JP2017169772A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance convenience when using a powder detergent, a liquid detergent and a softening finishing agent while securing the size of a detergent charging case.SOLUTION: A washing machine according to an embodiment comprises: a washing machine body having a laundry charging port; a water tub provided in the washing machine body; a rotary tub provided rotatably in the water tub; and a water supply device for supplying water into the rotary tub. The water supply device comprises: a water supply route connected to a water supply source; and a water supply case for receiving the water from the water supply route and storing it. The water supply case comprises a powder detergent storage part capable of storing a powder detergent, and the powder detergent storage part comprises a liquid detergent storage part capable of storing a liquid detergent in a detachable manner. Furthermore, at least a part of the liquid detergent storage part is arranged in the powder detergent storage part, and the liquid detergent storage part is mounted so as to cover the upper part of the powder detergent storage part while mounted in the powder detergent storage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a washing machine.

  Conventionally, powder detergents and liquid detergents for washing machines have been put in from a detergent charging case provided in a rotating tub, but the user needs to bend over and put it in, which is not convenient. However, when the detergent charging case is provided in the upper part of the washing machine, the space may be reduced due to other structures provided in the upper part of the washing machine, and the detergent charging case may be small.

JP 2012-029710 A

  Then, it aims at improving the convenience at the time of using powder detergent, liquid detergent, and a softening finishing agent, ensuring the magnitude | size of a detergent charging case.

  The washing machine according to the embodiment includes a washing machine main body having a laundry insertion port, a water tub provided in the washing machine main body, a rotating tub provided rotatably in the water tub, and the rotating tub. A water supply device for supplying water. The water supply apparatus includes a water supply path connected to a water supply source and a water supply case that receives and stores water from the water supply path. The water supply case includes a powder detergent reservoir that can store a powder detergent, and the powder detergent reservoir includes a liquid detergent reservoir that can store a liquid detergent in a removable manner. Furthermore, at least a part of the liquid detergent reservoir is disposed in the powder detergent reservoir, and the liquid detergent reservoir covers an upper part of the powder detergent reservoir in a state of being attached to the powder detergent reservoir. Is installed.

The perspective view which shows schematic structure of the washing machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of the washing machine which concerns on embodiment. The longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows schematic structure of the washing machine which concerns on embodiment It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of a water supply apparatus, a water injection case, and a water supply case, (a) is a figure which shows the state in which the water supply case was accommodated, (b) is a figure which shows the state by which the water supply case was pulled out. Front perspective view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Rear perspective view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Top view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Longitudinal sectional view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Front perspective view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Rear perspective view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Top view showing schematic configuration of water supply case Longitudinal sectional view showing schematic configuration of water supply case The perspective view which shows schematic structure of the washing machine which concerns on a modification.

Hereinafter, washing machines according to a plurality of embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the substantially same component, and description is abbreviate | omitted.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a washing machine 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the washing machine 10 according to the embodiment, and shows a state where the lid 16 is opened and the water supply case 40 is pulled out. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the washing machine 10. Hereinafter, the installation surface side of the washing machine 10, that is, the vertically lower side is defined as the lower side of the washing machine 10, the opposite side of the installation surface, that is, the vertical upper side, is defined as the upper side of the washing machine 10, and the left side in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 10 includes a washing machine body 12, a water tank 20, a rotating tank 22, and a lid 16. The washing machine 10 is a so-called vertical axis type washing machine in which the rotation axis of the rotary tub 22 faces the vertical direction. The washing machine body 12 constitutes the outer shell of the washing machine 10. The washing machine main body 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape with, for example, a steel plate or the like, and has an opening in the upper upper surface portion 14. A lid 16 is provided at the opening at the top of the washing machine body 12 so as to be openable and closable.

  The water tank 20 is housed inside the washing machine body 12. The water tank 20 is elastically supported in the washing machine body 12 via an elastic suspension mechanism (not shown). The opening of the water tub 20 is provided with a laundry input port 18, and an inner lid 181 is provided so that the laundry input port 18 can be opened and closed.

  The rotation tank 22 is rotatably provided inside the water tank 20. The water tank 20 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having an opening on the upper side and a water tank bottom on the lower side. The rotating tank 22 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape having an opening on the upper side and a rotating tank bottom on the lower side. The rotating tub 22 is used at the time of washing, rinsing, and dewatering, and has a dewatering hole (not shown) through which water can flow at a plurality of locations on the peripheral wall.

  A balance ring 28 is attached to the peripheral edge of the upper end portion of the rotating tub 22, and a pulsator 26 is rotatably disposed on the inner bottom portion of the rotating tub 22. The washing machine 10 includes a water supply case 40 for charging powder detergent, liquid detergent, liquid bleach, softener, and the like on the side surface portion of the upper inner peripheral surface of the laundry input port 18. A water supply device 32 is disposed on the upper portion of the water supply case 40.

  A motor 24 and a mechanism unit 25 are provided on the outer bottom of the water tank 20. The mechanism unit 25 has a clutch (not shown), and transmits the rotation of the motor 24 only to the pulsator 26 to rotate only the pulsator 26 and the case of rotating the pulsator 26 and the rotating tank 22 simultaneously. It has a function to switch.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a water supply case 40 and a schematic configuration around it. The water supply case 40, the water supply device 32, the water supply valve 34, and the water injection case 36 are shown. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the water supply case 40 is stored in the water injection case 36, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the water supply case 40 is pulled out from the water injection case 36.

  The water supply device 32 includes a water supply valve 34, water supply pipes 341a and 341b, and bath water intake means 341c in the upper part. For example, a tap water tap (not shown) is connected to the water supply pipe 341a as a water supply source. A bath water intake means 341c for taking bath water is connected to the water supply pipe 341b.

  A water injection case 36 is provided below the water supply device 32. The water injection case 36 has an opening 35 at the front, and a water supply case 40 is provided in the opening 35 so as to be inserted and removed. The water injection case 36 has a water injection case bottom surface 36a at the bottom. As will be described later, in the state where the water supply case 40 is attached to the water supply case 36, the water supply case bottom surface 36a and the water supply case bottom surface 402 which is the bottom of the water supply case 40 face each other, and there is a gap S therebetween. Is formed.

  The water supply case 40 is provided with a powder detergent storage section 44 for charging powder detergent and a softener storage section 47 for charging softener. A cover member 42 is detachably provided in the powder detergent reservoir 44. The cover member 42 is provided with a liquid detergent storage portion 46 for introducing a liquid detergent.

  Water (tap water) supplied from the water supply pipe 341 a is supplied to the water supply case 40 via the water supply valve 34 and the water supply device 32. That is, the water supply pipe 341 a, the water supply valve 34, and the water supply device 32 constitute a water supply path for the water supply case 40. Further, water (bath water) supplied from the bath water intake means 341 c via the water supply pipe 341 b is supplied to the water supply case 40 via the water supply device 32.

  In this case, the water supply pipe 341 b and the water supply device 32 constitute a water supply path for the water supply case 40. The water supplied from the water supply path is supplied to the water supply case 40 located below the water supply device 32 via the water supply device 32.

  5 to 12 are diagrams showing the configuration of the water supply case 40. FIGS. 5 to 8 are diagrams illustrating the configuration of the water supply case 40, and are diagrams illustrating the configuration in a state where the cover member 42 is removed from the water supply case 40. FIG. 5 is a perspective view from the upper right front direction showing the state in which the cover member 42 is removed from the water supply case 40, FIG. 6 is a perspective view from the lower right rear direction, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

  9 to 12 are diagrams for illustrating a configuration in a state where a cover member 42 described later is attached to the water supply case 40. 9 is a perspective view of the water supply case 40 from the upper right front direction, FIG. 10 is a perspective view from the lower right rear direction, FIG. 11 is a top view, and FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the water supply case 40 includes a powder detergent reservoir 44 and a softener reservoir 47 adjacent to each other. The water supply case 40 includes a handle portion 401. In the following, the left side in FIG. 3 is set as the front as described above, and the handle portion 401 side, that is, the lower left direction is set as the front in FIG.

  The powder detergent reservoir 44 has a substantially box-like shape with an open top that can store powder detergent, and a powder detergent outlet 48 that is an opening at the rear. The water injection path C from the water injection device 32 is located above the powder detergent storage unit 44, and water injection to the powder detergent storage unit 44 is performed from this water injection path C. In a state where the water supply case 40 is mounted on the water supply case 36, the water supply case bottom surface 36a and the water supply case bottom surface 402 which is the bottom of the water supply case 40 face each other, and a gap S is formed therebetween. An opening 36 b is provided on the bottom surface 36 a of the water injection case and communicates with the rotary tank 22.

  The powder detergent storage part 44 is provided with wall surface parts 441 on the left and right side parts and the back part of a substantially box shape. The wall surface portion 441 includes a portion having a low height (wall surface height) of the wall surface portion 441 on the rear side of the powder detergent storage portion 44, that is, in the vicinity of the powder detergent outlet 48 side. An overflow portion 442 for discharging the water overflowing in the portion 44 to the outside. The powder detergent storage part 44 includes an inclined part 443 at the boundary between the low part and the high part of the wall surface part 441.

  The powder detergent storage part 44 is provided with an internal space S inside the substantially box shape. The internal space S is a place where a powder detergent is charged. The powder detergent storage unit 44 can store a predetermined amount of powder detergent input by the user. When water is supplied from the water supply device 32 into the powder detergent reservoir 44 via the water injection path C, the water containing the powder detergent flows to the rear of the powder detergent reservoir 44 as shown by the arrows in FIG. It flows out from the detergent outlet 48 and flows down to the water injection case bottom surface 36a. Thereafter, the water containing the powder detergent passes through a gap S formed between the water injection case bottom surface 36 a and the water supply case bottom surface 402 and falls from the opening 36 b and is supplied into the rotary tank 22.

  The cover member 42 is configured to be removable from the powder detergent reservoir 44 from above, and the lower shape of the powder detergent reservoir 44 is configured to match the shape of the bottom of the powder detergent reservoir 44. Yes. The cover member 42 has a substantially box shape, and the inside thereof is a liquid detergent storage portion 46 capable of storing a liquid detergent. The cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is arranged so that at least a part of the cover member 42, preferably the entirety thereof, exists inside the internal space S in the mounted state on the powder detergent reservoir 44. That is, the powder detergent reservoir 44 and the liquid detergent reservoir 46 share the internal space S at least partially.

  The cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent storage portion 46 includes a wall surface portion 461 on the side surface portion and the back surface portion of a substantially box shape. The wall surface portion 461 includes a portion on the rear side where the height of the wall surface portion 461 (wall surface height) is low, and this low portion becomes an overflow portion 462 that discharges the water overflowing in the liquid detergent storage portion 46 to the outside. ing. The cover member 42 includes an inclined portion 463 at the boundary between the lower portion and the higher portion of the wall surface portion 461.

  When the cover member 42 is installed in the powder detergent storage unit 44, the slanted portion 443 of the powder detergent storage unit 44 and the slanted portion 463 of the cover member 42 function as a position restricting unit by being in contact with each other.

  The wall surface portion 441 of the powder detergent storage portion 44 has a portion whose height is lower than that of the wall surface portion 461 of the liquid detergent storage portion 46. The cover member 42 includes a rib 464 on the entire periphery or at least a part of the peripheral edge at the upper end of the wall surface portion 461. In a state where the cover member 42 is attached to the powder detergent storage unit 44, the rib 464 is placed on the upper end of the wall surface 441.

  The shape of the upper end of the wall surface portion 441 of the powder detergent storage portion 44 matches the shape of the peripheral edge portion of the wall surface portion 461 of the cover member 42. That is, the shape of the upper surface of the wall surface portion 441, the overflow portion 442, and the oblique portion 443 of the powder detergent storage portion 44 matches the shape of the wall surface portion 461, the overflow portion 462, and the rib 464 of the oblique portion 463 of the cover member 42. It is configured. Therefore, when the cover member 42 is attached to the powder detergent storage unit 44, the cover member 42 is mounted so as to cover the upper part of the powder detergent storage unit 44.

  The cover member 42 includes a tab 50 that is a protrusion disposed in front of the peripheral edge portion. The tab 50 is provided with a first character display portion 54 on which “liquid detergent bleach” is described, for example. The 1st character display part 54 has shown that the place to which the 1st character display part 54 was attached | subjected is the liquid detergent storage part 46, ie, the addition place for liquid detergent and a bleaching agent. . The tab 50 may be disposed at any location on the peripheral edge of the cover member 42 as long as there is no interference with other parts. For example, the tab 50 may be disposed on the left and right side surfaces of the peripheral portion of the cover member 42, or may be disposed so as to protrude inward from the peripheral portion of the cover member 42.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 11, the second character display unit 56 is a peripheral portion of the powder detergent storage unit 44 in a state where the liquid detergent storage unit 46 is attached to the powder detergent storage unit 44. The tab 50 is disposed at a position adjacent to the first character display portion 54. In the second character display portion 56, for example, “powder synthetic detergent bleach” is described. According to the second character display unit 56 as described above, the place to which the second character display unit 56 is attached is the powder detergent storage unit 44, that is, the input for the powder detergent and the bleaching agent. It can be displayed that it is a place.

  For example, if the color of the water supply case 40, that is, the powder detergent reservoir 44 is different from the color of the cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent reservoir 46, the powder detergent reservoir 44 in a state where the cover member 42 is removed. Is an input location for powder detergent / bleaching agent, and in a state where the cover member 42 is mounted, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is an input location for liquid detergent / bleaching agent, and the cover member 42 is removed. The powder detergent storage unit 44 appears, and it can be displayed that it is possible to switch to the input location for the powder detergent / bleaching agent.

  A water injection path C from the water supply device 32 is located above the liquid detergent storage section 46, and water injection to the liquid detergent storage section 46 is performed from this water injection path C. The water injection path C can be shared between the case where water is poured into the powder detergent reservoir 44 and the case where water is poured into the liquid detergent reservoir 46.

  As shown in FIGS. 6, 10, and 12, the cover member 42 includes a liquid detergent outlet 52 for discharging the liquid detergent and the bleaching agent to the outside at the bottom at the rear thereof. The liquid detergent outlet 52 is provided at a position corresponding to the powder detergent outlet 48 when the cover member 42 is mounted on the powder detergent reservoir 44. The liquid detergent outlet 52 has a so-called siphon structure.

  The liquid detergent storage unit 46 can store a predetermined amount of liquid detergent introduced by the user. When water is supplied from the water supply device 32 into the liquid detergent reservoir 46 and reaches a predetermined water level, water containing the liquid detergent flows out from the liquid detergent outlet 52 as shown by the arrow in FIG. Then, it flows down to the bottom surface 36a of the water injection case. Thereafter, the water containing the liquid detergent passes through the gap S formed between the water injection case bottom surface 36 a and the water supply case bottom surface 402 and falls from the opening 36 b and is supplied into the rotary tank 22. The overflow portion 462 and the liquid detergent outlet 52 described above are disposed behind the liquid detergent outlet 52, and the overflow portion 462 is located in the vicinity of the liquid detergent outlet 52.

  A cutout portion 44 a having a shape obtained by cutting out a part of the rear of the powder detergent storage portion 44 is formed immediately below the liquid detergent outlet 52. Due to the presence of the notch 44a, the liquid detergent flowing out from the liquid detergent outlet 52 does not enter the powder detergent reservoir 44, and a powder storage area of the powder detergent reservoir 44 can be secured. Note that the notch 44 a may be formed as a hole provided in the powder detergent reservoir 44.

According to the washing machine 10 which concerns on embodiment, there exist the following effects.
The washing machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a water supply device 32 (water supply path) connected to a water supply source such as a water supply, and a water supply case 40 that receives and stores water from the water supply device 32. The water supply case 40 includes a powder detergent storage section 44 that can store powder detergent. The cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is configured to be detachable from the powder detergent reservoir 44.

  The powder detergent storage part 44 has a substantially box shape, and has an internal space S in the substantially box shape. The cover member 42 has a substantially box shape, and the inside thereof is a liquid detergent storage portion 46 capable of storing a liquid detergent. The cover member 42 is arranged so that at least a part of the internal space S, preferably the whole thereof, can be accommodated in the internal space S when the cover member 42 is attached to the powder detergent reservoir 44.

  With this configuration, the cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 and the powder detergent reservoir 44 can be disposed in the internal space S of the powder detergent reservoir 44. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the cover member 42, that is, the region where the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is disposed separately from the powder detergent reservoir 44, and the powder detergent reservoir 44, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 (detergent charging case), and the softener. While ensuring the size of the reservoir 47, the water supply case 40 can be made compact, contributing to space saving. Thereby, since the powder detergent storage part 44, the liquid detergent storage part 46, and the softening agent storage part 47 can be enlarged, a user can make it easy to throw in a powder detergent, a liquid detergent, and a softening agent. As mentioned above, the convenience at the time of using a powder detergent, a liquid detergent, and a softening finish can be improved, ensuring the magnitude | size of a detergent injection | throwing-in case.

  In the washing machine 10 according to the embodiment, the shape of the upper end of the wall surface portion 441 of the powder detergent storage portion 44 matches the shape of the peripheral portion of the wall surface portion 461 of the cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent storage portion 46. In this case, the slanted portion 443 of the powder detergent reservoir 44 and the slanted portion 463 of the cover member 42 function as a position restricting portion by abutting. Thereby, when attaching the cover member 42 to the powder detergent storage part 44, positioning of the cover member 42 can be made accurate. In addition, when using the cover member 42, that is, when using the liquid detergent, and when using the powder detergent reservoir 44, that is, when using the powder detergent, the common water injection path C can be used. There is no need to provide a route.

  Further, the cover member 42 may be configured such that the cover member 42 covers all of the upper portion of the powder detergent storage portion 44 in a state of being attached to the powder detergent storage portion 44. In this way, the cover member 42 can be configured to be as large as possible, the volume of the liquid detergent reservoir 46 can be increased, and the liquid detergent can be easily poured into the cover member 42. Further, it is possible to prevent the liquid detergent from inadvertently entering the powder detergent reservoir 44 when the liquid detergent is charged. Here, when the liquid detergent enters the powder detergent reservoir 44, the liquid detergent adheres to the powder detergent reservoir 44. However, when the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is attached, water is added to the powder detergent reservoir 44. Since no water is injected, the liquid detergent is fixed as it is. In the washing machine 10 according to the embodiment, the liquid detergent does not inadvertently enter the powder detergent storage unit 44, which may cause trouble during use by switching from the liquid detergent storage unit 46 to the powder detergent storage unit 44, There is no risk of losing aesthetics.

  The washing machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a powder detergent outlet 48 at the rear part of the powder detergent reservoir 44. The liquid detergent storage unit 46 includes a liquid detergent outlet 52 through which the liquid detergent flows out. When the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is attached to the powder detergent reservoir 44, the liquid detergent outlet 52 is provided at a position corresponding to the powder detergent outlet 48. With this configuration, when the liquid detergent flows out, the powder detergent reservoir 44 can be prevented from becoming an outflow obstacle, and the liquid detergent can be smoothly discharged.

  The washing machine 10 which concerns on embodiment has the powder detergent storage part 44 provided with the substantially box shape of the open top which can store a powder detergent. The powder detergent storage part 44 is provided with a powder detergent outlet 48 at its rear part. The powder detergent storage part 44 is provided with wall surface parts 441 on the left and right side parts and the back part of a substantially box shape. The wall surface portion 441 has a low portion on the rear side, that is, in the vicinity of the powder detergent outlet 48, and this low portion is an overflow portion 442 that discharges the water overflowing in the powder detergent reservoir 44 to the outside. With this configuration, when a large amount of water is supplied to the powder detergent reservoir 44, the overflow position can be set in the vicinity of the powder detergent outlet 48, that is, at a position away from the opening 35 of the water injection case 36. Therefore, the effect of preventing water leakage can be improved.

  According to the washing machine 10 which concerns on embodiment, the cover member 42, ie, the liquid detergent storage part 46, is provided, and the liquid detergent storage part 46 is provided with the wall surface part 461 in the side part and back part of a substantially box shape. The wall surface portion 461 has a low portion on the rear side, and this low portion is an overflow portion 462 that discharges the water overflowing in the liquid detergent reservoir 46 to the outside. The wall surface portion 441 of the powder detergent storage portion 44 has a lower portion than the wall surface portion 461 of the liquid detergent storage portion 46.

  With this configuration, when water is supplied to the liquid detergent reservoir 46, the water is overflowed from the vicinity of the liquid detergent outlet 52, thereby overflowing the rear portion of the water supply case 40 at a position away from the opening 35 of the water injection case 36. Since the position can be set, the overflow position does not spread to other positions, and the water leakage prevention effect can be improved. Moreover, since the back of the cover member 42 is lowered and a gap is formed in the rear, the water supply case 40 is easy to move, and the water supply case 40 can be easily taken in and out. Furthermore, since the water overflowing from the overflow part 462 of the liquid detergent storage part 46 is not obstructed by the overflow part 442 of the powder detergent storage part 44, the overflow position does not spread to other positions, preventing water leakage. The effect can be improved. Further, since the wall surface portion 441 of the powder detergent storage portion 44 has a lower portion than the wall surface portion 461 of the liquid detergent storage portion 46, it does not hinder the water overflowing from the liquid detergent storage portion 46.

  According to the washing machine 10 which concerns on embodiment, the tab 50 which is a protrusion is provided in the upper part of the peripheral part of the liquid detergent storage part 46. FIG. Moreover, the tab 50 which is the upper part of the peripheral part of the liquid detergent storage part 46 is provided with the 1st character display part 54 which shows that the liquid detergent storage part 46 is a liquid detergent storage part. Furthermore, it has the 2nd character display part 56 which shows that it is a powder detergent storage part in the upper part of the peripheral part of the powder detergent storage part 44, and makes the 2nd character display part 56 into the 1st character display part 54. It was provided at an adjacent position.

  With this configuration, the user can easily remove the cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 by picking up the tab 50, which is a protrusion, and lifting it, so that convenience can be improved. Moreover, since it can display that the liquid detergent storage part 46 is an injection | throwing-in place for liquid detergents and bleaches, it is suppressed that a user accidentally inputs powder detergent etc. into the liquid detergent storage part 46 in a user. It becomes possible.

  In addition, since it is possible to display that the place where the second character display unit 56 is attached is the powder detergent storage unit 44, that is, the charging detergent / bleaching agent input place, It becomes possible to prevent the liquid detergent or the like from being erroneously put into the powder detergent storage unit 44. Moreover, when the cover member 42 is removed by providing the first character display portion 54 and the second character display portion 56 adjacent to each other, the powder detergent storage portion 44 appears, and the charging detergent / bleaching agent is introduced. By displaying that it is possible to switch to the user, the user can easily recognize it, so that convenience can be further improved.

(Modification)
Next, a modification of the embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 shows the washing machine 10 provided with the mounting portion 58 that can accommodate the removed cover member 42 when the cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent storage portion 46 is removed, that is, when washing is performed using powder detergent. Show. A mounting portion 58 is provided at a location adjacent to the water supply case 40 on the inner peripheral surface of the laundry input port 18.

  According to the washing machine 10 according to the modified example, the cover member 42, that is, the liquid detergent reservoir 46 is configured to be removable, and the storage location of the cover member 42 removed from the powder detergent reservoir 44 becomes a problem. A mounting portion 58 of the cover member 42 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the laundry input port 18. With this configuration, the removed cover member 42 can be stored in the attachment portion 58, so that the cover member 42 does not get in the way, and the user can be prevented from accidentally losing, thereby improving convenience. it can. Moreover, since the attachment part 58 was provided in the location adjacent to the water supply case 40, the user can recognize the attachment part 58 easily.

  In the description of the above embodiment, the washing machine 10 has been described by exemplifying a so-called vertical type washing machine in which the rotation axis of the rotating tub is directed in the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto. For example, the washing machine 10 may be a so-called horizontal axis type drum type washing machine in which the rotation axis of the rotating tub is inclined downward or horizontally.

  Note that the attachment portion 58 may be provided on either of the left and right side portions of the inner peripheral surface of the laundry input port 18. The left and right side portions of the inner peripheral surface of the laundry input port 18 have relatively few structures, and it is easy to secure a space for providing the attachment portion 58. Further, the attachment portion 58 may be provided on the inner surface of the lid. The dead space between the lid 16 and the inner lid 181, which is the laundry input port 18, can be effectively used to secure a storage space.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  In the drawings, 10 is a washing machine, 12 is a washing machine body, 18 is a laundry inlet, 20 is a water tub, 22 is a rotating tub, 32 is a water supply device (water supply path), 34 is a water supply valve (water supply path), 341a, 341b is a water supply pipe (water supply path), 36 is a water supply case, 40 is a water supply case, 42 is a cover member, 44 is a powder detergent storage part, 441 and 461 are wall surfaces, 442 and 462 are overflow parts, and 46 is a liquid detergent storage. Part, 443, 463 are oblique parts (position regulating part), 48 is a powder detergent outlet, 50 is a tab (protrusion part), 52 is a liquid detergent outlet, 54 is a first character display part, and 56 is a second part. A character display part 58 denotes an attachment part.

Claims (12)

A washing machine main body having a laundry inlet;
A water tank provided in the washing machine body;
A rotating tank provided rotatably in the water tank;
A water supply device for supplying water into the rotating tub,
The water supply device includes a water supply path connected to a water supply source, and a water supply case that receives and stores water from the water supply path,
The water supply case includes a powder detergent storage section capable of storing a powder detergent,
The powder detergent storage section is detachably equipped with a liquid detergent storage section capable of storing a liquid detergent,
At least a part of the liquid detergent reservoir is disposed in the powder detergent reservoir,
The said liquid detergent storage part is a washing machine with which it mounted | worn so that the upper part of a powder detergent storage part may be covered in the mounting state to a powder detergent storage part. The powder detergent reservoir includes a powder detergent outlet,
The liquid detergent reservoir includes a liquid detergent outlet from which liquid detergent flows out,
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the powder detergent outlet is provided with a powder detergent outlet at a position corresponding to the liquid detergent outlet when the liquid detergent reservoir is attached. The powder detergent reservoir is configured in a substantially box shape with an open top,
The wall surface part of the said powder detergent storage part is a washing machine of Claim 1 or 2 which has an overflow part in the vicinity of the said powder detergent outflow port.   The wall surface part of the said powder detergent storage part is a washing machine as described in any one of Claim 1 to 3 which has a low part in the said powder detergent outflow port side. The liquid detergent reservoir is configured in a substantially box shape with an open top,
The wall surface part of the said liquid detergent storage part is a washing machine as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4 which has an overflow part in the vicinity of the said liquid detergent outflow port.   The wall surface part of the said liquid detergent storage part is a washing machine as described in any one of Claim 1 to 5 which has a low part in the said liquid detergent outflow port side.   The wall surface height of a powder detergent storage part is a washing machine as described in any one of Claim 1 to 6 which has a part lower than the wall surface height of a liquid detergent storage part.   The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the wall surface of the powder detergent storage portion and the wall surface of the liquid detergent storage portion have position restriction portions that restrict the positions of each other.   The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the liquid detergent reservoir has a protrusion on an upper portion of a peripheral edge thereof.   The washing machine according to claim 9, wherein the liquid detergent storage part has a first character display part indicating that the liquid detergent storage part is a liquid detergent storage part at an upper part of the peripheral part thereof.   A second character display unit indicating that the powder detergent storage unit is a powder detergent storage unit at an upper peripheral portion of the powder detergent storage unit, and the protrusion is provided at a position adjacent to the second display unit. Or 10. The washing machine according to 10.   The attachment part which can accommodate the said liquid detergent storage part when removing the said liquid detergent storage part was provided in the laundry peripheral opening or the inner peripheral surface of the lid | cover. Washing machine.

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