JPH05253393A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of a power switch and to solve such problems as the mischief of children, a misoperation of the power switch at the time of putting out/in the laundry and splash of water on the switch. CONSTITUTION:A power switch 7 is disposed in the back part of a position covered with a cover 4 when the upper surface of a washing machine main body 1 is closed, so that the power switch 7 appears in front of the cover 4 when the cover 4 is opened. The power switch 7 is disposed so as to be exposed from an opening formed in the back part of the cover 4 closed, so that the power switch 7 can be operated without opening the cover 4.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine having an improved power switch arrangement.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, washing machines having a power switch have been provided. This type is generally of a type in which the operation of the washing machine is controlled by an electronic control unit such as a microcomputer, and its power switch opens and closes the energizing circuit of the electrical equipment to be controlled such as the motor, water supply valve and drain valve. In addition, some of them are designed to open and close the energizing circuit of the electronic control unit.

In this case, however, the power switch is arranged behind or in front of the lid for opening and closing the laundry entrance / exit on the upper surface of the main body of the washing machine.

[0004]

Among the above-mentioned conventional ones, in the one in which the power switch is arranged at a position rearward of the lid on the upper surface of the washing machine body, the power switch is hidden by the lid when the lid is opened. However, since it cannot be operated, there is a problem that operability is poor.

In addition, if the power switch is arranged at a position in front of the lid on the upper surface of the washing machine body, the child is liable to mischief, and in addition, the power switch is operated by mistake when the laundry is put in and taken out. It had a problem that it was splashed with water.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve the operability of the power switch, and also to operate the power switch erroneously when a child mischiefs or loads or unloads laundry. Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine that can solve problems such as watering.

[0007]

To achieve the above object, in a washing machine of the present invention, a washing machine main body has a lid and a power switch for opening and closing a laundry entrance and exit on an upper surface of the washing machine body. It is characterized in that the switch is arranged at the rear part in a position covered by the lid when closed.

Further, in the washing machine of the present invention, the washing machine body has a lid and a power switch for opening and closing the laundry entrance and exit on the upper surface of the main body, and the power switch is formed at the rear portion of the lid when closed. It is also characterized in that it is arranged at a position exposed from the opening.

[0009]

With the power switch arranged at the rear of the position where it is covered by the lid when closed, the power switch appears in front of the lid when the lid is opened, and can be operated easily and reliably. Moreover, in this case, it is difficult for a child to reach the power switch, and it is possible to avoid accidentally operating the power switch or putting water on the laundry when the laundry is put in or taken out.

Further, in the case where the power switch is arranged at a position exposed from the opening formed in the rear portion of the lid when closed,
The power switch can be operated without opening the lid. Also in this case, it is difficult for children to reach the power switch, and it is possible to prevent the power switch from being accidentally operated or water splashed when the laundry is put in or taken out.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, FIG. 1 shows a washing machine body 1,
It is composed of an outer box 2 in which a tub for washing and dehydration, a motor and the like (not shown) are installed, and a top cover 3 mounted on the outer box 2. A lid 4 (not shown) for opening and closing a laundry entrance and exit is pivotally mounted on a top surface of the top cover 3 which is an upper surface of the washing machine body 1 so as to be vertically rotatable for opening and closing by a hinge shaft 5. .

The front portion of the top cover 3 has a
An electronic control unit 6 composed of a microcomputer or the like is internally provided, and the operation of the washing machine is controlled by this. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a power switch 7 is arranged at the rear of the top cover 3 at the position covered by the lid 4 when the top cover 3 is closed. The energizing circuit of the motor, the water supply valve, the drain valve, etc. (which are not shown), which are the control target electric components, is opened and closed, and in some cases, the energizing circuit of the electronic control unit 6 is opened and closed.

Now, in the case of the one configured as described above,
When the lid 4 is opened, the power switch 7 appears in front of the lid 4, so that the power switch 7 is closed.
The operability of the power switch 7 can be improved because it can be operated easily and surely without being hidden by. In addition, in this case, since the power switch 7 is located at the rear of the top surface of the top cover 3, it is difficult for children to reach, and the power switch 7 is operated by mistake when putting in or taking out laundry, or water is splashed. It is also possible to avoid such problems, and it is possible to solve those problems as desired.

In contrast to the above, FIGS. 4 and 5 show the second embodiment of the present invention, and only the difference from the first embodiment will be described, which is that when the power switch 7 is closed. It is located at a position exposed from the opening 8 formed in the rear portion of the lid 4.

By doing so, the power switch 7 can be operated without opening the lid 4.
The operability can be further improved. Also in this case, since the power switch 7 is located at the rear part of the top surface of the top cover 3, it is difficult for children to reach, and the power switch 7 is operated by mistake when the laundry is put in or taken out, or splashed with water. It is possible to avoid such problems, and to solve those problems as well.

[0017]

The washing machine of the present invention is as described above, and has the following effects.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine main body having a lid and a power switch for opening and closing a laundry entrance / exit on a top surface of the washing machine main body, the power switch being covered by the lid when closed. By arranging the power switch at the rear of the power switch, the operability of the power switch can be improved, and problems such as mischievous operation of the power switch when a child mischiefs or putting in and out laundry and watering can be solved.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a washing machine body having a lid and a power switch for opening and closing a laundry entrance and exit on an upper surface of the washing machine body, the power switch being formed at a rear portion of the lid when closed. By arranging it in a position exposed from the opening, the operability of the power switch can be further improved, and also the problem of mischievous power switch operation when the child mischiefs or putting in and out laundry and the problem of watering are also solved. You can

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cutaway side view of an upper portion of a washing machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same section.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged vertical side view of a main portion taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is an enlarged vertical sectional side view of a main part taken along line BB in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a washing machine main body, 4 is a lid, 6 is an electronic control device, 7 is a power switch, and 8 is an opening.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A washing machine main body having a lid and a power switch for opening and closing a laundry entrance / exit, wherein the power switch is arranged at a rear portion of a position covered by the lid when closed. Washing machine to do. 2. A washing machine main body having a lid for opening and closing a laundry entrance and outlet and a power switch on an upper surface of the washing machine main body, wherein the power switch is disposed at a position exposed from an opening formed in a rear portion of the lid when closed. A washing machine characterized by having done.