JPH06134180A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the washing machine which can get beautiful appearance, improves productivity and is equipped with a hose hook hanger capable of easily locking a drainage hose. CONSTITUTION:At the border part of a flange 24 of a tub 25 constituting the side part of a main body 21 and a control panel part 26, a hose hook hanger 32 for locking a drainage hose 33 is provided by forming and combining a downside recessed part 40 and an upside recessed part 36, and further, an engaging hole 42 is formed at the bottom most part of a wall surface 41 inclined to the lower side of the downside recessed part 40. Therefore, since a hose hook 35 can be guided to the engaging hole 42 with the wall surface 41 as guide, the drainage hose 33 can be easily locked. On the other hand, since the hose hook hanger 32 is formed at the border part combining plural members, nothing is protruded from the main body 21 so that the beautiful appearance can be provided. Further, the tub 25 and the control panel part 26 can be molded with simple metal dies divided into different two directions, molding is simplified and productivity is improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine in which the tip of a drain hose is locked to the side of the main body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A drainage hose for discharging water in a washing tub or a dehydration tub to the outside is locked with a hose hook provided at the tip of the drainage hose on a hose hook formed on the side of the main body when not in use It is designed so that it will not get in the way.

An example of conventional hose hooking will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, a first conventional example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view, in which 1 is a main body of a washing machine, in which a trough 3 is housed in an outer box 2, and a hose hook is formed on an outer side surface of a flange 4 of the trough 3 so as to project outward. A hook 5 is provided. The hose hook hook 5 is formed with an engagement hole 8 for engaging a hose hook 7 provided at the tip of the drain hose 6.

In the above-described structure, the drain hose 6 is locked to the side portion of the main body 1 by engaging the hose hook 7 with the engaging hole 8 of the hose hook hook 5.

However, since the hose hook hook 5 projects laterally, it can be molded without making the molding die of the trough 3 particularly complicated, but it is inferior in appearance to the hose. When the drain hose 6 is locked to the hook hook 5, the hose hook 7 is engaged while searching for the engagement hole 8, which is difficult to lock. In addition, when the washing machine is installed, the hose hook 5 may be damaged by being caught or hit by another object.

Next, a second conventional example will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a perspective view, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part. The side surface exposed to the outside of the flange 4 of the trough 3 has an upper half and a lower half with the parting surface 9 as a boundary. Hose hook hook 1 consisting of a concave portion 10 recessed inward during molding and a convex portion 11 expanded outward.
Two are provided. The engagement hole 13 is formed so as to open on the parting surface 9 between the concave portion 10 and the convex portion 11.

With such a structure, the protruding height of the convex portion 11 can be made lower than that of the first conventional example, the appearance is improved, and the risk of damage during installation is reduced. , The shape of the hose hook 12 has an undercut on the molding, and the mold for molding the trough 3 becomes an expensive slide structure, resulting in poor productivity and "burrs" in the slide structure part of the mold. "Is inevitable, and" burrs "must be removed. Further, since the mold has a sliding structure, the degree of freedom in selecting the shape of the hose hook 12 is limited. Further, the difficulty in locking the drain hose 6 to the hose hook 12 has not been sufficiently improved.

[0009]

As described above, in the conventional one, when trying to improve the appearance of the hose hook, the die becomes expensive and the productivity is deteriorated. The difficulty of locking the drain hose could not be improved sufficiently. The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to obtain a good-looking appearance, to simplify the molding without complicating the mold, to improve productivity, and to lock the drainage hose. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a washing machine equipped with a hose hook that can be easily operated.

[0010]

A washing machine according to the present invention is a washing machine in which a hose hook provided at a tip portion of a drainage hose is locked to a hose hook hook formed at a side portion of a main body. The hook hook is a concave portion formed at the boundary of a plurality of members forming the side portion of the main body and opening outward, and the concave portion has an inclined surface inclined downward, and the hook locking portion is at the bottom of the inclination. It is characterized by being provided with.

[0011]

In the washing machine constructed as described above, the hose hook hook for locking the drainage hose is formed as a concave portion which is formed at the boundary of a plurality of members constituting the main body side portion and opens outward. The recess has an inclined surface that is inclined downward, and the hook locking portion is provided at the bottom of the inclination. Therefore, when locking the drain hose, the hose hook can be guided to the lowermost hook locking portion from any position by using the inclined surface as a guide. In addition, the hose hook hook can be formed by combining the recesses formed in the plurality of members forming the main body side portion without protruding outside the main body side wall at the boundary portion thereof. Further, since each constituent member can be molded by a mold that is divided into two directions having different shapes, the mold can be a simple mold that does not have a complicated slide structure. As a result, a good-looking appearance can be obtained, the drainage hose can be easily locked, and the mold for molding the constituent members is not complicated, and the molding is easy and the productivity is improved.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, the two-tub washing machine of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a perspective view of a two-tub washing machine, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main portion, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main portion, and FIG. 4 illustrates a situation in which a drain hose is locked to a hose hook hook. FIG.

1 to 3, a two-tub type washing machine has an outer box 23 having a main body 21 provided on a base plate 22, and a washing tub and a dewatering tub (not shown) are housed in the outer box 23. The outer box 23 is provided with a synthetic resin tub 25 to which a flange 24 is attached, and an operation panel 26 is provided on the upper rear part of the tub 25.

An operation knob 27, a water flow switch 28, a water supply port 29, etc. are provided on the upper surface of the operation panel section 26. Further, a washing tub lid 30 and a dewatering tub lid 31 are respectively provided on the tub 25 above the opening portions of the washing tub and the dewatering tub so as to be detachable or openable / closable.

On the outer side surface of the upper portion of the main body 21, there is provided a hose hook hook 32 which is formed in a circular shape and is formed at the boundary between the operation panel portion 26 and the flange 24 of the trough 25. On the other hand, the outer box 23 on the lower outer surface of the body 21
A drain hose 33 for discharging the water in the washing tub or the dewatering tub to the outside extends outward from the lower side wall of the tub, and a hose hook 35 is integrally provided at the tip end portion 34 of the drain hose 33. There is. Then, by engaging the hose hook 35 with the hose hook hook 32, the drain hose 3
3 is locked to the main body 21.

The above-mentioned hose hook hook 32 is constructed by combining the operation panel portion 26 and the concave portions formed in the flange 24 of the trough 25, respectively. That is, the upper recess 36 formed in the operation panel unit 26 is
A side wall and a bottom surface of a synthetic resin panel base 37 that constitutes the operation panel section 26 are formed in a semicircular shape so as to partially open laterally and downward.

The side wall of the panel 38, which is also provided so as to cover the upper part of the panel base 37 and constitutes the operation panel section 26, is located at a position corresponding to the opening of the upper recess 36 when combined with the panel base 37. An upper notch 39 which is notched in a circular shape is formed.

The lower recess 40 formed in the flange 24 of the trough 25 is formed by recessing the upper surface and the outer side of the flange 24 in a semicircular shape so as to partially open upward and sideways. An engaging hole 42 is formed penetrating the lowermost portion of a wall surface 41 of the lower recess 40, which is a concave curved surface of a partial cylinder.

Then, by disposing and assembling the panel base 37 and the panel 38 on the trough 25 so as to mount the operation panel section 26, the upper notch 39, the upper recess 36 and the lower recess 40 are combined. A circular recessed hose hook hook 32 having an engagement hole 42 is formed.

With such a structure, since the hose hook 32 is not projected outward from the side wall surface of the main body 21, it looks very good. And drain hose 3
When 3 is not used, the drain hose 33 is locked to the hose hook hook 32 formed on the side portion of the main body 21, and the lock to the hose hook hook 32 is provided integrally with the tip end portion 34 of the drain hose 33. The tip of the hose hook 35
It is performed by engaging with the engaging hole 42.

When the hose hook 35 is engaged with the engagement hole 42 of the hose hook hook 32, as shown in FIG. 4, the tip of the hose hook 35 is curved with the wall surface 41 of the lower recess 40 as a guide. If you slide in the direction of gravity,
The lower end of the wall 41 can be guided to the lowermost portion of the wall surface 41 from any position of the lower recess 40, and the tip of the hose hook 35 can be smoothly engaged with the lowermost engaging hole 42. Ie hose hook 35
Even from the state S in which the tip of is not engaged with the engagement hole 42,
With the wall surface 41 as a guide, it is guided so as to slide freely and easily enters the engagement state T.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the main body 21
Since the hose hook hook 32 does not project outward from the side wall surface of the hose, it has a good appearance, and such a hose hook hook 32 has an undercut portion at the time of molding the trough 25, the panel base 37, or the like. Can be installed without Therefore, the mold for molding the tub 25, the panel base 37, etc. does not need to have a sliding structure, and a mold having a simple structure that can be divided in the vertical direction without providing a thick portion on the molded product may be used. The mold structure is not complicated and the manufacturing is easy, and the mold cost is low.

Further, since the mold does not have a sliding structure, the productivity at the time of molding is good, the "burr" of the molded product is small, the "burr" is not particularly required to be removed, and the mold has a sliding structure. Since the shape of the hose hook 32 is limited, the flexibility in selecting the shape of the hose hook 32 is increased and various designs can be made.

When the hose hook 35 is engaged with the engagement hole 42 of the hose hook hook 32, the wall surface 41 inclined downward of the lower recess 40 is used as a guide to slide in the direction of gravity so that the hose hook 35 can be easily moved. The hose hook 35 can be engaged with the engaging hole 42 to lock the drain hose 33 to the main body 21.

Next, the two-tub type washing machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is an assembled perspective view of a main part, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the main part.

5 and 6, the main body 51 of the two-tub type washing machine is provided with a tub 52 made of synthetic resin on the upper part of the outer box 23.
An operation panel portion 53 is provided on the upper rear portion of the trough 52. On the outer side surface of the upper portion of the main body 51, a hose hook hook 55 formed in a circular shape is provided at the boundary between the operation panel portion 53 and the flange 54 of the trough 52. This hose hook hook 55 has a body 5
A hose hook provided on a drain hose (not shown) extending from the lower side wall of 1 is engaged and the drain hose is locked to the main body 51.

The hose hook hook 55 is constructed by combining the flange 54 of the trough 52 and the recesses formed in the operation panel portion 53. The lower recess 56 formed in the flange 54 of the trough 52 is a flange. The upper surface and the outer side portion of 54 are formed in a semicircular shape so as to partially open upward and sideward. Further, a bottomed engagement hole 58 is formed at the lowermost portion of the wall surface 57 which is a concave curved surface of a partial cylinder of the lower concave portion 56. Further, a rib 59 is provided on the opening edge on the side of the lower concave portion 56 in the direction orthogonal to the wall surface 57 along the edge.

On the other hand, the upper concave portion 60 formed in the operation panel portion 53 is formed so that the side wall and the bottom surface of the synthetic resin panel base 61 forming the operation panel portion 53 are partially opened laterally and downward. It is formed by recessing in a circular shape. Further, the upper concave portion 60 is provided with a tongue piece 62 formed so as to extend the back wall portion downward, and the shape of the tongue piece 62 is such that when the lower concave portion 56 and the upper concave portion 60 are combined. A hose hook hook 55 covering the back wall portion of the side recessed portion 56.
Has a shape that forms the inner wall 63. The operation panel portion 53 is configured by providing the panel 38 so as to cover the upper side of the panel base 61.

Then, when assembling the washing machine, the panel base 61 and the panel 38 are arranged so that the operation panel portion 53 is mounted on the trough 52, and the upper cutout portion 39, the upper recessed portion 60 and the lower recessed portion 56 are formed. Are combined to form a circular recessed hose hook hook 55 having an engaging hole 58.

With this structure, the hose hook hook 55 does not project outward from the side wall surface of the main body 51 as in the case of the first embodiment. The drain hose is locked to the formed hose hook hook 55, and the hose hook hook 55 is locked by engaging the tip of the hose hook integrally provided at the tip of the drain hose with the engaging hole 58. Is done by doing.

According to the present embodiment constructed as described above, the same action and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and when the tip of the hose hook is engaged with the engaging hole 58,
When the concave curved surface is slid in the direction of gravity using the wall surface 57 of the lower concave portion 56 as a guide, the rib 59 provided at the opening edge of the lower concave portion 56 prevents the tip of the hose hook from falling off the wall surface 57. The tip of the hose hook can be more smoothly engaged with the lowermost engagement hole 58 by being guided to the lowermost portion of the wall surface 57 from any position.

Next, a fully automatic washing machine of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an essential part. In FIG. 7, a main body 71 of the fully automatic washing machine includes an outer box 72 made of a steel plate having a tub (not shown) inside, and an opening for loading and unloading laundry at the upper part of the outer box 72. A lid 73 for opening and closing and a top cover 74 made of synthetic resin provided with an operation unit (not shown) are attached.

On the outer side surface of the upper portion of the main body 71, a hose hook hook 75 is provided at the boundary between the outer box 72 and the top cover 74, the hose hook hanging in a circular shape. A hose hook provided on a drain hose (not shown) extending from the lower side wall of the main body 71 is engaged with the hose hook hook 75 so that the drain hose is locked to the main body 71.

That is, a lower recess 76 is formed in the upper end of the side surface of the outer box 72 by pressing into a semicircular shape.
Is provided, and the engaging hole 78 penetrates through the lowermost portion of the wall surface 77 that is the concave curved surface of the partial cylinder that constitutes the lower concave portion 76.
Are formed.

On the other hand, at a position facing the lower recess 76 of the outer box 72 of the top cover 74, an upper recess 79 is formed by semi-circularly recessing the side wall and the bottom so as to partially open laterally and downward. Has been formed.

When assembling the washing machine, the top cover 74 is attached to the outer box 72 so that the upper recess 79 and the lower recess 76 are combined with each other to form a circular recess having the engaging hole 78. A hose hook hook 75 is formed.

Also in this embodiment constructed as described above, the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

The present invention is not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, but may be implemented with various modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0040]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the hose hook hook for locking the drainage hose is opened to the outside formed at the boundary portion of the plurality of members constituting the main body side portion. By forming a concave portion and having an inclined surface that is inclined downward in the concave portion and providing a hook locking portion at the bottom of the inclination, it has a good-looking appearance and can easily lock the drain hose. In addition, the mold for molding the constituent members does not become complicated and the molding is facilitated, and the productivity is improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an essential part of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a situation in which the drain hose is locked to the hose hook hook according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an assembled perspective view of essential parts showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an essential part showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a main part showing a first conventional example.

FIG. 9 is a main part perspective view showing a second conventional example.

10 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 21 ... Main body 24 ... Flange 25 ... Vat 26 ... Operation panel part 32 ... Hose hook hanging 33 ... Drainage hose 34 ... Tip part 35 ... Hose hook 36 ... Upper recess 40 ... Lower recess 41 ... Wall 42 ... Engagement hole

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A washing machine in which a hose hook provided at a tip portion of a drainage hose is locked to a hose hook hook formed on a side portion of a main body, wherein the hose hook hook constitutes the main body side portion. It is a concave portion formed at the boundary of a plurality of members and opening outward, the concave portion has an inclined surface inclined downward, and the hook locking portion is provided at the bottom of the inclination. And a washing machine.