JPH0221027Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to the construction of a mounting plate and a decorative panel for front-operated switches of a washing machine used in a general household.

Conventional configurations and their problems Conventionally, most of the configurations of mounting plates for switches and decorative panels in washing machines were as shown in Figure 1, with an opening at the front at the rear of the upper surface of the washing machine body. It consisted of a box-shaped panel 1, a switch mount 2 that covers the front opening of the box-shaped panel, and a decorative board 3 that disguises the surface of the switch mount 2 and displays various displays. However, this traditional method
For example, if a washing machine has a configuration in which switches are placed on the front of the washing machine and the switches are operated from the front, there would be problems if the conventional shape was simply replaced at the front of the washing machine. . In other words, if there is a large protrusion on the front of the main unit, it will interfere with taking out clothes from the washing tub or spin-drying tub or transferring them, so the front panel should be made smaller, more compact, and have a stronger structure. was becoming necessary. In addition, the front of the main body is more likely to get wet with water when taking out or transferring clothes than the upper back, and a high level of consideration for waterproof structure was required.

Purpose of the invention This invention solves the problems of conventional models, and by attaching a switch mount to the front of the washing machine, it not only increases the rigidity of the washing machine but also creates a front panel with excellent waterproof properties. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a washing machine that can be operated with a switch.

Structure of the invention In order to achieve the above object, the present invention extends the front vertical wall of the washing tub and the dehydration receiver upward, and forms a space between the vertical wall and the flange extending forward. First, the base that covers this space and the switch mount are stacked and fixed, the electrical components are installed on the switch mount, the switch operation part is installed on the upper front of the washing machine, and the switch mount is mounted on the switch mount. It is characterized by forming a shaped protrusion and having a step part provided on the canopy shaped protrusion to divert the flow of water laterally.

With such a configuration, the switch operating section is fixed with the base and the switch mount overlapping each other, and the washing machine can be made more rigid and waterproof, and The inflowing water is received by the canopy-like protrusions, and the water flow is further diverted to the side by the steps, so the falling water does not hit the walls or the like and scatter.

Description of examples Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be explained with reference to examples.

The washing machine of the present invention has a flange 5 extending toward the front of a tank 4 in which a washing tub and a dehydration receiver are integrally provided.
Electrical components 8 such as printed circuit boards are housed in a space 7 formed between the vertical wall 6 and the vertical wall 6 extending upward. This space 7 is a base 9
At the same time, the switch mounting base 10 is stacked on this base 9 in two layers, and the base 9 is formed with a key-shaped part 11, a claw part 12, etc. on the top and bottom, and the vertical part of the tank 4 is wall 6 and forward flange 5
They are fitted and installed. To explain the details in FIGS. 2 to 6, the base 9
In particular, it is adjacent to the washing tub 13 and dehydration receiver 14 of the tank 4 with the vertical wall 6 as a boundary, and it is necessary to waterproof the space between them and the space 7 in which the electrical components 8 are housed. For this purpose, a bent part 15 is formed at the tip of the vertical wall 6, and a key-shaped part 11 is formed at the end of the base 9 to cover the bent part 15. is going on. The other end of the base 9 is engaged with the front flange 5 as a claw part 12, and is attached to the tank 4 above and below the base 9. The electrical components 8, such as the printed circuit board 16, are usually fixed by tightening with screws 17, fitting with claws, or the like. The aforementioned base 9 has a key-shaped part 11 and a claw part 12 at both the upper and lower ends, and in a mold for resin molding, it becomes an undercut part, and a method is used in which the core is partially slid. Therefore, protrusions such as the mounting boss 18 and the eaves 19 that protect the printed circuit board 16 from water leakage cannot be formed in the vicinity of the slide core in the range where the slide core moves. For this reason, the base 9
It is difficult to attach the mounting boss 8 and the eaves 19 directly to the roof. Therefore, in order to reinforce the strength of the space 7, and by making the base of two colors or different materials, the uneven parts such as the hooks 21 for holding the lead wires 20 can be covered and hidden from view. The switch mounting base 10 is superimposed on the base 9 so as to have the effect of being able to be stored away. By overlapping this base 9 and the switch mount 10, the weak part of the space 7 at the front of the tank 4 is firmly reinforced, and the switch mount 1
By providing the mounting boss 18, eaves 19, etc. on the base 9, the key-shaped portion 11 and the claw portion 12 can be formed on the base 9 at the same time.

The base 9 and the switch mount 10 can be stacked together by welding or adhering the boss 22.

23 is a display board, for example, a printed circuit board 16
Upper switch 24, light emitting diode, liquid crystal 25
It is located on top of display parts such as the like and is glued to the switch mounting base 10.

As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, the base 9 and the switch mount 10 are particularly stacked on top of each other, and a key-shaped part 11 and a claw part 12 are formed on the top and bottom of the base 9. By forming a boss 18 for mounting the electrical component 8 and a protective eaves 19 on the switch mount 10, the space 7 at the front of the tank 4, which is weak in strength, is reinforced, and the upper end of the vertical wall 6 is bent. The portion 15 fits into the key-shaped portion 11, and has a highly practical effect of having a waterproof structure.

In addition, the two-layer structure of the base 9 and the switch mount 10 has the same effect as printing in two colors, and by using different materials even though they are the same resin, it is possible to create a different feel in terms of design. can. Also,
A step is formed at the rear of the eaves 19 provided on the switch mount 10, and this step prevents the water flowing on the eaves 19 from flowing backwards and diverts the flow of water to the side. ing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent water from directly colliding with the six vertical walls and scattering.

Effects of the invention As described above, according to the invention, in a washing machine with a space in the front of the tank, by covering the space with the base and the switch mount in two layers, the washing machine can be used as a washing machine. It is possible to provide a front-operated washing machine with increased rigidity and excellent waterproofness. In addition, by providing a step on the canopy-like protrusion of the switch mount, the water that has flowed onto the cannula-like protrusion is diverted to the side, preventing water from scattering, and preventing water from flowing into the switch attached to the switch mount. It can prevent the product from adhering to other surfaces.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a sectional view showing the box-shaped panel portion of a conventional washing machine, Fig. 2 is an external perspective view of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a front base and a switch mount of the washing machine. Figure 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the base and switch mount separated, and Figures 5 and 6 are cross-sectional views of the electrical components attached to the switch mount. . 5... Flange extending forward, 6... Vertical wall,
9... Base, 10... Switch mounting base, 11...
Key-shaped part, 12...Claw part, 13...Washing tub, 14...
...Dehydration receiver.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A washing machine having a tank in which a front vertical wall of a washing tub and a dehydration receiver extends upward, and a space is provided between the vertical wall and a flange extending forward,
A base that covers this space is constructed by stacking the switch mount in two layers, the base is fixed to the tank, electrical components are attached to the switch mount, and the upper part of the switch mount has a canopy-like protrusion. form,
The washing machine has a stepped part formed on this cane-like protrusion to change the direction of water flow to the side.