JPH1095464A - Cushioning device for packaging washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the deformation and breakage of the upper section of a washing machine main body by forming recessed sections across both divided bodies composed of foamed styrol and forming the symmetrical shape to be placed on both shoulders of the washing machine main body and also forming the divided shape of L-shaped section by cutting off on a separating section on the center. SOLUTION: Divided bodies 5 and 6 are composed of foamed styrol and formed integrally into the symmetrical shape to be placed on both shoulders of a washing machine main body as a cushioning material and constituted to form the divided L-shape sections by cutting off on a separating section 7 of a central section. When separated bodies 5 and 6 of symmetrical shape in the state of being formed integrally are cut off from the separating section 7 on the center, separated bodies 5 and 6 are not broken in the direction crossing perpendicularly across the cutting-off section, since recessed sections 8 and 9 are formed across separated bodies 5 and 6, and the separated bodies 5 and 6 can be placed respectively on both shoulders of the washing machine main body as cushioning materials to prevent the deformation and breakage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cushioning device for packaging a device such as a washing machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, foaming styrofoam has been used as a cushioning material in a cushioning device for packaging. However, due to the easiness of molding, the cushioning material formed of styrofoam is actually becoming larger. Conventionally, a packaging buffer device of this type of washing machine has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.

As shown in the figure, a washing machine main body 1 has an upper frame 2 disposed at an upper portion, and a lid 3 provided at an upper end opening of the upper frame 2. The cushioning material 4 is formed of polystyrene foam, and is provided from above both shoulders of the upper frame 2. The cushioning material 4 is mounted in a state of being fitted to the left and right of the upper frame 2, fixed and supported in a gap between a packaging box (not shown) and the upper frame 2, and prevents the washing machine from swinging. The support is made in a buffered manner.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional construction, the cushioning member 4 is formed of styrene foam so as to fit into the shape of the upper frame 2 of the washing machine main body 1, so that a large volume is used. Bulky during later disposal,
There were unreasonable things in storage and transportation.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and alleviates the shock applied to the main body of the washing machine to prevent deformation and destruction of the upper portion of the main body of the washing machine. It is intended to be discarded.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a symmetrical shape which is made of polystyrene foam and can be placed on both shoulders of a washing machine body. A concave portion is formed over both divided bodies having an L-shaped divided shape.

As a result, the separating body can be symmetrically placed on both shoulders of the main body of the washing machine as a cushioning material, so that the impact applied to the main body of the washing machine can be reduced, and the upper part of the main body of the washing machine can be deformed or broken. After use, it can be easily broken from the recess, easily divided, and can be easily discarded without being bulky.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is made of styrene foam, has a symmetrical shape which can be placed on both shoulders of a washing machine main body, and has a cross section L by being cut off at a central separating portion. A concave portion is formed over both divided bodies forming a letter-shaped divided shape, and when a symmetrical separated body is cut off at the center, a concave portion is formed across both divided bodies, so that the concave portion is formed in the separating direction. The separator can be placed symmetrically on both shoulders of the main body of the washing machine as a cushioning material without breaking in the orthogonal direction. Can be prevented from being deformed or broken, and can be easily broken from the recess after use, easily divided, and can be easily discarded without being bulky.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a long recess is formed in a direction perpendicular to the separating direction, and when the product is subdivided after use, along the recess. It can be easily broken in a direction perpendicular to the separating direction, and can be easily divided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a notch is formed at an end of the divided body having an L-shaped cross section on the opposite side to the concave portion forming position, substantially corresponding to the concave portion. When it is subdivided after use, it can be easily broken in a direction orthogonal to the concave portion and the cutout portion, and can be subdivided more easily.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, the divided bodies 5 and 6 are made of polystyrene foam, and are integrally formed in a symmetrical shape so as to be able to be mounted on both shoulder portions of the main body of the washing machine as a cushioning material. 7 so as to form an L-shaped section. A plurality of recesses 8 and 9 are formed over these divided bodies 5 and 6 as shown in FIG.
The recesses 8 and 9 are formed so as to be longer in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the separators 5 and 6 are separated.

The divided bodies 5 and 6 have concave portions 8 having an L-shaped cross section,
A plurality of notches 10 are provided at the end opposite to the position where the 9 is formed, substantially corresponding to the recesses 8 and 9. The contact portion 11
As shown in FIG. 3, when attached to both shoulders of the upper frame 2 disposed on the top of the washing machine main body 1, the upper frame 2 abuts on the upper frame 2,
The contact portion 12 is configured to contact the lid 3. The divided bodies 5 and 6 are used as cushioning materials while being fitted to both shoulders of the upper frame 2 so as to be fixed and supported in a gap between a packaging box (not shown) and the upper frame 2 and washed. The cushioning support is provided in a form in which the swinging of the machine is prevented. FIG. 3 does not show the divided body 6.

In the above configuration, the symmetrical separator 5,
When separating from the central separating portion 7 in a state in which the separating members 5 and 6 are integrally formed, since the concave portions 8 and 9 are formed over both the divided members 5 and 6, the separating members 5 and 6 are orthogonal to the separating direction. Without breaking in the direction, the separators 5 and 6 can be symmetrically placed on both shoulders of the washing machine main body 1 as cushioning materials, and the impact applied to the washing machine main body 1 can be reduced. The deformation and destruction of the upper portion of the washing machine main body 1 can be prevented.

After use, the recesses 8 and 9 are thin and the recesses 8 and 9 are formed to be long in the direction perpendicular to the separating direction. It can be easily broken in a direction perpendicular to the direction, is easily divided, and can be easily discarded without being bulky.

Further, a plurality of cutouts 10 are provided in the divided bodies 5 and 6 at the ends opposite to the positions where the recesses 8 and 9 having an L-shaped cross section are formed, substantially corresponding to the recesses 8 and 9. Because of this, when it is subdivided after use, it can be easily broken in the direction orthogonal to the recesses 8 and 9 and the notch 10, and the subdivision can be performed more easily.

[0017]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the washing machine is made of styrofoam, has a symmetrical shape which can be placed on both shoulders of the main body of the washing machine, and is cut off at the center separating portion. Since the concave portion is formed over both divided bodies having an L-shaped cross-sectional shape, when the symmetrical divided body is cut off at the center, the concave portion is formed over both divided bodies. The split body can be symmetrically placed on both shoulders of the washing machine main body as a cushioning material without breaking in a direction perpendicular to the main body. Can be prevented from being deformed or broken, and can be easily broken from the recess after use, easily divided, and can be easily discarded without being bulky.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the long concave portion is formed in the direction perpendicular to the separating direction, when the device is divided after use, the concave portion is formed in the direction perpendicular to the separating direction along the concave portion. It can be easily broken and can be easily subdivided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the divided body having an L-shaped cross section has a cutout at an end opposite to the position where the recess is formed, substantially corresponding to the recess. When subdividing, it can be easily broken in a direction orthogonal to the recess and the notch, and can be subdivided more easily.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cushioning device for packaging a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged top view of a main part of the packaging shock absorber of the washing machine before division of the divided body.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view when the cushioning device for packaging is attached to a washing machine.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main part of a conventional washing machine equipped with a packaging buffer device for the washing machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing machine main body 5 Split body 6 Split body 7 Separating part 8 Recess 9 Recess

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A concave portion which is made of polystyrene foam and has a symmetrical shape which can be placed on both shoulders of a main body of a washing machine, and which is cut off at a center separating portion to form an L-shaped cross section. A cushioning device for packaging a washing machine formed with a. 2. The packaging cushioning device for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a long recess is formed in a direction orthogonal to the separating direction. 3. The cushioning device for packaging a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a cutout portion is provided at an end of the divided body having an L-shaped cross section at an end opposite to a position where the concave portion is formed, substantially corresponding to the concave portion.