JPH09164295A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the installation workability of washing machine by providing the opening part of a frame body on the front face side of washing machine and providing a drain valve/drain hose connection part, a drain hose fixing part and a drain hose take-out part from main body near the opening part. SOLUTION: A driving part is fitted through a center base 6 onto the bottom part of outer tub 5 including a spinning tub 2, and drooped and supported from the upper end four corners of frame body 1 by vibration proofing device 7. Concerning the frame body 1, its horizontal cross section is almost rectangular, and an opening part 32 is formed on its side surface corresponding to the front face part of washing machine. Then, the connection part of an air tube 31 for water level detection and an air trap 5b for outer tub 2, the connection part of a drain hose 29 and a drain valve 28, the connection part of a wire harness 40 for electrically connecting upper electric parts such as control unit 16 to lower arranged electric parts such as a motor 8, the drain valve 28, the drain hose 29 and a drain hose take-out part 30 are totally arranged at positions capable of approaching from the opening part 32.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine used in a general household, in which a draining hose can be easily changed in direction and movable parts can be inspected and repaired even when the washing machine is installed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in most washing machines, an opening and a back cover for covering the opening are provided on the rear surface of the main body, and the inside of the washing machine is inspected and repaired by opening the back cover. Was. In addition, when processing the drain hose at the time of installing the washing machine (changing the take-out position of the drain hose from the main body according to the position of the drain port), the work from the opening or the washing machine is turned over. Then, there was something to work from the bottom.

[0003] Normally, a washing machine is installed with its rear surface facing a wall, so it is necessary to move the washing machine for inspection and repair. However, in the domestic housing situation, the space around the washing machine is generally inexpensive, so it is not easy to move the washing machine, the workability is poor, and the customer is burdened. That was the current situation. Furthermore, in recent years,
The washing capacity of washing machines has been increasing due to the habit of batch washing, etc., and as a result, the size of washing machines has become larger and the spread of clothes dryers has increased. It is becoming increasingly difficult to move the washing machine due to an increase in the number of cases in which a column is attached to the rear surface of the washing machine and a clothes dryer is installed using the space above the washing machine.

[0004] In addition, in the treatment of the above-mentioned drain hose, it is necessary to perform an operation before the washing machine is installed at the installation location. Further, when the drainage port is located behind or under the washing machine, it is difficult to work while visually checking when inserting the drainage hose into the drainage port, which may result in incomplete installation.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, there is known a front service type configuration in which an opening is provided on the front side of a frame of a washing machine, and assembly, inspection, and repair are performed from the front.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-197395 is known as the same type.

[0006]

However, even in the above-mentioned front service type, there is no disclosure about treatment of a drain hose when a washing machine is installed.

[0007] In addition, during inspection and repair, the front portion of the frame body is open, so that the lower portion of the washing machine can be inspected. However, the upper surface is provided on the upper surface of the frame body and accommodates various control parts. In order to disassemble the cover and operation unit, it is necessary to move the washing machine, and the prior art is rather
The emphasis was on assembly, rather than inspection and repair, and service was not sufficient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to improve the workability of installing a washing machine (treatment of a drain hose) and to improve the serviceability in which inspection and repair can be easily performed even when the washing machine is installed. It is to provide a washing machine which is inexpensive and has excellent appearance performance.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, an opening of a frame body containing a washing tub and an internal mechanism is provided on the front side of the washing machine, and a panel member for covering the opening is provided on the opening. Is provided. This panel member is detachably attached by work from above or from the front of the main body. The connection between the drain valve and the drain hose, the fixed part of the drain hose, and the outlet of the drain hose from the body are provided near the opening.

The upper cover provided so as to cover the upper opening of the frame and the operation panel provided on the upper cover can be assembled and disassembled by a work from above or in front of the main body of the washing machine. It has a mounting means, or at least disassembles and assembles electric parts and the like arranged on the upper surface cover, the operation panel and the like by a work from above or from the front.

Further, an electrical connection portion between the upper electrical component and an electrical component such as a motor disposed in the lower portion and a connection portion between the water tube for detecting the water level and the outer tub are provided in the component accessible from the opening.

The vertical dimension of the panel member is substantially the same as the height of the frame, and the width is set to be larger than the opening of the frame and smaller than the width of the frame. The cross section is formed in a substantially curved shape projecting outward, and the back surface of the panel member is configured to abut a part of the frame body. The member is fixed to the frame by attaching means detachable from the frame.

The frame has a concave surface corresponding to the entire width of the panel member, and the panel member is attached to this surface. The upper part of the panel member inserts the flange rising part of the panel member into the gap formed by the frame and the top cover, and the lower part inserts the flange rising part of the panel member into the base fixed to the frame. Thus, the four sides are constrained.

Further, the thickness of the panel member is set to be larger than the depth of the concave surface of the frame member, and the panel member is attached to the frame member by a plurality of engaging methods using a plurality of claws and screws. The claw is provided inside the outer edge of the panel member, and the screw is provided at a position 80 mm or more upward from the lower end of the leg of the washing machine. Further, both sides of the panel member are folded inward so that the end face portions are not exposed.

The rear surface of the frame body has a structure that does not have an opening or a concave and convex surface except for a column attachment portion for a clothes dryer, and the column attachment portion can be made available by exchanging a die. Along with this, a structure is provided in which a surface located outside the panel member on the front surface of the frame body can be supported by the presence or absence of the pillar mounting portion.

[0016]

[Function] The opening of the frame is on the front side of the washing machine, and the drain valve and the drain hose connection, the drain hose fixing part, and the outlet of the drain hose from the body are provided near the opening. This makes it possible to reliably treat the drain hose even in a state where the washing machine is installed.

Further, the upper cover and the operation panel are disassembled and
Allowing assembly from above or from the front,
Also, by disposing the connection between the upper and lower electrical parts and the connection between the air tube for detecting the water level and the outer tub at a position accessible from the opening, disassembly, assembly and inspection without moving the washing machine・ Can be repaired.

By making the vertical dimension of the panel member substantially the same as the height of the frame body and making the width dimension larger than the opening of the frame body and smaller than the width dimension of the frame body, the panel member can be downsized. The cross section in the horizontal direction is substantially curved, and the back surface of the panel member is brought into contact with a part of the frame body to prevent chatter noise and secure rigidity. Workability at the time of inspection can be improved. This also improves the cost and productivity.

Further, by restraining the four sides of the panel member, the rigidity can be further enhanced.

On the other hand, when the panel member is attached, by providing an engagement portion such as a tab inside the outer edge of the panel member, the contact surface between the panel member and the frame can be formed in a good design, and Set the member mounting screws from the bottom 8
By setting the position to 0 mm or more, even when the washing machine is installed on the waterproof pan, it is not necessary to move the washing machine, and the panel member can be made detachable.

Further, since the panel member can be downsized, the degree of freedom in the surface treatment of the panel member can be improved in terms of quality and price, and it is easy to realize a high-quality appearance and corrosion resistance, and the end surface portion of the panel member can be improved. The structure that is not exposed can minimize the influence on the appearance even if the end face portion rusts. Also, safety is preferable. Since it is not necessary to provide an opening for inspection on the rear surface of the frame, a frame with high designability can be obtained over the entire circumference of the frame.

By constructing the clothes dryer prop mounting portions on both the front and rear surfaces of the frame so that frames can be exchanged, and the width of the opening is set smaller than the total width of the frame. If necessary, the front surface and the rear surface of the frame can be interchanged. In this case, if a lid is used in place of the panel member, a washing machine having a rear opening similar to the conventional one can be provided.

[0023]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a basic structural diagram of a fully automatic washing machine. 1 is
The frame 2 containing the internal mechanism is a washing / dehydrating tub, and the fluid balancer 3 is provided on the upper part, and the rotatable stirring blade 4 is provided on the bottom. Reference numeral 5 denotes an outer tub that contains the washing and dewatering tub 2, and a drive unit is attached to the bottom through a center base 6 made of a steel plate, and is suspended from four corners at the upper end of the frame 1 by a vibration isolator 7. Have been. The drive unit is composed of a motor 8, a clutch 9 and a V-belt 10. The rotation of the motor 8 is transmitted to the clutch 9 via the motor pulley 11, the V-belt 10 and the P-pulley 12, and the clutch 9 has an internal structure at the time of washing. Rotational force is transmitted to the stirring blade 4 via the reduction gear, and at the time of dehydration, the rotational force is transmitted to the washing / dehydration tub 2 without passing through the reduction gear to perform dehydration. Reference numeral 13 is a water supply solenoid valve, one end of which is connected to the faucet and the other end of which is connected to the water injection port 14. Reference numeral 15 denotes an upper surface cover having a panel box portion, and inside thereof, a control unit 16 which is a control portion, a water level sensor 1 for controlling the water level.
7, a power switch 18, an input switch section 19, a progress display section 20, etc. are housed. Panel box part 21
Are provided in two places on the front side and the rear side.
A front panel 22 and a back panel 23 are attached. In addition, the upper surface cover 15 has an opening 24 for putting in clothes.
And a lid 25 for opening and closing the opening 24, and a mounting screw 26 from above from above through the front panel 22 and the back panel 23 so as to cover the upper opening of the frame 1 through the front panel 22 and the back panel 23. ) Is fixed to the frame body 1.

Reference numeral 27 denotes a drainage device, which comprises a drainage valve 28 and a drainage hose 29. One end of the drain valve 28
It is bonded to a drain port 5 a provided at the bottom of the outer tub 5, and the other end is connected to a drain hose 29. Drain hose 29
The other end of the drainage hose outlet 3 according to the position of the drainage outlet
Pull it out of the machine from 0.

The water level is detected by a water level sensor 17 from an air trap 5b provided in the outer tank 5 via an air tube 31. The water level sensor 17
It is arranged on the near side corresponding to the position of the air trap 5b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the frame 1 is a member made of a steel plate having a substantially rectangular cross section in the horizontal direction, and has an opening 32 formed on a side surface corresponding to a front portion of the washing machine. A connection part between the air tube 31 for detecting the water level and the air trap 5b of the outer tub 2, a connection part between the drain hose 29 and the drain valve 28, an upper electric component such as the control unit 16, and a lower part such as the motor 8. Connection part of the wire harness 40 for making electrical connection of the electrical parts, drain valve 28, drain hose 29, drain hose outlets 30a, 30b, 30c.
Are all arranged at positions accessible from the opening 32.

Thus, even when the washing machine is installed, the inside of the washing machine can be inspected through the opening 32.

Further, since the top cover 15 is fixed to the frame 1 with mounting screws 26 from above, even if the washing machine main body is placed in an installation place where there are obstacles on both sides, the air tube 31 can be used. If the connection of the air trap 5b and the wire harness 40 is disconnected, and the mounting screw 26 is removed,
The entire top cover 15 can be disassembled without moving the washing machine, so that the upper parts can be easily inspected and repaired.

Further, the treatment of the drain hose can be easily and reliably performed. The treatment of the drain hose will be described later.

At the lower end of the frame 1, a synthetic resin base 34 having legs 33 is attached by caulking.
It prevents the steel plate from being exposed, improves corrosion resistance, and protects against injury. The opening 3
2 is formed as follows. A lower plate formed by bending a steel plate serving as a main body portion of the frame body 1 into a substantially U-shape and integrating an upper plate 35 made of a steel plate by caulking and a lower portion extending upward from the base 34. A portion 34a is provided to form the opening 32. The vertical width of the upper plate 35 is such that the strength is not hindered even with the opening 32, and if necessary, both sides of the lower plate 34a are screwed into the frame 1 with screws 3.
Fix with 6. Reference numeral 37 denotes a panel member made of a steel plate that covers the opening 32. Vertical dimension H of the panel member 37 is substantially the same height H ₁ and the frame 1, the width dimension W is greater than the width W ₂ of the opening 32, and than the width W ₁ of the frame 1 It is set small.

The horizontal section of the panel member 37 is as follows.
It has a substantially curved shape, and the panel has rigidity. Also,
By reducing the width dimension as described above, the span is shortened, which is advantageous in strength. The mounting surface 1c of the panel member 37 to the frame body 1 forms a step h _{2 with} respect to the surface 1a. Thereby, the gap between the frame 1 and the panel member 37 when viewed from the side can be made inconspicuous, and the panel member 37 can be prevented from being deformed in the lateral direction against an external force from the P direction. h ₁ is the plane 1a, both sides of the panel member 37 is stand out dimension. The step h ₂ is determined from the physical properties of the frame material as the washing machine and the pressing process in production.
Since the maximum value is about 3 mm, when h ₁ = 0, the rigidity of the panel member 37 is reduced, and it is necessary to increase the plate thickness. Therefore, providing the h ₁ to ensure the vertical bending stiffness of the panel member 37.

Further, a part of the upper plate 35 is bent so as to be in contact with the back surface of the panel member 37, thereby improving the tensile rigidity.

As a result, the panel member can be reduced in size and the thickness of the panel member can be minimized without impairing the appearance performance, and the workability in a narrow laundry space can be improved by reducing the size and weight.

Further, as a means for improving the tension rigidity of the panel member 37, a reinforcing beam may be attached to the back surface of the panel member 37.

On the other hand, when mounting the panel member 37, a plurality of claws 37a provided integrally with the panel
Is mounted on the frame 1 with screws 38 from the front in a state of being pushed upward from the lower part of the corner pad 1b. The position of the claw 37a is set in the relationship of C <W in FIG. In addition, both sides of the panel member 37 are provided with bent portions 37b facing the inner package. Thereby, from outside, the nail 3
7a, the corner mud 1b, and the end faces of the panel member 37 are not visible, which is good in terms of design. By adopting a structure in which the end face is not exposed, even if rust or the like is generated from the cut surface, it can be prevented from being seen in the external part. Screw 38
After tightening the cap, cover the cap 39 so that the screw head is not directly visible. The position of the screw 38 is set at a position of 80 mm or more from the lower end of the leg 33 upward.
Thereby, even if the washing machine is installed on the waterproof pan, the screw 38 can be disassembled and assembled. If a simple nut such as a speed nut is used for the frame 1 corresponding to the screw 38, the re-tapping property can be improved.

The upper end of the panel member 37 has a flange portion 37c and a rising portion 37d as shown in FIG.
To prevent the panel member 37 from rattling. A slit 37 is provided at the center of the rising portion 37d.
In addition to the provision of e, the rib 15b is integrally provided on the upper surface cover 15 correspondingly, and the rib 15b serves as a guide in the left-right direction when the panel member 37 is assembled, thereby improving the assemblability.

The lower end of the panel member 37 is provided with a folded portion 37f as shown in FIG. 6, and fitted into the groove 34b of the base 34. Thereby, even if the panel member is pulled in the Q direction, there is no gap or detachment.

In the state where the panel member 37 is attached to the frame 1 as described above, since the four sides are restrained, the composite strength is increased, and a strong frame is obtained.

The material and surface treatment of the panel member 37 are as follows.
It is different from the frame body 1 and uses a steel plate having high corrosion resistance and having metallic or pearl or corrosion treatment. Thereby, a high quality product can be provided without increasing the manufacturing cost of the entire frame 1.

The rear surface 1d of the frame 1 is provided with a column mounting portion 1e for a clothes dryer. The pillar mounting portion 1e can be turned on and off by exchanging the press die for manufacturing the frame 1. Also, the column mounting portion 1f is provided on the front surface 1a of the frame body 1.
Is made possible by frame exchange. 1 on the back of the frame
In d, no irregularities or openings other than the column mounting portion 1e are provided.

Thus, a frame structure having a high design property can be obtained over the entire circumference of the frame body, and the degree of freedom of the place for placement can be increased, and the cleaning property can be improved.

Further, the column mounting portion 1e is not provided, and 1f
In addition to the above, by replacing the panel member 37 with a lid body that covers the opening 32 to the minimum and reversing the attachment of the top cover, a washing machine with a rear opening similar to the conventional one can be used. Can be provided.

Although the above description has been made with reference to a steel plate frame,
A similar effect can be obtained with a synthetic resin frame.

Next, the treatment of the drain hose will be described.

FIG. 7 shows a state in which the drain hose 29 is pulled out to the left as viewed from the front of the main body. Reference numeral 29a denotes a hose fixing portion, which is sandwiched and fixed by the hose holder 41 and the hose supporting portion 34c provided on the bose 34 as shown in FIG. 29e is a connection port with the drain valve 28. Vibration during dehydration of the internal mechanism is absorbed by a bellows portion provided between the hose fixing portion 29a and the drain valve connection port 29e. Drain hose 2 at hose outlet 30
9, the straight portion 29b and the flanges 29f and 29g are formed on both sides of the straight portion 29b, as shown in FIG. 9, so that the position of the drain hose is determined.
The inner diameter D of the hose outlet 30 and the outer diameter D _{2 of} the collar 29f,
Relationship between the outer diameter D ₁ of the flange 29g has a D _1> D _2> D. The outer diameter of the straight portion 29b is almost the same as the inner diameter D, but is set slightly larger to stabilize the fixing. The outer diameter D ₁ is set so that the drain hose 29 does not easily move when the drain hose 29 is pulled outward.
In the case of an excessive external force, the load is applied to the hose fixing portion, and no load is applied to the connection portion with the drain valve 28. Outer diameter D ₂ is in deriving the drain hose on the opposite side to set the size of the extent retracting readily within the body in proportion.

Fixed part of drain hose 29, hose outlet 3
The drain valve 28 is provided near the opening 32 as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 7, and can be approached from the opening 32.

Here, a procedure for pulling out the drain hose 29 to the opposite side will be described.

First, the panel member 37 is removed and the opening 32
Work from. After removing the hose elastic 41 fixed to the hose support portion 34c, the drain hose 29 is completely pulled into the machine, and the distal end of the drain hose is pulled out to the outside through the hose outlet 30 on the opposite side. When pulled out to a predetermined length, the brim 29g serves as a stopper, so that the completion of the drawing can be confirmed. Next, the hose fixing portion 29a is applied to the hose supporting portion 34c, and is fixed by the hose elastic 41. At this time, the hose outlet 30 through which the drain hose 29 does not pass
Is moved to the opposite side because it is closed by the cap 42.

Finally, the panel member 37 is assembled, and the operation is completed. As described above, according to the present invention, since all operations can be performed from the front side of the washing machine main body, there is no need to move the washing machine at all, so that the workability is good. Also, the connection port 29e with the drain valve 29 is rotated,
High reliability because there is no need to remove it.

Next, the processing of the drain hose when the drain port is below the washing machine will be described. The drain hose 29 is provided with a pipe connecting portion 29d, and the drain hose can be cut at this portion to connect the drain pipe 43.

Therefore, when the drain is below the washing machine, the drain pipe 43 may be connected to the pipe connection as shown in FIG. 10, and the tip of the drain pipe 43 may be inserted into the drain. Since the position of the drainage port cannot be specified, the bellows portion is provided between the hose fixing portion 29a and the pipe connection portion 29d to cover the area under the washing machine. Also,
If necessary, a drain pipe 43 having a different length may be provided, or the drain pipe 43 may be lengthened and cut as needed.

In any case, the drainage hose can be treated inside the machine, so that the length of the drainage hose can be shortened compared to the case where the drainage hose is guided to the outside and swung under the lower part of the washing machine for treatment. Is also good. Furthermore, since the drainage port can be operated without looking at the washing machine while looking directly through the opening 32, the drainage hose can be easily operated without being short, playing inside the machine, and not completely entering the drainage port. And reliable processing becomes possible. Of course, there is no need to move the washing machine, so there is no problem even if the clothes dryer is set.

FIG. 11 shows the packing state of the washing machine.

At the time of packing, the entire drain hose 29 is pulled into the machine, and a portion near the center of the drain hose 29 is hooked on a hook 34d provided on the base 34. The tip of the hose is fixed to the hose outlet 30 using the cap 42 described above.

As shown in FIG. 13, the hook 34d is a rib having a circular cross section with an open central portion. When the drain hose 29 is pulled in the O direction, the drain hose comes off the hook 34d.

The hose tip is fixed as shown in FIG. 12, and the tip of the drain hose is inserted and fixed in the pipe portion 42a integrally provided in the cap 42, and the cap 42
Is provided with a hose outlet 3 by means of an integrally provided claw 42b.
It is fixed by engaging with the 0 fitting hole 30a.

Since the hook 29c of the drain hose 29 is rotatable, the hook 42c is attached to the cap 42.
Is provided integrally with the rib 42c for suppressing rotation. The shape of the hose outlet 30 is a keyhole because the hook 29c needs to pass through, so that the cap 42 can be easily attached at the time of packing.

As described above, since the drain hose 29 can be packed while being housed in the main body, the packing volume can be minimized, and it is economical. Further, since the drain hose 29 is supported by the hook 34d, even if the washing machine is carried in an unpacked state, the drain hose 29 does not hang down, and there is no possibility that the hose is accidentally crushed by the washing machine.

When the cap 42 is unpacked as described above, the hose outlet 3 on the side where the drain hose 29 is not pulled out.
Since it may be set to 0, it is not necessary to newly provide a cap for closing the hose outlet.

FIG. 14 shows a drain hose 29.

[0061]

According to the present invention, since the drainage hose can be treated with the washing machine installed, the workability is good and the work reliability is high.

Further, access to each part necessary for inspection and repair of the washing machine can be realized by disassembling the washing machine from above or from the front. Even in some cases, there is no need to move the washing machine, and workability is good. Further, since the panel member can be reduced in size and weight, workability is good even in a small space, and it is economical. Furthermore, it is easy to achieve high quality and improved corrosion resistance of the panel member, and since it is not necessary to provide an opening for inspection on the surface facing the panel member mounting surface, it is possible to Higher design can be achieved.

Further, the frame of this configuration can be realized only by replacing the portion corresponding to the conventional back cover with a panel member, and is advantageous in productivity.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a development view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line FF in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 1 showing another embodiment.

12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line HH in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line JJ in FIG. 11;

FIG. 14 is a drain hose diagram.

FIG. 15 is a development view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Frame, 30 ... Hose outlet, 32 ... Opening, 37 ...
Panel members.

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Joe Miyano 1-1-1 Higashitaga-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture Living Equipment Division, Hitachi, Ltd.

Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A frame made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank close to the front opening side, is arranged on the upper side of the frame so as to straddle the front opening, and both ends are formed on the frame body. Provide a top plate made of reinforcing steel plate that is fixed, Washing machine, characterized in that the upper plate has to cover from the front side by the panel member. 2. A frame body made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port that guides the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and the panel member is formed of a steel plate, and the upper edge of the panel member is located inside the lower surface of the upper cover. Laundry characterized by having been inserted . 3. A frame body made of a steel plate, which accommodates an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism part for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and has a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and a rectangular base made of synthetic resin on which the frame is placed is provided at the lower end of the frame. Mounting, the lower part of the frame near the front opening side and the front Washing machine, characterized in that fastened to secure the base with screws. 4. A frame body made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism portion for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and a rectangular base made of synthetic resin on which the frame is placed is provided at the lower end of the frame. Mounting, the panel member is made of steel plate and the panel The lower end of the timber, a washing machine, characterized in that a locking piece for locking the base. 5. A frame body made of a steel plate, which accommodates an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and has a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. The outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, the panel member is formed of a steel plate, and the lower side of the panel member is fastened to the frame body with a screw. A washing machine characterized by being fixed. 6. The washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the position of the screw is higher than the length of a waterproof pan installed under the washing machine. 7. A frame made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is installed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. The outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and the panel member is formed of a steel plate and has a different surface treatment or material or hue from the frame body. Washing machine characterized by 8. A frame body made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which the washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism portion for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. The outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, the panel member is formed of a steel plate, and both left and right ends of the panel member are bent inward vertically. , On both front sides of the frame The elongated front frame piece forming part of the frame is provided, this front frame piece is formed so as to extend the drop included stepped portion pitted toward the inside of the frame vertically,
A washing machine characterized in that the left and right ends of the panel member are brought into contact with the step portion. 9. A frame body made of a steel plate, which accommodates an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism section for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and has a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. The outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and the panel member is formed of a steel plate. Bend to the back side and the back side Side walls extending so as to be slightly lengthened toward the front are provided, and vertically long front frame pieces forming a part of the frame are provided on both front end sides of the frame, and the frame body is provided in the frame pieces. Is formed so as to extend vertically, and the depth of the depression step portion is made shallower than the height of the side wall portion, and the depression step portion is A washing machine in which the tip of the side wall portion of the panel member is in contact with. 10. A frame body made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism section for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port that guides the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and a vertically long front frame piece that forms a part of the frame body at both front side ends of the frame body. The front and rear frame pieces are provided with a groove-shaped locking hole vertically And a plurality of claws that are formed on the left and right sides of the panel member so as to project inward, and that are inserted and locked in the locking holes are arranged with a vertical interval. By inserting the claw into the locking hole and sliding the panel member upward, a groove for engaging the claw with the upper edge of the locking hole is provided in the upper root of the claw. Machine. 11. A frame body made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and a rectangular base made of synthetic resin on which the frame is placed is provided at the lower end of the frame. Mounting, forming part of the frame on both ends of the front of the frame A vertically long front frame piece is provided, and a plurality of groove-shaped locking holes are vertically arranged at intervals on both front frame pieces. A plurality of pawls to be inserted and locked in the mounting holes are vertically arranged at intervals, and by inserting the pawls into the locking holes and sliding the panel member upward, the claws are locked in the locking holes. A groove that engages with the upper edge is provided at the upper base of the claw, and by sliding the panel member upward, the upper edge of the panel member is fitted into the insertion portion provided inside the lower surface of the upper cover, and the lower edge of the panel member is fixed. A washing machine, which is applied to a front side portion of the base, and the lower side of the panel member is fastened and fixed to the frame body side with a screw. 12. A frame made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and a rectangular base made of synthetic resin on which the frame is placed is provided at the lower end of the frame. Mounting, forming part of the frame on both ends of the front of the frame A vertically long front frame piece is provided, and a plurality of groove-shaped locking holes are vertically arranged at intervals on both front frame pieces. Side walls that are bent vertically toward the back side of the panel member are provided at both ends, and the side walls extend so as to have a certain length in the direction of the back side, and the back side wall is formed by bending the front side of the side walls inward. A piece is provided, and a plurality of pawls to be inserted and locked in the locking holes are arranged vertically at intervals on the front side of the back surface wall piece, and the pawls face in a direction away from the back surface of the panel member. The washing machine is characterized in that the back wall piece is in contact with the frame body by attaching the panel member to the frame body so as to close the front opening. 13. A frame body made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is placed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc., and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and the frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port that guides the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, and a vertically long front frame piece that forms a part of the frame body at both front side ends of the frame body. Parts are provided, and the front opening is bordered on both front frame pieces. Washing machine, characterized in that a curved portion involving the side end inside the frame. 14. A frame made of a steel plate having an outer tub in which a washing / dehydrating tub is installed, an internal mechanism for driving the washing / dehydrating tub, etc. and having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross section, and this frame. An upper surface cover provided on an upper portion of the frame body so as to cover an upper opening portion of the frame, and a lid body provided on the upper surface cover so as to be openable and closable so as to open and close a clothing insertion port formed on the upper surface cover, A washing machine comprising a front opening provided on the front surface of the frame and a panel member detachably attached to the frame so as to cover the front opening, in a drainage path such as a drain valve and a drain hose. An outer tank drainage port for guiding the drainage of the outer tank is arranged on the lower surface side of the outer tank near the front opening side, the panel member is formed of a steel plate, and the horizontal cross section is bent outward and curved. Washing characterized by being formed as Machine. 15. The apparatus according to claim 14, wherein an upper flange portion bent inward at a substantially right angle is formed at an upper end of the panel member, and the upper flange portion abuts a front lower surface of the upper surface cover. A washing machine characterized by the above. 16. The structure according to claim 14, wherein an upper flange portion bent inward at a substantially right angle is formed at an upper end of the panel member, and a leading end of the upper flange portion is bent upward to form a rising portion. And a rising portion is fitted into an insertion portion provided on the front lower surface of the upper surface cover. 17. The washing machine according to claim 14, wherein a lower flange portion bent inward at a substantially right angle is formed at a lower end of the panel member. 18. The article according to claim 14, wherein an upper flange portion bent at a substantially right angle to the back surface side is formed at an upper end of the panel member, and a lower end of the panel member is provided.
A washing machine characterized in that a lower flange portion is formed so as to be bent substantially at a right angle toward the back surface side, and side wall portions are provided at both left and right ends of the panel member so as to extend vertically toward the back surface side of the panel member.