JP6064167B2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine that performs washing, rinsing, and dewatering processes.

  Conventionally, this type of washing machine has a dedicated net for processing laundry without directly contacting the pulsator with the laundry, in addition to stirring and washing the laundry with a pulsator for stirring in the washing and dewatering tank. The structure to mount is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1).

  FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a conventional washing machine, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the washing machine.

  6 and 7, a net 42 is a ring 44 having a rectangular section with a long side in a substantially rectangular plane net 43 having four corners aligned with the curved surface of the side wall of the washing / dehydrating tub 31. The ring 44 uses a spring material having elasticity, and the net 42 keeps its shape by the spring force of the ring 44. A corner portion of the net 42 rides on a step 45 on the inner wall of the washing / dehydrating tub 31, is attached so as to cover the pulsator 32, and is pressed by clothing 46 on the net 42. The straight portion of the net 42 serves as a relief for the circulation water channel 39 in the washing and dewatering tank 31.

  With the above configuration, the clothes 46 are placed on the net 42 at the time of washing, and the clothes 46 and the pulsator 32 do not directly contact each other. The rotation of the pulsator 32 generates a water flow 47 as shown by an arrow, and the clothes 46 are washed by the force of this water flow and the water discharged from above the circulating water channel 39 by the pump action of the pulsator 32. This washing method prevents the garment from being damaged and damaged. In addition to washing delicate clothes, the net 42 can dry clothes such as small items on the net 42 by discharging warm air from above if the washing machine has a drying function. If the generation function is provided, it is possible to disinfect and deodorize clothing such as small items on the net 42 by spraying charged fine particle water from above.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-112589

  However, in the conventional configuration, there is no problem in washing a small amount of delicate clothes. However, when drying or disinfecting / deodorizing clothes such as small items on the net, the net is used as a washing / dehydrating tank. Because it is attached to the lower part, the dry air and charged fine particle water discharged from above diffuse in the washing and dehydrating tub and are difficult to supply to clothing. There was a problem that the effect could not be exhibited efficiently.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and can securely and easily attach a net to the inside of the washing and dewatering tub. As a result, clothes on the net are easily supplied to the clothes by drying with warm air released from above or discharging charged fine particle water, demonstrating the effects of sterilization and deodorization in a short time, washing quality The present invention provides a washing machine that improves the performance.

In order to solve the conventional problems, a washing machine according to the present invention includes a washing / dehydrating tub provided with a pulsator rotatably at a center bottom, a water receiving tub containing the washing / dehydrating tub, and the pulsator rotating. A motor for driving, a circulating water channel for spraying water toward the inside of the washing and dewatering tub by rotation of the pulsator, a detergent charging cover provided in the circulating water channel, and a net body part for storing clothes, etc. The net has a hook including an opening, and the detergent charging cover is provided with an attachment portion for fixing the hook.

  As a result, the net can be reliably and easily fixed inside the washing and dewatering tank.

  The washing machine of the present invention can securely and easily fix a net for storing clothes inside the washing and dewatering tub.

The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the washing machine in embodiment of this invention Longitudinal sectional view of the main part of the washing machine The main part perspective view which shows the outline which hooks the net and the net of the washing machine Appearance perspective view of detergent cover for the washing machine Partial vertical section of the washing machine net hook and detergent cover Vertical section of a conventional washing machine Cross section of the main part of the washing machine

  The first invention includes a washing / dehydrating tub in which a pulsator is rotatably provided at the center bottom, a water receiving tub containing the washing / dehydrating tub, a motor for rotating the pulsator, and the rotation of the pulsator A circulation channel for spraying water toward the inside of the washing and dewatering tub; a detergent charging cover provided in the circulation channel; and a net having a net part for storing clothes and the like, the net being open The net can be securely fixed to the inside of the washing and dewatering tub by providing the detergent charging cover with an attachment portion for fixing the hook. Also, it can be easily attached.

  The second invention, in particular, in the washing machine of the first invention, further comprises an electrostatic atomization generating device for generating charged fine particle water, and discharging the charged fine particle water to clothing stored in the net. The effect of sterilization and deodorization by discharge of charged fine particle water can be exhibited, and the washing quality can be improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Further, the present invention is not limited by this embodiment.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of an essential part of the washing machine.

  1 and 2, the washing and dewatering tub 1 has an opening at the top, and a pulsator 2 is rotatably disposed at the center bottom. The water receiving tank 3 is provided outside the washing / dehydrating tank 1 and accommodates the washing / dehydrating tank 1. The motor 4 rotationally drives the washing / dehydrating tub 1 or the pulsator 2 via the belt 5 and the speed reduction mechanism / clutch 6. The drain valve 7 drains the washing water in the washing / dehydrating tank 1, and the water supply valve 8 supplies water to the washing / dehydrating tank 1. Further, the water receiving tank 3 is supported by the housing 9 in a vibration-proof manner by a suspension 10. The annular fluid balancer 11 is provided in the upper part of the washing / dehydrating tub 1 and reduces vibration when the washing / dehydrating tub 1 rotates, such as during dehydration.

  An operation display unit 34 is provided at the front part of the upper frame 33 disposed in the upper part of the housing 9 and performs input for setting a driving course and display of the set contents. In addition, a control device 12 is provided inside the operation display unit 34. The control device 12 controls the motor 4, the drain valve 7, the water supply valve 8, and the like, and sequentially performs a series of steps of washing, rinsing, and dehydration. It is something to control.

  On the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub 1, the circulation water channel 14 is formed in a watertight manner by the circulation water channel cover 13 and the washing and dewatering tub 1. A lint filter 17 having a net 22 for collecting lint is provided in the middle of the circulating water channel cover 13 so as to be detachable, and an upper portion is an opening for introducing the detergent into the circulating water channel 14. A detergent charging cover 15 covering the detergent charging opening 36 is provided so as to be freely opened and closed. The detergent charging cover 15 in FIG. 1 is shown in an opened state. In addition, a pair of circulation channels 14 are formed facing the inside of the washing and dewatering tub 1, and a pair of lint filters 17 and a detergent charging cover 15 are also provided. When the pulsator 2 rotates, the washing water is lifted upward from the pump chamber 16 by a pump action by the lower blades 18 of the pulsator 2, and yarn waste is collected in the net portion 22 of the lint filter 17. Further, the detergent introduced into the circulation channel 14 from the detergent introduction opening 36 by opening the detergent introduction cover 15 is immediately dissolved by the rotation of the pulsator 2. As described above, the circulation channel 14 acts to sprinkle water toward the inside of the washing and dewatering tub 1 by the rotation of the pulsator 2.

  Although not shown in the figure, an electrostatic atomization generating device provided with a blowing means is provided in the rear part of the upper frame 33, and discharges charged fine particle water into the washing and dewatering tank 1 from above. In addition, sterilization and deodorization of clothing can be performed.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part showing an outline of hooking the net of the washing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is an external perspective view of the detergent charging cover of the washing machine, and FIG. FIG. 3 shows a partial longitudinal sectional view of a machine net hook and a detergent charging cover.

  3, 4, and 5, the net 19 is a sterilization / deodorization course for sterilization and deodorization of clothing, and accessories such as small articles are put inside, and the pair of hooks 20 are cleaned with detergent. By engaging and setting the knob portion 21 of the charging cover 15 and carrying out the process operation, the charged fine particle water is discharged from above to clothing such as small articles, so that it can be sterilized and deodorized.

  The net 19 includes a bottom mesh 24 whose outer periphery is held by a lower ring 23, a side mesh 25 connected to the bottom mesh 24 via the lower ring 23, and an upper portion of the side mesh 25. It is composed of a net body portion 27 formed by an upper ring 26 to be held, and a pair of hooks 20 rotatably connected to the upper ring 26 by a connecting portion 28. The hook 20 is formed with a substantially rectangular hook opening 29 for engaging with the knob portion 21 of the detergent charging cover 15.

  As described above, the detergent charging cover 15 is provided on the upper part of the circulating water channel cover 13 so as to be opened and closed with the shaft portion 30 as a fulcrum. In addition, a knob 21 using spring elasticity is formed on the upper part of the detergent charging cover 15 for opening the circulation water channel cover 13. A rib 52 is provided. A protrusion 35 is formed on the fixed surface 51 below the knob 21 so as to face the knob 21. The substantially L-shaped rib 52 is exemplified as an attachment portion for fixing the net 19 to the detergent charging cover 15.

  The operation and effect of the washing machine configured as described above will be described below.

In order to disinfect and deodorize clothing such as small items, the net 19 is first attached to the washing and dewatering tub 1. At this time, the net 1 is placed between the knob 21 and the fixing surface 51 of the detergent charging cover 15.
When the hook 20 is inserted, the knob 21 is pushed up only when the protrusion 35 is ridden, and when the hook 20 is in the back, the knob 21 is returned by spring elasticity, and the hook opening 29 of the hook 20 is connected to the pair of knobs 21. The hook 20 is fixed so as not to come off by engaging with the substantially L-shaped rib 52. The hook 20 is attached to a pair of opposing detergent introduction covers 15. Then, clothing such as accessories is placed on the bottom net 24 of the net 19.

  Then, when the operation display unit 34 selects a sterilization / deodorization course that is a driving course other than the normal driving course of stirring and washing clothes, and starts driving, the inside of the upper frame 33 is in accordance with a predetermined program. The electrostatic atomization generator provided in the device is driven, and charged fine particle water is discharged from above toward clothing such as small articles placed on the net 19 to perform sterilization and deodorization processing. Further, when the hook 20 of the net 19 is removed after the sterilization / deodorization course is finished, the knob 21 can escape upward by pulling the entire hook 20 portion.

  In the present embodiment, the electrostatic atomization generator is mounted on the washing machine, and the charged fine particle water is discharged to clothing such as small items on the net 19 attached in the washing and dewatering tub 1 for removal. Although the bacteria and deodorization are performed, the washing machine may be equipped with a drying function, and warm air may be discharged from above to small clothes on the net 19 to dry the small clothes.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to process the clothes placed in the net 19 in a predetermined operation course other than the agitation washing of clothes by the rotation of the motor 4, it is formed on the upper part of the detergent charging cover 15. The hook 20 of the net 19 is inserted between the knob 21 having the substantially L-shaped rib 52 and the protrusion 35 provided on the fixing surface 51 below the knob 21, and the substantially rectangular hook provided on the hook 20. The hook 19 of the net 19 can be securely and easily fixed by engaging the opening 29 and the substantially L-shaped rib 52 so that the net 19 can be attached to the detergent charging cover 15. Become.

  In addition, by discharging the charged fine particle water generated by the electrostatic atomization generator to clothing such as small articles stored on the net 19, the effect of sterilization and deodorization can be demonstrated in a short time, and the washing quality can be improved. Can be improved.

  As described above, the washing machine according to the present invention can securely and easily fix the net for housing the clothes inside the washing and dehydrating tub. Applicable to other washing machine applications to be fixed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing and dewatering tank 2 Pulsator 3 Water receiving tank 4 Motor 14 Circulating water channel 15 Cover for detergent introduction 19 Net 20 Hook 27 Net body part 29 Opening part of hook

Claims (2)

A washing and dewatering tub in which a pulsator is rotatably provided at the center bottom, a water receiving tub enclosing the washing and dewatering tub, a motor for rotating the pulsator, and an inside of the washing and dehydrating tub by rotation of the pulsator A pair of circulating water channels for spraying water toward the water, a detergent charging cover provided in the circulating water channel, and a net having a net body part for storing clothes and the like, the nets at opposite positions. A washing machine , wherein a pair of hooks are provided, and an attachment portion for fixing the hooks is provided on the detergent charging cover. The washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising an electrostatic atomization generator that generates charged fine particle water, and discharging the charged fine particle water to clothing or the like stored in the net.