JP4258257B2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a washing machine that can be equipped with an automatic detergent loading device that loads liquid detergent into a washing and dewatering tank.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a washing machine is configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.
[0003]
As shown in FIG. 9, the washing and dewatering tub 1 has a stirring blade 2 rotatably disposed on the bottom surface, and an outer tub 3 is provided outside the washing and dewatering tub 1. A motor 4 that drives the washing / dehydrating tub 1 and the stirring blade 2 is attached to the bottom surface of the outer tub 3, and the washing / dehydrating tub 1 or the stirring blade 2 is driven via a clutch device 5 that switches the drive unit. It is composed. Further, the outer tub 3 is supported on the washing machine main body 6 via a suspension 7 in a vibration-proof manner. A fluid balancer 8 enclosing a liquid is fixed to the upper part of the washing and dewatering tub 1, and the upper surface of the outer tub 3 is covered with an outer tub cover 9.
[0004]
The upper part of the washing machine main body 6 supporting the outer tub 3 is covered with an upper frame 13 provided with a control device 10, a water supply valve 11, a water supply path 12, and the like. At the approximate center of the upper frame 13, there is an opening for putting clothes in and out of clothes, and a lid 14 is disposed in the opening for opening clothes so as to be opened and closed.
[0005]
A detergent tank 16 containing a liquid detergent 15 is provided in the upper frame 13, and a replenishing port 17 for storing the liquid detergent 15 in the detergent tank 16 is closed with a cap 18. The liquid detergent charging device 19 is for charging the liquid detergent 15 in the detergent tank 16 into the washing and dewatering tank 1 and is composed of a manual pump, an automatic pump, a cylinder, etc., and the operation is controlled by the control device 10. Yes.
[0006]
As shown in FIG. 10A, the cap 18 that closes the replenishing port 17 into which the liquid detergent 15 in the detergent tank 16 is closed is covered with the lid body 14 when the lid body 14 is closed, as shown in FIG. As shown, the cap 18 is visible when the lid 14 is opened, and the cap 18 can be opened and closed.
[0007]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. Liquid detergent 15 is accommodated in the detergent tank 16, this detergent tank 16 is attached in the upper frame 13, the laundry is put into the washing and dewatering tank 1, and the operation is started. The control device 10 drives the detergent feeding device 19 to feed a predetermined amount of the liquid detergent 15 in the detergent tank 16 into the washing / dehydrating tub 1 and at the same time washing clothes and the like thrown into the washing / dehydrating tub 1. A water amount suitable for the amount of the object is supplied from the water supply valve 11 to the outer tub 3 through the water supply path 12. Thereafter, the control device 10 controls the operation of the motor 4, the water supply valve 11, and the like, and after washing the laundry, it is rinsed and dehydrated (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0008]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-300891
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a conventional configuration, since the cap 18 that covers the replenishing port 17 for containing the liquid detergent 15 in the detergent tank 16 is covered with the lid 14 in order not to lose the design, the lid 14 is large. In addition, when the laundry such as clothes is put into the washing and dewatering tub 1, the cap 18 is visible every time and the design is lacking.
[0010]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and the lid that covers the garment throwing opening provided in the upper frame so as to be openable and closable is sized so as to cover the garment throwing opening. The upper frame body is also intended to eliminate the unevenness and have an excellent design.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a washing and dewatering tub rotatably disposed in an outer tub that is supported in a vibration-proof manner on the washing machine body, and an upper frame body is provided on the upper portion of the washing machine body. The upper part of the upper frame is configured so that an automatic detergent charging device for pouring liquid detergent into the washing and dehydrating tub can be installed inside, and on the upper surface. When installing an automatic detergent input device when an automatic detergent input device is installed, an automatic detergent input device is provided when there is a surface that has an opening adjacent to the clothing input opening and a slope is provided so that the clothing input opening side is lower. The supply port of the detergent tank that constitutes the device and the cap that closes the supply port are protruded above the sloped surface through the opening and mounted in the upper frame body. by rotatably covering the surface provided with the slope so that the opening side is opened A lid cover for covering the sheet opening and the cap fitted, the rotating shaft to either the lid cover or the upper frame is provided, the other to provide a U-shape, attaching fitted a U-shaped rotation shaft When the lid cover is rotatably attached to the upper frame body and a load of a certain level or more is applied in the opening direction when the lid cover is in the open state, the U-shape and the rotating shaft are disengaged, thereby the lid cover Is configured to deviate from the upper frame .
[0012]
As a result, the lid that covers the clothing input opening provided in the upper frame so as to be freely opened and closed can be sized to cover the clothing input opening, the lid can be made smaller, and the upper frame can be made uneven. It is possible to make the appearance excellent in design, and even if liquid detergent is spilled when replenishing liquid detergent, it is adjacent to the clothing opening in the upper frame, Since the slope is provided so that the opening side for use is lowered, it flows naturally into the washing and dehydrating tub, so that liquid detergent can be prevented from falling on the floor surface and adhering to the outside of the upper frame and the washing machine body, In addition, the lid is designed so that the lid cover opens on the clothing opening side, so even if the lid cover is forgotten to close, it can be opened and closed without interfering with the lid cover, and the lid body will not be damaged. Also, when opening the lid, more force than expected Even applied to the bar, out without the lid cover is damaged, the user can attach themselves again lid cover.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided in a washing and dewatering tub rotatably disposed in the outer tub, a washing machine main body that supports the outer tub in an anti-vibration manner, and an upper portion of the washing machine main body. An upper frame body and a lid that covers an opening for clothing input provided in the upper frame body, and the upper frame body includes an automatic detergent loading device for pouring a liquid detergent into the washing and dewatering tank. The detergent automatic charging device is configured to be wearable, and provided with a surface on the upper surface adjacent to the clothing loading opening and having a slope so that the clothing loading opening side is lowered. In the case of mounting, the automatic detergent charging device causes the replenishment port of the detergent tank constituting the automatic detergent charging device and the cap that closes the replenishing port to protrude above the surface provided with the gradient through the opening. Attached to the upper frame body, and the upper frame body includes the clothing. A lid cover that covers the replenishing port and the cap by covering the surface provided with the rotation axis so that the entrance opening side opens is provided, and the replenishing port and the cap are provided on the upper frame. The upper frame is fitted with a lid that covers the garment opening provided in the upper frame so that it can be opened and closed. The lid can be made small enough to cover the opening for use, the unevenness of the upper frame can be eliminated, and the appearance can be made excellent in design. Also, even if liquid detergent is spilled when replenishing liquid detergent, it is adjacent to the clothing input opening of the upper frame and a slope is provided so that the clothes opening opening side is lowered. It flows naturally into the dehydration tank. For this reason, it can reduce that a liquid detergent falls to a floor surface, or adheres to the outer side of an upper frame, or a washing machine main body. In addition, the lid is designed so that the lid cover opens on the clothing opening side, so even if the lid cover is forgotten to close, it can be opened and closed without interfering with the lid cover, and the lid body will not be damaged. In addition, even if an unexpected force is applied to the lid cover when opening, the lid cover is removed without being damaged, and the user can attach the lid cover again .
[0014]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the lid cover is integrally provided with a claw portion on the garment throwing opening side, and the claw portion has the sloped surface of the garment. The clothes opening part can be locked in a small hole provided on the opening part, and the laundry comes into contact with the lid cover when the laundry (clothing) is taken out from the washing / dehydrating tub. Even if it does, it is made not to open easily, Therefore When a clothes is taken out, a lid cover opens and it can prevent that a lid cover breaks by being caught with clothing. Moreover, it can open easily by pushing the side part which forms the nail | claw part of a cover cover. At this time, if notches are provided on the left and / or right of the side surface portion forming the claw portion of the lid cover, it can be opened more easily, and opening and closing is easier.
[0015]
The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the lid cover is fixed to the upper frame when the automatic detergent charging device is not attached, and the automatic detergent charging is performed. The upper frame can be shared even in the model development with or without the device, and the cost can be reduced.
[0016]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the thing of the same structure as a prior art example attaches | subjects the same code | symbol, and abbreviate | omits description.
[0017]
Example 1
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper frame 20 covers the upper part of the washing machine body 6, and a clothing input opening 21 provided in the upper frame 20 is covered with a lid 22 so as to be opened and closed. The apparatus 10, the water supply valve 11, the water supply path 12, etc. are provided. In this upper frame 20, an automatic detergent loading device 23 for loading the liquid detergent 15 into the washing and dewatering tub 1 can be mounted.
[0018]
The detergent automatic charging device 23 includes a liquid detergent 15, a detergent tank 16, and a detergent charging device 19, and the replenishing port 17 of the detergent tank 16 is covered with a cap 18, and the detergent charging device 19 is installed in the detergent tank 16 by an automatic pump. The liquid detergent 15 is put into the washing and dewatering tub 1 and its operation is controlled by the control device 10.
[0019]
Here, when the automatic detergent charging device 23 is mounted, a replenishing port 17 of the detergent tank 16 constituting the automatic detergent charging device 23 and a cap 18 that closes the replenishing port 17 are provided through an opening 20 a provided in the upper frame 20. As shown in FIG. 3A, a lid cover 24 that covers the supply port 17 and the cap 18 is attached to the upper frame 20. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3B, the lid cover 24 is configured so that the upper frame 20 is left / right symmetrical without being entirely hidden by the lid 22.
[0020]
Further, the lid cover 24 is adjacent to the clothing loading opening 21 of the upper frame 20, and the surface 20b forming the opening 20a provided in the upper frame 20 is inclined so that the clothing loading opening 21 side is lowered. Provided. Other configurations are the same as those of the conventional example.
[0021]
The operation in the above configuration will be described. When the liquid detergent 15 is accommodated in the detergent tank 16, this detergent tank 16 is attached in the upper frame 20, the laundry is put into the washing and dehydrating tank 1, and the operation is started, the washing and dehydrating tank 1 is started. At the same time as supplying water to the outer tub 3 through the water supply path 12 from the water supply valve 11 to the outer tub 3, the control device 10 drives the detergent charging device 19, and the inside of the detergent tank 16. A predetermined amount of liquid detergent 15 is put into the washing and dewatering tank 1. Thereafter, the control device 10 controls the operation of the motor 4 and the water supply valve 11 to wash the laundry, and then rinse and dehydrate.
[0022]
Here, an automatic detergent loading device 23 for loading the liquid detergent 15 into the washing and dewatering tub 1 is attached to the upper frame 20, and the replenishing port 17 of the detergent tank 16 constituting the detergent automatic loading device 23 and its A lid cover 24 that covers a cap 18 that closes the supply port 17 is attached. The supply port 17 and the cap 18 that closes the supply port 17 protrude upward from an opening 20 a provided in the upper frame body 20. Since the lid 20 is attached to the body 20, the lid 22 can be sized so as to cover the clothing loading opening 21, and the lid 22 can be made small.
[0023]
As described above, according to this embodiment, when the automatic detergent charging device 19 is mounted, the upper frame 20 includes the supply port 17 of the detergent tank 16 constituting the automatic detergent charging device 19 and the cap 18 that closes the supply port 17. Since the lid cover 24 that covers the supply port 17 and the cap 18 is attached to the upper frame 20 so as to protrude upward from the opening 20a provided in the upper frame 20, the clothes loading opening 21 provided in the upper frame 20 can be freely opened and closed. The lid body 22 can be made large enough to cover the opening 21 for putting in clothes, the lid body 21 can be made small, and the upper frame body 20 can also be made uneven so that the appearance is excellent in design. Can do.
[0024]
Further, the lid cover 24 is configured so that the entire upper frame body 20 is left-right symmetric without being entirely hidden by the lid body 22, so that the outer appearance is always left and right regardless of the open / closed state of the lid body 22. Since it can be configured symmetrically, it can have an appearance that is excellent in design.
[0025]
Further, the lid cover 24 is adjacent to the clothing loading opening 21 of the upper frame 20, and the surface 20b forming the opening 20a provided in the upper frame 20 is inclined so that the clothing loading opening 21 side is lowered. Therefore, even if the liquid detergent 15 is spilled when the liquid detergent 15 is replenished, it flows naturally into the washing and dewatering tub 1. For this reason, it can reduce that the liquid detergent 15 falls to a floor surface, or adheres to the outer side of the upper frame 20, and the washing machine main body 6. FIG.
[0026]
(Example 2)
As shown in FIG. 4, the lid cover 25 covers the replenishing port of the detergent tank and the cap 18 that closes the replenishing port, and is rotatably attached to the upper frame 20 by the rotation shaft 26. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.
[0027]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. Since the lid cover 25 is rotatably attached to the upper frame 20 by the rotary shaft 26, the trouble of removing and attaching the lid cover 25 when replenishing the liquid detergent 15 can be eliminated. Can be lost.
[0028]
FIG. 4 shows an example of the lid cover 25, which can be rotated in any direction, and the same effect can be obtained.
[0029]
(Example 3)
As shown in FIG. 5, the lid cover 26 covers the replenishing port of the detergent tank and the cap 18 that closes the replenishing port, and is rotated around the upper frame 20 by the rotation shaft so that the clothing loading opening 21 side is opened. Installed as possible. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.
[0030]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. Since the lid cover 26 is rotatably attached to the upper frame 20 by the rotary shaft so that the clothing input opening 21 side opens, the lid 22 interferes with the lid cover 26 even if the lid cover 26 is forgotten to be closed. The lid 22 can be opened and closed without being damaged.
[0031]
(Example 4)
As shown in FIG. 6, the lid cover 27 covers the replenishing port of the detergent tank and the cap 18 that closes the replenishing port. The claw portion 28 is provided integrally, and the claw portion 28 is a small portion provided on the upper frame 20. The hole 29 can be locked. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same reference numerals are given and description thereof is omitted.
[0032]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. The lid cover 27 is provided with a claw portion 28 integrally, and the claw portion 28 can be locked to a small hole portion 29 provided in the upper frame 20, so when taking out laundry such as clothes from the washing and dehydrating tub, Even if the laundry comes into contact with the lid cover 27, the laundry can be prevented from being easily opened. When the clothes are taken out, the lid cover 27 is opened, and the lid cover 27 can be prevented from being broken by being caught with the clothes.
[0033]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, notches 31 are provided on the left and / or right side of the side portion 30 that forms the claw portion 28 of the lid cover 27, and the side portion of the lid cover 27 is provided. It can be easily opened by pressing 30 and can be easily opened and closed.
[0034]
(Example 5)
As shown in FIG. 7, the lid cover 32 covers a replenishing port of the detergent tank and a cap that closes the replenishing port, and forms a U-shape 33. The U-shape 33 is formed on the upper frame 20. The rotary shaft 34 is fitted and attached. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0035]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. Since the lid cover 32 is attached by fitting the U-shaped 33 to the rotary shaft 34 provided on the upper frame 20, when a certain load is applied to the lid cover 32 with the lid cover 32 open. Since the engagement with the rotary shaft 34 is released, even if a force more than expected is applied to the lid cover 32 when the lid cover 32 is opened, the lid cover 32 is removed without being damaged, and the user himself again covers the lid cover 32. Can be attached.
[0036]
In this embodiment, a U-shape 33 is formed on the lid cover 32, and this U-shape 33 is fitted and attached to the rotary shaft 34 provided on the upper frame 20. A configuration in which a shaft is provided and a U-shape is formed in the upper frame body 20 may be used, and similar effects can be obtained.
[0037]
(Example 6)
As shown in FIG. 8, the lid cover 35 is provided with one or a plurality of claw shapes 36 on the back surface, and can be fixed to the small hole portion 37 of the upper frame body 20. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0038]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the automatic detergent charging device is not installed, the lid cover 35 can be fixed to the upper frame 20, so that the upper frame 20 can be shared even in the development of models with or without the automatic detergent charging device. Can cut costs.
[0039]
In this embodiment, the upper frame 20 is fixed to the claw method, but it goes without saying that the same effect can be obtained even if it is fixed with screws or the like.
[0040]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention, the upper frame has a configuration in which the automatic detergent loading device for pouring the liquid detergent into the washing and dewatering tub can be mounted inside, and the upper surface. If an automatic detergent loading device is installed when an automatic detergent loading device is installed, a surface that has an opening adjacent to the clothing loading opening and a slope is provided so that the clothing loading opening side is lowered. The detergent tank's replenishing port and the cap that closes the replenishing port are installed in the upper frame body, protruding above the sloped surface through the opening, and the upper frame body is filled with clothes. A lid cover that covers the replenishing port and the cap by covering a surface with a gradient so that the opening side for opening can be opened is installed , and a rotating shaft is provided on either the lid cover or the upper frame, Provide a U-shape and fit the U-shape to the rotating shaft By attaching, the lid cover is rotatably attached to the upper frame body, and when a certain load is applied in the opening direction when the lid cover is in the open state, the fitting between the U shape and the rotating shaft is released. Since the lid cover is configured to be detached from the upper frame body, the lid body that covers the clothing input opening provided in the upper frame body so as to be openable and closable can be sized to cover the clothing input opening. It can be made smaller, the upper frame can be made uneven, and the appearance can be improved, and even when liquid detergent is spilled, even if liquid detergent is spilled, it can be used for putting clothes on the upper frame Since it is adjacent to the opening and has a slope so that the opening side for putting in clothes is lowered, it flows naturally into the washing and dehydration tank, so that liquid detergent falls on the floor, outside the upper frame and Adhering to the machine body can be reduced. Body, since the lid cover is to open that garment turned opening side, can also be opened and closed without interference with the lid cover though forgetting to close the lid cover, the lid being damaged is rather than also Even if an unexpected force is applied to the lid cover when opening, the lid cover can be removed without being damaged, and the user can attach the lid cover again .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the washing machine. (B) Perspective view of relevant parts with lid of the washing machine closed [FIG. 4] Perspective view of relevant parts of the washing machine of the second embodiment of the present invention [FIG. 5] Third view of the present invention [FIG. 6] (a) Perspective view of main part of washing machine of fourth embodiment of the present invention (b) Cross-sectional view of relevant part of the washing machine (c) Washing machine FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the main part of the washing machine of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the washing machine of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. 9] Cross-sectional view of a conventional washing machine [Fig. 10] (a) Perspective view of the main part with the lid of the washing machine open (b) Perspective view of the main part with the lid of the washing machine closed [ Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing and dewatering tank 3 Outer tub 6 Washing machine main body 15 Liquid detergent 16 Detergent tank 17 Replenishment port 18 Cap 20 Upper frame 20a Opening 21 Clothing opening 22 Lid 23 Automatic detergent loading device 24 Lid cover

Claims (3)

A washing and dewatering tub rotatably disposed in the outer tub, a washing machine main body that supports and vibrates the outer tub, an upper frame provided on the upper portion of the washing machine main body, and an upper frame provided A lid that covers an opening for putting in clothing, and the upper frame is configured to be equipped with an automatic cleaning device that puts liquid detergent into the washing and dewatering tub, and the clothing on the upper surface. In the case where an opening is provided adjacent to the opening for opening and a sloped surface is provided so that the opening side of the opening for clothes is lowered, and the automatic cleaning device is installed, the automatic cleaning device is A detergent tank replenishing port constituting a detergent automatic charging device and a cap for closing the replenishing port are mounted in the upper frame body through the opening so as to protrude upward from the sloped surface, and the upper frame the body, the rotation allowed to the garment-on opening side is opened The gradient The wearing the supply opening and a lid cover for covering a cap by covering a surface provided with a rotary shaft provided in one of said lid cover or the upper frame is provided with a U-shape to the other to By fitting and attaching the U-shape to the rotating shaft, the lid cover is rotatably attached to the upper frame, and when the lid cover is in an open state, a certain load or more is applied in the opening direction. And the washing machine which set the said cover to remove | deviate from the said upper frame body because the fitting with the said U-shape and the said rotating shaft remove | deviated .   The lid cover is integrally provided with a claw portion on the clothing input opening side, and the claw portion has a small hole provided on the clothing input opening side of the surface on which the slope is provided with the clothing input opening side. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the washing machine can be locked.   The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the lid cover is fixed to the upper frame when the automatic detergent charging device is not attached.

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