JPH04116980U - washing machine control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] When disposing the unit case below the top cover, there is no need to attach it with screws, making it easy to assemble. Furthermore, without providing screw bosses on the top cover, it is possible to prevent sink marks from occurring on the corner surface and improve the aesthetic appearance of the design. [Structure] A washing machine operating section 4 in which a unit case 5 housing operating control parts is provided below a top cover 1, and a drip-proof cover 7 is provided further below the unit case 5.
, the drip-proof cover mounting boss 8 and flange 9 are projected downward from the top cover 1, and the horizontal flange 7a formed at the upper end of the approximately L-shaped drip-proof cover 7 is fixed to the boss 8 with screws 6. At the same time, the lower end is locked to the flange 9 for attaching the drip-proof cover, and the flange 5a formed around the unit case 5 is connected to the horizontal flange 7 of the drip-proof cover 7.
a and a flange 9 for attaching the drip-proof cover, and the unit case 5 is held between the top cover 1 and the drip-proof cover 7.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to an operating section of a washing machine.

0002

[Conventional technology]

For example, a single-tank fully automatic agitating washing machine has a washing and dehydrating tank (see Figure 2). Attach the top cover 1 to the top of the outer box 2 (not shown), and place it above the washing and dehydration tank. The top side of the top cover 1 is covered with a lid 3 that can be opened and closed freely, and the upper surface of the top cover 1, for example on the front side, An operating section 4 is provided which forms a push section and a display section for various operating switches such as a washing switch. ing. This operation unit 4 further includes switches, relays, and connectors, as shown in Figure 3. The unit case 5 that houses the board on which operation control parts such as controllers are installed is shown on the top. A boss 10, which is disposed below the cover 1 and protrudes from the bottom surface of the top cover 1, 10, fix the flange 5a protruding around the unit case 5 with screws 6, 6. ing.

0003 In addition, below the unit case 5, there is a washing/dehydration tank for controlling parts that are sensitive to water and moisture. A drip-proof cover 12 is installed to protect from moisture caused by water and steam from etc. However, conventionally, this drip-proof cover 12 has horizontal flanges 12a and 12b protruding from the top. It is formed into a substantially U-shape, and extends downward from the top cover 1 to the outside of the bosses 10, 10. Attach the flanges 12a and 12b to the protruding bosses 11 and 11 with screws 6, respectively. It is fixed.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

Use screws to secure the unit case below the top cover. Therefore, a seat for screwing is required on the unit case, making the shape complicated. Ma In addition, a boss for mounting the unit case is required on the top cover side, and a drip-proof cover is also required. Since it is also necessary to form a boss for attaching the bar, the surface of the top cover will be exposed to heat during molding. It is easy to cause scratches, etc., and the appearance becomes unsightly. In addition, the unit case and drip-proof cover Both are attached to the top cover with screws, and many screws are required. It requires stopping work, requires a lot of assembly man-hours, and is not easy to work with.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the conventional example, and to cover the top cover of the unit case. When installing the unit case below the top cover, there is no need to screw the unit case to the top cover. , the shape of the unit case can be simplified, reducing assembly man-hours and improving work efficiency. A washing machine that can improve the performance of the washing machine and also prevent sink marks on the surface of the top cover. The purpose is to provide an operating section.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention stores operation control parts under the top cover. A unit case is installed, and a drip-proof cover is placed further below the unit case. In the operation section of the washing machine to be installed, remove the boss and flap for attaching the drip-proof cover from the top cover. A horizontal flap is formed at the upper end of the roughly L-shaped drip-proof cover, with the lunge protruding downward. Fix the screw to the boss and lock the lower end to the flange for installing the drip-proof cover. , the flange formed around the unit case is connected to the horizontal flange of the drip-proof cover. The drip-proof cover is attached to the flange for attaching the unit case to the top cover. The gist of this is that it is held between the cover and the cover.

[0007]

[Effect]

According to the present invention, the boss for installing the drip-proof cover that protrudes below the top cover The horizontal flange formed on the top edge of the drip-proof cover is fixed with screws, and the top cover The lower end of the drip-proof cover is locked at the lower part of the flange that also protrudes downward. this In this state, the unit case is located between the top cover and the drip-proof cover, and the unit The flange formed around the case connects with the horizontal flange of the drip-proof cover and the top cover. The top cover and drip-proof cover are supported by the upper part of the flange that protrudes downward from the It is held between the bars.

[0008]

【Example】 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows the washing machine of the present invention. 2 is a vertical sectional side view showing an embodiment of the operating section of the washing machine. Since this is as explained above, detailed explanation will be omitted here. Also, regarding Figure 3 in the figure, Components that are the same as those of the conventional example described above are given the same reference numerals.

[0009] The operation section of the present invention is also mounted on a unit case below the top cover 1 attached to the top of the outer box 2. 5, and a drip-proof cover 7 is provided further below the unit case 5. Therefore, a flange 5a is formed around the unit case 5. And top The boss 8 for attaching the drip-proof cover 7 and the drip-proof cover 7 and unit are removed from the bottom surface of the splash-proof cover 1. The flange 9 for mounting the kit case 5 is vertically protruded, and the flange 9 has a unit attached upwardly. The support holes 9a of the cut case 5 and the support holes 9b of the drip-proof cover 7 are drilled downward, respectively. did.

0010 The drip-proof cover 7 is formed entirely of a plate-like member into a substantially L-shape, and has an outward horizontal flap at the upper end. A horizontal stepped portion 7b is formed in the middle of a substantially L-shaped vertical portion by protruding the hinge 7a. It forms the horizontal plate portion 7b, and a locking protrusion 7c is provided from the edge of the horizontal step portion 7b. The locking protrusion 7 can also be used from the inside of the lower edge of the plate-shaped body formed into a substantially L-shape. Start up d.

[0011] Place the unit case 5 and drip-proof cover 7 below the top cover 1 as follows. flange 5a on one side of the unit case 5 (in the example shown, the right Support hole of flange 9 with flange 5a) located on the side hanging from top cover 1 Insert into 9a. In this state, attach the horizontal flange 7a at the upper end of the drip-proof cover 7 to the boss 8. Fix this flange 7a to the boss 8 with the screw 6 on the bottom surface, and at the same time attach the drip-proof cover. Insert the lower end edge of the bar 7 into the support hole 9b of the flange 9, and then attach the drip-proof cover 7 to the top. Attach to cover 1.

0012 As a result, the other left flange 5a of the unit case 5 is attached to the flange of the drip-proof cover 7. It rests on the lunge 7a, and also on one side of the unit case 5 (the left side in the illustrated example). The lower part of the surface) rests on the horizontal step 7b, and the locking protrusion 7c and the drip-proof cover 7 form a substantially L-shaped plate. The horizontal step part is sandwiched from both sides by the vertical part of the shaped body and is prevented from moving in the left and right direction. It is locked on 7c. Furthermore, the outer surface of the lower right side of the unit case 5 is It comes into contact with the inside of the locking protrusion 7d and is prevented from moving to the right. As described above, The knit case 5 is prevented from moving left and right by the drip-proof cover 7, and the top cover 1 Vertical movement is prevented by a support hole 9a formed in the flange 9 protruding from the In this state, the top cover is sandwiched between the top cover 1 and the drip-proof cover 7 from above and below. It is installed below the bar 1 and above the drip-proof cover 7.

[0013] Note that vertical ribs 8a and 11a are formed on the inside of the boss 8 and the inside of the flange 9, respectively. By doing so, it is possible to further prevent the upper part of the unit case 5 from moving in the left and right direction. .

[0014]

[Effect of the idea]

As mentioned above, the operation section of the washing machine of the present invention is attached to the top cover of the unit case. When installed below the unit case, the drip-proof cover is installed further below the unit case. The unit case is sandwiched between the top cover and the unit case. This eliminates the need to directly fix the base to the top cover with screws, making it easy to assemble with screws. The number can be reduced and work efficiency improved. Also, the parts for fixing the unit case are Since there is no need to provide any special equipment, the overall structure can be simplified and downsized, and the unit can be made smaller. There is no need to provide a seat for screws on the knit case side, and the unit case The shape of the space can be simplified.

[0015] Furthermore, there are fewer bosses for screwing on the top cover than before. This eliminates the occurrence of sink marks on the surface of the top cover, and also improves the design. This improves the appearance and increases the product value.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional side view showing an embodiment of an operating section of a washing machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the washing machine.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal side view showing a conventional example of an operating section of a washing machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Top cover 2...Outer box 3...Lid 4...Operation unit 5...Unit case 5a...Flange 6...screw 7...Drip-proof cover 7a...Horizontal flange 7b...Horizontal step part 7c...Latching protrusion 7d...Locking protrusion 8...Boss 8a...Vertical rib 9...Flange 9a, 9b...Support hole 10...Boss 11...Boss 11a...Vertical rib 12…Drip-proof cover 12a, 12b...flange

──────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Creator Tetsuo Ishii Nipponken, 1-1-1 Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Inside the Funabashi Works of Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Hideyo Uchida Nipponken, 1-1-1 Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Inside the Funabashi Works of Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Norihiko Ishikawa Nipponken, 1-1-1 Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Inside the Funabashi Works of Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Naoyuki Nishizawa Nipponken, 1-1-1 Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Inside the Funabashi Works of Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Kunio Inose Nipponken, 1-1-1 Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Inside the Funabashi Works of Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (72) Creator Eiichi Odaka Nipponken, 1-1-1 Yamate, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Inside the Funabashi Works of Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: Attaching the drip-proof cover from the top cover in the operating section of a washing machine, in which a unit case housing operation control parts is provided below the top cover, and a drip-proof cover is provided further below the unit case. The boss and flange for attaching the drip-proof cover protrude downward, and the horizontal flange formed at the upper end of the approximately L-shaped drip-proof cover is fixed to the boss, and the lower end is locked to the flange for attaching the drip-proof cover. An operating section of a washing machine characterized in that a flange formed around the periphery is engaged with a horizontal flange of the drip-proof cover and a flange for attaching the drip-proof cover, so that the unit case is held between the top cover and the drip-proof cover. .