JPH0725184Y2 - Laundry tub and laundry tub holder - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention is applied to the case where the washing machine is used for kneading and washing a small portion or small laundry that is difficult to be removed by a washing machine. The present invention relates to a laundry tub and a laundry tub holder in which a laundry tub can be detachably provided on an upper portion of a holding member so that kneading and washing in the laundry tub can be performed in a comfortable posture.

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, with the spread of washing machines, washing in general households has started to be performed by the washing machines, and labor saving in washing at home has been attempted. That is, to wash using a washing machine, simply put a certain amount of water in the washing tub of the washing machine, put detergent and laundry in the washing tub filled with water, and switch on the washing machine. It A popular type of washing machine has a stirring blade at the bottom of the washing tub, and when the washing machine is turned on and the stirring blade is rotated, a vortex is generated in the washing tub, and the vortex is used to wash the laundry. It is designed to remove the dirt attached to objects.

However, there are some parts, such as the collar part of a cutter shirt, where dirt cannot easily be removed by a washing machine. Such a portion where dirt is hard to remove is directly washed by rubbing with human hands. Also, for small items such as handkerchiefs and socks, it is easier to wash them by rubbing them directly with a human hand than when using a washing machine. Instead, they are often directly kneaded and washed by human hands.

Laundry of small parts and small items that cannot be easily removed with such a washing machine is performed using the washing tub of the washing machine, and also in the bathroom or veranda where water and drainage are convenient using a washing tub. It is being appreciated.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in the case of using the washing tub of the washing machine, the washing water is collected near the bottom of the washing tub for washing.
For this reason, when directly kneading and washing with a human hand, the user must bend the body and extend the arm to the bottom of the washing tub, and as a result, must perform the washing in a physically uncomfortable position. Laundry using a washing tub was very tiring and troublesome for housewives.

Also, when using the above-mentioned washing tub to wash clothes in the bathroom or veranda where water supply and drainage are convenient, there is a table on the bathroom or veranda that keeps the washing tub at a height that allows comfortable washing. Instead, a washing tub was placed on the floor for kneading. Since the laundry tub is placed on the floor in this way, it is necessary to do it with the knees bent and bite when doing the laundry, and as a result, the laundry must be physically performed in an unreasonable posture. A housewife was very tired and troublesome. Further, tilting the washing tub to drain the washing water in the washing tub is a heavy work for a housewife and is a very tiring task.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems and was devised to solve the problems. The purpose of the present invention is to wash a portion where dirt cannot be easily removed by a washing machine or small laundry. When washing with a kneading machine, for example, the washing tub can be detachably installed on the upper part of the washing tub of the washing machine or the upper part of the holder so that the washing tub can be washed in a comfortable posture. It is an object of the present invention to provide a washing tub and a washing tub holder that can easily drain the washing water.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the washing tub according to the present invention is provided with an engaging portion that is engaged with the upper part of the washing tub of the washing machine on the outer surface of the washing tub, and forms a drainage port on the bottom of the washing tub. At the same time, it has a structure in which a mounting port for mounting the front end side of the water supply hose is provided in a corner of the upper surface of the washing tub.

Here, the engaging portion may be provided so as to be extendable and contractible, the laundry tub may be provided with a laundry loading table, and a foldable washing plate is provided on the inner side surface of the laundry tub. May be.

In addition, in the laundry tub holder according to the present invention, a rod-shaped member is horizontally extended in the left-right lateral direction and an elastic member is provided in the middle thereof, and the rod-shaped members are parallel to each other from the upper left and right upper ends thereof toward the front. And the elastic member is provided in the middle of the member, and the holding portions for the washing tub are provided on the upper portion, and the rod-shaped members are extended in parallel from the front ends of the left and right upper portions of the holding portion. The elastic member is provided in the middle, the rod-shaped members are slanted obliquely downward from the left and right lower ends, and the elastic members are provided in parallel in the backward direction.
A rod-shaped member is extended in parallel from the left and right inclined rear ends, and an elastic member is provided in the middle, and rod-shaped members are extended in parallel from the left and right lower rear ends to the front. In addition, an elastic member is provided in the middle thereof, and a rod-shaped member is horizontally extended horizontally and connected between the left and right lower front ends, and an elastic member is provided in the middle thereof to vertically move the washing tub holding portion. It is configured to extend and contract in the horizontal and horizontal directions.

[Action]

These inventions having the above-mentioned configurations operate as follows.

That is, according to the structure of the washing tub according to the present invention, the washing tub can be locked on the upper part of the washing tub of the washing machine, and the kneading washing by hand can be performed in a comfortable posture.
In addition, the drainage of the washing water in the washing tub can be easily done by using the drain port formed on the bottom of the washing tub, and it is possible to avoid the heavy labor associated with the drainage. By attaching it to the attachment port, you will be able to knead and wash with both hands while flowing water from the water supply hose.

Further, according to the structure of the washing tub holder according to the present invention, the holding portion of the washing tub is expanded and contracted in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the height of the holding portion on which the washing tub is placed is adjusted to provide a comfortable posture. You will be able to wash by kneading by hand.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically on the basis of the embodiments shown in the drawings.

-Embodiment 1- Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 are first views of a washing tub according to the present invention.
Fig. 1 shows an embodiment, Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a washing tub, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a washing tub attached to a washing tub of a washing machine, and Fig. 3 is a washing tub attached to a washing tub of a washing machine. Schematic sectional view of the state,
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another washing tub attached to the washing tub of the washing machine.

In FIG. 1, a washing tub 1 has a box shape with an open upper surface, and a peripheral edge of the open upper surface is slightly bent outward to form an edge. Outer surfaces of the washing tub 1 are provided with engaging portions 4, 5 and 6 on the upper portions of the three side surfaces for engaging the washing tub 1 with the washing tub 3 of the washing machine 2. The locking parts 4, 5 and 6 are formed in a plate shape.
The front ends of 4,5 and 5 are horizontally bent and bent downward. The locking portion 6 is in a state of horizontally projecting.

The locking portions 4, 5 and 6 are located at the positions shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 when the washing tub 1 is attached to the washing tub 3. That is, the locking portions 4 and 5 are located on the upper surfaces of the left end and the front end of the washing tub 3, and the locking portion 6 is located on the upper surface of the dehydrating tub adjacent to the washing tub 3. At this time, since the tip ends of the locking portions 4 and 5 are bent downward,
This bent portion prevents the washing tub 1 from moving in the horizontal direction above the washing tub 3 and prevents the washing tub 1 from being turned over.

The bottom of the washing tub 1 is flat, and a drainage port 7 is formed on the flat bottom. A plug (not shown) is attached to the drainage port 7. The drainage port 7 functions as a drainage path when draining the washing water in the washing tub 1. By forming this drainage port 7, when draining the washing water in the washing tub 1, it is not necessary to incline the heavy washing tub 1 containing the washing water, thereby avoiding heavy labor associated with drainage. You can In addition, a mounting opening 8 is provided at the corner of the upper surface of the washing tub 1 so that the tip end side of the water supply hose can be mounted.

The engaging portion 9 of the washing tub 1 shown in FIG. 4 differs from the engaging portions 4, 5 and 6 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 in that the upper side of the side surface of the washing tub 1 projects outward to form a stepped shape. Has become. Then, the washing tub 1 is locked to the upper portion of the washing tub 3 in a state where the lower surface of the protruding locking portion 9 rests on the upper edge of the washing tub 3.

-Embodiment 2- Fig. 5 to Fig. 6 are the second part of the washing tub according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the washing tub, and FIG. 6 is a side view of the washing tub.

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the structure of the locking portions 10, 11 and 12.

That is, the locking portions 10, 11 and 12 are capable of expanding and contracting in the horizontal direction and can be adjusted according to the size of the upper open surface of the washing tub 3. The locking parts 10, 11, 12 are formed by bending a rod-shaped member, and both ends of the locking member of each locking part 10, 11, 12 are located on both sides of the upper side surface outside the washing tub 1. It is attached so as to sandwich the washing tub 1. Of these, the locking part
10, 11 has a horizontally projecting tip end bent downward. The locking part 12 is in a state of being horizontally projected. The locking parts 10, 11 and 12 are at the left end and the front end of the washing tub 3 when the washing tub 1 is attached to the washing tub 3. It is located on the upper surface side, and the locking portion 12 is located on the upper surface of the dehydration tub next to the washing tub 3.

A laundry loading table 13 is provided on the upper surface of the washing tub 1. The laundry loading table 13 is made of a mesh-like material, and the water discharged from the laundry loaded on the laundry loading table 13 is allowed to flow into the washing trough 1 through the mesh and flow out of the washing trough 1. It is preventing. One end side of the laundry loading table 13 is attached to one end side of the upper edge of the washing tub 1 via a hinge 14, and the laundry loading table 13 can rotate about the hinge 14. Therefore, if it interferes with the laundry
It is possible to move the laundry 13 by rotating it from the upper surface of the washing tub 1 to the outside. It should be noted that the laundry loading table 13 may be provided on the laundry tub 1 of the first embodiment.

The configuration other than the above is the same as the configuration of the first embodiment,
Portions having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

-Embodiment 3- Here, FIGS. 7 (A) to (C) show a third embodiment of the washing tub according to the present invention, and are side views of the inside of the washing tub.

The third embodiment is a case where a foldable washing plate 15 is provided on the inner side surface of the washing tub 1, and other configurations are common to the first and second embodiments. The washing plate 15 is configured to be bent from the center thereof, and the lower end of the washing plate 15 is rotatably attached to the bottom surface of the washing tub 1. When using the washing plate 15, FIG.
By moving in the order of (C), the laundry plate 15 appears in the washing tub 1, and the laundry plate 15 can be used to remove stains of the laundry that cannot be removed by hand-rubbing. When the washing plate 15 is unnecessary, the washing plate 15 can be compactly stored on the inner surface of the washing tub 1 by moving in the opposite direction to the above order.

Embodiment 4 Here, FIGS. 8 and 9 (A) to (C) show an embodiment of the laundry tub holder according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the laundry tub holder. FIG. 9 (A) is a side view of the laundry tub holder when it is vertically expanded and contracted, FIG. 9 (B) is a side view of the laundry tub holder when it is expanded and contracted back and forth, and FIG. 9 (C) is It is a front view of a washing tub holder when it is extended to the left and right.

In the figure, the laundry tub holder 16 is composed of a rod-shaped member, and is formed by bending the rod-shaped member symmetrically and connecting both ends of the rod-shaped member. That is, in FIG. 8, the right half portion of the rod-shaped member first extends in the lateral direction, bends from there toward the front side, and further extends from there downwardly. The right half of the rod-shaped member extending downward extends obliquely downward to the other side, bends downward from there, and further bends forward from there, and finally extends laterally. , Is connected to the symmetrically formed left half member.

On the upper part of the laundry tub holder 16, there is provided a holding portion 17 on which the laundry tub 1 is placed and kept in that state. In the drawing, the holding portion 17 is formed by bending a rod-shaped member in the horizontal direction to form a frame body in which one side is opened and the remaining three sides are enclosed, and the frame portion holds the washing tub 1.

Further, the elastic members 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22, 23, 24 are provided in the middle of the rod-shaped members of the laundry rack holder 16 that are bent in the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, the up-down direction, and the diagonal direction, respectively. Each is provided. Screws are attached to both sides of the elastic member. The screw portion is screwed into a rod-shaped member adjacent to each elastic member, and the screw portion is expanded and contracted by the screw movement by rotating the elastic member. The elastic member may have a tubular shape instead of a screw portion on both sides.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (A), when it is desired to extend / contract the height of the laundry tub holder 16, when the extendable / contractible members 20 and 22 are rotated, the screw portion is extended / contracted by the screw movement. As a result, the washing tub 1 can be held at the most comfortable height for washing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), when it is desired to extend / contract the washing tub holder 16 in the front-rear direction, when the extendable / contractible members 19, 21, 23 are turned, the screw portion is extended / contracted by the screw movement. As a result, the size of the washing tub 1 can be adjusted, and the washing tub holder 16 can be kept stable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (C), when it is desired to extend / contract the washing tub holder 16 in the left-right direction, the telescopic members 18, 24 are rotated,
The screw portion expands and contracts due to the screw movement. Thereby, it becomes possible to place and hold the washing tubs 1 of various sizes on the holding portion 17.

It should be noted that this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of this invention.

[Effect of device]

As is clear from the above description, according to the washing tub of the present invention, the washing tub can be locked on the upper part of the washing tub of the washing machine,
As a result, hand-rubbing washing can be performed at the top of the washing tub. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of stretching the arms while bending the body and washing in a physically uncomfortable posture as in the conventional case, and preventing the fatigue and trouble of the body due to the uncomfortable posture,
It becomes possible to wash by rubbing by hand in a comfortable position. Moreover, since the drainage of the washing water in the washing tub can be easily done using the drain outlet provided on the bottom of the washing tub, there is no need to tilt the heavy washing tub containing the washing water to drain it. It is possible to avoid the associated heavy labor. Also, by attaching the tip side of the water supply hose to the attachment port, it is not necessary to hold the water supply hose by hand, and since it can be performed without using the water supply port of the washing machine,
Water can be reliably supplied without being affected by the installation position of the water supply port of the washing machine, and kneading can be performed by rubbing with both hands while flowing water from the water supply hose.

Further, when the locking portion is provided so as to be extendable and contractible, it is possible to surely attach it to the upper part of the washing tub of various sizes by expanding and contracting the locking portion. Further, when the laundry rack is provided with the laundry loading table, the kneaded and washed laundry can be temporarily stored, and a storage container can be eliminated. Furthermore, if a foldable washing plate is provided on the inner surface of the washing tub, use the washing plate when dirt adhering to the laundry cannot be sufficiently removed by rubbing by hand. This makes it possible to remove stains that are difficult to remove, and when it is not needed, it can be stored by folding it, and it can also be prevented from disturbing hand-rubbing and washing.

Further, according to the laundry tub holder according to the present invention, since the rod-shaped members are formed to extend laterally, vertically and diagonally,
The structure is simple, its handling is easy, and the elastic member is provided in the middle of the left, right, up, and down diagonal rod-shaped members. , Can be expanded and contracted, and even when it is turned upside down, it can be used. Then, by extending and retracting the holding part of the washing tub vertically and horizontally, the height of the holding part on which the washing tub is placed is adjusted so that the washing tub can be rubbed and washed by a comfortable posture. Can hold a tub. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of doing knee bending and bending when washing as in the past, preventing body fatigue and troubles due to unreasonable postures, and washing by kneading by hand in a comfortable posture. It becomes possible to do.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 4 show a first embodiment of a washing tub according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the washing tub, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the washing tub attached to a washing tub of a washing machine. FIG. 3 and FIG. 3 are schematic cross-sectional views of a washing tub attached to a washing tub of a washing machine, and FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another washing tub attached to a washing tub of a washing machine. 5 to 6 show a second embodiment of the washing tub according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the washing tub, and FIG. 6 is a side view of the washing tub. 7 (A) to 7 (C) show a third embodiment of the washing tub according to the present invention, and are side views of the inside of the washing tub. 8 and 9 (A) to (C) show an embodiment of the laundry tub holder according to the present invention, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the laundry tub holder, and FIG. Side view of the wash tub holder when expanded / contracted, FIG. 9 (B) is a side view of the wash tub holder when expanded / contracted back and forth, and FIG. 9 (C) is laundry when expanded / contracted left and right. It is a front view of a trough holder. [Explanation of reference symbols] 1: Laundry tub, 2: Washing machine 3: Laundry tub, 4 to 6: Locking part 7: Drainage port, 8: Mounting port 9: Locking part, 10 to 12: Locking part 13: Laundry platform, 14: Hinge 15: Laundry plate, 16: Lap holder 17: Holding part, 18-24: Elastic member

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Claims (5)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A locking part to be locked to an upper part of a washing tub of a washing machine is provided on an outer surface of a washing tub, a drainage port is formed on a bottom surface of the washing tub, and a water supply hose is provided at a corner of an upper surface of the washing tub. A washing trough provided with a mounting opening for mounting the front end side. 2. The washing tub according to claim 1, wherein the engaging portion is provided so as to be extendable and contractible. 3. The laundry tub according to claim 1, wherein the laundry tub is provided with a laundry table. 4. The laundry tub according to claim 1, wherein a foldable laundry plate is provided on an inner surface of the laundry tub. 5. A rod-shaped member is horizontally extended in the left-right lateral direction, and an elastic member is provided in the middle thereof, and the rod-shaped members are extended in parallel from both left and right upper ends thereof toward the front. An elastic member is provided in the middle, a holding portion for the washing tub is provided on the upper part, and rod-shaped members are extended in parallel downward from the left and right upper front ends of the holding portion, and the elastic member is provided in the middle. The rod-shaped members extend diagonally downward from the left and right lower ends and extend in parallel rearward, and the elastic members are provided in the middle, and the rod-shaped members extend in parallel downward from the left and right inclined rear ends. A member is extended and an elastic member is provided in the middle, and rod-shaped members are extended in parallel from the left and right lower rear ends to the front, and an elastic member is provided in the middle between the left and right lower front ends. Horizontally the rod-shaped member horizontally The elastic members in the middle as well as connected in set provided, tub holder, characterized in that provided telescopically holding portion of the tub in the vertical and horizontal directions.