JP2508200Y2 - Washing machine top panel - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention relates to a top panel that is attached to an upper part of an outer box forming a main body of a washing machine.

[Conventional technology]

A fully automatic one-tub type washing machine has, as an example, a functional part such as a water supply valve (5) and various operation switches on the upper part of an outer box (10) forming a main body as shown in FIG. A lid (4) and a top panel (12) provided with an operation section (11) in which operation parts are arranged are attached, and a water receiving tub in which a washing tub is arranged is hung inside the outer box (10). It is supported.

This top panel (12) completely closes the remaining part of the upper opening of the outer box (10) except the part to which the lid (4) is attached. As shown in the sectional view of FIG. 8, the lower surface is an open surface (12a) as a place for accommodating various parts (functional parts and operation parts) for washing operation control. The boss (12b) for mounting functional parts and the like is provided on the back surface so as to project downwardly.

In the figure, (9) shows a bottom cover for closing the open surface (12a) of the lower surface of the top panel (12) to prevent water from splashing from the lower washing tub side.

To mount the functional parts and the like on the top panel (12) configured as described above, the top panel (12) is turned upside down so that the lower open surface (12a) faces upward, and in this state the water supply valve (5 ), Safety switch (6), water level sensor (7)
Etc. are screwed to the boss (12b), and then the bottom cover (9) is further tightened and fixed to the boss (12b) with the same screw (13), and the open surface (12a) is closed with the bottom cover (9).

After attaching the functional parts and the bottom cover (9) to the top panel (12) in this way, the top panel (12) is inverted again to show the bottom cover (9) as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
The side is located downward, and in this state it is attached to the upper part of the outer box (10).

[Problems to be solved by the device]

When mounting functional parts and the like on the top panel, the open surface for mounting is formed on the bottom surface of the top panel, so the top panel needs to be turned over, and the workability of assembly was poor.

Further, since the bottom cover is formed separately from the top panel, it takes time and effort to mount the bottom cover, and the workability is further deteriorated.

The object of the present invention is to eliminate the inconvenience of the conventional example described above, and when mounting functional parts and the like on the top panel, it is not necessary to turn over the top panel, and there is no need to attach a bottom cover.
An object of the present invention is to provide a top panel for a washing machine that improves the workability of assembly.

[Means for solving the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention comprises functional parts such as a water supply valve for controlling washing and rinsing operations, a safety switch, and operating parts such as various operation switches for controlling the operation of the functional parts. The operation parts are arranged separately at different places around the top panel attached to the upper part of the outer box which constitutes the washing machine, and the top panel for accommodating the functional parts and the operation parts is arranged on the top panel. Each of the recesses to be opened is formed, and the functional component and the operation component are connected through each of the recesses, and the opening of each of the recesses is closed by a separate panel so as to be flush with the main body of the top panel. The main point is to do.

[Action]

According to the present invention, since the functional component and the operating component can be attached to the top panel from the opening on the upper surface of the recess, it is not necessary to invert the top panel and the attachment work can be performed in the state of being attached to the outer box.

Since the opening on the upper surface of the recess is closed on the same surface as the top panel body by another panel, the mounting parts for functional parts do not project upward from the top panel, and the design of the entire washing machine is not impaired. The top surface of the panel can be flat.

Also, since the recess formed in the top panel is integrally formed with a bottom plate at the bottom, this bottom plate prevents water from splashing from the washing tub side, and a separate bottom cover for preventing water splashing can be omitted.

Further, since the functional parts and the operating parts are arranged separately at different places around the top panel, even if water leaks to the parts due to a malfunction of the water supply valve, which is a functional part, the operating parts are There is little fear of hindrance.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an exploded vertical sectional front view showing an embodiment of a top panel of a washing machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional front view showing a state in which electric parts are attached, and the top panel (1) of the present invention is a fifth panel.
As shown in the plan view of the figure, it is composed of a main body (1a) and separate panels attached to the upper surfaces of different parts around it, for example, a rear panel (2) and a side panel (3) as shown. . It should be noted that, as will be described below, a recessed portion that is closed by these panels (2) and (3) is formed at the location where these rear panel (2) and side panel (3) are attached.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main body portion (1a) is formed by forming a falling portion (1b) by bending the upper end edge of the outer side surface connected to the outer box (10) inward by 180 degrees and forming the falling portion (1b). The bottom plate (1c) is integrally formed by horizontally extending the lower end of (1) to form a recess and an opening (1f) is formed on the upper surface. One of the recesses closed by the rear panel (2) serves as a housing for mounting functional parts such as a water supply valve, a safety switch, and a water level sensor, and the boss (1g) for mounting the functional parts is directed upward from the bottom plate (1c). Plural projecting. The other concave portion closed by the side panel (3) serves as a storage portion for operating components such as various operating switches, although not shown.

As shown in FIG. 3, at the end of the opening (1f), an engaging step (1d) with the rear panel (2) and the side panel (3) is formed, and the engaging step (1d) is formed. An engaging protrusion (1e) for engaging with the rear panel (2) and the side panel (3) was formed below.

On the other hand, the rear panel (2), and the side panel (3), which is not shown in FIG. 1, have a projecting edge (2a) and a locking projecting section (1e) which engage with the engaging step (1d). And a pawl (8) for engaging with.

Then, the side panel (3) is provided with an operation section (11) in which operation parts such as various operation switches are arranged.

Next, to explain the assembling method, in order to assemble the functional component into the top panel (1), the rear panel (2) and the side panel (3) can be removed from the main body (1a) without reversing the top panel (1). The opening (1f) on the upper surface is removed to open the water supply valve (5), the safety switch (6), and the water level sensor in this state from above into the recess in the main body (1a) through the opening (1f). Install functional parts such as (7) and screw them to the boss (1g), and fix them on the bottom plate (1c).

Next, a rear panel (2), a side panel (3) provided with an operation unit (11), which is provided with operation parts such as various operation switches (not shown), is provided with an opening (1f) on the upper surface of the main body (1a). )
When the projection edge (2a) is placed on the engagement step (1d), the claw (8) slides downward while being pushed slightly inward along the falling portion (1b) and the locking projection Engage with the part (1e),
The rear panel (2) and the side panel (3) are the main body (1a)
Attach it to the opening (1f) on the top surface (see Figs. 2 and 4).
In this state, the rear panel (2) and the side panel (3) are located on the same plane as the main body (1a).

In this way, the opening (1f) on the upper surface is closed by the rear panel (2) and the side panel (3) to protect the functional components inside, and the lower surface of the main body (1a) is covered by the bottom plate (1c). Prevents electrical components from leaking from water splashing from the side.

The connection between the functional component housed in the one concave portion and the operating component accommodated in the other concave portion is, of course, in a state where the top panel is not inverted, that is, in the same manner as when mounting the functional component and the operating component. Done through the recess.

[Effect of device]

As mentioned above, the top panel of the washing machine of the present invention is
When mounting functional parts and operating parts here by forming recesses in them, it is not necessary to invert the top panel and the mounting work of each part can be done with it being mounted on the outer box,
Since the bottom cover for preventing water from splashing from the washing tub side does not need to be separately attached, the workability of assembling and attaching is improved.

Further, since the mounting portion of each component does not project above the top panel, it is effective when applied to a washing machine of the type in which the top surface of the top panel is flat.

Further, since the functional parts and the operating parts are arranged separately at different places around the top panel, even if water leaks to the parts due to a malfunction of the water supply valve, which is a functional part, the operating parts are There is little fear of hindrance.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded vertical sectional front view showing an embodiment of a top panel of a washing machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional front view showing a state in which electric parts are mounted, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a vertical side view of the same as above, FIG. 5 is a plan view of the same washing machine as above, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of a washing machine, FIG. 7 is a plan view of a conventional washing machine, FIG. 8 is an exploded vertical front view of a top panel showing a conventional example, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional side view of the same. (1) …… Top panel, (1a) …… Main body (1b) …… Fall part, (1c) …… Bottom plate (1d) …… Engagement step, (1e) …… Locking protrusion ( 1f) …… Opening, (1g) …… Boss (2) …… Rear panel, (2a) …… Flange (3) …… Side panel, (4) …… Lid (5) …… Water supply valve, (6) …… Safety switch (7) …… Water level sensor, (8) …… Claws (9) …… Bottom cover, (10) …… Outer box (11) …… Operation part, (12) …… Top Panel (12a) …… Open surface, (12b) …… Boss (13) …… Screw

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Eiichi Odaka 1-1-1, Yamate, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan Funabashi Works, Nippon Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Norihiko Ishikawa 1-1-1, Yamate, Funabashi, Chiba No. 1 within the Funabashi Works of Nippon Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Tetsuo Ishii 1-1-1, Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture No. 1 inside Funabashi Works of the Nippon Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Naoyuki Nishizawa 1-chome Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture No. 1 within the Funabashi Works of Nippon Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Kunio Inose 1-1-1, Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture The inside of the Funabashi Works of Japan Kenketsu Co., Ltd. (56) Reference JP-A-62-172998 (JP) , A) Actual development Sho 54-123675 (JP, U)

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A washing machine comprising functional parts such as a water supply valve for controlling washing and rinsing operations, a safety switch, and operating parts such as various operation switches for controlling the operation of the functional parts. These functional parts and operating parts are washing machines. Which are arranged at different locations around the top panel attached to the upper part of the outer box constituting the outer panel, and each of the top panel has a concave portion in which an upper surface for storing a functional component or an operating component is opened. Along with the formation, the functional component and the operating component are connected via the recesses, and the opening of each recess is closed by a separate panel so as to be flush with the main body of the top panel. Top panel of the washing machine.