JPH051477U - Fully automatic washer / dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Fully automatic laundry that can be continuously used as a washing machine and dryer and saves installation space.
Providing a dryer. [Constitution] When the main body is upright in a main body supported on a gantry and capable of changing an angle of approximately 90 degrees, washing-
A fully automatic washing machine characterized by having a washing / dehydrating tub that can be used for each step of dehydration, and by having the main body in a substantially horizontal state, the washing / dehydrating tub can also be used as a drying chamber. ·Dryer.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention can process clothes from washing to drying without any human intervention. The present invention relates to a fully automatic washer / dryer suitable for use in general households.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Conventionally, in general households, each process such as washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, etc. A fully automatic washing machine that automatically executes according to a predetermined program, and Mainly, dryers that rotate clothes storage drums in warm air have been used.   Usually, these are used by setting them in one place using an appropriate rack for the dryer. There were many cases.   A fully automatic washing machine is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 54-115567. However, the dryer is disclosed in, for example, JP-A-54-104073. Some of them are listed.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  Conventional fully automatic washing machines or dryers are easy to use Etc. were taken into consideration, and it was easy to use, but when using it, washing should be completed. At this point, the content must be manually transferred to the dryer, I couldn't say it was slow.   This is because traditional fully automatic washing machines or dryers are originally Is designed and manufactured to fulfill one function as a dryer. Considering that, it was natural. However, combining these properly If possible, in addition to the convenience of use and labor saving, the installation space is reduced and It is clear that there are many merits such as the reduction of tar cost.   The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a washing machine. And as a dryer, it can be used continuously and can save the installation space etc. To provide a fully automatic washer / dryer.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  The above-mentioned object of the present invention is to support the gantry and to change the angle of about 90 degrees in the main body. In addition, when the main body is in the upright state, it can be used for both washing and dehydrating steps. It has a spin-drying tank, and by placing the main body in a substantially horizontal state, the washing and spin-drying tank can be dried. With a fully automatic washer / dryer characterized by being used as a drying room To be achieved.

[0005]

[Action]

  In the fully automatic washer / dryer (hereinafter referred to as “apparatus”) according to the present invention, it is conventionally known. By incorporating the function of the dryer into the function of the fully automatic washing machine of The washing process, the rinsing process, the dehydration process, etc. It is possible to continuously perform the drying process, which is the function of the dryer, after each process It is the one.   In addition, the washing / dehydrating tank that can also be used as the above-mentioned drying room, the outer cover of the main body, By providing a lid that is locked in place, it can also be used as a drying room for washing and removal. It is possible to prevent the contents of the aquarium from spilling out.

[0006]

【Example】

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.   FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1A in the figure Indicates a main body of the apparatus, and 1B indicates a mount supporting the main body 1A. 1C is a stand A motor for rotating the main body 1A on 1B, 1D is an operation panel to be described later, 1E Is a handle for opening and closing the lid 9 of the main body 1A, and 1F is an air hole of a warm air generating portion described later. Is shown.   FIG. 2 shows a situation in which the device according to the present invention is used as a fully automatic washing machine. It is a sectional view of the main body 1A. FIG. 3 shows that the device according to the present invention is used as a dryer. It is sectional drawing which shows the condition currently used. The device body 1A according to the present embodiment is made of a steel plate. Outer frame 1, Outer tank 2, which is supported in the outer frame 1 via a vibration isolator 3, in the outer tank 2. It has a washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 provided. Hereinafter, the device according to the present embodiment The more detailed configuration of the washing machine is divided into a washing machine and a dryer. The explanation will be made sequentially.   First, the components of the washing machine are as follows. Outer bottom surface of the outer tub 2 described above Has a motor 6 attached to the inner surface of the washing / dehydrating / drying tub 4. Has a pulsator 7 attached. This pulsator 7 is By the pulsator shaft 7a connected to the shaft of the motor 6 through the chain mechanism 8, It is configured to be able to rotate forward and reverse. In addition, the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 described above is Is a hollow shaft 5 connected to the shaft of the motor 6 via the clutch mechanism 8. It is configured to be rotatable in one direction. In addition, the hollow shaft 5 and the washing / dehydrating / drying The drying tank 4 is connected via a tank receiving portion 14. Here, the motor 6 A drive pulley 11 is attached to the shaft. Between the driven pulley 13 attached to the lower end of the setter shaft 7a, the V belt 12 Have been passed over.   The pulsator shaft 7a penetrates the hollow shaft 5 and projects from the lower end of the hollow shaft 5. are doing. A clutch mechanism 8 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the hollow shaft 5, and the clutch mechanism 8 is provided. The pallet mechanism 8 allows the motor 6 to drive the pulsator shaft 7a or the hollow shaft 5 The transmission of the driving force to the seter 7 or the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 is controlled. the above The clutch mechanism 8 has a solenoid 15, which is released. When it is on, the rotation of the motor 6 is transmitted to the pulsator 7 and the solenoid 15 is closed. During the rotation, the rotation is transmitted to the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4. In addition, the above class The touch mechanism 8 controls the rotation of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 when the dehydration operation is stopped. It has a braking device for moving.

[0007]   Above the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4, there is a water inlet connected to a water supply source. A drainage port is provided on the lower surface of the extra tank 2. The drain pipe connected to the drain outlet, A drain valve 17 and a drain hose 18 connected to the drain valve 17 are connected. Drain valve 1 7 is controlled by the solenoid 15 described above. When the solenoid 15 is closed, When it is open, it forms a closed pipeline, and when it is open, it forms an open pipeline.   The above-mentioned components are substantially the same as the conventional fully automatic washing machine. Below, with conventional The different parts will be described.   As described above, the outer frame 1 of the main body 1A has the lid portion 9, and inside the lid portion 9, As described above, the hot air generator 9a including the heater, the blower, and the temperature control mechanism, and When used as a dryer, the contents of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 will not spill out. The lid 9b of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 is provided for the purpose of carrying out. Hot air generator 9 a, the same heater, blower and temperature control as those used in conventional dryers The warm air sent from the warm air generating unit 9a is provided with a mechanism. Washing / dehydrating / drying through a hole provided in the central portion of the lid 9b of the dehydrating / drying tank 4. It is sent into the tank 4 and is washed from the water and air circulation holes 4a of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 to the outside. The tank 2 and the outer tank 2 and the connection holes provided on the lower surface of the lid 9 described above are provided in the lid 9. It is configured to circulate through the recovery duct 9c.   The lid 9b of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 described above is rotatably locked to the lid 9. From the washing process, rinsing process, dehydration process, etc., which are the functions of the washing machine, to the dryer When continuously performing the drying process which is the function of the same as the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 described above, It is configured to rotate in anticipation. Also, the lid 9 of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 described above b is supported on the lid 9 via a spring, and when the lid 9 is closed, washing and removal are performed. It is configured to be lightly pressed against the water / drying tank 4. This allows the washing process During the drying process, the contents of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 should not be spilled. And become possible.   In addition, at the bottom of the outer tub 2, a clutch box that houses the above-mentioned clutch mechanism 8 is provided. Although the box 10 is provided, a magnetic material is attached to the bottom surface of the clutch box 10. The anti-vibration device 3 described above is provided at a position opposite to this. An electromagnet 16 is provided to which one end of the steel wire is connected. This electromagnet The function of 16 is the electromagnet 16 while the apparatus according to the present embodiment is used as a washing machine. And the outer tub 2 is provided with a certain amount of play. When the device is used as a dryer, the electromagnet 16 is closed to absorb the play described above, The purpose is to fix the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 and the outer tank 2.

[0008]   Regarding the case of using this device as a dryer shown in FIG. 3, a little explanation is added. Get The arrows shown in the figure show the flow of hot air for drying. As mentioned above, The warm air sent from the warm air generator 9a is at the center of the lid 9b of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4. It is sent into the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 through the hole provided in the From the water / air circulation hole 4a of the water / drying tank 4, go out of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 and In addition, the outer tank 2 and the connection hole provided on the lower surface of the lid 9 and the lid 9 are provided in the lid 9. It is constructed so as to circulate through the existing recovery duct 9c.   The motor 1 for rotating the main body 1A on the frame 1B shown in FIG. C is a motor having a speed reducer incorporated therein and configured to rotate at a constant angle. By the start signal, the posture of the main body 1A is changed to the state shown in FIG. 1 (corresponding to FIG. 2). To the state shown in FIG. 3 or vice versa.   The operation of the apparatus according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described below. below In the explanation, the user can refer to the so-called standard course of fully automatic washing and the standard course of the dryer. The description will be made assuming that a typical drying time is selected and set.   The user is provided on the operation panel 1D on the lid 9 of the main body 1A described above. Use the operating buttons (not shown) to select the standard course and drying time described above. Set and press the start button. This will make the standard washing machine course To start. This course includes, for example, a washing process consisting of water supply and washing, drainage, Preliminary dehydration process consisting of first dehydration, shower water supply, second dehydration, and water supply and rinsing Rinsing process consisting of, and drainage process, dehydration process, and dehydration process consisting of drainage.   When the above standard course of fully automatic washing is completed, the device is operated by the above-mentioned motor 1C. Performs a certain angle rotation operation. That is, it is output from the control unit (not shown). The rotation operation start signal causes the motor 1C to rotate by a predetermined angle. This allows you to The stand is ready for use as a dryer.   When the above-mentioned posture change of the main body is completed, the control unit confirms this and then performs the drying operation. To start. Specifically, first, the warm air generator 9a is operated to Before and after, rotate the washing / dehydrating / drying tub 4 described above about a substantially horizontal axis. It This operation is continued for the preset time, and then the cool air is used for a certain time. After continuing the drying, all the operations are completed.   According to the above-described embodiment, the process of washing and drying is completely automatic without requiring any human labor. It will be possible to do so and it will be very convenient.

[0009]   The device shown in the above embodiment is an example of the simplest configuration, The device according to the present invention is not limited to this, but can be of various shapes as described below. Can be achieved with.   First, there is the method of changing the posture (rotation) of the main body described above. Various drive transmission systems such as continuous gears, pulleys and belts, racks and pinions, etc. Can be performed. In addition, a method that uses magnetic force, Instead, it is also possible to use a method that applies aerodynamic force.   Regarding the use as a washing machine, there are few differences from the conventional one, so It is possible to use the conventional washing and dewatering tub as it is. But as a dryer Considering the efficiency of use, some air circulation holes should be added at the top of the washing and dehydration tub. It is desirable to use the provided one. In this case, this additional hole should be Air flows through to prevent troubles such as outflow of clothes It is advisable to take measures such as having a difficult shape or providing a shutter that can be opened and closed.   When a shutter that can be opened and closed is provided, this device changes the posture from the washing machine to the dryer. By using this feature, the washing / dehydrating / drying tub 4 can be used while the device is being used as a washing machine. The expanded air circulation hole is closed by gravity, but while using this device as a dryer, The upper half of the time when rotating around the flattened axis is due to gravity in the air circulation hole. A shutter that swings to open is practical. However, other methods, such as For example, various methods such as a shutter that opens and closes mechanically in synchronization with the posture change described above According to the above, it can be used.

[0010]   Next, the lid 9b of the washing / dewatering / drying tub 4 described above is required. Since this is only when using this device as a dryer, it is the same as the above-mentioned posture change of the device. The lid 9b is mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically fitted to the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 It may be allowed to. For example, a magnetic material is provided around the upper part of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4. And a plurality of electromagnets are set at appropriate positions on the lid 9b, and the posture change described above is performed. A method of exciting the electromagnet in synchronization with the change can be used.   The central portion of the lid 9b of the washing / dehydrating / drying tank 4 has an empty space used for supplying hot air. There is an air circulation port, but this hole is unnecessary when using it as a washing machine. Therefore, a lid may be provided here except when it is used as a dryer. In this case, for example, a small motor is provided on the lid 9b of the washing / dehydrating / drying tub 4, By rotating the motor in synchronization with the posture change of the device described above, The member for closing the hole can be rotated to cover the hole.   Also, when using this device as a dryer, the hot air supply method is as follows: Although an example in which the part is provided in the main body lid part 9 is shown, this is not applicable to other parts, for example, the empty part of the lower part. It goes without saying that you can use a free space. Of the hot air generator shown in FIG. The air hole 1G is an air intake port of the warm air generating portion, and the air hole 1F is air discharge. It is a mouth.   As described above, the device according to the embodiment of the present invention requires no human Not only is it possible to perform washing to drying completely automatically, In comparison with the case where a washing machine and a dryer are purchased separately, the device is significantly cheaper. Will be able to buy. It is also compact in terms of installation space. There are many advantages such as the advantage.   Note that all the descriptions of the above-described embodiments and other implementations related to the above-mentioned embodiments are included in the present discussion. It shows an example of the proposal, and the present invention should not be limited to these. Needless to say.

[0011]

[Effect of device]

  As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the pedestal is supported and the angle of about 90 degrees is provided. If the main body is in an upright state in a body that can be changed, By having a washing and dehydrating tub that can be used for a while, by placing the main body in a substantially horizontal state, Since the washing and dewatering tub is configured to be used as a drying room, a washing machine and a drying Fully automatic washing that can be used continuously as a dryer and saves installation space etc. It has a remarkable effect of realizing a rinsing / drying machine.

[0012]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the device shown in FIG. 1, showing a state in which the device according to the present embodiment is used as a washing machine.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the device shown in FIG. 1, showing a state in which the device according to the present embodiment is used as a dryer.

[Explanation of symbols]

1A: device main body, 1B: frame, 1C: rotation motor, 1
D: Operation panel, 1: Outer frame, 2: Outer tank, 3: Anti-vibration device,
4: Washing / dehydrating / drying tank, 8: Clutch mechanism, 9: Lid of main body, 9a: Hot air generating portion, 9b: Lid of washing / dewatering / drying tank, 9c: Hot air collecting duct.

Claims (7)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A washing / dehydrating tank that can be used for each step of washing to dehydration when the main body is upright in a main body supported on a gantry and capable of changing an angle of about 90 degrees. The fully automatic washing / drying machine is characterized in that the washing / dehydrating tub is also used as a drying chamber by placing the main body in a substantially horizontal state. 2. A fully automatic washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a warm air generating means for drying is built in the main body.
Dryer. 3. The fully automatic washing / washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the washing / dehydrating tank which can also be used as the drying chamber is provided with a lid for preventing the contents from spilling out. Dryer. 4. The fully automatic washer / dryer according to claim 3, wherein the lid is rotatably engaged with an outer lid of the main body. 5. The washing / dehydrating tank, which can also be used as the drying chamber, is provided with an openable / closable air circulation hole for improving efficiency during drying. Fully automatic washer / dryer described. 6. The main body supports an outer tub for accommodating a washing and dehydrating tub which can also be used as the drying chamber, via a wire, and the wire is used when the main body is used as a washing machine. 6. A fully automatic washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the wire is tensioned to a certain extent so as to eliminate the play when used as a dryer. ·Dryer. 7. A water supply means and a drainage means for the washing and dehydrating tub, which can be used also as the drying chamber, are configured so as to follow the rotation of the main body.
Fully automatic washer / dryer described in any of 1.