JPH0725179Y2 - Stand for dryer - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a dryer stand for installing a dryer above a washing machine.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a stand of this type has a frame-shaped leg portion installed on a floor surface, a pair of column portions extending upward from the leg portion, and a column portion so as to be located above the washing machine. And a shelf for attaching a dryer attached to the upper end of the. However, in such a configuration, since the supporting column is supported by the legs, the length of the supporting column becomes considerably long, and the legs are indispensable, and the size is increased as a whole to increase the material cost. Has the drawback of being expensive.

Therefore, in order to deal with this, recently, a configuration has been considered in which a pair of pillars integrally projecting downward from the shelf are directly attached to both sides of the back surface of the washing machine (for example, the actual opening Sho-57- 1
(See Japanese Patent No. 37498). According to this, the leg portions are not necessary and the length dimension of the support column can be shortened, so that the material cost can be reduced.

However, the horizontal width of the dryer does not differ greatly between the models, but the horizontal width of the washing machine differs depending on the model, and the so-called dehydrator washing machine has a width that is considerably smaller than that of the two-tub type washing machine. For this reason, in the above-mentioned structure, if the space between the columns is set in accordance with the width of the two-tub washing machine, it cannot be attached to the washing machine for both dehydration and washing. However, if the width between the columns is set in advance to match the width of the spin-drying washing machine, it will not be attached to the two-tub washing machine in the future. This is because there is a large inspection port covered by a closing plate in the center of the back of the washing machine, so in order to obtain sufficient support strength, each column must be avoided and fixed to both sides of the back. Is. Therefore, even if the props are directly attached to the washing machine, it is necessary to manufacture at least two types of stands having different distances between the props according to the model of the washing machine. The problem remains that you cannot do it.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) In summary, conventionally, a stand with legs has a problem that the manufacturing cost becomes high from the viewpoint of material cost because the size of the entire stand becomes large. Even if the machine is directly attached to the washing machine, there is a problem in that since it must be a dedicated model corresponding to the model of the washing machine, the variety of models remains and the manufacturing cost cannot be sufficiently reduced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the material cost and to enable common use among washing machines of different models, thereby sufficiently reducing the manufacturing cost. The purpose is to provide a stand for a dryer that can.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving Problems) A dryer stand according to the present invention comprises a shelf member having a constant width for mounting the dryer, and an upper part of the shelf member. A pair of columns connected to both left and right sides and attached to both sides of the back of the washing machine, and a predetermined interval larger than the lateral width dimension of the columns on both left and right sides of the shelf member to which the upper parts of the columns are connected. And a pair of striking walls are provided, and each strut is fitted between the pair of striking walls so as to be movable in the lateral width direction of the washing machine. Among them, when moving in a direction in which they approach each other until they come into contact with the inner stop wall and connecting them by a fastener, and when moving in a direction in which they separate from each other until they come into contact with the outer stop wall of each pair of stop walls. By connecting with a fastener and selecting between The 隔寸 method was adjustable and configured in accordance with the width dimension of the washing machine and it has the characteristics.

(Operation) Since each strut is fitted between the pair of stop walls,
By moving the pair of stanchions in the direction of approaching or separating from each other until they come into contact with the stop wall, the size of the interval between them is determined to be suitable for a washing machine with a narrow width or a washing machine with a wide width. The columns can be securely attached to both sides of the back of the washing machine.

(Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

A washing machine 1 also serves as a dehydrator, and a rectangular inspection port (not shown) is formed in the rear box 1a of the outer box 1a, and a closing plate 2 is detachably attached to cover the inspection port. Reference numeral 3 is a pair of prismatic columns that are attached to both sides of the back surface of the outer box 1a.
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of mounting holes 4 are formed intermittently in the vertical direction on the front wall portion of each column 3. In addition, a notch portion 5 is formed in the rear wall portion of the support column 3 so as to extend vertically corresponding to a region where the attachment hole 4 is formed, and each attachment hole 4 is opened rearward. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, a total of four slits 6 forming a pair in the upper and lower sides are formed in the portions located on both sides of the closing plate 2 in the upper part of the back surface of the outer box 1a of the combined washing and dehydration machine 1. Screw insertion holes 7 are formed in the upper portions of the slits 6, respectively. Reference numeral 8 denotes four fastening members in a substantially rectangular shape, the lower part of which is bent so as to form a step, and a screw hole 9 is formed in the upper part (see FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 4, each tightening member 8 is inserted into the slit 6 and the screw hole 8 forming portion is located inside the outer box 1a. In that state, the mounting hole 4 of the support column 3 is attached. The columns 3 are fixed to the outer case 1a by screwing the screws 10 into the screw holes 9 of the fastening member 8. Here, since the plurality of mounting holes 4 of the support column 3 are intermittently formed in the vertical direction, the mounting height of the support column 3 can be adjusted by selecting a desired mounting hole 4. Next, 11 is a shelf member, which is a pair of arms 12
And a decorative frame 13 that connects the ends of the arms 12 are combined to form a U-shape.
It is fixedly set to a fixed dimension corresponding to the length dimension of. The base end of each arm 12 is formed in a box shape with an open lower surface and has a substantially inverted concave cross-section. The inner side surface and the outer side surface of the arm 12 serve as stop walls 12a and 12b. Wall 12
The upper ends of the columns 3 can be fitted between a and 12b. The lateral width dimension between the pair of stop walls 12a and 12b (the dimension along the lateral width direction of the washing machine 1 for combined use of dehydration) is set to a predetermined dimension larger than the lateral width dimension of the column 3, and the upper end of the column 3 is connected to the arm portion. The support column 3 can be moved in the lateral width direction of the washing machine 1 for combined use of dehydration while being fitted to the base end portion of 12. Also, two pairs of mounting holes 14 are formed on the rear wall of each arm 12 so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the left and right, and mounting screws 15 as fasteners are inserted through the mounting holes 14. By screwing into the screw holes 3a of the columns 3, the arms 12 and thus the shelf member 11 can be fixed to the upper ends of the columns 3.

In this case, when the pair of columns 3, 3 are moved toward each other and the inner side surfaces of the columns 3, 3 are brought into contact with the inner stop walls 12a, 12a of the legs 12, 12, the columns 3 , 3 screw holes 3a, 3a match the inner mounting holes 14 of the legs 12, 12, and conversely a pair of columns 3,3
Are moved in a direction in which they are separated from each other, and the outer side surfaces of the support columns 3 and 3 are brought into contact with the outer stop walls 12b and 12b of the leg portions 12 and 12, the screw holes 3a and 3a of the support columns 3 and 3 are Mounting holes on the outside of the legs 12, 12 1
It is configured to match 4.

Now, in order to combine the dryer stand configured as described above with the combined dehydrator washing machine 1, as shown in FIG.
The upper ends of the support columns 3 are fitted between the pair of stop walls 12a and 12b at the base end of the column, and the pair of support columns 3 are moved toward each other until they come into contact with the inner stop walls 12a, and the inside is moved. Mounting hole
It is fixed to the arm 12 by the mounting screw 15 passed through 14. As a result, the distance between the pair of columns 3 becomes a size corresponding to both sides of the back surface of the outer case 1a of the washing machine 1 for combined dehydration. Therefore, the fastening metal fittings 8 are inserted into the outer casing 1a through the slits 6 and mounted, and then the columns 3 are set at desired height positions and fixed to both sides of the rear face of the outer casing 1a by the mounting screws 10. After that, as shown in FIG. 6, the dryer 16 is placed on the shelf member 11, and the bolts are inserted into the bolt insertion holes 12c (see FIG. 2) formed in the arm 12 so that the dryer 16 is removed. Just fix it.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the dryer stand is used in combination with the two-tank type washing machine 17, each strut 3 is provided with a pair of stop walls 12a at the base end of the arm 12. Fitting between 12b, the pair of stanchions 3, 3 are moved in the direction away from each other until they come into contact with the outer stop walls 12b, 12b, and are fixed to the arm 12 using the outer mounting holes 14. In this state, the distance between the columns 3 is wider than that in the case where the columns 3 are attached to the dehydrating / washing machine 1, and the size corresponds to both sides of the back surface of the two-tub type washing machine 17. Therefore, as in the case of the washing machine 1 for combined use of dehydration, the support pillars 3 are fixed to both sides of the back surface of the two-tub type washing machine 17 by using the fastening fittings 8, and then the dryer 16 is placed on the shelf member 11. Place it and fix it with bolts.

As described above, in this embodiment, the columns 3 for supporting the shelf member 11 are attached to both sides of the back of the washing machine 1, 17, so that the columns for supporting the columns are different from those of the conventional dryer stand. Since the legs are unnecessary and the support columns can be shortened, the material cost can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
Moreover, the columns 3, 3 are attached to the shelf member 11 by a pair of stop walls 12a, 12b.
Since it is movable in the width direction of the washing machine between the columns, the distance between the columns 3 can be set according to the width of the washing machine. Therefore, it can be installed in common in both the dehydration washing machine 1 having a small width and the two-tub type washing machine 17 having a large width, without having to manufacture a dedicated one for each model. With the reduction of material cost, the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced.

In addition, the pair of columns 3 and 3 are attached to the stop wall 12a inside the legs 12 and 12.
Alternatively, when it comes into contact with the outer stop wall 12b, the pair of columns 3,3
Is automatically set to a size corresponding to the width of the dehydrating washing machine 1 or the two-tub washing machine 17, and the screw holes 3a, 3a of the columns 3, 3 are the mounting holes inside the legs 12, 12. 14 or the outer mounting hole 14 is matched, so that the space between the pair of stanchions 3 and 3 is adjusted to the width of the washing machine to be mounted, and the work and mounting of the pair of stanchions 3 and 3 to the shelf member 11 are performed. The screw 15 can be screwed in easily and has excellent workability.

Next, FIGS. 8 and 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention.
The point that is fundamentally different from the first embodiment is that a prismatic connecting column 18 is integrally formed downward at the base ends of the pair of arms 12 that form the shelf member 11. The pillar 3 and the connecting pillar 18 are connected by inserting a mounting screw 20 as a fastener into a screw insertion hole 19 formed in the connecting pillar 18 and screwing the mounting screw 20 into a screw hole 3a formed in the pillar 3. . At this time, the pillar 3
The mounting height position of the shelf member 11 can be adjusted by intermittently providing a plurality of screw holes 3a in the vertical direction. Here, the inner side surface portion and the outer side surface portion of the connecting column 18 are formed as stop walls 18a and 18b, and a predetermined width width dimension between the pair of stop walls 18a and 18b is larger than a width width dimension of the column 3. The size is set so that the column 3 is movable in the lateral width direction of the washing machine with the upper end of the column 3 fitted to the base end of the arm 12, and the screw insertion hole 19 of the connecting column 18 is provided. As in the first embodiment, the pair of left and right are provided. Also,
When the pair of columns 3, 3 are moved toward or away from each other until they come into contact with the inner stop wall 18a or the outer stop wall 18b of each connecting column 18, the distance between the pair of support columns 3 is increased. Is determined to have a size suitable for the width of the dehydrating / washing machine 1 or the two-tub type washing machine 17, and when the support column 3 is moved up and down in that state, the screw hole 3a of the support column 3 is inserted into the insertion hole 19 or inside the connection column 18. It is similar to the first embodiment in that it is configured so as to match the outer insertion hole 19.

Therefore, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained by the configuration of the second embodiment.

[Advantages of the Invention] As described above, the present invention mounts the columns for supporting the shelf members on both sides of the back of the washing machine, and adjusts the distance between the columns according to the width of the washing machine. Since it is possible, the material cost can be reduced and the different models can be commonly used, and the manufacturing cost can be significantly reduced. In addition, the support columns are moved in a direction in which they approach each other until they come into contact with the inner stop wall of the pair of stop walls, and are connected by the fasteners, and the pair of stop walls. By selecting whether to move them in a direction in which they are separated from each other until they come into contact with the outer stop wall and connect them with a fastener, the interval dimension between the columns can be adjusted according to the width dimension of the washing machine. By doing so, the work of determining the connecting position of the pair of columns with respect to the shelf member and the connecting work by the fastener can be easily performed, and the excellent workability is improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 7 show a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the washing machine is attached to a dehydrating and washing machine from behind, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a shelf member and a column. , Fig. 3 is a rear view of the washing machine for combined use of dehydration, Fig. 4 is a partially enlarged vertical sectional view of a column mounting portion, Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a fastening fitting, and Fig. 6 is a case of combination with a combined washing machine for dehydration. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state of combination with a two-tub washing machine, FIGS. 8 and 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 9 corresponds to FIG. 2, and FIG. 9 corresponds to FIG. In the drawing, 1 is a washing machine for combined use of dehydration, 2 is a closing plate, 3 is a pillar,
8 is a fastening metal fitting, 11 is a shelf member, 12 is an arm portion, 12a and 12b are stop walls, 15 is a mounting screw (fastener), 17 is a two-tub washing machine,
20 is a mounting screw (fastener).

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Hiroshi Murakami 4-21, Yoshihara-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Toshiba Audio & Video Engineering Co., Ltd. Nagoya Office (56) References JP-A-61-234900 (JP, A) ) JP-A-57-148997 (JP, A) Actually opened 59-127594 (JP, U) Actually opened 56-164796 (JP, U)

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A shelf member having a constant lateral width for placing a dryer, and a pair of columns having upper portions connected to both left and right sides of the shelf member and attached to both sides of a back surface of the washing machine. The left and right sides of the shelf member to which the upper part of the pillar is connected are provided with a pair of stop walls with a predetermined distance larger than the lateral width of the pillar. Fasten the columns between the walls so that they can move in the width direction of the washing machine, and fasten the pair of columns by moving them toward each other until they come into contact with the inner wall of the pair of walls. The space between the columns can be selected by selecting between the case of connecting by means of a tool and the case of connecting by means of a fastener by moving them in a direction away from each other until they come into contact with the outer side stop wall of each pair of stop walls. The size is adjustable according to the width of the washing machine. Stand for dryer to be.