JPS6228303Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a fixing structure for an operating panel of a washing machine.

The operation panel of a conventional washing machine is directly fixed with screws to a receiving plate fixed at four places to the upper end of the outer box. Therefore, during manufacturing and repair,
It is necessary to screw in and remove these four screws,
Furthermore, since the operation panel and the washing machine body are connected by air pipes and electric wires, it is difficult to completely separate the disassembled operation panel from the main body, so special measures must be taken to temporarily leave the operation panel still. It cost.

The purpose of this invention is to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages, and to improve assembly and
To provide a fixing structure for an operation panel of a washing machine that is easy to disassemble and allows the operation panel to be easily left still.

However, according to the present invention, the purpose of the lever is to provide a washing machine having an operation panel by fixing a receiving plate having an upright portion with fixing holes to at least two locations on the upper end of the outer box, and attaching the above-mentioned support plate to the inner wall surface of the operation panel. This is accomplished by providing a protrusion that fits into the fixing hole and a slit hole into which the upright portion is inserted.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a fully automatic washing machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, in which an outer tank 2 containing a washing and dehydrating tank 1 is suspended and supported by a vibration isolator 3. A receiving plate 6 whose upper end is fixed to the outer box 5 of the main body 4
Support with.

An air pipe 8 and wiring 9 are connected between the operation panel 7 and the main body 4.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing in detail the fixing structure between the outer box 5 and the operation panel 7 shown in FIG. A bent upright portion 6b vertically raised from the
A receiving plate 6 consisting of 6b' is fixed to the upper corner of the outer box 5 by welding or the like. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the operation panel 7. As shown in FIG. Rectangular fixing holes 6c, 6c' are formed approximately in the center of the upright parts 6b, 6b' of the plate 6, and screw holes 6d, 6d' are formed next to the fixing holes 6c, 6c'. the above fixing holes 6c, 6
The protruding parts 7a, 7a' that fit with c' and the upright part 6
b and 6b' form a slit hole 7b which can be inserted when the panel 7 is disassembled, and holes 7c and 7c' for set screws are bored in the front side of the operation panel 7.

In this way, the rear side of the operation panel 7 is connected to the fixing holes 6c, 6c' of the receiving plate 6 and the protrusion 7 of the operation panel 7.
a and 7a', the screw 10 passes through the screw holes 7c and 7c' on the front side and is inserted into the screw hole 6 of the receiving plate 6.
d and fix it to the outer box 5.

Next, the handling of the operation panel 7 before assembly or during disassembly will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

The pressure switch and timer in the operation panel 7 are connected in advance to a motor etc. installed at the bottom of the outer tank 2 via an air pipe 8 and wiring 9.

While the operation panel 7 is separated from the main body 4 before assembly, or when the operation panel 7 is disassembled and separated during repair, inserting the upright portion 6b' of the receiving plate 6 into the slit hole 7b of the operation panel 7 will allow operation. Panel 7 is
It can be placed on the outer box 5 in an upright position opened at 90 degrees. This makes assembly and repair work when the operation panel 7 is separated extremely easy.

As mentioned above, the fixing structure of the operating panel of the washing machine of the present invention reduces the number of other fixing means such as screws by combining the fixing hole of the receiving plate and the protruding part of the operating panel that fits into the fixing hole of the receiving plate. The operation panel can be easily assembled and removed.

In addition, the operation panel can be easily placed on the outer box by inserting the upright part of the receiving plate into the slit hole of the operation panel, which simplifies work before assembly and disassembly. It does not have any negative effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional side view of a fully automatic washing machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing the operation panel fixing structure of Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is an operation panel of the washing machine of Fig. 1. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view showing the relationship between the operation panel and the outer box in FIG. 3. 1... Washing/dehydration tank, 2... Outer tank, 3... Vibration isolator, 4... Main unit, 5... Outer box, 6... Receiving plate, 6
a...Horizontal part, 6b, 6b'...Upright part, 6c, 6
c'...Fixing hole, 6d, 6d'...Screw hole, 7...Operation panel, 7a, 7a'...Protrusion, 7b...Slit hole, 7c, 7c'...Screw hole, 8... ...air pipe, 9...wiring, 10...screw.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a washing machine having an operation panel, a receiving plate having an upright part with a fixing hole bored therein is fixed to at least two places on the upper end of the outer box, and a protruding part that fits into the fixing hole and the above upright part are attached to the inner wall surface of the operation panel. A washing machine operation panel fixing structure characterized by having a slit hole for inserting a part.