JPH08309089A - Washing machine tray - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a washing machine tray which eliminates the need for blowing air at the time of use and obviates the leakage of the accumulated water even if part of a cylinder is broken. CONSTITUTION: This washing machine tray is composed of a thick vinyl sheet 2 having a size to allow the placement of a washing machine 6 and a weir member 3 for preventing the emission of the water accumulated by dropping from the washing machine 6 outside the sheet 2. This weir member 3 is formed by packing sponge 5 having a rectangular shape in section into the cylinder 4 made of vinyl resin. This sponge 5 is molded by continuous foaming. The rear surface of the cylinder 4 is fused to the front surface side of the peripheral edge of the sheet 2 to prevent the leakage of the water therefrom and further, the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder 4 is board with plural air holes 6 into and out of which air passes.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a saucer placed under a washing machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A washing machine, which has been often used outdoors, is now often installed indoors. When the washing machine is used indoors, in a high humidity place, dew condensation may occur on the main body and the floor may get wet or water for washing may be spilled. In such a case, a synthetic resin molding tray called a washing machine tray, which is laid under a washing machine so as not to wet the floor, has been commercially available. It is unfoldable and bulky, making it difficult to carry.

Therefore, a portable device has been considered. As an example, there is one in which the lower surface of a vinyl cylinder is welded to the peripheral portion of a thick vinyl sheet, air is introduced into the inside of the cylinder to inflate it, and this is used as a weir. When using, unfold the sheet that was folded with the tube, blow air into the tube to inflate it, and lay it under the washing machine. Surround the seat with the inflated tube in this way and dampen the water if it should leak. When carrying it, deflate the air from the cylinder and fold it.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned washing machine tray cylinder needs to be inflated with air before it is used, and if a sharp object is hit or a hot object touches it, that part may be torn. There was a concern that the holes would melt and there would be holes, and the air would leak from the holes and the weir would be low or missing, making it useless as a washing machine tray.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above problems, and it is not necessary to blow air in during use, and moreover, the water accumulated inside the weir member leaks out even if a part of the cylinder is broken. The purpose is to provide a washing machine tray that does not worry about coming out.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in a washing machine tray according to the present invention, a weir member for preventing water leakage is formed at a peripheral portion of a waterproof sheet having a shape on which a washing machine can be placed. The dam member used a means of filling a foam having a continuous hole inside a waterproof tube made of a flexible material and forming an air hole in the outer peripheral portion.

The material for forming the waterproof tube is preferably thin so that it is as bulky as possible when folded.

[0008]

[Function] Spread the folded washing machine tray on the floor where the washing machine is installed. Then, air enters inside through the air holes formed in the outer peripheral portion of the waterproof cylinder of the dam member, and the waterproof cylinder filled with the foam having the continuous holes rises to its original state due to its elasticity, and the peripheral edge of the waterproof sheet is covered. A weir is formed. After this, put the washing machine on the tarpaulin and use it. Even if water drops from the washing machine body onto the waterproof sheet due to dew condensation or water leaks and it collects, it leaks out of the washing machine tray by the water leakage prevention weir member formed on the peripheral edge of the waterproof sheet. There is no such thing.

[0009]

The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which a washing machine is placed on a washing machine tray according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the legs of the washing machine of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a folding view of the washing machine tray according to the present invention. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a washing machine tray 1 includes a thick vinyl sheet 2 having a size for mounting a washing machine 6,
The dam member 3 is configured to prevent the water dropped from the washing machine 6 from going out of the seat 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the dam member 3 is formed by packing a sponge 5 having a rectangular cross section inside a cylinder 4 made of thin vinyl. The sponge 5 is formed by continuous foaming. Also,
The lower surface of the cylinder 4 is welded to the upper surface side of the peripheral edge portion of the sheet 2 so that water does not leak therefrom, and a plurality of air holes 6 through which air flows in and out are formed in the outer peripheral portion of the cylinder 4.

Here, the sheet 2 corresponds to a waterproof sheet and the tube 4 corresponds to a waterproof tube.

Next, how to use the washing machine tray 1 will be described. The washing machine tray 1 is folded as shown in FIG. 3 and stored in a bag (not shown). Since the sponge 5 filled in the cylinder 4 is formed by continuous foaming, when the washing machine tray 1 is folded, the sponge 5 is compressed and becomes flat, which is convenient for carrying. However, when the washing machine tray 1 is taken out from the stored bag, air enters the inside of the tube 4 through the air holes 6, the sponge 5 is restored to its original shape, and a weir is formed at the peripheral portion of the sheet 2. That is, when the washing machine tray 1 is forcibly packed in the bag, the sponge 5 inside the tube 4 is compressed and becomes thin. However, when the washing machine tray 1 is taken out from the bag, the air holes 6 ...
6 enters air, the sponge 5 expands and returns to its original shape, and the dam member 3 stands up at a right angle to the sheet 2 as shown in the sectional view of FIG.

Next, the hard sponges 7 ... 7 are placed at four places on the seat 2, and the washing machine 8 is placed so that the feet may hit them. The hard sponge 7 prevents the sheet 2 from being broken by the legs of the washing machine 8 and also prevents the vibration of the washing machine 8 from being transmitted to the floor.

The washing machine tray according to the present invention can be used not only by laying it under a washing machine, but also when using water indoors, such as under a bathtub when a baby goes out of water or under a potted plant. The floor does not get wet when laid. Since the washing machine tray according to the present invention is thin and small and can be folded, it can be conveniently stored without being bulky when not needed.

[0015]

In the washing machine tray according to the present invention, the inside of the cylinder of the weir member is filled with the foam, so that the weir member stands up just by unfolding it from the folded state, and it is necessary to blow air inside when using it. There is no. Moreover, even if a part of the cylinder is broken, the height of the dam member does not decrease, and there is no risk of water leaking out.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a washing machine is placed on a washing machine tray according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged sectional view of a foot portion of the washing machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a washing machine tray according to the present invention in a folded state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 washing machine tray 2 sheet (waterproof sheet) 3 dam member 4 cylinder (waterproof cylinder) 5 sponge 6 air hole 7 hard sponge 8 washing machine

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A dam member for preventing water leakage is formed at a peripheral portion of a waterproof sheet having a shape in which a washing machine can be placed, and the dam member has a continuous hole inside a waterproof cylinder formed of a flexible material. A washing machine tray that is filled with the foam that it has and has air holes in the outer periphery.