JP7170180B2 - washing machine packing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a packaging device for transporting washing machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a washing machine, a water tub is elastically supported in a housing that constitutes the exterior of the washing machine, and an inlet for putting laundry into the water tub is closed by a lid. An inner lid is provided on the top opening of the water tank.

During transportation, a corrugated cardboard member is arranged on the inner lid, and by fitting the corrugated cardboard and styrofoam is arranged, the impact applied to the water tank during transportation is reduced.

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However, when the water tank moves greatly due to the impact, the foamed polystyrene moves and rubs against the inner peripheral surface of the inlet, which may damage the inner peripheral surface of the inlet.

The washing machine packaging device of the present disclosure solves the above-described conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a washing machine packaging device that can suppress damage to the inner peripheral portion of the inlet.

A washing machine packaging device according to the present disclosure is a washing machine packaging device in which a water tank is elastically supported, and the washing machine includes a housing that forms an outer shell and a water tank that is elastically supported in the housing. an inner lid for freely opening and closing the upper opening of the water tank; a laundry inlet formed in the housing; and an automatic liquid agent dispenser disposed behind the inlet for automatically charging the liquid agent. a buffer member that engages with the inner lid by fitting the opening into the handle portion of the inner lid, and a liquid agent tank that is close to the inner peripheral portion of the input port; a foam member having a portion inserted into a locking hole formed in a rising piece provided in the buffer member and provided in the vicinity of the opening, and a concave portion into which the outer shape of the buffer member is fitted ; and the buffer member integrally forms a cut-and-raised piece located between the front surface of the liquid agent tank and the foam member.

When the water tank moves due to a strong impact during transportation, etc., the cut-and-raised piece is positioned between the foam member and the front surface of the liquid agent tank , thereby preventing the foam member from contacting the front surface of the liquid agent tank . Scratches and the like on the front surface of the liquid agent tank are suppressed.

The packaging device for a washing machine according to the present disclosure has a simple structure, prevents the foam member from coming into contact with the front surface of the liquid tank , and prevents the water tank from moving due to a strong impact during transportation. can be suppressed.

1 is a sectional side view of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention in a packed state; FIG. Front view of the upper part of the washing machine Sectional view of the packing state of the upper part of the washing machine Cross-sectional view of the upper part of the washing machine in a packed state receiving impact energy during transportation Perspective view of the packing state of the upper part of the washing machine A perspective view of a cushioning member of the washing machine

The present disclosure is a packaging device for a washing machine in which a water tank is elastically supported, wherein the washing machine includes a housing forming an outer shell, a water tank elastically supported within the housing, and an upper opening of the water tank. a laundry inlet formed in the casing; and a liquid agent tank of an automatic liquid agent input device disposed at a rear position of the input port and automatically charging the liquid agent. , an opening is provided, and the opening is fitted to the handle of the inner lid, so that the buffer member engaged with the inner lid and the buffer member are provided in the buffer member while approaching the inner peripheral portion of the inlet. a foam member having a part inserted into a locking hole formed in a rising piece provided near the opening, and a recess for fitting the outer shape of the cushioning member , The cushioning member provides a packaging device for a washing machine in which a cut-and-raised piece positioned between the front surface of the liquid agent tank and the foam member is integrally formed.

With this configuration, when the water tank moves due to a strong impact during transportation, the cut-and-raised piece is positioned between the foam member and the front surface of the liquid agent tank , so the foam member does not come into contact with the front surface of the liquid agent tank. is prevented, and the front surface of the liquid agent tank is prevented from being damaged.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed description than necessary may be omitted.

It should be noted that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to allow those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the claimed subject matter thereby.

(Embodiment 1)
Embodiment 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG.

A housing 1 constitutes an exterior of the washing machine, and a water tub 3 is elastically supported inside by a suspension mechanism 2 . An upper portion of the water tank 3 is closed by an inner lid 7 so as to be openable and closable. A protector 4 is fixed so as to cover the lower part of the drive mechanism.

A loading port 8 for loading laundry into the water tank 3 is provided on the upper surface of the housing 1, and the loading port 8 is covered with a cover rotatably supported by the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable.

The upper part of the housing 1 is formed so as to gradually rise toward the rear, and a liquid agent tank 10 of an automatic liquid agent injection device for automatically injecting the liquid agent is disposed behind the injection port 8 . The front surface of the liquid agent tank 10 faces the input port 8 and is arranged so that it can be pulled out toward the input port 8 side, and the liquid detergent and softener in the liquid agent tank 10 are supplied into the water tank 3 at appropriate timing.

The washing machine constructed as described above is protected from damage during transportation by a packing device.

The washing machine rests on the bottom cushion 15 and the protector 4 is supported on the lower foam member 5 of the bottom cushion 15 . The housing 1 is covered with a box 14 made of cardboard or the like, and an upper buffer (not shown) is provided in the upper part of the box 14 to support the upper part of the housing 1 . The box 14 covers the bottom damping body 15 and is bound together with the bottom damping body 15 by a band or the like.

Since the water tank 3 is elastically supported by the suspension mechanism 2, when the washing machine is transported, not only the slight vibration that occurs during transport by truck, etc., but also the dropping of the product that occurs irregularly during cargo handling and the vibration from the side. It swings inside the housing 1 due to the impact.

Packing components for suppressing rocking of the water tub 3 will be described below.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the upper part of the washing machine in a packed state, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the upper part of the washing machine in a packed state receiving impact energy during transportation, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the upper part of the washing machine in a packed state. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cushioning member of the washing machine.

As shown in FIG. 6, the cushioning member 20 is formed in a substantially T shape and has a raised piece 21 formed on one end side. An opening 22 is formed in the central portion, and the opening 22 is fitted to the handle portion of the inner lid 7 . A cut-and-raised piece 23 is formed on the buffer member 20 , and the cut-and-raised piece 23 is positioned on the front surface of the liquid agent tank 10 . As a result, the vibration of the water tank 3 is restricted by the buffer member 20 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a foam member 30 made of foamed polystyrene is attached from above the cushioning member 20 . A part of the foam member 30 is inserted into the locking hole 24 formed in the rising piece 21, and the cushioning member 20 is fitted into a recess (not shown) close to the cushioning member 20 so that the cushioning member 20 has an outer shape. It is mounted so as to be close to the periphery of the inlet 8. As a result, when a large impact such as a drop of a product occurs during cargo handling, etc., and the rocking motion of the water tank 3 becomes so large that the cushioning member 20 cannot control the rocking motion, the outer shape of the foam member 30 is turned on. It abuts on the periphery of the mouth 8 to regulate the rocking motion of the water tank 3 .

In addition, the foam member 30 is positioned in front of the cut-and-raised piece 23 in a state in which the foam member 30 is mounted, preventing the cut-and-raised piece 23 from falling down, and the cut-and-raise piece 23 is positioned on the foam member 30 . and the liquid agent tank 10 .

When the water tank 3 moves to the rear side of the housing 1 due to an impact during transportation, the impact is large, the water tank 3 moves greatly, and the strength of the combination of the buffer member 20 and the foam member 30 prevents the water tank 3 from rocking. It is assumed that there are cases where regulation is not possible.

If the water tank 3 moves greatly due to the impact during transportation, the foam member 30 moves toward the liquid agent tank 10, but the cut-and-raised piece 23 is positioned between the foam member 30 and the liquid agent tank 10, and the cut-and-raised piece 23 is positioned between the foam member 30 and the liquid agent tank 10. The piece 23 prevents the foam member 30 from contacting the front surface of the liquid agent tank 10 . This prevents the foam member 30 from damaging the front surface of the liquid agent tank 10 .

In the present embodiment, the liquid agent tank 10 of the liquid agent automatic injection device is arranged at the peripheral portion of the injection port 8, but a detergent case for manual detergent injection may be arranged, and other structural requirements. It can also be adopted as a thing to place. Moreover, it is also possible to employ a configuration in which a design such as a pattern is applied to the periphery of the inlet 8 .

The washing machine packing device according to the present disclosure prevents the foam member from contacting the inner surface of the inlet with a simple structure even when the water tank moves due to a strong impact during transportation, etc., and the inner surface of the inlet is damaged. etc. can be suppressed, it can be applied to a washing machine that does not have an inner lid.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 housing 2 suspension mechanism 3 water tank 4 protector 5 lower foaming member 8 inlet 10 liquid agent tank 14 box 15 bottom buffer

Claims (1)

A packing device for a washing machine in which a water tank is elastically supported,
The washing machine includes a housing forming an outer shell, a water tank elastically supported within the housing, an inner lid closing an upper opening of the water tank so as to be openable and closable, and a laundry input formed in the housing. an opening , and a liquid agent tank of an automatic liquid agent injection device disposed at a rear position of the injection port and automatically injecting the liquid agent,
An opening is provided, and by fitting the opening to the handle portion of the inner lid, a buffering member that engages with the inner lid is brought closer to the inner peripheral portion of the inlet and provided in the buffering member. a foam member having a portion inserted into a locking hole formed in a rising piece provided near the opening and a recess for fitting the outer shape of the cushioning member ;
The packing device for a washing machine, wherein the buffer member is formed integrally with a cut-and-raised piece located between the front surface of the liquid agent tank and the foam member.

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