JPS6033914Y2 - Switch mounting device for washing machines, etc. - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] The present invention relates to a switch mounting device for a washing machine, etc.

Conventionally, in washing machines, etc., the operation panel part from which the switch operator protruded through was manufactured separately and attached to the top panel fixed to the top of the device body. It was possible to install the switch in advance, but recently the operation panel is molded integrally with the top panel, making it troublesome and time-consuming to install the switch.

The present invention attempts to propose a switch mounting device for a washing machine, etc., in which a switch can be easily mounted on an operation panel portion formed integrally with such a top panel, and the top panel can be easily molded.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A switch mounting device for a washing machine or the like according to the present invention will be described below with reference to illustrative drawings.

In Fig. 1, 1 is the main body of the washing machine, 2 is a top panel fixed on the main body 1, 3 is an opening/closing lid provided in the center of the top panel 2, 4 is a front panel, and 5 is a projecting part on the front panel 4. This is a switch operation button.

An operation panel section 8 is integrally formed along the inclined front surface 7 of the rear panel 6 that projects from the rear side of the top panel 2 .

9a and 9b are push buttons, and 10 is a dial knob, which protrude through the operation panel section 8, respectively.The switch bodies of the push buttons 9a, 9b and the dial knob 10 are located on the bottom surface of the operation panel section 8, respectively. It is provided.

A switch mounting device having the push buttons 9a and 9b will be explained below in FIG.

The same applies to the dial knob 10.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a fixture for attaching the switch body 12 provided with the push buttons 9a and 9b to the operation panel section 8.

The lower portions of the push buttons 9a and 9b are inserted into the switch body 12 in a waterproof manner.

Reference numeral 13 denotes the upper surface of the switch body 12, and the mounting tool 11
Closely attached to the bottom of.

Mounting tongues 14a and 14b extend on both sides of the upper surface portion 13 and have mounting holes 15a and 15b, respectively.

On the other hand, the mounting fixture 11 has a base plate part 16 that overlaps and abuts the lower surface of the operation panel part 8, and screws 29a that pass through the mounting tongues 14a and 14b of the switch body 12 into their mounting holes 15a and 15b on both sides thereof. A pair of mounting bosses 1 fixed with 29b
7a, 17b, and protruding ribs 18, 19, 20 that are in close contact with the upper surface 13 of the switch body 12 surrounding the windows from which the push buttons 9a, 9b of the switch body 12 attached to this fixture 11 are protruded from the central part. .21 are provided at right angles to each other, and the protruding ribs 18, 19, 20, 21 surround a central through hole 22 through which the push buttons 9a, 9b pass.

Further, on both sides of the base plate portion 16 where the mounting bosses 17a+17b are not provided, projecting ribs 20.21 extending in steps from the lower ends of the protruding ribs 20.21 contacting the upper surface portion 13 of the switch body 12, respectively, are provided.
A pair of inclined flanges 23 a and 23 b that form a horizontal surface when the fixture 11 is attached to the operation panel section 8 are provided.

Reference numerals 24a and 24b are mounting holes provided in the inclined flanges 23a and 23b.

The upper surface of the operation panel section 8 to which this fixture 11 is attached has insertion holes 25 for push buttons 9a and 9b that communicate with the central through hole 22 of the fixture 11 through the through hole of the operation panel section 8.
A display board 26 is provided, and a pair of mounting bosses 27 are provided on the lower surface of the operation panel section 8 and extend in the mold dividing direction B of the top panel 2, that is, in the vertical direction.

The display plate 26 covers molding distortion of the mounting boss 27 appearing on the surface of the operation panel section 8.

The mounting bosses 27 are connected to the inclined flange 2 of the mounting tool 11, respectively.
3 a, the mounting hole 24 on the end surface that comes into contact with 23 b.
It has screw holes that communicate with holes a and 24b, and fixes the fixture 11 by tightening the screw 28.

Operation panel section 8 integrally formed with this top panel 2
However, if the switch body 12 is to be directly mounted without using the mounting tool 11, the mounting boss 27 and the protruding ribs 18, 19, 20, 21 provided on the mounting tool 11 should be perpendicular to the lower surface of the operation panel section 8. However, since the rear wall 30 of the rear panel 6 exists, the direction in which the mold of the top panel 2 is divided should be in the direction of the mounting bosses 27, etc., that is, in the C direction perpendicular to the operation panel section 8. This is extremely difficult and practically impossible, and the mounting boss 27 and the like must be separately mounted to the operation panel section 8.

The fixture 11 eliminates such trouble.

Said protruding rib 18. 19, 20, and 21 form a compartment on the upper surface 13 of the switch body 12 around the push buttons 9a and 9b, and 31a and 31b are the left and right missing parts of the mounting tongue piece 14a located in this compartment. Water that enters the compartment from between the insertion hole 25 of the display board 26 and the push buttons 9a, 9b is
The water flows downward from the drain holes 31a and 31b to prevent it from scattering in other directions and splashing onto interior parts.

According to the switch mounting device for a washing machine or the like according to the present invention, the operation panel part that is integrally formed with the top panel at an angle is provided with a mounting boss for mounting the switch hanging down. It can be easily formed integrally with the operation panel and the mounting boss, and the structure of the mold is simple.

Moreover, by fixing the switch, which has an operator built into the switch body, to a fixture, and then screwing this fixture to the end face of the mounting boss of the operation panel using the slanted flange, it is possible to easily create a switch similar to a conventional switch. can be installed on the operation panel.

In addition, by providing a protruding rib that surrounds the switch operator and contacts the upper surface of the switch body on the mounting bracket, and providing a water drain hole on the upper surface, there is a gap between the operator and the insertion hole of the operator. It is also possible to dispose of water that has entered the interior so that it does not splash on interior parts.

In addition, since the mounting bracket and the switch body are made of separate parts, even if the mounting boss is slightly misaligned, the switch body can be installed without leaving any gaps between the parts and the operation panel. Can fully handle variations and deformations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figures show an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the washing machine, Figure 2 is a plan view of the fixture, Figure 3 is a plan view of the switch body with the operator, and Figure 4 is the switch. A plan view of the fixture with the main body attached, Figure 5 is A with only the fixture in Figure 4 cut away.
-A sectional view, FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing the attached state, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing the inside of the fixture in FIG. 6. 1...Body, 2...Top panel, 8
......Operation panel section, 9a, 9b...Push button, 10...Dial knob, 11...
...Mounting tool, 12...Switch body, 13.
...Top part, 14a, 14b...Mounting tongue piece, 15a, 15b...Mounting hole, 16...
...Board part, 17a, 17b...Mounting boss, 2
2... Central through hole, 23 a, 23 b...
...Incline flange, 24a, 24b...Mounting hole, 27...Mounting boss, 28, 29 a,
29 b = screw, 31a, 31b... water drain hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a washing machine in which an operation panel part through which an operator protrudes through and a switch is attached is formed integrally with a top panel provided at the upper part of the main body at an angle toward the rear, a mounting boss is provided that hangs down from the lower surface of the operation panel part. , a switch body equipped with an operator is attached to the operation panel section via a fixture having a fixed part of the switch body and an inclined flange screwed to the end face of the mounting boss; A switch mounting device for a washing machine, etc., in which a protruding rib that surrounds the operator and contacts the upper surface of the switch body is provided on the lower surface of the base plate that contacts the panel, and an ice removal hole is provided in the upper surface. .