JPS5948119B2 - washing machine van - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of application of invention] The present invention relates to a washing machine pan.

[Technical background of the invention and its problems]

In the past, washing machines were sometimes placed in places where water could spill, such as in bathrooms or outdoors, but recently it is common to install washing machines indoors, especially in washrooms and changing rooms. It has become a target.

As a result, condensation from the tank inside the washing machine, splashes during washing,
Washing machine pans have become widely used because water droplets from faucets can damage the floor surface on which a washing machine is installed.

However, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the conventional washing machine pan has a drain trap 2 added to the washing machine pan body 1.
The washing machine pan body 1 has a high rim 1a that drains water from the washing machine, and an opening 1b is provided in the washing machine pan body 1, and a drain trap 2 is installed in this opening 1b. Because of this structure, there were a number of drawbacks as described below.

That is, when installing an additional washing machine pan 1 on the floor, it is necessary to provide a hole in the floor behind the washing machine pan 1 for embedding the drain trap 2, but the regulation of the hole position is complicated and the construction is time-consuming. At the same time, this hole limits the area that receives the load of the washing machine pan 1 and the washing machine, and there are concerns about the strength of the washing machine. The size of the machine pan must be at least loommm thicker than the washing machine mounting dimensions, and depending on the installation location, there are many cases where the washing machine pan is too large to fit even if the washing machine fits. , Even if the washing machine and the washing machine pan are installed in the installation location, there are problems such as the drain trap position of the washing machine pan and the position of the washing machine's drain hose may not match. After installing machine 3,
The drain trap 2 attached to the washing machine pan 1 is connected to the washing machine 3.
It is difficult to clean the washing machine pan itself, especially if the washing machine pan has a high edge 1a around it. Garbage accumulated near the drain trap is difficult to reach and difficult to clean, and the drain trap is clogged with lint, etc., causing water to accumulate in the washing machine pan 1 and overflow. The conventional washing machine pan 1 with a high edge 1a had a big problem in that the live parts of the washing machine itself were immersed in water, which was very dangerous.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention is not a washing machine pan for draining washing water as in the past, but it is designed to serve as a receiver for splashes during washing, condensation water in a washing machine tub, and water droplets from a faucet. The upper rack is also effective.By devising the shape, dimensions, and specifications of the washing machine pan, we mainly prevent the live parts of the washing machine from being immersed in water even if water accumulates inside the washing machine pan, making it safe. In addition to improving the performance of the washing machine, water accumulated in the washing machine pan can be easily wiped away.

[Structure of the invention]

The present invention has an edge around the periphery, the surface formed by connecting at least four washing machine mounting positions is horizontal, the entire floor surface is a continuous one-piece surface, and the dimension in the height direction is as follows. A washing machine pan that satisfies the formula.

B<A0C A<B B-A≦30mm However, in the formula A2 Dimension from the floor surface when the washing machine pan is installed on the floor to the washing machine mounting surface of the washing machine pan B: From the floor surface of the edge Height dimension C: relates to the vertical dimension from the lower end of the exterior plate of the washing machine to the tip of the leg.

〔Example〕

Below, third to third embodiments of the washing machine pan according to the present invention will be described.
This will be explained with reference to FIG.

First, the material of the washing machine pan is made of plastic or metal, and as shown in FIG. 3, when the washing machine is placed on the washing machine pan 5, At least the part where the legs of the washing machine are located is formed to be horizontal, and the bottom part 5b does not have an opening for attaching a drain trap etc. as in the conventional case, but the entire bottom part 5b is a continuous integral part. The edges 5a and 5a' are arranged vertically around the bottom surface 5b.
The formation is being formed.

Next, regarding the dimensions of the washing machine pan 5, the vertical and horizontal dimensions can be arbitrarily set according to the mounting dimensions of various washing machines, but the height direction dimensions are as shown in Fig. 4. 5
The dimension from the floor surface to the mounting surface of the washing machine legs in the washing machine pan 5 when it is attached to the floor is A, and the height dimension from the floor of the edge 5a of the washing machine pan 5 is B. When the vertical dimension from the lower end 3c of the exterior plate 3b of the machine 3 to the tip of the leg 3d is C, B<A0C...(1) A<B...(2) B-A ≦30mm...Set so that the relational expression (3) holds true at the same time.

To explain the above equation, in equation (1), the lower end 3c of the exterior plate 3b of the washing machine 3 is prevented from getting stuck in the edge 5a of the washing machine pan 5, no matter where it is placed on the horizontal part of the washing machine pan. In formula (2), the edge 5a of the washing machine pan 5 is always higher than the washing machine mounting surface 5c to prevent water from spilling around, and the washing machine pan 5 is This formula also takes into account its own strength.

Furthermore, in equation (3), the position of the charged part of the washing machine is specified to be 50 mm or more from the bottom of the washing machine, and the value of (B-A) is required to prevent water from soaking into this charged part. In addition, the length of the legs of a general washing machine is around 50mm, so when the washing machine 3 is installed all the way to the edge 5a of the washing machine pan 5 (B-A)
By arranging the height of the washing machine to be 30 m below, even if water accumulates up to the upper end of the edge 5a of the washing machine pan 5, the charged part of the washing machine 3 itself will not be immersed in water. This formula is designed so that a finger or a cloth can be sufficiently inserted into the gap created between the edge 5a of the pan 5 and the lower end 3c of the washing machine 3 when wiping off the water in the washing machine pan.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, upper surface peaks 5b with a slit pattern are provided horizontally on both sides of the bottom surface 5b of the washing machine pan 5, and grooves 5
A slope is provided at the bottom surface 5b to guide the water to the center, and a drainage slope is provided at the center of the bottom surface 5b toward the edge 5a' on the operating side of the washing machine, so that water droplets spilled from the washing machine can be wiped away. I try to gather in a convenient place.

Incidentally, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a washing machine pan showing a different embodiment from that shown in FIG. 3.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, in the washing machine pan of the present invention, the washing machine mounting part of the washing machine pan has a continuous bottom surface with no opening for adding a drain trap etc., and the washing water drains from the washing machine pan. Since this is done outside of the washing machine, there is no need for a hole to embed the drain trap, which is installed on the floor behind the washing machine pan like in conventional washing machine pans, which saves time and effort. The entire washing machine pan can take on the load, eliminating concerns about strength.The dimensions of the washing machine pan and the mounting dimensions of the washing machine can be almost matched, eliminating wasted space. In addition to the following effects, the laundry drainage can be freely set according to the location of the washing machine drain hose and building specifications without being drained by the washing machine pan, and the height dimension of the washing machine pan can be adjusted. As mentioned above, the settings are made to satisfy the following formula: B<A0C A<B B-A≦3Qmm, so no matter where the washing machine is placed on the horizontal plane of the washing machine pan, the exterior plate of the washing machine The lower edge of the washer pan won't fall on the edge of the washer pan, and even if water collects inside the washer pan, the live parts of the washer itself won't be immersed in water, improving safety and keeping the washer safe. This has the great effect of making it easy to wipe off water accumulated in the washing machine pan regardless of its location.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a conventional washing machine pan with the drain trap removed from the washing machine pan, and Figure 2 is a partially cutaway view of the washing machine in Figure 1 with the washing machine placed on it. It is a cutaway perspective view. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the washing machine pan according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the dimensional relationship when the washing machine is placed on the washing machine pan according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the washing machine pan shown in FIG. 3. Explanation of symbols, 1... washing machine pan, washing machine pan body, 1, 1... edge, 1b... opening,
2...Drainage trap, 3...Washing machine,
3a...Drain hose, 3b...Exterior plate, 3c...Lower end, 3d...Legs, 5.
...Washing machine bread, 5a, 5a...Edge, 5
b...Bottom surface, 5c...Washing machine mounting surface,
5d...Top surface peak, 5e...Groove.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. The surface having an edge around the periphery, the surface formed by connecting at least four washing machine mounting positions is horizontal, and the entire floor surface is a continuous and integral surface, and the surface in the height direction is A washing machine pan characterized in that dimensions satisfy the following formula. B<A0C A<B B-A≦30mm However, in the formula A: Dimension from the floor surface when the washing machine pan is placed on the floor to the washing machine mounting surface of the washing machine pan B: Floor surface of the edge Height dimension C: Vertical dimension from the lower end of the exterior plate of the washing machine to the tip of the leg 2 A patent characterized in that the floor surface has a drainage slope toward the edge of at least one side. A washing machine pan according to claim 1. 3. The washing machine pan according to claim 2, wherein the drainage slope is provided toward the edge on the operating side of the washing machine.