KR101054427B1 - Anti-let cover mounting structure of washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anti-let cover mounting structure of a washing machine, and the anti-let cover is fixed to the cover mounting means formed on the outer side of the washing machine when transporting and loading the washing machine. Mounted and fixed to, there is an advantage that the cost is reduced because the separate packaging member used for fixing the anti-let cover is omitted.

Washing machine, cabinet, washing tank, base, anti-let cover, cover mounting means,

Description

Anti-Rat cover mounting structure for washing machine             

1 is an internal configuration showing a washing machine having a general anti-let cover,

2 is a perspective view showing an example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art,

3 is a perspective view showing another example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art,

4 is a perspective view showing an anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

5 is an exploded perspective view showing an anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

6 is an exploded perspective view showing an anti-let cover mounting structure of a washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

7 is an exploded perspective view showing the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>                 

50: washing machine 52: cabinet

54: base 56: lag

60: Anti-Rat cover 62: Ventilation hole

64: hanger holes 70, 80, 90: cover mounting means

72,82: lower support portion 74,84: side end support portion

76,86: upper hook 92: jamming

94: locking groove

The present invention relates to a mounting structure of the anti-let cover during transportation and loading of the washing machine, and more particularly to an anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine that can be easily mounted to the washing machine regardless of size.

In general, a washing machine is a device for washing laundry through washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying to remove contamination from clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) contained in the drum using the action of water and detergent. .

1 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a washing machine having a general anti-let cover.

As shown in FIG. 1, a general washing machine includes a cabinet 2 that forms an exterior, and a storage tank 6 that is installed as being suspended by a support member 4 inside the cabinet 2 and accommodates wash water therein. ), A washing tank (10) rotatably installed in the reservoir (6) and having a pulsator (8) disposed on the bottom thereof, and having a hand formed on a side thereof, and disposed below the reservoir (6). (8) and a drive motor 12 for generating a driving force of the washing tank 10, and a power transmission device 14 for selectively supplying the driving force of the driving motor 12 to the pulsator 8 and the washing tank 10. ), A base 16 coupled to the lower end of the cabinet 2 to form a bottom of the washing machine 1, and an anti-installation installed on the base 16 to prevent the penetration of the rat into the washing machine 1. It is configured to include a let-cover (Anti-Rat cover, 20).

The base 16 has four lags (legs 18) supporting the load of the washing machine 1 at four corners, respectively, and the center transfers power to the driving motor 12 when the washing machine 1 is transported or loaded. An opening hole 16a into which a separate packaging material is inserted is formed to support the device 14 and the reservoir 6.

That is, a separate packaging material into the opening hole 16a of the base 16 to prevent the driving motor 12, the power transmission device 14, and the reservoir 6 from flowing when the washing machine 1 is transported or loaded. Is inserted to support and fix the drive motor 12, the power transmission device 14 and the reservoir (6).

The anti-let cover 20 is mounted on the lower surface of the base 16 to prevent the rat or small-sized pet from entering the washing machine 1 through the opening hole 16a.                         

In detail, the packaging material is removed from the opening hole 16a of the base 16 when the washing machine 1 is installed, and the rat or the pet having a small size is provided through the opening hole 16a of the base 16. When the animal enters the inside of the washing machine 1, not only the breakdown of the washing machine 1 is caused, but also the pet is injured. Thus, when the washing machine 1 is used, the anti-let cover 20 has a base 16. ) To shield the opening 16a.

In addition, the anti-let cover 20 is removed from the base 16 when the washing machine 1 is maintained, and the washing machine 1 is maintained through the opening hole 16a.

The washing machine configured as described above is transported or loaded after the packaging is made so that the washing machine 1 can be protected from external impact and contaminants at the time of shipment.

In this case, a separate packaging material is inserted into the opening hole 16a of the base 16 to support the driving motor 12, the power transmission device 14, and the reservoir 6 so as not to shake, and the anti-let cover. 20 is packaged in a state where it is mounted on one side of the washing machine 1 so that it can be installed in the base 16 when the washing machine is installed.

2 is a perspective view showing an example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art.

As an example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art, as shown in Figure 2, the packaging and delivery of the washing machine 1 is made in a state in which the anti-let cover 20 is accommodated inside the washing tank (10) You lose.                         

That is, the anti-let cover 20 is stored inside the washing tank 10 when the washing machine 1 is transported or stacked, and is removed from the washing tank 10 when the washing machine 1 is installed and used, and is attached to the base 16. Is installed. Thus, the anti-let cover 20 is very easy to store and there is an advantage that no additional parts are added.

However, one example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art is that the washing tank 10 is formed larger than the size of the anti-let cover 20 in order to accommodate the anti-let cover 20 inside the washing tank 10. However, the recent washing machine has a large capacity, so that the anti-let cover 20 is formed larger than the size of the washing tank 10, there is a problem that can not accommodate the anti-let cover 20 inside the washing tank 10.

In addition, there is a problem that the anti-let cover 20 or the washing tank 10 is damaged as the anti-let cover 20 flows inside the washing tank 10 during the transport and loading of the washing machine.

3 is a perspective view showing another example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art.

Another example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art is as shown in Figure 3, the anti-let cover 20 is attached to the back of the cabinet 2 as a separate packaging member 22 Packaging and shipping of the washing machine 1 is made, and as the packaging member 22, generally, an adhesive tape is used.

That is, the anti-let cover 20 is attached and fixed to the rear surface of the cabinet 2 when the washing machine 1 is transported or loaded by the packaging member 22, and the packaging member when the washing machine 1 is installed and used ( 22 is removed and installed in the base 16. Therefore, the anti-let cover 20 is mounted on the washing machine 1 regardless of size, there is an advantage that can be applied to a washing machine 1 of various capacities.

However, another example of the anti-let cover mounting structure according to the prior art is that the anti-let cover 20 is mounted on the back of the cabinet 2 by a separate packaging member 22, the anti-let cover 20 There is a problem in that the additional work process and cost occurs when the mounting, and the cabinet (2) is dirty due to the packaging member (22).

In addition, when the adhesive force of the packaging member 22 is small, the packaging member 22 is dropped during transport and loading of the washing machine, and the anti-let cover 20 is arbitrarily removed, while the packaging member 22 is If the adhesive strength is large, there is a problem that the coating or coating of the cabinet 2 is peeled off during the process of removing the packaging member 22 when the washing machine is installed.

The present invention has been created to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to form a cover mounting means for mounting the anti-let cover on one side of the washing machine is easy to install the anti-let cover, the anti-let cover is It is possible to install regardless of size, and to provide an anti-let cover mounting structure of a washing machine that can omit a separate packaging member.                         

Another object of the present invention to provide an anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine that can prevent the flow of the anti-let cover mounted to the washing machine as well as prevent any detachment of the anti-let cover.

The anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine of the present invention for realizing the above problems is provided with a washing machine with a base mounted on the lower portion, an anti-let cover installed on the base of the washing machine to prevent the penetration of rats into the washing machine, and It characterized in that it comprises a cover mounting means formed on at least one of the washing machine and the anti-let cover so that the anti-let cover is mounted and stored on the outer surface of the washing machine during transport and loading.

The cover mounting means is formed on the outer side of the washing machine so that the anti-let cover is fitted in a sliding manner.

Here, the cover mounting means is formed in the lower side of the side of the washing machine to support the lower end of the anti-let cover, and the side end support portion formed on the upper side of the lower support portion to support both side ends of the anti-let cover. .

The cover mounting means further comprises an upper hook portion protruding on the upper side of the washing machine and fitted into a hook hole formed at the upper end of the anti-let cover.

At least one of the lower support part and the side end support part is formed to be bent into a 'b' shaped cross section so that the edge of the anti-let cover is fitted between the washing machine and the washing machine.

Meanwhile, the cover mounting means includes a plurality of locking protrusions protruding from the anti-let cover and downwardly bent, and a plurality of locking grooves formed on the outer side of the washing machine so that the plurality of locking protrusions can be caught after the plurality of locking protrusions are inserted. Is done.

The locking groove is formed in a 'b' shape so that the locking projection is inserted and is horizontally moved to be locked in the vertical direction.

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

4 is a perspective view showing the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention .

Here, the same reference numerals as the above-mentioned drawings indicate the same members.

The anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 4 to 5, the washing machine 50, the base 54 is mounted on the lower portion, the base of the washing machine 50 The anti-let cover 60 is installed on the 54 to prevent the penetration of the rat into the washing machine, and the anti-let cover 60 is easily mounted on the outer side of the washing machine 50 when the washing machine 50 is transported and loaded. It is configured to include a cover mounting means 70 formed in the washing machine 50 to be stored.

The washing machine 50 has a cabinet 52 which forms an appearance on the upper surface of the base 54, and the washing tank 10, the storage tank 6, and the driving motor 12 are disposed inside the cabinet 52. And a power transmission device 14 are installed.                     

The base 54 has four lags 56 supporting the load of the washing machine 50 at four corners, and the driving motor 12 and the power transmission device at the center when the washing machine 50 is carried or loaded. 14) and an opening hole (not shown) into which a separate packaging material is inserted to support the reservoir 6.

That is, a separate packaging material is inserted into the opening hole of the base 54 so that the driving motor 12, the power transmission device 14, and the water storage tank 6 do not flow when the washing machine 50 is transported or loaded. The driving motor 12, the power transmission device 14, and the reservoir 6 are supported and fixed.

The anti-let cover 60 is mounted on the lower surface of the base 54 to prevent the rat or small pet from entering the washing machine 50 through the opening hole, the washing machine 50 on one side A plurality of ventilation holes 62 are formed to allow cooling of the drive motor 12 and the power transmission device 14 installed inside the c).

In detail, the packaging material is removed from the opening hole of the base 54 when the washing machine 50 is installed, and the rat or the pet having a small size passes through the opening hole of the base 54. Invading the interior of the washing machine 50 not only causes a breakdown of the pet, but also causes injury to the pet. When the washing machine 50 is used, the anti-let cover 60 is mounted on the base 54 to open the opening. It will shield the hole.

In addition, the anti-let cover 60 is removed from the base 54 when the washing machine 50 is maintained, and the washing machine 50 is maintained through the opening hole.

On the other hand, the cover mounting means 70 is integrally formed on the rear surface of the cabinet 52 is the structure that the anti-let cover 60 is fitted in the vertical sliding direction, the anti-let cover 60 from the lower side up It is directly mounted fixed to the cabinet 52 in one operation to be fitted by sliding.

The cover mounting means 70 is formed on the upper side of the lower support portion 72 and the lower support portion 72 which protrudes from the lower back of the cabinet 52 to support the lower end of the anti-let cover 60 and In addition, the side end support portion 74 for supporting both ends of the anti-let cover 60, and protrudes on the upper surface of the rear surface of the cabinet 52 is fitted into the hook hole 64 formed in the upper end of the anti-let cover 60 It consists of the upper hook portion 76.

Here, the lower support portion 72 and the side end support portion 74 protrude backward from the rear surface of the cabinet 52, and the front end is bent to cover the edge of the anti-let cover 60.

That is, the lower support portion 72 protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the cabinet 52 and the front end is bent upward, and the side end support portion 74 protrudes rearward from the rear surface of the cabinet 52 and then leftward. The tip is bent to the right and to the right, respectively.

Accordingly, the lower support part 72 and the side end support part 74 are formed in a 'b' shaped cross section, and the lower end part of the anti-let cover 60 is disposed between the lower support part 72 and the rear surface of the cabinet 52. Is fitted in a sliding manner, and the side end of the anti-let cover 60 is fitted in a sliding manner between the side support portion 74 and the rear surface of the cabinet 52.                     

In addition, the upper hook portion 76 is a protrusion projecting rearward from the rear surface of the cabinet 52 and is inserted into a hook hole 64 formed at the upper end of the anti let cover 60 so as to prevent the anti let cover 60. ) Will support the upper end.

Therefore, the upper hook portion 76 and the hook hole 64 are formed to have substantially the same width in the vertical direction so that the wall surface of the hook hole 64 is engaged with the upper and lower surfaces of the upper hook portion 76.

The lower support portion 72 as described above is formed long in the left and right direction and the plurality of spaced apart in the left and right direction, the side end support portion 74 is formed long in the vertical direction and a plurality of spaced apart in the vertical direction, the upper hook portion A plurality of 76 and the hook hole 64 is spaced apart in the left and right directions.

In particular, the upper hook portion 76 is preferably formed with a protruding height that is not too high so that the anti-let cover 60 can be smoothly mounted to the lower support portion 72 and the side end support (74).

Looking at the assembly and operation of the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, when the washing machine 50 is assembled and manufactured in a production line, the washing machine 50 is packed and then shipped and loaded into a warehouse or transported to a seller and a consumer. In this case, the anti-let cover 60 is packaged together with the washing machine 50 in a state where it is mounted on the cover mounting means 70 formed on the rear surface of the cabinet 52 of the washing machine 50.

Looking at the mounting process for the anti-let cover 60 as described above, the anti-let cover 60 is vertically arranged on the rear side of the cabinet 52, the cover mounting means 70 to the As the anti-let cover 60 is lowered, both side ends of the anti-let cover 60 are slid into the side end support 74.

The anti-let cover 60 is slid down along the side end support 74 until the bottom end is fitted into the lower support part 72, and the lower end of the anti-let cover 60 is attached to the lower support part 72. The upper hook portion 76 is inserted into the hook hole 64 of the anti-let cover 60 at the time when it is fitted.

Therefore, the anti-let cover 60 is simply mounted on the rear surface of the cabinet 52 by one operation of sliding the upper and lower parts to the cover mounting means 70, and the cover mounting means 70 If only the arrangement structure is changed it is possible to mount the anti-let cover 60 of various sizes.

In addition, the anti-let cover 60 is supported at both ends by the side end support portion 74 to prevent the left and right flow of the anti-let cover 60, the lower end is supported by the lower support portion 72, The upper end portion is locked by the upper hook portion 76 and the hook hole 64 to prevent the up and down flow of the anti-let cover 60.

On the other hand, when the washing machine 50 is installed or used, the anti-let cover 60 is removed from the cover mounting means 70 in the reverse order of the mounting order, and installed in the base 54 to open the opening hole. To be shielded. Of course, during the maintenance of the washing machine 50 may be removed from the base 54 so that maintenance of the washing machine can be performed through the opening hole.                     

As such, the opening holes of the base 54 are shielded by the anti-let cover 60, thereby preventing the entry of rats or small-sized pets into the washing machine through the opening holes of the base 54. The damage of the washing machine and the damage of the pets caused by the rats or small-sized pets invaded the inside of the pet are prevented.

6 is an exploded perspective view showing the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention has a structure in which the lower support portion 82 and the side end support portion 84 of the cover mounting means 80 are integrally connected. An upper hook portion 86 formed on the rear surface of the cabinet 52 and inserted into and hooked into the hook hole 64 of the anti-let cover 60 above the lower support portion 82 and the side end support portion 84 is formed. It protrudes and the other structure is the same as that of 1st Embodiment mentioned above.

That is, the lower support portion 82 and the side end support portion 84 are formed on the back of the washing machine 50 in a 'Ｕ' shape as a whole, the both ends and the lower end of the anti-let cover 60 is fitted by sliding the anti The let cover 60 is more stably supported and fixed.

7 is an exploded perspective view showing the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.                     

In the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, the cover mounting means 90 protrudes from the anti-let cover 60 and the tip is bent downward. A plurality of locking projections 92 and a plurality of locking grooves 94 formed on the back of the washing machine 50 so that each of the plurality of locking projections 92 can be inserted and locked, the other configuration is the front The configuration is the same as in the first embodiment described.

The locking protrusions 92 protrude to at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the anti-let cover 60, respectively, and are formed at four corner portions of the anti-let cover 60, respectively, and the locking grooves 94 are formed in the anti-let cover 60. After the locking protrusion 92 is horizontally moved horizontally after being inserted, the locking protrusion 92 is formed in a 'b' shape on the rear surface of the washing machine 50 so as to be locked in the vertical direction.

Therefore, the cover mounting means 90 is formed in a very simple structure and is easy to manufacture, the operation for mounting the anti-let cover 60 is simply performed.

As described above, the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine according to the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention. Of course, various modifications are possible.

 The anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine of the present invention configured as described above is fixed to the cover mounting means formed on the outer side of the washing machine when carrying and loading the washing machine, the anti-let cover is irrespective of the size Mounted and fixed in the washing machine, there is an advantage that the separate packaging member used to fix the anti-let cover is omitted, thereby reducing the cost.

In addition, the anti-let cover is slidingly mounted to the cover mounting means in a one-touch manner, the anti-let cover is easily and quickly mounted on the outer surface of the washing machine has the advantage that the workability is improved.

In addition, since the anti-let cover is prevented from unnecessary flow by the cover mounting means, the damage of the washing machine due to the flow of the anti-let cover during transportation and loading of the washing machine is prevented, thereby improving the product reliability of the washing machine. .

Claims (7)

A washing machine having a base mounted on the bottom thereof; An anti-let cover installed at the base of the washing machine to prevent the rat from penetrating into the washing machine; Anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine comprising a cover mounting means formed on at least one of the washing machine and the anti-let cover so that the anti-let cover is mounted on the outer surface of the washing machine when carrying and loading the washing machine . The method of claim 1, The cover mounting means is an anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine, characterized in that formed on the outer side of the washing machine so that the anti-let cover is fitted in a sliding manner. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The cover mounting means is formed on the lower side of the side of the washing machine to support the lower end of the anti-let cover, and formed on the upper side of the lower support portion is characterized in that the side end support for supporting both ends of the anti-let cover Washing machine anti let cover installation structure. The method of claim 3, wherein The cover mounting means further comprises a top hook portion protruding on the upper side of the washing machine is fitted into the hook hole formed in the upper end of the anti-let cover. The method of claim 3, wherein At least one of the lower support portion and the side end support portion of the anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine, characterized in that bent in the cross-section of the 'b' shape so as to fit the edge of the anti-let cover between the washing machine. The method of claim 1, The cover mounting means is composed of a plurality of locking projections protruding from the anti-let cover and the front end is bent downward, and a plurality of locking grooves formed on the outer side of the washing machine to be caught after the plurality of locking projections are inserted, respectively. Anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine characterized by the above-mentioned. The method of claim 6, The locking groove portion is an anti-let cover mounting structure of the washing machine, characterized in that the locking projection is inserted and formed in a 'b' shape to be horizontally moved to be caught in the vertical direction.

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