JPS6245677Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention relates to a washing machine with a washbasin that has a washstand function added to the washing machine, which saves resources and space, reduces costs, and improves usability. This is what we aim to do.

Generally, a washing machine and a washstand are often used in the same place, and the installation space occupied by both is quite large. Considering Japan's housing situation, this is an area in great need of improvement.

This invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned background.
Examples thereof will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the figure, 1 is a washing machine main body, 2 is a water tank main body having a washing tank 3 integrally molded from synthetic resin, etc.
A recess 4 is provided at the bottom of the washing tub 3.
The pulsator 6 is supported by a metal case 5.
are arranged.

A bottom box 7 is provided at the bottom of the washing machine main body 1, and a motor pulley 11 is attached to a motor 10 which is elastically supported by a bracket 8 fixed to a part of the bottom box 7 through cushioning rubber 9, 9'. ing. A belt 13 is stretched between the motor pulley 11 and an impeller pulley 12 attached to the lower end of the metal case 5, so that the driving force of the motor 10 is transmitted to the pulsator 6.

A drain port 14 is provided at the bottom of the washing tub 3, and this drain port 14 communicates with a drain hose 16 via a pot 15, and water in the washing tub 3 flows out of the machine by opening and closing the pot 15. be done.

On the other hand, on the upper part of the washing machine main body 1, there is a washing machine main body 1.
An upper box 1 is formed in a size so as to substantially cover the upper surface thereof, and is rotatably supported via a shaft 18 by a bearing part 17 fixed to the rear upper part of the washing machine main body 1.
9, which is made of synthetic resin. An auxiliary water tank 20 is installed in the partial opening 19a of the upper box 19 so as to be installed around the upper opening of the washing tub 3.
is removably attached by an engaging portion 20a and a claw portion 20b that are integral with this. Specifically, the end face of the opening 19a is removably held between the engaging portion 20a, the claw portion 20b, and the peripheral flange 20c of the auxiliary water tank 20. Further, the auxiliary water tank 20 is designed to have a depth of at least 50 mm below the outer circumferential reference upper surface 21 to provide a good washroom. Furthermore, auxiliary water tank 2
0 is molded with a different material from the upper box 19,
For example, it is molded from a heat-resistant resin material.

An auxiliary overflow port 22 is provided in a part of the side wall of the auxiliary water tank 20.
However, auxiliary drain ports 23 are also provided at the bottom. An auxiliary hook 24 is attached to the auxiliary drain port 23.
One end of the auxiliary drain pipe 25 is connected to the auxiliary overflow port 22 via the auxiliary overflow port 22, and the other end of the auxiliary overflow pipe 26, one end of which communicates with the auxiliary drain pipe 25, is connected to the auxiliary overflow port 22.
The other end of the drain pipe 25 is connected to one end of an elastic bellows-shaped auxiliary drain hose 27, which has a slack portion 28 in the middle, and is further attached to the main body of the washing machine using a holder 29. 1 and extends outside the machine from the drain hose hole 30.

Note that the auxiliary pot 24 is not limited to the one built into the auxiliary water tank 20, and may be a simple pot that presses a rubber stopper connected with a chain or the like against the auxiliary drain port 23 to seal the water.

Reference numeral 31 denotes a water supply tap fixed to a part of the upper box 19 with a nut 32 adjacent to the auxiliary water tank 20;
One end of a water supply hose 34 made of a soft material such as rubber or flexible resin is fixed to the inwardly protruding water inlet 33 with a water seal, and the water supply hose 34 is inserted through a slack part 35. Water supply hose hole 36
It extends further outside the aircraft. Reference numeral 37 is a lock for opening and closing a shutoff valve provided inside the water tap 31. 38 is a spout portion.

Reference numeral 39 denotes a relief portion provided in a part of the water tank body 2 at the rear portion of the auxiliary water tank 20 so that the water supply hose 34 and the auxiliary drainage hose 27 are housed therein. A rubber seat 40 is fitted onto a boss 41 projecting downward from the back surface of the upper box 19, and comes into contact with the upper surface of the water tank body 2 when the upper box 19 is closed.

Reference numeral 42 denotes a water splash prevention part formed integrally with the upper box 19 so as to be located at the rear of the auxiliary water tank 20, and has a width dimension that is at least larger than the width of the auxiliary water tank 20. Ribs 43 and 43' are integrally molded with the water tank body 2 and come into contact with the upper part of the washing machine main body 1, thereby supporting the water tank main body 2. 44 is a recess provided in the front part of the bottom box 7, and its vertical height from the installation surface is
The depth dimension from the front edge of the upper box 19 is 50 mm or more.
mm or more, and these dimensions are set in the lateral direction to extend beyond the width dimension of the auxiliary water tank 20, ensuring sufficient space for the feet when washing the toilet. Furthermore, in order to prevent drops from falling from both elbows when washing the toilet, the height from the outer reference upper surface 21 to the installation surface is set to 720 mm.

In the above configuration, by covering the upper opening of the washing tub 3 and rotatably supporting the upper box 19,
It is possible to prevent splashed water from being discharged outside the machine when stirring clothes in the washing tub 3, and by providing the auxiliary water tank 20 between the opening of the washing tub 3 and the water level inside the washing tub 3, the space can be reduced. In addition to making effective use of water, it also makes it easy to partially wash clothes and wash small items.In addition, it is equipped with an auxiliary overflow port 22 and an auxiliary drain port 23.
Rinsing can be easily performed using the auxiliary water tank 20 alone, making it suitable for fine-grained washing work. Furthermore, since the drainage path from the auxiliary water tank 20 is formed by a separate hose from that of the washing tub 3, even if unsanitary substances are flushed from the auxiliary water tank 20, they will not flow into the washing tub 3.

In addition, since the auxiliary drain hose 27 has a slack portion 28, the upper box 19 can be easily opened and closed, and when draining water from the auxiliary water tank 20, "gurgling" occurs.
It can also have a trapping effect that blocks out abnormal sounds and smells.

Further, it is desirable that the auxiliary water tank 20 be made of a material that is hard to damage and has excellent heat resistance.
According to the above configuration, the upper box 19 is formed of a relatively inexpensive material that is easily damaged, and the auxiliary water tank 20 is formed of the upper box 19.
By constructing the auxiliary water tank 20 from a higher quality and more expensive material than the above, and detachably attaching it to the upper box 19, it is possible to reduce costs, and by changing the color scheme of both, the product can be improved. You can improve your image. Also, replacing the auxiliary water tank 20 or
Overall cleaning etc. of this can be done easily and the serviceability is excellent.

In addition, in this embodiment, the other end of the water supply hose 34 is configured with a joint that can be attached to and detached from the water faucet, making it convenient for moving the main body. Even if it is directly connected via the water supply hose 34 and movable by the slack portion 35, the ease of use is the same as in this embodiment.
Further, by dividing the upper box 19 having the auxiliary water tank 20 and the water tank main body 2 having the washing tub 3, the following effects can be achieved. In general, since the washing tub 3 is used more frequently, the driving part and the peripheral wall of the washing tub 3 are more easily damaged than the upper box 19. Therefore, even if this gets damaged quickly, all you have to do is leave the upper box 19 and the surrounding parts as they are and replace the aquarium main body 2.
Economical.

In addition, the water tank body 2 having the washing tub 3 is heavy, and is preferably molded from an inexpensive resin material such as polypropylene, but polypropylene has good material properties and is difficult to cool when hot water flows. Due to the large shrinkage rate during the process, uneven thickness areas are particularly prone to sink marks, resulting in poor external appearance. Therefore, by forming the upper box 19 from a separate synthetic resin material, such as styrene resin, the appearance of the upper box 19 is improved, and in terms of color scheme, the upper box 19
Even if the area around washing tub 9 is made dark, the area around washing tub 3 can be made bright, which can enhance the image of the product. Furthermore, the upper box 19 having a washbasin function can be used in other washing machines to obtain various product configurations.

As described above, according to the present invention, a washstand and a washing machine can be used in the same space, and when the washing machine is not used, it can be used as a washstand, which saves resources and space, and especially By forming a slack part in the auxiliary drain hose connected to the auxiliary water tank, it is possible to easily open and close the upper box, and it also prevents abnormal noises that occur when draining water from the auxiliary water tank, and also prevents noise from the drain side. It can keep out bad odors.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washing machine with a washbasin according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of an auxiliary water tank thereof. 1...Washing machine body, 3...Washing tub, 19...Upper box, 20...Auxiliary water tank, 22...Auxiliary overflow port, 2
3... Auxiliary drain port, 31... Water tap.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] An upper box is rotatably supported on the upper part of the washing machine body, and this upper box has a washing machine that is located at the opening of the washing tub.
A laundry with a washbasin equipped with an auxiliary water tank that has an auxiliary drain port on the bottom and an auxiliary overflow port on the side wall, and a flexible auxiliary drain hose that connects to the auxiliary drain port and the auxiliary overflow port of this auxiliary tank has a slack part. Machine.