KR100652808B1 - Control panel device of washing machine - Google Patents

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KR100652808B1
KR100652808B1 KR1019990051424A KR19990051424A KR100652808B1 KR 100652808 B1 KR100652808 B1 KR 100652808B1 KR 1019990051424 A KR1019990051424 A KR 1019990051424A KR 19990051424 A KR19990051424 A KR 19990051424A KR 100652808 B1 KR100652808 B1 KR 100652808B1
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본 발명은 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치에 관한 것으로, 그 목적은 동작버튼의 복원구조를 개선하여 조립 생산성을 향상시키며 동시에 제조비용을 절감하는 것이다.The present invention relates to a control panel device of a washing machine, the object of which is to improve the assembly structure of the operation button to improve the assembly productivity and at the same time reduce the manufacturing cost.

본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치(50)에 의하면, 동작버튼(53)의 피지지부(53d)를 탄성 지지하도록 복수개의 탄성지지부(54a)가 일정간격 이격되게 마련된 판스프링타입의 지지판(54)을 구비하며, 지지판(54)을 통해 복수의 동작버튼(53)이 조작패널(51)에 예비 조립됨으로써, 조립 생산성이 향상됨은 물론이고 종래에 비해 콘트롤장치(50)의 구성 부품수가 월등하게 줄어 제조비용을 절감할 수 있는 이점이 있다.According to the control panel device 50 of the washing machine according to the present invention, a plate spring type support plate 54 provided with a plurality of elastic support portions 54a spaced at regular intervals to elastically support the supported portion 53d of the operation button 53. And a plurality of operation buttons 53 are preliminarily assembled to the operation panel 51 through the support plate 54, thereby improving assembly productivity and significantly increasing the number of components of the control device 50 as compared with the related art. There is an advantage that can reduce the manufacturing cost.

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세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치{Control panel device of washing machine}Control panel device of washing machine

도 1은 종래 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치를 보인 개략도이다.1 is a schematic view showing a control panel device of a conventional washing machine.

도 2는 본 발명이 적용되는 세탁기의 사시도이다.2 is a perspective view of a washing machine to which the present invention is applied.

도 3은 본 발명에 따른 콘트롤패널장치를 개략적으로 보인 분해사시도이다.3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a control panel device according to the present invention.

도 4a는 도 3의 A-A선에 따른 단면도이고, 도 4b는 도 3의 B-B선에 따른 단면도로서, 본 발명에 따른 콘트롤패널장치의 조립 상태를 개략적으로 보인 것이다.FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B of FIG. 3 and schematically shows an assembly state of the control panel device according to the present invention.

도 5는 본 발명에 따른 콘트롤패널장치의 작동상태를 보인 단면도이다.5 is a cross-sectional view showing an operating state of the control panel device according to the present invention.

*도면의 주요부분에 대한 부호의 설명** Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawings *

50..콘트롤장치 51..조작패널50. Control unit 51. Operation panel

51a..누름부 51c..고정후크51a.Pressure part 51c.Hook

52..제어기판 53..동작버튼52. Control board 53. Operation buttons

54..지지판 54a..탄성지지부54. Support plate 54a. Elastic support

54b..관통공 54c..탄지편54b..through hole 54c ..

본 발명은 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 사용자 가 인위적으로 눌러 작동하는 동작버튼을 복원시키기 위한 복원구조를 갖춘 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a control panel device of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a control panel device of a washing machine having a restoring structure for restoring an operation button operated by the user artificially pressed.

일반적으로 세탁기는 세탁, 헹굼 그리고 배수 및 탈수행정 등이 제어부에 미리 프로그램화되어 있고, 사용자가 이를 선택적으로 제어할 수 있도록 구성되어 있어서, 프로그램화된 일련의 과정을 거쳐 세탁물이 전자동으로 세탁된다.In general, a washing machine includes a washing, rinsing, draining and dehydrating stroke, etc., which are programmed in advance in a control unit, and configured to allow a user to selectively control the washing machine. The laundry is automatically washed through a series of programmed processes.

이러한 종래 세탁기는 도 1에 도시한 바와 같이, 하우징(1)의 개방된 상부를 덮는 상부커버(2)에 세탁기 뚜껑(3)과 각각의 구동요소들을 작동시키기 위한 콘트롤패널장치(4)가 마련된다. In the conventional washing machine, as shown in FIG. 1, a control panel device 4 for operating the washing machine lid 3 and respective driving elements is provided in an upper cover 2 covering an open upper portion of the housing 1. do.

콘트롤패널장치(4)는 상부커버(2)에 마련되며 누름부(4g)를 갖춘 조작패널(4a), 조작패널(4a)의 내측에 마련되며 다수의 동작스위치(4d)를 갖춘 제어기판(4e,printed circuit board), 누름부(4g)의 누름작동에 따라 동작스위치(4d)를 작동시키도록 누름부(4g)와 동작스위치(4d) 사이에 배치된 동작버튼(4b)을 구비한다. The control panel device 4 is provided on the upper cover 2 and is provided with an operation panel 4a having a pressing part 4g, and a control panel provided inside the operation panel 4a and having a plurality of operation switches 4d. 4e, a printed circuit board and an operating button 4b disposed between the pressing portion 4g and the operating switch 4d to operate the operating switch 4d according to the pressing operation of the pressing portion 4g.

즉, 조작패널(4a)에는 연성 수지재질의 누름부(4g)가 일정간격 이격되게 일체로 마련되며, 이러한 누름부(4g)의 하부에 동작버튼(4b)이 배치된다. 동작버튼(4b)은 조작패널(4a) 내측으로 연장된 돌기형상의 작동부(4c)가 일체로 마련되어 있는데, 이것은 동작스위치(4d)의 직상부에 위치되도록 근접하여 설치된다.That is, the pressing portion 4g of the flexible resin material is integrally provided on the operation panel 4a so as to be spaced apart by a predetermined interval, and the operation button 4b is disposed below the pressing portion 4g. The operation button 4b is integrally provided with a projection-like operation portion 4c extending into the operation panel 4a, which is provided in close proximity to be located directly above the operation switch 4d.

그리고 동작스위치(4d)와 동작버튼(4b) 사이에는 동작버튼(4b)을 복원시키기 위해 탄성력을 갖는 압축코일스프링(4f)이 배치된다.A compression coil spring 4f having an elastic force is disposed between the operation switch 4d and the operation button 4b to restore the operation button 4b.

이와 같이 구성된 종래 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치(4)는 사용자가 조작패널(4a)의 누름부(4g)를 누르면, 동작버튼(4b)이 압축코일스프링(4f)을 압축시키면서 내려와 작동부(4c)가 동작스위치(4d) 상부를 누르게 됨으로써 기능이 선택되고, 누름부(4g)로부터 손을 떼면 압축코일스프링(4f)의 탄성 복원력에 의해 동작버튼(4b)과 누름부(4g)가 복원된다. 그리고 제어기판(4e)에서는 선택된 기능에 따라 세탁과 헹굼 및 탈수행정을 연속적으로 수행시킨다. The control panel device 4 of the conventional washing machine configured as described above, when the user presses the pressing portion 4g of the operation panel 4a, the operation button 4b comes down while compressing the compression coil spring 4f and the operating portion 4c. The function is selected by pressing the upper part of the operation switch 4d, and when the hand is released from the pressing part 4g, the operation button 4b and the pressing part 4g are restored by the elastic restoring force of the compression coil spring 4f. In the control board 4e, washing, rinsing, and dehydration are continuously performed according to the selected function.

그러나 이러한 종래 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치(4)는 다수개의 동작버튼(4b)을 조립하는 경우에 각 동작버튼(4b)과 동작스위치(4d) 사이에 일일이 압축코일스프링(4f)을 설치해야함으로써, 부품수가 많아 조립 생산성이 저하됨은 물론이고 제조비용이 상승하는 문제점이 있다.However, the control panel device 4 of the conventional washing machine has to install a compression coil spring 4f between each operation button 4b and the operation switch 4d when assembling a plurality of operation buttons 4b. The number of parts has a problem that the assembly productivity is lowered as well as the manufacturing cost is increased.

본 발명은 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위한 것으로, 본 발명의 목적은 복수의 동작버튼을 탄성 복원시키기 위한 복원구조를 개선하여 부품수를 줄이고 조립 생산성을 향상시키며 동시에 제조비용을 절감할 수 있도록 하는 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치를 제공하는 것이다.The present invention is to solve this problem, an object of the present invention is to improve the recovery structure for elastically restoring a plurality of operation buttons to reduce the number of parts, improve assembly productivity and at the same time reduce the manufacturing cost of the washing machine It is to provide a control panel device.

본 발명의 다른 목적은 복수의 동작버튼을 보다 용이하게 예비 조립하여 조립성을 향상시킬 수 있는 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치를 제공하는 것이다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a control panel device of a washing machine that can be easily pre-assembled a plurality of operation buttons to improve the assemblability.

이러한 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명은, 다수의 동작버튼이 설치된 조작패널과, 동작버튼의 누름작용에 따라 동작하는 다수의 동작스위치가 장착된 제어기 판을 갖춘 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치에 있어서,In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a control panel apparatus for a washing machine having a control panel provided with a plurality of operation buttons, and a control plate equipped with a plurality of operation switches operating according to the pressing action of the operation buttons.

동작버튼과 동작스위치 사이에 설치되며 동작버튼을 탄성적으로 지지하는 다수의 탄성지지부가 동작버튼 및 동작스위치와 상응하도록 배치된 지지판을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 구성이다.A plurality of elastic support parts installed between the operation button and the operation switch and elastically supporting the operation button include the operation button and the support plate disposed to correspond to the operation switch.

이러한 구성에 의하면, 하나의 지지판에 의해 복수의 동작버튼이 지지되기 때문에 콘트롤패널장치의 구성 부품수가 줄어 조립 생산성이 향상되며 동시에 제조비용을 절감할 수 있다. According to this configuration, since a plurality of operation buttons are supported by one support plate, the number of components of the control panel device can be reduced, thereby improving assembly productivity and at the same time reducing manufacturing costs.

이하, 본 발명에 따른 하나의 바람직한 실시예를 첨부도면을 참조하여 상세히 설명한다. 첨부도면을 간략히 설명하면, 도 2는 본 발명이 적용되는 세탁기를 보인 것이고, 도 3 내지 도 5는 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 콘트롤장치를 보인 것이다.Hereinafter, one preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Briefly, the accompanying drawings, FIG. 2 shows a washing machine to which the present invention is applied, and FIGS. 3 to 5 show a control device of the washing machine according to the present invention.

본 발명에 따른 세탁기는 도 2에 도시한 바와 같이, 외형 몸체를 이루는 하우징(10) 내부에 설치되는 수조(미도시), 수조내에 회전 가능하게 설치된 원통형상의 회전조(20), 회전조(20)의 저부에 마련되어 세탁수류를 발생시키는 회전날개(30), 회전조(20)와 회전날개(30)를 구동시키는 구동장치(미도시)를 구비한다.As shown in FIG. 2, the washing machine according to the present invention includes a water tank (not shown) installed inside the housing 10 constituting the outer body, a cylindrical rotating tank 20 rotatably installed in the water tank, and a rotating bath 20. It is provided with a rotary blade 30, a rotating tub 20 and a driving device (not shown) provided to the bottom of the) to generate the washing water flow.

수조는 상부가 개방된 원통상으로 구성되어 세탁수를 담수하며, 현가장치(미도시)를 통해 하우징(10) 내부 공간에 매달려 설치된다.The water tank consists of a cylindrical shape with an open top, to wash the water, and is suspended from the inner space of the housing 10 through a suspension device (not shown).

그리고 회전조(20)는 탈수공(21)이 천공된 원통상으로 마련되며, 저부에는 회전날개(30)가 정역회전 가능하게 장착된다. 이러한 회전조(20)와 회전날개(30) 를 구동시키는 구동장치는 수조 하면에 장착된 모터(미도시)와 클러치(미도시)를 구비한다. 클러치는 수조의 하측 중심부에 장착되어 회전조(20)와 회전날개(30)로 동력을 구분 전달한다. 즉, 클러치에 의해 의해 세탁 및 헹굼행정 시에는 회전날개(30)만 정역회전하고, 탈수행정 시에는 회전조(20)와 회전날개(30)가 일방향으로 동시 회전한다. 그리고 모터는 동력을 발생하여 클러치로 전달하는데, 이를 위해 모터와 클러치는 벨트(미도시)를 매개로 연결된다.And the rotating tub 20 is provided in a cylindrical shape in which the dehydration hole 21 is perforated, and the rotary blade 30 is mounted on the bottom so as to be capable of forward and reverse rotation. The driving device for driving the rotating tank 20 and the rotary blade 30 is provided with a motor (not shown) and a clutch (not shown) mounted on the lower surface of the tank. The clutch is mounted in the lower center of the tank and transmits power separately to the rotating tub 20 and the rotary vane 30. That is, only the rotary blade 30 is rotated forward and reverse during washing and rinsing stroke by the clutch, and the rotary tub 20 and the rotary blade 30 simultaneously rotate in one direction during the dehydration stroke. The motor generates power and transmits the power to the clutch. To this end, the motor and the clutch are connected through a belt (not shown).

한편, 플라스틱재로 사출성형되는 하우징(10)은 상부가 개방된 사각통상으로 이루어지며, 개방된 상부를 덮도록 상부커버(40)가 결합된다.On the other hand, the housing 10, which is injection molded from a plastic material is made of a rectangular cylinder with an open top, the top cover 40 is coupled to cover the open top.

상부커버(40)에는 세탁물을 회전조(30)에 투입하거나 꺼낼 수 있도록 개방된 세탁물 투입구(41), 세탁물 투입구(41)를 개폐하는 뚜껑(42)이 마련된다. 또한, 상부커버(40)의 전방부에는 각 구동요소들을 작동 제어하기 위하여 조작패널(51)에 복수의 동작버튼(53)을 갖춘 콘트롤패널장치(50)가 설치된다.The upper cover 40 is provided with a lid 42 for opening and closing the laundry inlet 41 and the laundry inlet 41 to open or remove the laundry into the rotating tub 30. In addition, a control panel device 50 having a plurality of operation buttons 53 on the operation panel 51 is installed at the front portion of the upper cover 40 to control the operation of the respective driving elements.

도 3 및 도 4a를 참조하면, 콘트롤패널장치(50)는 복수의 누름부(51a)를 갖춘 조작패널(51), 조작패널(51) 내부에 배치되며 복수의 동작스위치(52a)가 배치된 제어기판(52), 누름부(51a)와 동작스위치(52a) 사이에 마련된 복수개의 동작버튼(53)과 이를 복원시키기 위한 지지판(54)을 구비한다.3 and 4A, the control panel device 50 is disposed inside the operation panel 51 and the operation panel 51 having a plurality of pressing portions 51a, and a plurality of operation switches 52a are disposed. And a plurality of operation buttons 53 provided between the control panel 52, the pressing part 51a, and the operation switch 52a, and a support plate 54 for restoring them.

조작패널(51)에는 사용자에 의해 선택된 기능이 외부로 표시되는 디스플레이부(51b)가 구성되며, 복수의 누름부(51a)는 자체 탄성력을 갖는 연성수지로 마련되어 조작패널(51) 외측에 일정한 간격으로 일렬로 마련된다.The operation panel 51 is configured with a display unit 51b for displaying a function selected by the user to the outside, and the plurality of pressing units 51a are formed of a flexible resin having an elastic force of its own so as to have a predetermined interval outside the operation panel 51. Are arranged in line.

그리고 제어기판(52)에는 사용자의 선택된 기능이 디스플레이부(51b)를 통해 외부로 표시하며 동시에 각 구동요소를 전기적으로 제어할 수 있도록 세탁과 헹굼 및 탈수행정 등 일련의 행정이 프로그램화되어 있으며, 복수의 동작스위치(52a)가 누름부(51a)와 동일한 간격을 유지하도록 배치된다. In addition, the control panel 52 is programmed with a series of strokes such as washing, rinsing, and dehydrating strokes so that the user's selected function is displayed to the outside through the display unit 51b and at the same time, electrically controlling each driving element. The plurality of operation switches 52a are arranged to maintain the same spacing as the pressing portion 51a.

복수의 동작버튼(53)은 이러한 누름부(51a)와 동작스위치(52a) 사이에 각각 배치되어 사용자가 인위적으로 누름부(51a)를 누름에 따라 작동되는데, 이것은 상단이 누름부(51a)와 접촉하여 누름작용을 직접 전달받는 피누름부(53a), 피누름부(53a)의 하부에 일체로 마련된 외향플랜지(53b), 하강작동 시 동작스위치(52a)와 직접적으로 접하도록 외향플랜지(53b)의 중심부위에 동작스위치(52a)를 향해 돌출 연장된 작동부(53c)로 정의된다. 또한, 외향플랜지(53b)의 밑면 양측부에는 작동부(53c)와 일정한 간격을 유지하도록 대칭되게 형성되며 하측으로 연장된 한쌍의 피지지부(53d)가 마련된다. 피지지부(53d)는 뒤에 설명할 탄성지지부(54a)의 탄지편(54c)과 직접 접하여 동작버튼(53)을 상측방향으로 탄성지지하기 위한 것이다. 이 때, 피지지부(53d)의 길이는 작동부(53c)의 길이보다 짧게 구성하는 것이 바람직한데, 이것은 탄지편(54c)과 피지지부(53d)가 접촉한 상태에서 작동부(53c)를 동작스위치(52a)와 인접한 상태로 유지시키기 위함이다.The plurality of operation buttons 53 are disposed between the pressing part 51a and the operation switch 52a, respectively, so that the user operates by pressing the pressing part 51a artificially, which is the upper part of the pressing part 51a. An outward flange 53b integrally provided at the lower portion of the pressed portion 53a, the lower portion of the pressed portion 53a, which is directly contacted with the pressing action, and an outward flange 53b so as to directly contact the operation switch 52a during the lowering operation. Is defined as an operating part 53c protruding and extending toward the operation switch 52a. In addition, a pair of supported portions 53d are symmetrically formed to maintain a constant distance from the operating portion 53c and extend downward, on both sides of the bottom surface of the outward flange 53b. The supported portion 53d is for directly elastically supporting the operation button 53 in direct contact with the finger piece 54c of the elastic support portion 54a which will be described later. At this time, the length of the supported portion 53d is preferably shorter than the length of the operating portion 53c, which operates the operating portion 53c in a state in which the finger piece 54c and the supported portion 53d are in contact with each other. This is to maintain the state adjacent to the switch 52a.

그리고 지지판(54)은 복수의 동작버튼(53)을 탄성 지지하도록 복수의 탄성지지부(54a)가 일정간격 이격되게 마련된 일종의 판스프링으로 구성된다. 즉, 지지판(54)은 소정의 폭과 길이를 갖도록 금속재 판상으로 구성되며, 여기에 탄성지지부(54a)가 동작버튼(53)의 배치간격과 동일하게 복수개 마련된다. 탄성지지부(54a)는 동작버튼(53)의 작동부(53c)가 여유있게 관통하도록 대체로 사각형상으로 천공된 관통부(54b), 피지지부(53c)을 탄성 지지하도록 마련된 한쌍의 탄지편(54c)을 구비한다. 한쌍의 탄지편(54c)은 관통부(54b)의 주변부위에 마련되는데, 지지판(54) 일부를 절결하여 자체적으로 탄성력을 갖도록 구성되어 있다.And the support plate 54 is composed of a kind of leaf spring is provided so that the plurality of elastic support portion 54a is spaced at a predetermined interval so as to elastically support the plurality of operation buttons (53). That is, the support plate 54 is formed in a metal plate shape to have a predetermined width and length, and a plurality of elastic support portions 54a are provided in the same manner as the arrangement interval of the operation button 53. The elastic support portion 54a is a pair of edge pieces 54c provided to elastically support the through portion 54b and the supported portion 53c which are generally perforated in a quadrangular shape so as to allow the operation portion 53c of the operation button 53 to pass freely. ). The pair of fingerings 54c is provided at the periphery of the penetrating portion 54b, and is configured to cut a part of the supporting plate 54 to have elastic force on its own.

이러한 지지판(54)은 콘트롤패널장치(50)의 조립 시 조작패널(51)의 배면에 고정되어 복수개의 동작버튼(53)을 한꺼번에 예비 조립하는데, 이를 위해 조작패널(51)의 배면에 지지판(54)의 양측단이 끼워져 결합되도록 복수개의 고정후크(51c)가 일체로 형성되어 있다. 고정후크(51c)는 2개가 한쌍을 이루면서 일정간격 이격되게 마련된다.The support plate 54 is fixed to the back of the operation panel 51 when the control panel device 50 is assembled, and pre-assembles a plurality of operation buttons 53 at the same time. A plurality of fixing hooks 51c are integrally formed so that both ends of the pair 54 are fitted together. The fixed hooks 51c are provided to be spaced apart from each other by forming a pair.

다음에는 이와 같이 구성된 콘트롤패널장치(50)의 조립과정을 설명한다.Next, the assembly process of the control panel device 50 configured as described above will be described.

먼저, 관통공(54b)을 통해 작동부(53c)를 관통시키며 동시에 피지지부(53d)가 탄지편(54c) 상부에 위치되도록 지지판(54) 상부에 복수의 동작버튼(53)을 올려 놓는다. First, the operation part 53c is penetrated through the through hole 54b, and at the same time, a plurality of operation buttons 53 are placed on the support plate 54 so that the supported part 53d is positioned above the finger piece 54c.

이러한 상태로 지지판(54)을 복수의 고정후크(51c)를 통해 조작패널(51) 배면에 고정시키면, 동작버튼(53)의 작동부(53c)는 관통공(54b)을 통해 판스프링(54) 하부로 노출되며 피지지부(53d)은 탄지편(54c)을 통해 탄성 지지됨으로써, 복수개의 동작버튼(53)이 누름부(51a)와 판스프링(54) 사이에 견고하게 예비 조립된다. In this state, when the support plate 54 is fixed to the rear surface of the operation panel 51 through the plurality of fixing hooks 51c, the operating portion 53c of the operation button 53 is connected to the leaf spring 54 through the through hole 54b. The lower portion and the supported portion 53d are elastically supported through the finger piece 54c, so that the plurality of operation buttons 53 are preliminarily assembled between the pressing portion 51a and the leaf spring 54.

그리고 이러한 조작패널(51)을 상부커버(40)에 조립하면, 도 4b에 도시한 바와 같이 동작버튼(53)의 작동부(53a)는 제어기판(52)에 마련된 동작스위치(52a)와 소정간격을 유지하도록 대응하게 위치된다. Then, when the operation panel 51 is assembled to the upper cover 40, as shown in Figure 4b, the operating portion (53a) of the operation button 53 is a predetermined operation switch 52a provided on the control panel 52 and predetermined Correspondingly positioned to maintain the spacing.

이에 따라 복수의 동작버튼(53)은 탄성지지부(54a)가 복수개 마련된 지지판(54)을 통해 예비 조립되기 때문에, 종래에 비해 구성 부품수의 감소와 함께 이들의 조립을 보다 용이하게 할 수 있어 조립 생산성을 향상시키며 제조비용을 절감할 수 있다. Accordingly, since the plurality of operation buttons 53 are pre-assembled through the support plate 54 in which the plurality of elastic support portions 54a are provided, the assembly of the plurality of operation buttons 53 can be made easier with the reduction of the number of components compared to the prior art. Improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

다음에는 이와 같이 구성된 본 발명에 따른 콘트롤패널장치(50)의 작용 및 효과를 설명한다.Next, the operation and effects of the control panel device 50 according to the present invention configured as described above will be described.

우선, 세탁물 투입구(41)를 통해 세탁물을 투입한 후 뚜껑(42)을 닫고, 사용자가 작동시키고자 하는 기능의 누름부(51a)를 누르면, 도 5에 도시한 바와 같이, 이에 해당하는 동작버튼(53)은 피지지부(53d)를 통해 탄지편(54c)을 누르면서 내려오고 이것에 의해 동작부(53c)가 동작스위치(52a)를 눌러 제어기판(52)에 전기적 신호가 입력된다. 이에 따라 선택된 기능이 디스플레이부(51b)에 표시되고 세탁과 헹굼 및 탈수행정이 순차적으로 수행된다. First, after inserting laundry through the laundry inlet 41, close the lid 42, and when the user presses the pressing portion (51a) of the function to operate, as shown in Figure 5, the corresponding operation button 53 is pushed down while pushing the fingering piece 54c through the supported part 53d, and the operation part 53c presses the operation switch 52a, and an electrical signal is input to the control board 52 by this. Accordingly, the selected function is displayed on the display unit 51b, and washing, rinsing, and dehydration operations are sequentially performed.

이 때, 탄성지지부(54a)에 마련된 한쌍의 탄지편(54c)은 동작버튼(53)의 피지지부(53d)를 상측방향으로 탄성 지지하고 있기 때문에, 누름부(51a)에서 사용자의 손이 떨어짐과 동시에 동작버튼(53)은 탄지편(54c)의 탄성 복원력에 의해 상측으로 올라가 복원된다.At this time, since the pair of support pieces 54c provided in the elastic support portion 54a elastically support the supported portion 53d of the operation button 53 in the upward direction, the user's hand falls off from the pressing portion 51a. At the same time, the operation button 53 is raised upward by the elastic restoring force of the fingering piece 54c and restored.

이상에서 상세히 설명한 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따른 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치에 의하면, 동작버튼의 피지지부를 탄성 지지하도록 복수개의 탄성지지부가 일정간격 이격되게 마련된 판스프링타입의 지지판을 구비하며, 지지판을 통해 복수의 동작버튼이 조작패널에 예비 조립됨으로써, 조립 생산성이 향상됨은 물론이고 종래에 비해 콘트롤장치의 구성 부품수가 월등하게 줄어 제조비용을 절감할 수 있는 이점이 있다.
















As described in detail above, according to the control panel device of the washing machine according to the present invention, a plurality of elastic support parts provided with a plate spring type support plate provided to be spaced apart at regular intervals to elastically support the supported portion of the operation button, and through the support plate By pre-assembling the plurality of operation buttons on the operation panel, as well as the assembly productivity is improved, the number of components of the control device is significantly reduced compared to the conventional, there is an advantage that can reduce the manufacturing cost.
















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누름작용을 받는 피누름부(53a)와 상기 피누름부(53a) 하부에 일체로 마련된 외향플랜지(53b)와 상기 외향플랜지(53b)에서 하측으로 돌출 연장된 작동부(53c)와 상기 외향플랜지(53b)의 밑면 양측부에 상기 작동부(53c)와 일정한 간격을 유지하도록 하측으로 연장된 피지지부(53d)로 이루어진 다수의 동작버튼(53)이 설치된 조작패널(51);The outward flange 53b and the outward flange 53b protruding downwardly from the outward flange 53b and the outward flange 53b which are integrally provided under the pressed part 53a and the lower part of the pressed part 53a are pressed. An operation panel 51 provided with a plurality of operation buttons 53 made up of a supported portion 53d extending downward to maintain a constant distance from the operation portion 53c at both bottom surfaces of the bottom 53b; 상기 동작버튼(53)의 누름작용에 따라 동작하는 다수의 동작스위치(52a)가 장착된 제어기판(52); 및A control plate 52 equipped with a plurality of operation switches 52a operated according to the pressing action of the operation button 53; And 상기 동작버튼(53)과 상기 동작스위치(52a) 사이에 설치되어 상기 동작버튼(53)을 탄성적으로 지지할 수 있도록 상기 작동부(53c)가 관통하도록 형성된 관통부(54b)와 상기 피지지부(53d)를 탄성 지지하는 탄지편(54c)으로 이루어진 다수의 탄성지지부(54a)가 상기 동작버튼(53) 및 상기 동작스위치(52a)와 상응하도록 배치된 지지판(54);을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치.A through part 54b and a supported part installed between the operation button 53 and the operation switch 52a so that the operation part 53c penetrates to elastically support the operation button 53. And a plurality of elastic support parts 54a formed of a finger piece 54c for elastically supporting the 53d support plate 54 disposed to correspond to the operation button 53 and the operation switch 52a. Control panel device for washing machine. 제 1항에 있어서,The method of claim 1, 상기 동작버튼(53)의 작동부(53c)는 상기 동작스위치(52a)를 향해 연장되도록 형성되고, 상기 피지지부(53d)는 상기 지지판(54)에 의해 지지되도록 상기 작동부(53c) 보다 짧게 연장되도록 형성되며,The operating portion 53c of the operation button 53 is formed to extend toward the operating switch 52a, and the supported portion 53d is shorter than the operating portion 53c so as to be supported by the support plate 54. Is formed to extend, 상기 탄성지지부(54a)는 상기 동작버튼(53)의 배치간격과 동일하게 구비된 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치.The control panel device of the washing machine, characterized in that the elastic support portion (54a) is provided in the same manner as the arrangement interval of the operation button (53). 제 2항에 있어서,The method of claim 2, 상기 조작패널(51)의 배면에는 상기 동작버튼(53)이 상기 조작패널(51)과 상기 지지판(54) 사이에 위치되도록 상기 지지판(54)의 양측단을 고정하는 고정후크(51c)가 마련된 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁기의 콘트롤패널장치.A fixing hook 51c is provided on a rear surface of the operation panel 51 to fix both ends of the support plate 54 such that the operation button 53 is positioned between the operation panel 51 and the support plate 54. Control panel device for a washing machine, characterized in that.
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