KR100306112B1 - Panel structure of the washing machine - Google Patents

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KR100306112B1
KR100306112B1 KR1019980023732A KR19980023732A KR100306112B1 KR 100306112 B1 KR100306112 B1 KR 100306112B1 KR 1019980023732 A KR1019980023732 A KR 1019980023732A KR 19980023732 A KR19980023732 A KR 19980023732A KR 100306112 B1 KR100306112 B1 KR 100306112B1
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D06F34/28Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
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    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/42Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door
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    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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본 발명은 세탁기의 판넬부 구조에 관한 것으로 특히, 세탁기 판넬을 통한 누수를 차단하여 세탁기 내부 전장품 손상을 방지 하도록 한 것이다.The present invention relates to a panel structure of a washing machine, and in particular, to prevent leakage through the washing machine panel to prevent damage to the electrical equipment inside the washing machine.

본 발명의 판넬부는 세탁기의 기능을 선택하는 다양한 조절장치를 노브와 결합시킨 컨트롤판넬에 있어서, 상기 컨트롤판넬의 면부와 노브의 결합틈새를 따라 침투되는 물을 방향성을 갖도록 노브의 내면을 따라 형성된 물흐름방지리브와, 상기 물흐름방지리브의 내벽을 따라 결합되어 물의 흐름을 방지하는 돌출된 가이드보스가 있고, 이를 중심으로 그 외곽 둘레에 물흐름방지골을 구비하는 스위치바디로 이루어진다.The panel portion of the present invention is a control panel that combines a variety of control device for selecting the function of the washing machine with the knob, the water formed along the inner surface of the knob to direct the water penetrated along the coupling gap between the surface portion of the control panel and the knob There is a flow preventing rib and a protruding guide boss that is coupled along the inner wall of the water flow preventing rib to prevent the flow of water, and is composed of a switch body having a water flow preventing rib around the periphery thereof.

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세탁기의 판넬부 구조{ }Panel structure of washing machine

본 발명은 세탁기의 판넬부 구조에 관한 것으로 특히, 세탁기 판넬을 통한 누수를 차단하여 세탁기 내부 전장품 손상을 방지 하도록 한 것이다.The present invention relates to a panel structure of a washing machine, and in particular, to prevent leakage through the washing machine panel to prevent damage to the electrical equipment inside the washing machine.

도 1은 일반적인 2조식 세탁기를 나타낸다. 2조식 수동세탁기는아웃케이스(1), 그 안에 터브(2) 및 탈수바스켓(3) 그리고 세탁조(4), 펄세이터(5)가 위치한다.1 shows a general double tank washing machine. The two tank manual washing machine includes an outer case (1), a tub (2) and a dehydrating basket (3), a washing tank (4), and a pulsator (5).

상기 아웃케이스(1)의 위쪽 바깥으로는 조작 가능한 다수의 노브(6)를 배치한 컨트롤 판넬부(7)가 있고, 아래쪽 내부에는 터브(2) 및 펄세이터(5)를 구동 시키는 구동부가 베이스에 자리 잡고 있다.On the outside of the outer case 1, there is a control panel part 7 in which a plurality of knobs 6 are operable, and in the lower part, a driving part for driving the tub 2 and the pulsator 5 is a base. Perched on a branch.

2조식 세탁기에서 노브(6)에 의한 타이머(8)의 조작은, 펄세이터(5) 및 터브(2)측 탈수바스켓(3)의 구동 시기와 구동상태를 시간적으로 규제하는 중요한 선택 기능중의 하나이다.The operation of the timer 8 by the knob 6 in the two-chamber washing machine is an important selection function that regulates the driving timing and driving state of the pulsator 5 and the dehydration basket 3 on the tub 2 side in time. One.

즉, 컨트롤 판넬(7)의 외부측에서 노브(6)를 조작하면, 해당 조작력이 타이머(8)에 전달되어 작동하고, 이후 세팅된 시간이 경과되면, 전기적으로 스위치를 접속 시키거나 떨어뜨려 펄세이터(5)를 구동 시켜 세탁을 하고, 같은 방법으로 터브(2)안의 탈수바스켓(3)을 구동시켜 탈수를 진행 시킨다.That is, when the knob 6 is operated on the outside of the control panel 7, the corresponding operating force is transmitted to the timer 8 to operate, and when the set time has elapsed, the switch is electrically connected or dropped to pulse. The laundry is driven by driving the eater 5, and the dehydration basket 3 in the tub 2 is driven in the same manner to advance dehydration.

이러한 세탁/탈수를 시간적으로 조절하는 타이머는 컨트롤 판넬(7)에 노브(6)를 통해 고정되는데, 그 고정구조는 도 2와 같이 판넬(7)의 안쪽에 타이머 장착을 위한 리브(9) 및 리브(9)의 중심부에 타이머샤프트홀을 두고, 상기 리브(9)에 맞추어 타이머(8)를 장착하며, 타이머샤프트가 리브(9)측 홀을 통과하여 판넬(7)의 바깥으로 돌출되면, 바깥에서 노브(6)를 끼워 타이머(8)를 컨트롤 판넬(7)에 고정시킨 것이다.The timer for controlling the washing / dehydration in time is fixed to the control panel 7 through the knob 6, the fixing structure of the rib 9 for mounting the timer in the inside of the panel (7) and When the timer shaft hole is placed at the center of the rib 9 and the timer 8 is fitted in accordance with the rib 9, and the timer shaft passes through the hole at the rib 9 side and protrudes out of the panel 7, The knob (6) from the outside fixed the timer (8) to the control panel (7).

그러나 컨트롤 판넬(7)에 대한 종래의 타이머(8) 고정 구조는 타이머를 판넬(7)에 직접 고정함으로써 노브(6)와 컨트롤 판넬(7) 사이의 틈새로 물이 쉽게내부로 침투되어 전기배선에 영향을 미쳐 누전의 소지가 있었고, 또한 전장품의 기능장애를 촉발시켜 세탁기의 구동 신뢰성을 떨어뜨리는 문제점이 있었다.However, the conventional timer (8) fixing structure for the control panel (7) fixes the timer directly to the panel (7) so that water easily penetrates into the gap between the knob (6) and the control panel (7), thereby making electrical wiring. There was a possibility of short circuit due to the effect, and also triggered the functional failure of the electrical equipment has a problem of lowering the driving reliability of the washing machine.

특히, 세탁기의 판넬부는 구조적으로 청소나 물의 급수 및 세탁물의 투입과정에서 수분 접촉에 노출된 상태로 있기 때문에 이러한 문제점이 발생될 가능성이 큰 것이다.In particular, since the panel portion of the washing machine is structurally exposed to moisture contact during cleaning or water supply and laundry input, this problem is likely to occur.

본 발명은 세탁기의 기능을 선택하는 다양한 조절장치에 노브를 결합시켜 구성된 컨트롤 판넬에 있어서, 상기 조절장치와 노브의 결합 틈새를 통한 세탁기 안으로의 누수를 차단하는 것이다.The present invention relates to a control panel configured by coupling a knob to various control devices for selecting a function of a washing machine, to block leakage into the washing machine through a coupling gap between the control device and the knob.

이러한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명의 특징은 세탁기의 기능을 선택하는 다양한 스위치바디를 노브와 결합시킨 컨트롤판넬에 있어서, 상기 컨트롤판넬의 면부와 노브의 결합틈새를 따라 침투되는 물을 방향성을 갖도록 노브의 내면을 따라 형성된 물흐름방지리브와, 상기 물흐름방지리브의 내벽을 따라 결합되어 물의 흐름을 방지하는 돌출된 가이드보스가 있고, 이를 중심으로 그 외곽 둘레에 물흐름방지골을 구비하는 스위치바디로 이루어진 패널부 구조에 있다.A feature of the present invention for achieving this object is a control panel that combines a variety of switch body to select the function of the washing machine with the knob, the knob to direct the water infiltrate along the coupling gap of the face and the knob of the control panel Water flow prevention ribs formed along the inner surface of the water flow prevention ribs are coupled along the inner wall of the protruding guide boss to prevent the flow of water, the switch body having a water flow prevention bone around the outer periphery The panel part structure consists of.

도 1은 일반적인 세탁기 개략도1 is a schematic diagram of a typical washing machine

도 2는 종래의 판넬부 구조2 is a conventional panel structure

도 3은 본 발명에 따른 판넬부 조립 전개도3 is an exploded view of the panel unit assembly according to the present invention

도 4는 본 발명에 따른 노브의 상세도4 is a detailed view of a knob according to the present invention.

도 5는 본 발명에 따른 스위치바디 구조도5 is a structural diagram of a switch body according to the present invention

***도면의 주요 부분에 대한 부호의설명****** Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings ***

6:노브 7:컨트롤 판넬6: Knob 7: Control panel

10:조절장치 13:물흐름방지리브10: adjuster 13: water flow prevention rib

14:가이드보스 15:물흐름방지골14: guide boss 15: water flow prevention goal

16:스위치바디 17:배출구16: Switch body 17: Outlet

본 발명은 사용자가 세탁기의 다양한 기능을 선택하는데 있어서, 버튼을 눌러 조작하는 방식과 달리 사용자가 노브(Knob)(6)를 회전시켜 기능을 선택하는 장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to an apparatus in which a user selects a function by rotating a knob 6, unlike a method in which a user presses a button to select various functions of a washing machine.

일반적인 세탁기는 마이컴 또는 타이머와 연결된 버튼 또는 노브(6)로 조작하게 되는데, 본 발명의 구성은 도 3에 도시한 바와 같다.A general washing machine is operated by a button or knob 6 connected to a microcomputer or a timer. The configuration of the present invention is as shown in FIG.

도 3은 본 발명의 판넬부 조립 전개도이고 도 4는 노브의 상세도이다.3 is an exploded view of the panel unit assembly of the present invention and Figure 4 is a detailed view of the knob.

일반적인 세탁기와 마찬가지로 본 발명은 타이머 또는 마이컴등의 전장품을 보호하기 위해서 컨트롤판넬(7)을 구비하고 상기 컨트롤판넬(7)은 상기 전장품을 덮게 된다. 상기 컨트롤판넬(7)에는 노브(6)를 체결하기 위한 구멍(미도시)이 형성되어, 상기 구멍을 통하여 노브(6)가 체결된다.Like the general washing machine, the present invention includes a control panel 7 to protect the electrical equipment such as a timer or a microcomputer, and the control panel 7 covers the electrical equipment. A hole (not shown) for fastening the knob 6 is formed in the control panel 7, and the knob 6 is fastened through the hole.

이때 상기 노브(6)와 컨트롤판넬(7) 사이에는 결합으로 인한 틈새가 발생하게 된다. 상기 노브(6)와 컨트롤판넬(7)사이의 결합 틈새로 습기가 침투하는 것을 방지하기 위하여 본 발명은 노브(6)의 후면에 원통형의 물흐름방지리브(13)를 일체로 구성한다. 또한 상기 물흐름방지리브(13)가 체결되는 상대측에는 스위치바디(16)를 구성한다. 상기 스위치바디(16)에는 상기 물흐름방지리브(13) 내주면 방향으로 돌출된 가이드보스(14)를 일체로 형성하고, 상기 가이드보스(14)의 외주면에는 원주방향으로 물흐름방지골(15)을 구성한다. 또한 상기 물흐름방지골(15)의 일측에는 배출구(17)를 일체로 구성한다.At this time, a gap is generated between the knob 6 and the control panel 7 due to the coupling. In order to prevent moisture from penetrating into the coupling gap between the knob 6 and the control panel 7, the present invention comprises a cylindrical water flow preventing rib 13 integrally with the rear surface of the knob 6. In addition, the opposite side to which the water flow prevention rib 13 is fastened to constitute a switch body (16). The switch body 16 is integrally formed with a guide boss 14 protruding in the direction of the inner circumferential surface of the water flow prevention rib 13, and the water flow preventing bone 15 in the circumferential direction on the outer circumferential surface of the guide boss 14. Configure In addition, one side of the water flow preventing bone 15 constitutes the outlet 17 integrally.

본 발명의 구성에 따른 작용은 다음과 같다.The action according to the configuration of the present invention is as follows.

도 5는 본 발명의 스위치바디의 구조도이다.5 is a structural diagram of a switch body of the present invention.

외부로부터 습기 또는 물이 노브(6)와 컨트롤판넬(7)에 스며들면, 상기 물은 노브(6) 후면에 구성된 물흐름방지리브(13)를 타고 흘러가고, 물흐름방지리브(13) 끝단에서 상기 가이드보스(14)에 떨어지게 된다.When moisture or water penetrates the knob 6 and the control panel 7 from the outside, the water flows through the water flow prevention ribs 13 formed at the rear of the knob 6, and the water flow prevention ribs 13 end. In the guide boss 14 is dropped.

상기 가이드보스(14)에 떨어진 물은 가이드 보스(14) 외주면에 형성된 물흐름방지골(15)에 모이게 되고 물흐름방지골(15)에 고인 물은 상기 물흐름방지골(15)과 연결되어 있는 배출구(17)를 통하여 배출되게 된다.Water dropped on the guide boss 14 is collected in the water flow preventing bone 15 formed on the outer circumferential surface of the guide boss 14 and the water accumulated in the water flow preventing bone 15 is connected to the water flow preventing bone 15 It is discharged through the outlet 17 which is present.

따라서 노브(6)를 통해 침투되는 물은 직접 스위치바디(16)측으로의 유입 경로를 갖지 못하고, 스위치바디(16)의 물흐름방지골(15)을 따라 흘러내려 정해진 위치에 모아져 결국 스위치바디(16)를 통과하여 타이머 및 기타 조절장치 등의 전장품으로 물이 침투되는 현상이 제거된다.Therefore, the water penetrated through the knob 6 does not have an inflow path directly to the switch body 16 side, flows down along the water flow preventing bone 15 of the switch body 16 and is collected at a predetermined position so that the switch body ( 16) Eliminates water penetration into electrical equipment such as timers and other control devices.

상기 물흐름방지골(15)의 하부측에 배출구(17)를 개설할 경우 물흐름방지골(15)의 홈을 따라 유도된 물을 배출구(17)를 따라 배출시켜 일정한 경로를 통해 침투된 물의 회수도 가능하다.When opening the outlet 17 in the lower side of the water flow preventing bone 15 discharges the water guided along the groove of the water flow preventing bone 15 along the discharge port 17 of the water penetrated through a predetermined path Recovery is also possible.

이와같이 본 발명은 세탁기의 컨트롤판넬부에 장착된 노브의 결합 틈새를 따라 들어오는 물의 흐름을 정해진 방향으로 유도하여 전장품측으로의 물의 침투를 차단하여 누수로 인한 전장품의 손상을 방지하고, 누전에 의한 화재 예방에 도움을 주는 효과가 있다.As described above, the present invention guides the flow of incoming water along a coupling gap of the knob mounted on the control panel of the washing machine in a predetermined direction to prevent water from penetrating into the electrical equipment, thereby preventing damage to the electrical equipment due to leakage, and preventing fire due to leakage. It has the effect of helping.

또한, 이로부터 제품 신뢰성을 향상 시킬 수 있으며, 조립이 용이한 효과가 있다.In addition, product reliability can be improved from this, and there is an effect of easy assembly.

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세탁기의 기능을 선택하는 다양한 조절장치를 노브와 결합시킨 컨트롤판넬에 있어서,In the control panel combined with various knobs to select the function of the washing machine with the knob, 상기 컨트롤판넬의 면부와 노브의 결합틈새를 따라 침투되는 물을 방향성을 갖도록 노브의 내면을 따라 형성된 물흐름방지리브와,A water flow prevention rib formed along the inner surface of the knob to direct the water penetrating along the coupling gap between the face of the control panel and the knob; 상기 물흐름방지리브의 내벽을 따라 결합되어 물의 흐름을 방지하는 돌출된 가이드보스가 있고, 이를 중심으로 그 외곽 둘레에 물흐름방지골을 구비하는 스위치바디로 이루어진 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 판넬부 구조.There is a protruding guide boss coupled to the inner wall of the water flow prevention rib to prevent the flow of water, the panel unit structure of the washing machine, characterized in that consisting of a switch body having a water flow prevention bone around the outer periphery . 제 1 항에 있어서, 상기 스위치바디의 물흐름방지골의 아랫쪽에는 골을 따라 집수되는 물을 자연낙하 시켜 배출하는 배출구를 형성한 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 판넬부 구조.According to claim 1, wherein the lower portion of the water flow preventing bone of the switch body panel portion structure of the washing machine, characterized in that the outlet for discharging the water collected along the bone by natural discharge.
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