JPH0221025Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to the configuration of the operating part of a two-tub washing machine used in general households.

Conventional structure and its problems In conventional two-tub washing machines, a box-shaped panel section with a roughly triangular cross section and a switch are installed on the rear upper surface of the tank that constitutes the washing tub and the dehydration receiver. There have been many configurations, but in recent years, the first switch has been changed so that the switch can be operated from the front of the washing machine.
As shown in the figure, a two-tub washing machine is shown in which a panel part 2 is installed at the upper front of the washing machine body 1, and this panel part 2 is equipped with electrical components 3 such as a time switch for improved usability. It became. However, in this case, the electrical components 3 such as the time switch are located below the overflowing surface, so if, for example, the drain hose is continued to be poured without falling over, the electrical components 3 such as the time switch will be damaged by the water that has exceeded the overflowing surface. There was a problem that part 3 was submerged in water. Therefore, in order to prevent this electrical component 3 from being submerged in water, the front wall of the tank that constitutes the washing machine and the dewatering receiver is extended upward to form a waterproof wall, so that the water that has exceeded the overflow surface can be removed from the time switch. It is conceivable to prevent electrical components 3 from reaching the electrical component 3 side, but if this waterproof wall structure is used, the waterproof wall is a single wall and a space for storing electrical components is created, so the strength is increased. It had the disadvantage of being weak.

Purpose of the invention The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional drawbacks, and aims to provide a structure that improves the strength of a waterproof wall and prevents electrical components such as switches from being submerged in water.

Structure of the invention In order to achieve the above object, the present invention extends the front wall of the tank constituting the washing tub and the dehydration receiver above the side flange of the tank, and uses the extended part as a waterproof wall. An outer frame is stretched between the left and right ends of the washing tub and the dehydration receiver so as to form a storage space for switches, etc. between the waterproof wall, and an outer frame with a rough cross section is provided so as to cover the storage space for switches, etc. A C-shaped cane-shaped switch mount is fixed across the outer frame and the waterproof wall, and a plurality of ribs are connected between the waterproof wall and the outer frame to connect both ends of the switch mount and the outside. The frame is fixed with screws, and with this configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent insulation failure of electrical components such as switches in the event of flooding, as it has a waterproof wall, and also has an approximately C-shaped cross section. The sash-shaped switch mounting base is fixed across the waterproof wall and the outer frame, improving the overall strength of the waterproof wall and outer frame that form the storage space for switches, etc. Moreover, since the switches and other operations can be performed from the front of the washing machine, it is also easy to use. In addition, ribs are connected between the waterproof wall and the outer frame to improve strength, and the outer frame and both ends of the switch mount are fixed to ensure a strong installation.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 2 to 6, 11 is a tank that constitutes the washing tub 12 and the dehydration receiver 13, and this tank 11 has side flanges on the upper surface of the left end of the washing tub 12 and the upper surface of the right end of the dehydration receiver 13. 14, and a front wall 15 of the tank 11 extends upward from the side flange 14, with the extended portion serving as a waterproof wall 16. Reference numeral 17 denotes an outer frame stretched between the left and right ends of the washing tub 12 and the dehydration receiver 13 so as to form a storage space 19 for the switch 18 and the like between the outer frame 17 and the waterproof wall 16. The waterproof wall 16
By connecting them with a plurality of ribs 20, the waterproof wall 16 is prevented from collapsing or waving due to external force. Note that the rib 20 is the second
As shown in the figure and FIG. 3, by providing only the part facing the washing tub 12,
A storage space 19 for a switch 18, etc. is formed on the side. Reference numeral 21 denotes an exterior body of the washing machine, and this exterior body 21 is configured in a cylindrical shape with an open top end.
And the upper end opening is connected to the outer frame 17 and the side flange 1.
It is held at 4. 22 is the switch 18
This switch mount 22 is arranged astride the outer frame 17 and the waterproof wall 16 so as to cover the storage space 19 of the switch mount 22, and the switch mount 22 is long and box-shaped with a substantially C-shaped cross section. It is constructed in a sash shape and has strong strength, and this switch mounting base 2
2 is fixed to boss portions 23 provided at both ends of the upper surface of the outer frame 17 by tightening with screws 24. In this way, by fixing the strong, satish-shaped switch mounting base 22 at a strong part such as the corner of the outer frame 17 with screws, a storage space 19 for the switches 18, etc. is formed. waterproof wall 16
The overall strength of the outer frame 17 can be improved.

Effects of the invention As described above, according to the invention, the front wall of the tank constituting the washing tub and the dewatering receiver is extended above the side flange of the tank, and the extended portion is used as a waterproof wall. Since an outer frame is stretched between the left and right ends of the washing tub and the dehydration receiver to form a storage space for switches, etc. between them, poor insulation of electrical components such as switches etc. will be prevented in the event of flooding. This can be reliably prevented, and since the switch mount, which has a C-shaped cross section and is fixed across the waterproof wall and the outer frame, creates a storage space for switches, etc. The overall strength of the waterproof wall and outer frame can be improved, and since switches and other controls can be operated from the front of the washing machine, it is easy to use and has a simple structure. This provides various practical effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a side sectional view showing a conventional two-tub washing machine.
Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a two-tub washing machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 3 is a top view of the tank in the washing machine, and Fig. 4 is a side view of the switch stand attachment part of the washing machine. 5 is a sectional view of the front part of the washing machine on the side of the washing tub, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the front part of the same washing machine on the side of the dehydration receiver. 14...Side flange, 15...Front wall, 16
... Waterproof wall, 17 ... Outer frame, 18 ... Switch,
19...Storage space section, 22...Switch mounting stand.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The front wall of the tank that constitutes the washing tub and the dehydration receiver is extended upward from the side flange of the tank, and that extended portion is used as a waterproof wall, and a storage space for switches, etc. is formed between this waterproof wall. An outer frame is bridged between the left and right ends of the washing tub and the dehydration receiver, and a sash-shaped switch mount having a substantially C-shaped cross section is connected to the outer frame so as to cover the storage space for the switch, etc. This two-tub washing machine is fixed across a waterproof wall, a plurality of ribs are connected between the waterproof wall and the outer frame, and both ends of the switch mount and the outer frame are fixed with screws.