JP4674116B2 - Drain hose fixing member - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a drainage hose fixing member, and more particularly to a drainage hose fixing member suitable for use when connecting a drainage hose of a washing machine to a receiving port of a connecting pipe coupled to a drainage trap.

When connecting the drainage hose of the washing machine to the drainage trap provided in the washing machine pan, generally, insert the end of the drainage hose into the receiving port of a connecting pipe such as an elbow connected to the drainage trap, By tightening the outer periphery of the receiving port with a hose band, the drainage hose is prevented from coming off from the receiving port. Various connection structures have also been proposed in which the connection between the drain hose and the connecting pipe coupled to the drain trap can be performed with a single touch (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-76262 A

  However, in the case where the outer periphery of the receiving port is fastened with a hose band, there is a problem that the drainage hose is easily detached when the hose band tightening position is shifted, and the hose band may be lost. On the other hand, the one that connects the drain hose and the coupling pipe connected to the drain trap with one touch requires that the drain hose and the coupling pipe be equipped with a special connecting member for connection in advance, which increases costs. In addition, there is a problem that it takes time and effort, and if the mounting of the members is incomplete, the drainage hose may come off or water leakage may occur.

  Then, this invention aims at providing the drainage hose fixing member which can connect a drainage hose to a connecting pipe simply and reliably.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a drainage hose fixing member for retaining a drainage hose connected to a receiving port of a connecting pipe, wherein the drainage hose fixing member is openably and closably connected by an opening / closing support member serving as a fulcrum. Each of the holding members includes an opening / closing operation portion facing each other with the opening / closing support member interposed therebetween, and two sets of pinching portions facing each other, and one of the two sets of pinching portions is A drainage hose fastening part that fastens the bellows part of the drainage hose connected to the receiving port of the connecting pipe, and the other is a connecting pipe fastening part that fastens the vicinity of the receiving port of the connecting pipe and faces the opening / closing operation part. A spring member for biasing the two sets of pinch portions so as to close each other is attached.

  Moreover, you may provide the connection member which connects the outer surface of the pinch member arranged in parallel to each clamping member, respectively, Furthermore, a drainage hose fixing member can also be connected with the said connection pipe by a loss prevention member.

  According to the drainage hose fixing member of the present invention, the connection side end of the drainage hose is connected to the receiving port of the connecting pipe, and the outer periphery of the connection side end is fastened by the drainage hose fastening part of the drainage hose fixing member, and connected. By fastening the outer periphery of the pipe with the connecting pipe fastening portion, it is possible to easily prevent the drainage hose from coming off. Moreover, since the drainage hose fastening part fastens the bellows part of the drainage hose, the fastening position is not shifted and the drainage hose and the receiving port of the connecting pipe can be securely fastened.

  Furthermore, by providing the connecting members that connect the outer surfaces of the pinch members arranged side by side, the pinch members can be reinforced and the drainage hose and the connecting pipe can be fastened in a good state. In addition, because it has a loss prevention member that connects the drain hose fixing member and the connecting pipe, it is possible to remove the drain hose fixing member and remove the drain hose from the connecting pipe when cleaning or maintaining the drain trap. Even if there is, there is no possibility that the drainage hose fixing member is lost.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view showing a state in which a drain hose is connected using a drain hose fixing member, FIG. 2 is a left side view of the drain hose fixing member, FIG. 3 is a right side view, FIG. 4 is a perspective view, and FIG. Is an exploded perspective view.

  The drainage hose fixing member 11 of the present embodiment is configured to prevent the drainage hose 30 of the washing machine from being connected to the outlet of the elbow 32 serving as a connecting pipe provided in the drainage trap 31, and It is comprised by a pair of clamping members 13 and 13 connected by the opening-and-closing support member 12 which can be opened and closed freely. Each clamping member 13 includes an opening / closing operation part 14 and two pinch parts 15a and 15b facing each other with the opening / closing support member 12 interposed therebetween, and pinch parts on the hose side of the two pairs of pinch parts 15a and 15b facing each other. 15a and 15a are drain hose fastening portions 16, and elbow side pinch portions 15b and 15b are connecting pipe fastening portions 17.

  A spring member 18 is attached to the opening / closing operation portion 14 so that the two opposing pinch portions 15a and 15b are closed to each other, and the biasing force causes the drain hose fastening portion 16 to receive the elbow 32. The bellows part 30 a of the drainage hose 30 connected is fastened, and the vicinity of the receiving port of the elbow 32 is fastened by the connecting pipe fastening part 17.

  The outer surfaces of the pinch members 15a and 15b provided side by side with the respective holding members 13 and 13 are connected by connecting members 19, respectively. The holding members 13 and 13 are connected to the holding members 13 and 13 and the elbow 32. A loss prevention member 20 is attached.

  The opening / closing support member 12 is formed into a plate shape with a soft synthetic resin, and sandwiching members 13 are mounted on both sides in the longitudinal direction, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are formed in the longitudinal direction of the upper surface and the lower surface. . The opening / closing operation unit 14 is formed on one side of the opening / closing support member 12 and is formed by warping the distal end side outwardly away from each other. A plurality of anti-slip ribs are formed in the longitudinal direction of the outer surface of the opening / closing operation unit 14.

  The drain hose-side pinch portions 15a and 15a serving as the drain hose fastening portion 16 are respectively formed by bending the other end of the open / close support member 12 outward from the open / close support member 12 to the outside. The opposing surfaces of 15a and 15a are formed in an arc shape that can fasten the bellows portion 30a of the drainage hose 30 connected to the receiving port of the elbow 32 when the pinch portions 15a and 15a are closed. Further, ribs 15c and 15c that can be fitted into the bellows portion 30a of the drainage hose 30 are provided on the opposing surfaces of the pinch portions 15a and 15a.

  The elbow side pinch portions 15b and 15b serving as the connecting pipe fastening portion 17 are respectively formed by bending outward from the other side other end side of the opening and closing operation members 14 and 14, respectively. The opposing surfaces of 15b and 15b are formed in an arc shape capable of fastening the vicinity of the opening of the elbow 32 when the pinch portions 15b and 15b are closed, and are formed in an arc shape having a larger diameter than the drainage hose fastening portion 16. Has been.

  The spring member 18 is formed of a substantially U-shaped leaf spring, and is mounted on the facing surface of the opening / closing operation portions 14, 14 so that the two opposing pinch portions 15 a, 15 b are closed by the spring member 18. Be energized.

  In addition, the loss prevention member 20 is formed by bending a wire rod, and an engagement portion 20a that is bent in a substantially square shape and attachment portions 20b and 20b formed by bending both ends of the engagement portion 20a inward. And. Insertion holes 14a and 14a are formed on one end side of the opening and closing operation parts 14 and 14, and the attachment parts 20b and 20b of the loss prevention member 20 are inserted into the insertion holes 14a and 14a.

  On the other hand, annular ribs 32a and 32b for positioning the connecting pipe fastening portion 17 are provided in the vicinity of the receiving port of the elbow 32 with a gap therebetween. The annular rib 32b on the drain trap side is provided with the loss prevention member 20. A mounting portion 32c is formed.

  When connecting the drainage hose 30 to the receptacle of the elbow 32 using the drainage hose fixing member 11 formed in this way, the connection side end of the drainage hose 30 is connected to the receptacle of the elbow 32, and the opening / closing operation is performed. The pinch portions 15a, 15a, 15b, 15b are opened by pinching the portions 14, 14, and the pinch portions 15a, 15a that become the drainage hose fastening portion 16 are connected to the connection side end of the drainage hose 30, and the connecting pipe fastening portion 17 The pinch portions 15b and 15b are arranged in the elbow 32 between the annular ribs 32a and 32b, and the opening / closing operation portions 14 and 14 are released from the picked state. 15b and 15b close to each other, the pinch portions 15a and 15a fasten the bellows portion 30a at the connection side end of the drainage hose 30, and the pinch portions 15b and 15b fasten the annular rib 3 a, enter into elbow 32 between 32b.

  The drainage hose 30 is prevented from coming off by fastening the pinch portions 15a and 15a and the pinch portions 15b and 15b. The drain hose fixing member 11 is always mounted at an appropriate position by pinching the elbow 32 between the annular ribs 32a and 32b with the pinch portions 15b and 15b, and the ribs 15c and 15c of the pinch portions 15a and 15a The drainage hose 30 is fitted in the bellows part 30a, and further, the contact between the annular ribs 32a, 32b and the pinch parts 15b, 15b can prevent the drainage hose 30 from being attached. Can be connected to the elbow 32. Furthermore, even if the drain hose 30 and the elbow 32 are frequently attached and detached, the durability of the drain hose 30 and the elbow 32 is not reduced.

  Further, the drainage hose fixing member 11 can be easily operated because the drainage hose fastening part 16 and the connecting pipe fastening part 17 are simultaneously opened and closed by operating the opening / closing operation parts 14 and 14. Further, since the outer surfaces of the pinch members 15a and 15b arranged in parallel to the holding members 13 and 13 are connected by the connecting members 19, the operation is stabilized and the pinch members 15a and 15b can be reinforced. In addition, it can be surely prevented from coming off.

  Further, the engagement portion 20a of the loss prevention member 20 is engaged with the attachment portion 32c formed on the elbow 32, and the attachment portions 20b and 20b are inserted into the insertion holes 14a and 14a of the opening / closing operation portions 14 and 14 and engaged. Thus, loss of the drainage hose fixing member 11 can be prevented. In particular, even when the drain hose fixing member 11 is removed and the drain hose 30 is pulled out of the elbow 32 during cleaning or maintenance of the drain trap 31, the drain hose fixing member 11 is Since it is in the state connected to 32, there is no possibility of losing.

  In addition, the shape of the drainage hose fixing member of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, the opening / closing support member may be formed of a shaft member, the attachment position and type of the spring member are arbitrary, and the coil spring is It can also be used. In addition, the drainage hose fixing member is not limited to one used when connecting the drainage hose of the washing machine to the receiving port of the coupling pipe connected to the drainage trap. It can be widely applied when connecting the tube. Further, the loss prevention member may be formed of a ring or a chain.

It is a front view which shows the state which connected the drainage hose using the drainage hose fixing member which shows the 1st form example of this invention. It is a left view of a drainage hose fixing member. Similarly, it is a right side view. It is a perspective view similarly. It is an exploded perspective view similarly.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Drain hose fixing member, 12 ... Opening / closing support member, 13 ... Holding member, 14 ... Opening / closing operation part, 14a ... Insertion hole, 15a, 15b ... Pinch part, 15c ... Rib, 16 ... Drain hose fastening part, 17 ... Connection Pipe fastening portion, 18 ... spring member, 19 ... connecting member, 20 ... loss prevention member, 20a ... engagement portion, 20b ... mounting portion, 30 ... drainage hose, 30a ... bellows portion, 31 ... drainage trap, 32 ... elbow, 32a, 32b ... annular rib, 32c ... mounting part

Claims (3)

A drainage hose fixing member that prevents a drainage hose connected to a receiving port of a connecting pipe, the drainage hose fixing member comprising a pair of clamping members that are openably and closably connected by an opening / closing support member serving as a fulcrum. Is provided with an opening / closing operation part facing each other with the opening / closing support member interposed therebetween, and two pairs of pinch parts facing each other, and one of the two sets of pinch parts is connected to the receiving port of the connecting pipe. The drainage hose fastening part for fastening the part is the connection pipe fastening part for fastening the vicinity of the receiving port of the connection pipe, and the two opposing pinch parts are attached to the opening / closing operation part so as to close each other. A drainage hose fixing member having a spring member attached thereto. The drainage hose fixing member according to claim 1, wherein each clamping member is provided with a connecting member that connects the outer surfaces of the pinch members arranged side by side. The drainage hose fixing member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the drainage hose fixing member is connected to the connecting pipe by a loss prevention member.

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