and the locking hook 29 and the lock receiving means 37 provided on the washer / dryer body 5 are engaged with each other to lock the lid 7 in the closed position. Energized in the direction. The locking hook operation part 40 acts on the receiving part 43 obtained by extending a part of the locking hook 29, so that when the operation handle 30 is operated, the locking hook 29 is opened and a “release operation” can be performed.

  7 and 9 show a “locking state” in which the locking hook 29 is fitted to the lock receiving means 37 and the lid body 7 is closed as in FIG.

  The locking hook 29 moves in the direction of the claw shape at the tip. When the lid body 7 is closed, the locking hook 29 is engaged with the lock receiving means 37 and enters the “locking state”.

<Cover opening / releasing operation>
When the lid 7 is opened from the closed state when the clothes 6 are put in and out, the operation handle 30 is operated as shown in FIGS.

  8 and 10, the operating handle 30 is operated in the same manner as in FIG. 6, and the locking hook operating portion 40 extended to the opposite side of the first support shaft 39 of the operating handle 30 is close to the locking hook 29 side. To work. As shown in FIG. 10, the locking hook operation unit 40 pushes the receiving portion 43 that is one end of the locking hook 29 to rotate the locking hook 29 in the direction of the arrow, that is, in the opening direction, thereby releasing the lock. I do. When the operation handle 30 is further pulled toward the front side, the engagement between the locking hook 29 and the lock receiving means 37 is released, so that the lid 7 can be opened forward as shown in FIG.

<Cover body closing inhibition means>
In FIG. 11, a first position protruding between the lid body 7 and the lid receiving surface 18 and a second position removed from between the lid body 7 and the lid receiving surface 18 are supported movably. A closure inhibiting member 44 is provided, and a pushing spring 46 that biases the closure inhibiting member 44 toward the first position is provided as the lid closing inhibition means 34. One end of the closing inhibition member 44 is an operation protrusion 48 protruding from a slit-like operation hole 47 provided on the outer peripheral side of the lid receiving surface 18 of the washing / drying machine body 5 of the front cover 9, and the operation protrusion 48 is operated. The closing inhibiting member 44 can be moved from the first position to the second position.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the lid is in the “locked state” in which the lid is closed, the closing inhibiting member 44 is in the second position, and from this state, the operation handle 30 is pulled forward to engage. When the “release operation” for releasing the stop hook 29 is performed, the lid body 7 opens as shown in FIG. 11C, and the closing inhibiting member 44 projects along the lid receiving surface 18 by the urging force of the push spring 46. Move to the first position.

  Once the lid 7 is opened and then closed again, the lid 7 abuts against the closure inhibiting member 44 and cannot be closed. Therefore, the locking hook 29 does not engage with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid 7 The body 7 is not closed. Therefore, the lid 7 can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, it can be easily opened with a slight force even from the inside of the rotating drum 11, and it is easy to use and highly reliable. A dryer can be provided. Furthermore, the risk of being trapped in a state where a child or the like misuses and enters the drum can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when washing is performed, the garment 6 is thrown into the rotary drum 11 from the slot 8 and then the closing inhibiting member 44 is operated against the urging force of the push spring 46 as shown in FIG. Thus, if the lid body 7 is closed while maintaining the second position, the locking hook 29 engages with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid body 7 is in the “closed state”.

  The opening amount of the lid body 7 in the state in which the closure of the lid body 7 shown in FIG. 11C is inhibited according to the size of the closing inhibition member 44 is larger than a predetermined opening amount, and the door glass 32 and the bellows 31 If it arrange | positions so that a clearance gap may arise between, since ventilation with the inside of the water tank 3 and external air is performed, since the odor which arises from the clothing 6 does not swell inside, it is suitable.

  A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  12A and 12B show a second embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, where FIG. 12A is a front view, FIG. 12B is a state in which the lid is closed, and FIG. State.

  The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the closing inhibition member 44 is pivotally supported around a fulcrum 45 so that the closing inhibition member 44 is interposed between the lid 7 and the lid receiving surface 18. And a second position retracted from between the lid body 7 and the lid receiving surface 18, and the closing inhibiting member 44 is directed toward the first position. An urging tension spring 49 is provided, and one end of the closing inhibiting member 44 is an operation protrusion 48 protruding from a slit-like operation hole 47 provided on the outer peripheral side of the lid receiving surface 18 of the washer / dryer body 5 of the front cover 9. By operating the operation protrusion 48, the closing inhibiting member 44 can be moved from the first position to the second position.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, when the lid is in the “locked state” in which the lid is closed, the closing inhibiting member 44 is in the second position, and from this state, the operation handle 30 is pulled forward to engage. When the “release operation” for releasing the stop hook 29 is performed, the lid body 7 opens as shown in FIG. 12C, and the closing inhibiting member 44 protrudes along the lid receiving surface 18 by the urging force of the tension spring 49. Move to the first position.

  Once the lid 7 is opened and then closed again, the lid 7 abuts against the closure inhibiting member 44 and cannot be closed. Therefore, the locking hook 29 does not engage with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid 7 The body 7 is not closed. Therefore, the lid 7 can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, it can be easily opened with a slight force even from the inside of the rotating drum 11, and it is easy to use and highly reliable. A dryer can be provided. Furthermore, the risk of being trapped in a state where a child or the like misuses and enters the drum can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when washing is performed, the clothes 6 are put into the rotary drum 11 from the insertion port 8, and then the operation protrusion 48 is operated so that the closing inhibiting member 44 is moved to the second position as shown in FIG. If the lid body 7 is closed while maintaining the above, the locking hook 29 engages with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid body 7 is in the “closed state”.

  The opening amount of the lid body 7 in the state in which the closure of the lid body 7 shown in FIG. 12C is inhibited according to the size of the closing inhibition member 44 is larger than a predetermined opening amount, and the door glass 32 and the bellows 31 If it arrange | positions so that a clearance gap may arise between, since ventilation with the inside of the water tank 3 and external air is performed, since the odor which arises from the clothing 6 does not swell inside, it is suitable.

  A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows a third embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a blockage in closing the lid. State.

  In FIG. 13, the lid receiving surface 18 is provided with a substantially L-shaped closing inhibiting member 44 that is pivotally supported around a fulcrum 45.

  The closing inhibiting member 44 is retracted from the first position where the inhibiting portion 50 which is one end of the closing inhibiting member 44 protrudes from the lid receiving surface 18 toward the lid 7 and between the lid 7 and the lid receiving surface 18. A configuration is provided in which a tension spring 49 is provided that is rotatable between the second position and biases the closing inhibiting member 44 toward the first position.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when the lid body 7 is in the “locked state” in which the lid body 7 is closed, the inhibition portion 50, which is one end of the closure inhibition member 44, is pulled inward from the lid receiving surface 18. The locking hook 29 is engaged with the lock receiving means 37 in the second position. The other end 51 of the closing inhibition member 44 is biased upward by a tension spring 49, and applies a rotational torque in the counterclockwise direction around the fulcrum 45 to the closing inhibition member 44.

  When the “release operation” for releasing the locking hook 29 by pulling the operation handle 30 is performed, the lid body 7 opens and the lid receiving surface 18 and the lid body 7 are opened as shown in FIG. When the gap is generated, the closing inhibiting member 44 is rotated around the fulcrum 45 by the urging force of the tension spring 49, and becomes the first position where the inhibiting portion 50 protrudes toward the lid body 7. When the lid 7 is once opened and then closed again, the lid 7 abuts against the blocking portion 50 and the locking hook 29 does not engage with the lock receiving means 37, and the lid 7 is closed. There is nothing to do. Therefore, the lid 7 can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, it can be easily opened with a slight force even from the inside of the rotating drum 11, and it is easy to use and highly reliable. A dryer can be provided. Furthermore, the risk of being trapped in a state where a child or the like misuses and enters the drum can be reduced.

  The opening amount of the lid body 7 in the state in which the closure of the lid body 7 shown in FIG. 13C is inhibited according to the size of the inhibition portion 50 is set larger than a predetermined opening amount, and the door glass 32 and the bellows 31 If it arrange | positions so that a clearance gap may arise between them, since ventilation with the inside of the water tank 3 and external air is performed, since the odor which arises from the clothing 6 does not swell inside, it is suitable.

  On the other hand, when washing is performed, the clothes 6 are thrown into the rotary drum 11 from the slot 8 and then the inhibition unit 50 is operated against the urging force of the tension spring 49 as shown in FIG. If the lid body 7 is closed while the state of being pulled in from the lid receiving surface 18 is maintained, the locking hook 29 engages with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid body 7 is in the “closed state”.

  In order to operate the inhibition unit 50, the inhibition unit 50 may be directly operated, or the inhibition unit 50 may be operated via an operation member (not shown) connected to the closing inhibition member 44.

  A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14 shows a fourth embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a blockage in closing the lid. State.

  In the fourth embodiment, a protrusion 52 is provided on the lid 7 on the washing and drying machine main body 5 side, and a receiving hole 53 through which the protrusion 52 can freely enter and retract is provided at a position opposite to the protrusion 52 of the lid receiving surface 18. Is provided. Closed so that the lid receiving surface 18 is slidably supported in the direction opposite to the extending direction of the projection 52 along the lid receiving surface 18 on the opposite side of the lid body 7, that is, inside the washing / drying machine body 5. An inhibition member 44 is provided, and is supported movably between a first position where one end of the closing inhibition member 44 protrudes to close the receiving hole 53 and a second position retracted from the receiving hole 53. In addition, a push spring 46 for biasing the closing inhibiting member 44 toward the first position is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the lid is in the “locked state” in which the lid is closed, the closing inhibiting member 44 is in the second position, and from this state, the operation handle 30 is pulled forward to engage. When the “release operation” for releasing the stop hook 29 is performed, the lid body 7 opens as shown in FIG. 14C, and when the protruding portion 52 retreats from the receiving hole 53, the closing inhibiting member is urged by the urging force of the push spring 46. 44 moves to close the receiving hole 53 and becomes the first position.

  When the lid 7 is once opened and then closed again, the tip of the projection 52 abuts against the closing inhibiting member 44 and the locking hook 29 does not engage with the lock receiving means 37, and the lid 7 Will not be closed. Therefore, the lid 7 can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, it can be easily opened with a slight force even from the inside of the rotating drum 11, and it is easy to use and highly reliable. A dryer can be provided. Furthermore, the risk of being trapped in a state where a child or the like misuses and enters the drum can be reduced.

  The opening amount of the lid body 7 in the state in which the closure of the lid body 7 shown in FIG. 14C is inhibited according to the dimensions of the projection 52 is larger than a predetermined opening amount, and the door glass 32 and the bellows 31 If it arrange | positions so that a clearance gap may arise between them, since ventilation with the inside of the water tank 3 and external air is performed, since the odor which arises from the clothing 6 does not swell inside, it is suitable.

  On the other hand, when washing is performed, the garment 6 is thrown into the rotary drum 11 from the slot 8, and then the closing inhibiting member 44 is operated against the urging force of the push spring 46, as shown in FIG. If the lid 7 is closed while the second position retracted is maintained as shown, the locking hook 29 engages with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid 7 is in the “closed state”. In order to operate the closing inhibiting member 44, for example, a part of the closing inhibiting member 44 is extended to the outside of the outer periphery of the door cover 36 and is projected forward through a slit-like operation hole 47 provided in the front cover 9. The closing inhibiting member 44 may be directly operated as the operation protrusion 48, or the closing inhibiting member 44 may be operated via an operating member (not shown) connected to the closing inhibiting member 44.

  A fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 15A and 15B show a fifth embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, where FIG. 15A is a front view, FIG. 15B is a state in which the lid is closed, and FIG. State.

  In the fifth embodiment, a lid closing inhibition means 34 that can enter and retreat is provided between the lock receiving means 37 and the lid receiving surface 18 that engage with a locking hook 29 provided on the lid 7. The closing inhibiting member 44 is movable between a first position protruding between the lock receiving means 37 and the lid receiving surface 18 and a second position retracted from between the lock receiving means 37 and the lid receiving surface 18. Further, a tension spring 49 for biasing the closing inhibiting member 44 toward the first position is provided, and one end of the closing inhibiting member 44 is protruded from a slit-like operating hole 47 provided in the front cover 9. The closure inhibiting member 44 can be moved from the first position to the second position by operating the operation protrusion 48.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the lid is in the “locked state” in which the lid is closed, the closing inhibiting member 44 is in the second position, and the operation handle 30 is pulled forward from this state to engage. When the “release operation” for releasing the locking hook 29 is performed, the lid body 7 opens as shown in FIG. 15C, and the closing inhibiting member 44 is locked by the urging force of the tension spring 49 and the lock receiving means 37 and the lid receiving surface 18. Move to the first position protruding between.

  Once the lid body 7 is opened and then closed again, the latching hook 29 abuts against the closure inhibiting member 44 and cannot be closed. Therefore, the latching hook 29 is not engaged with the lock receiving means 37, The lid 7 is not closed. Therefore, the lid 7 can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, it can be easily opened with a slight force even from the inside of the rotating drum 11, and it is easy to use and highly reliable. A dryer can be provided. Furthermore, the risk of being trapped in a state where a child or the like misuses and enters the drum can be reduced.

  The opening amount of the lid body 7 in a state in which the closing of the lid body 7 shown in FIG. 15C is inhibited according to the size of the locking hook 29 is made larger than a predetermined opening amount, and the door glass 32 and the bellows 31 If it arrange | positions so that a clearance gap may arise between, since ventilation with the inside of the water tank 3 and external air is performed, since the odor which arises from the clothing 6 does not swell inside, it is suitable.

  On the other hand, when washing is performed, after the garment 6 is thrown into the rotary drum 11 from the slot 8, the operation protrusion 48 is operated and the closing inhibiting member 44 is retracted as shown in FIG. If the lid body 7 is closed while being maintained, the locking hook 29 engages with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid body 7 is in the “closed state”.

  A sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 shows a sixth embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, where (a) shows a state where the lid is closed and (b) shows a state where the lid is closed.

  The sixth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a solenoid 54 that is an electromagnetic actuator for operating the closing inhibition member 44 is provided, and a connecting member 56 that connects the plunger 55 and the closing inhibition member 44 is further provided. is there. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the lid 7 is opened without energizing the solenoid 54, the plunger 55 moves in the direction close to the door glass 32 together with the closing inhibition member 44 by the biasing force of the push spring 46. Then, the closing inhibiting member 44 becomes a first position protruding along the lid receiving surface 18 and prevents the closing of the lid body 7.

  As an example, if the solenoid 54 is energized in conjunction with the main power ON of the washer / dryer main body 5 so that the suction force of the plunger 55 is greater than the biasing force of the push spring 46, the main power ON is closed. The obstruction member 44 is moved to the second position by the action of the solenoid 54 as shown in FIG. 16B and pulled in from the back surface of the lid body 7, so that the lid body 7 can be closed. Therefore, when washing is performed, if the main power is turned on after the garment 6 is put into the rotary drum 11 from the slot 8, the lid 7 is closed and the locking hook 29 is locked to the lock receiving means 37. Since the washing process can be started, it is not necessary for the user to perform the operation of retracting the closing inhibiting member 44, the handling is simple, and an easy-to-use washing machine can be provided.

  Alternatively, for example, a “closed lock switch” is separately provided, and the solenoid is energized by pressing the “closed lock switch”, and the lid 7 is closed after the closing inhibiting member 44 is moved to the second position. There may be.

  A seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 shows a seventh embodiment of the configuration of the lid closing inhibition means 34, (a) is a front view, (b) is a state in which the lid is closed, and (c) is a blockage in closing the lid. State.

  The seventh embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that a substantially L-shaped closing inhibiting member 44 pivotally supported around a fulcrum 45 is provided inside the lid body 7. .

  When the lid body 7 is in the “locked state” closed as shown in FIG. 17B, the inhibition position 50 that is one end of the closure inhibiting member 44 is pulled into the inside of the lid body 7. The locking hook 29 is fitted with the lock receiving means 37. The other end of the closing inhibiting member 44 is biased upward by a tension spring 49, and the closing inhibiting member 44 is rotated around the fulcrum 45 in the clockwise direction in the figure.

  When the “release operation” for releasing the locking hook 29 by pulling the operation handle 30 forward is performed, the lid body 7 opens and the lid receiving surface 18 and the lid body 7 are opened as shown in FIG. When the gap is generated, the closing inhibiting member 44 is rotated around the fulcrum 45 by the urging force of the tension spring 49, and the inhibiting portion 50 protrudes toward the lid receiving surface 18 to be in the first position. When the lid 7 is once opened and then closed again, the blocking portion 50 comes into contact with the lid receiving surface 18 so that the locking hook 29 does not engage with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid 7 is closed. There is nothing to do. Therefore, the lid 7 can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, it can be easily opened with a slight force even from the inside of the rotating drum 11, and it is easy to use and highly reliable. A dryer can be provided. Furthermore, the risk of being trapped in a state where a child or the like misuses and enters the drum can be reduced.

  The opening amount of the lid body 7 in the state in which the closure of the lid body 7 shown in FIG. 17C is inhibited according to the size of the inhibition portion 50 is larger than a predetermined opening amount, and the door glass 32 and the bellows 31 If it arrange | positions so that a clearance gap may arise between them, since ventilation with the inside of the water tank 3 and external air is performed, since the odor which arises from the clothing 6 does not swell inside, it is suitable.

  On the other hand, when washing is performed, the garment 6 is put into the rotary drum 11 from the insertion port 8, and then the other end 51 of the closing inhibition member 44 is operated to resist the urging force of the tension spring 49. If the lid 7 is closed while maintaining the state of being pulled into the lid 7 as shown in FIG. 17B, the locking hook 29 engages with the lock receiving means 37 and the lid 7 is closed. State ".

<Effect>
After the washing machine is in operation and the dehydration process, the lid can be securely closed at the closed position so that the lid does not open. , Since the lid is prevented from closing to the closed position, the lid can be opened and closed with a slight force, in other words, the lid can be opened with a small force from the inside of the aquarium. High drum type washer / dryer.

  If the opening of the lid in the state that obstructs the closure of the lid is made larger than the predetermined opening, and the arrangement is made so that a gap is created between the door glass and the bellows, the inside of the aquarium and the outside air are ventilated. As a result, the odor generated from clothing does not go inside.

<Dryer>
Although the washing machine and the washing / drying machine have been described as the first to seventh embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the washing machine and the washing / drying machine, and may be a drying machine having only a drying function, The structure provided with the similar lid closing inhibition means has an effect of inhibiting the lid from closing to the closing position.

  In the present embodiment, the lid is configured to open to the left side of the washing / drying machine main body, but may be configured to be symmetrical to open to the right side.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, Various modifications are included. For example, the above-described embodiment has been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and is not necessarily limited to one having all the configurations described. Further, a part of the configuration of an embodiment can be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and the configuration of another embodiment can be added to the configuration of an embodiment. In addition, it is possible to add, delete, and replace other configurations for a part of the configuration of each embodiment.

1 base
2 Support means
3 Aquarium
4 Outer frame 5 Washer / dryer body 6 Clothing 7 Lid 8 Input port 9 Front cover 10 Back cover 11 Rotating drum 12 Fluid balancer 13 Drum motor 14 Drain valve 15 Drain pipe 16 Dry air duct 17 Water faucet 18 Lid receiving surface 19 Detergent Slot 22 Operation panel
23 Lid area around the lid
24 Lid fulcrum means 25 Hinge bracket 26 Hinge pin 27 Pin receiving hole 28 Lid locking means 29 Locking hook 30 Operating handle 31 Bellows 32 Door glass 33 Operating recess 34 Lid closing inhibition means 35 First lid frame 36 Door cover 37 Lock receiving means 38 Locking hook control means 39 First support shaft 40 Locking hook operation portion 41 Second support shaft 42 Torsion spring 43 Receiving portion 44 Closure inhibiting member 45 Support point 46 Push spring 47 Operation hole 48 Operation projection 49 Pull spring 50 Inhibiting portion 51 Other end 52 Protruding portion 53 Receiving hole 54 Solenoid 55 Plunger 56 Connecting member

Claims (5)

A drum-type washing / drying machine for washing and / or drying clothes,
A drum for housing clothing;
A housing for supporting the drum;
A lid provided on the casing, which is pivotally supported at a predetermined angle from a closed position to a fully opened position so as to be freely opened and closed, and which opens and closes an insertion port for putting in and out clothes.
A lid locking means for locking the lid at a closed position, and releasing the lock to open the lid;
Inserted between the lid and the housing in conjunction with the opening operation of the lid from the closed position;
A drum-type washing and drying machine, further comprising lid body closing inhibiting means for inhibiting movement of the lid body to the closed position. In claim 1,
A drum-type washing and drying machine, further comprising inhibition releasing means for releasing the action of the lid closing inhibition means and allowing the lid to move to the closing position. In claim 1 or claim 2,
And further comprising an opening operation handle that acts to open the lid from the closed position by changing the lid locking means from the locked state to the released state,
The drum-type laundry drying, wherein the lid closing inhibition means is inserted between the lid and the housing in conjunction with the opening operation of the lid, and inhibits the movement of the lid to the closing position. Machine. The casing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the casing includes an engaging means that engages with the lid locking means, and the lid closing inhibition means acts on the lid locking means, A drum type washing and drying machine, wherein the lid body locking means and the engaging means are inhibited from engaging with each other.   5. The drum type washing and drying machine according to claim 1, further comprising an electromagnetic actuator that cancels the action of the lid closing inhibition means.

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