KR101144996B1 - assembly structure of a washing machine's console - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to an assembly structure and a method of assembling a washing machine console.

An assembly structure of a washing machine console according to an embodiment includes a top cover including one or more front protrusion coupling portions; A rear panel formed on a rear surface of the top cover; At least one slot formed in the rear panel; And a console including one or more front projections coupled to the front projection coupling portion and one or more rear projections inserted into and coupled to the slots.

In addition, the method of assembling the washing machine console according to the embodiment includes the steps of coupling the front projection to the front projection; Rotating the console at a predetermined angle by using the front protrusion as a rotating shaft and seating on the top cover; And a rear protrusion is inserted into and coupled to the slot.

By the assembly structure and assembly method of the washing machine console according to the embodiment, the console can be easily coupled to the top cover, the manufacturing cost is reduced, there is an effect that can be easily manufactured.

Console, Rear Protrusion, Slot, Back Panel

Description

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1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine to which the assembly structure and assembly method of the washing machine console according to the present invention are applied.

Figure 2 is a first embodiment showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention.

3 is an enlarged side view illustrating a portion A of FIG. 2;

Figure 4 is a second embodiment showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention.

5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part B of FIG. 4.

Figure 6 is a third embodiment showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention.

7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion C of FIG. 6.

8 is a fourth embodiment showing an assembling structure and a method for assembling a washing machine console according to the present invention;

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13 console 15 rear panel                 

16: rear projection 17: slot

25: bottom projection 26: bottom projection coupling portion

35: bottom hook 36: bottom hook coupling portion

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to an assembly structure of a washing machine console.

In general, a washing machine is a device for removing contaminants from clothes by using a detergent and water, and mainly a washing machine, a rinse, and a dehydration process are performed using an electric motor as a main power source.

On the other hand, the washing machine is divided into a drum type (cylinder type), an agitator type (agitator type), a pulsator type according to the washing method.

In detail, the drum type washing machine has a plurality of protrusions formed on an inner surface of the drum, and the protrusions cause the laundry contained in the drum to rise and fall when the drum is rotated at a low speed on the horizontal axis. At this time, an impact is generated, and washing is performed by the impact.

In addition, the stirring washing machine rotates the wing-shaped stirrer which protrudes in the center of the washing tank left and right to perform washing.

In addition, the spiral winding washing machine is to perform the washing by the water generated by rotating the pulsator forming the disk shape.

Since a conventional washing machine has been described in detail in Korean Patent Application No. 10-2002-0013602, etc., a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the conventional washing machine has a console (console) in which a control panel and the like is formed on the upper rear of the top cover. In addition, the console is integrally formed with the top cover or separately manufactured and then coupled to the top cover by a fixing member such as a screw.

However, the conventional washing machine has a problem that when the console is integrally formed with the top cover, it is not easy to mount the console internal parts.

In addition, the conventional washing machine is coupled to the top cover by a fixing member such as a plurality of screws after the console is manufactured separately, not only easy to assemble, but also increases the manufacturing cost as a plurality of fixing members are used. have.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an assembly structure of the washing machine console that can be easily assembled to the top cover.

The assembly structure of the washing machine console according to an embodiment for achieving the above object includes a top cover including one or more front projection coupling portion; A rear panel formed on a rear surface of the top cover; At least one slot formed in the rear panel; And a console including one or more front projections coupled to the front projection coupling portion and one or more rear projections inserted into and coupled to the slots.

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By the assembly structure of the washing machine console according to the embodiment configured as described above, the console can be easily coupled to the top cover, the production cost is reduced, there is an effect that can be easy to manufacture.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and other embodiments included within the scope of the inventive concept and other inventions can be easily added by adding, changing, or deleting other elements. I can suggest.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a washing machine to which an assembly structure and an assembly method of the washing machine console according to the present invention are applied.

Referring to FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 is formed in a case 2 forming an appearance, a rear cover 3 formed on a rear surface of the case 2, and an inside of the case 2. The outer tank 5, which is a space for washing water, is included.

In addition, the washing machine 1 is formed inside the outer tub 5, and at least one formed on the inner tub 4, which is a space in which laundry is accommodated, and the inner tub 4, and accommodated in the outer tub 5 A hand 6 into which the wash water enters and falls is included.                     

In addition, the washing machine 1 includes a top cover 7 formed at the top of the case 2 and a drain hose 10 formed at one side of the bottom of the case 2 to drain the wash water.

In addition, a driving motor (not shown) is formed below the case 2 and generates a driving force for rotating the inner tub 4 while the washing machine 1 is in operation.

In detail, the top cover 7 is formed at an upper portion thereof, and a laundry inlet 11 for injecting laundry, coupled to an upper portion of the top cover 7, and a lid 12 for opening and closing the laundry inlet 11. ) Is included.

On the other hand, the top cover 7 is formed on the top, the control panel 8, the various control unit is formed, the console (console) 13 which is a portion on which the control panel 8 is seated, and the washing water is the washing machine (1) A water supply hose 9 for supplying water is included.

Here, the top cover 7 is formed in a portion in contact with the lid 12, the lid 12 is rotated to prevent damage by absorbing shock when contacted with the top cover (7). Rubber packing may be further included for the cushioning member.

In addition, the lid 12 may further include a rubber packing that is a shock absorbing member for absorbing a shock generated by contacting the top cover 7.

In addition, the rubber packing is preferably formed in a band shape in the portion of the top cover 7 to which the lid 12 is in contact in order to effectively absorb the impact.

Hereinafter will be described the operation of the washing machine according to the present invention configured as described above.

First, when a user wants to wash laundry, the laundry inlet 11 is opened by lifting the lid 12. Then, the user puts the laundry into the inner tank 13 through the laundry inlet 11 opened, and the detergent is added.

Thereafter, when the user operates the control panel 8 to turn on the washing function of the washing machine 1, the washing water is supplied into the outer tub 5 through the water supply hose 9. Then, the supplied wash water is introduced into the inner tank 4 in which the laundry is accommodated through the hand 6.

Thereafter, the drive motor starts to operate, and the washing function is performed by rotating the inner tub 4 to the left and the right. At this time, the washing water that has been washed is drained to the outside of the washing machine 1 through the drain hose (10).

Figure 2 is a first embodiment showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention, Figure 3 is an enlarged side view showing a portion A of FIG.

2 and 3, the console 13 includes at least one front protrusion 18 formed at the bottom of the front portion, and at least one back protrusion 16 formed at the rear portion.

On the other hand, the top cover 7 is formed on the rear panel 15 and the rear panel 15 so that the console 13 is coupled and supported, the rear projection 16 is coupled Slot 17 is included.

In addition, the top cover 7 is formed on the upper panel 20 to allow the console 13 to be coupled to, and at least one or more formed on the upper panel 20, the front projection 18 ) Includes a front projection coupling portion 19 for coupling.

In detail, the rear protrusion 16 includes an upper portion 21, a side portion 23, and a lower portion 24. An edge 22 is disposed between the upper portion 21 and the side portion 23 and between the side portion 23 and the lower portion 24.

Here, the front protrusion 18 is a portion that is preferentially coupled when the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7 to serve as a rotating shaft, and may be formed in a predetermined hook structure.

In addition, since the slot 17 is a portion to which the rear protrusion 16 is coupled, it is preferable that the width is equal to or larger than the thickness of the rear protrusion 16 so that the coupling can be easily performed. In addition, the slot 17 may be fixed by being inserted into the rear projection (16).

In addition, the slot 17 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the formation position of the rear projection 16 so that the rear projection 16 can be easily coupled.

In addition, the front protrusion coupling portion 19 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the formation position of the front protrusion 19 so that the front protrusion 19 can be easily coupled.

In addition, the slot 17 and / or the front projection coupling portion 19 is preferably formed of a hole or groove structure that can be easily coupled to the back projection 16 and / or the front projection 19, respectively. Do.

In addition, the upper part 21 and / or the lower part 24 of the rear protrusion 16 are substantially perpendicular to the rear part of the console 13 so as not to swing upward and downward after the console 13 is coupled. It is preferable.

In addition, the edge 22 is preferably chamfered or rounded in order to allow the console 13 to be easily inserted into the slot 17.

Hereinafter will be described the assembly method by the assembly structure of the washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above.

First, the front projections 18 are coupled to the front projection coupling portion 19.

Then, the front projection 18 coupled to the rotation axis, the console 13 is rotated by a predetermined angle and then seated on the upper panel 20 and the rear panel 15 of the top cover (7). do.

At this time, the rear protrusion 16 is fitted into the slot 17, so that the console 13 is fixed on the top cover 17.

Here, the front protrusion 19 is prevented from swinging to the front and rear after the console 13 is coupled.

In addition, the upper portion 21 and / or the lower portion 24 of the rear protrusion 16 are in contact with the inner upper portion and / or lower portion of the slot 17, respectively, after the console 13 is coupled, This will prevent it from swinging downwards.

In addition, the rear protrusion 16 is inserted into the slot 17, thereby preventing the console 13 from being rocked to the left and right sides after being coupled.                     

In other words, the front protrusion 18 and / or the rear protrusion 16 are coupled to the front protrusion coupling portion 19 and / or the slot 17, respectively, so that the console 13 has the top cover 7. Shaking after being coupled to the &lt; RTI ID = 0.0 &gt;) can be effectively prevented.

Meanwhile, after the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, the rear panel 15 and the console 13 may be effectively fixed using at least one fixing member such as a screw. have.

Here, the fixing member is to assist the coupling by the front protrusion 18 and / or the rear protrusion 16, it is possible to prevent the console 13 from rocking even if a small number is combined. .

Hereinafter, a second embodiment and a third embodiment showing an assembling structure and a method of assembling a washing machine console according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.

Here, in the description of the second embodiment and the third embodiment, descriptions overlapping within the same range as the components and the coupling method of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 will be omitted.

Figure 4 is a second embodiment showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the invention, Figure 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the portion B of FIG.

4 and 5, the console 13 includes a lower surface protrusion 25 formed at the bottom of a dichroic ('c') shape.

In addition, the top cover 7 is formed on the upper panel 20, and includes a bottom projection coupling portion 26 for coupling the bottom projection 25.                     

In detail, the lower surface protrusion 25 is formed by being bent at a predetermined angle from the support protrusion 27, the connection portion 28 formed to extend at a predetermined position on the support protrusion 27, and the connection portion 28. Being fitted with a protrusion 29 is included.

In addition, the bottom protrusion coupling part 26 includes a first bent part 30 and a third bent part 32 formed by being bent at a predetermined angle in the upper panel 20. The second bent portion 31 is bent at a predetermined angle by the first bent portion 30 and the fourth bent portion is formed by being bent at a predetermined angle from the third bent portion 32 ( 33). In addition, the second bent portion 31 and the fourth bent portion 33 includes a fitting hole 34 formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

Here, the bottom protrusion coupling portion 26 protrudes from the upper panel 20 to a predetermined height, and the fitting hole 34 is formed at an approximately center portion of the protruding portion.

In addition, the length of the bottom protrusion coupling portion 26 and / or the bottom protrusion 25 may be presented in various ways depending on the required design specifications. However, in order to effectively couple the lower surface protrusion coupling portion 26 and the lower surface protrusion 25, it is preferably formed to have a predetermined length along the side of the upper panel 20.

In addition, the front protrusion 18 is a portion that is preferentially coupled to serve as a rotating shaft when the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, it may be formed in a predetermined hook structure.

In addition, since the fitting hole 34 is a portion to which the fitting protrusion 29 is coupled, it is preferable that the width is equal to or larger than the thickness of the fitting protrusion 29 so that the coupling can be easily performed. .

In addition, the fitting hole 34 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the formation position of the fitting protrusion 29 so that the fitting protrusion 29 can be easily coupled.

In addition, the front protrusion coupling portion 19 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the formation position of the front protrusion 19 so that the front protrusion 19 can be easily coupled.

In addition, the fitting hole 34 and / or the front protrusion coupling portion 19 may be formed in a hole or groove structure to which the fitting protrusion 29 and / or the front protrusion 19 may be easily coupled, respectively. desirable.

In addition, in order to allow the lower surface protrusion 25 to be easily inserted into the slot 17, the corner formed by the first bent portion 30 and the second bent portion 31 may be chamfered or It is desirable to be rounded.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the support protrusion 27 is in contact with the first bent portion 30, the lower surface projection 25 is proposed to the structure coupled to the lower surface projection coupling portion 26, but the present invention This is not limited here. That is, the structure in which the bottom protrusion 25 is coupled to the bottom protrusion coupling part 26 such that the support protrusion 27 is in contact with the third bent part 32 may be easily proposed. .

Hereinafter will be described the assembly method by the assembly structure of the washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above.

First, when the front projection 18 is coupled to the front projection coupling portion 19, the combined front projection 18 becomes a rotation axis, the console 13 is rotated at a predetermined angle after the top cover (7) is seated on the upper panel 20 and the rear panel (15).

At this time, the bottom surface projection 25 is fitted to the fitting hole 34 of the bottom projection coupling portion 26, thereby fixing the console 13 on the top cover 17.

Here, the lower surface protrusion 25 is fitted to the lower surface protrusion coupling part 26, thereby preventing the console 13 from being rocked to the front side, the rear side, the left side, and the right side.

That is, the front protrusion 18 and / or the bottom protrusion 25 are coupled to the front protrusion coupling portion 19 and / or the bottom protrusion coupling portion 26, respectively, so that the console 13 has the top. It can be effectively prevented from rocking after being joined to the cover 7.

Meanwhile, after the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, the rear panel 15 and the console 13 may be effectively fixed using at least one fixing member such as a screw. have.

Here, the fixing member is to assist the coupling by the front protrusion 18 and / or the bottom protrusion 25, it is possible to prevent the console 13 from rocking even if a small number is combined. .

Figure 6 is a third embodiment showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention, Figure 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the portion C of FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the console 13 includes a lower surface hook 35 formed at a lower portion of the console.                     

In addition, the top cover 7 is formed on the upper panel 20, and includes a lower surface hook coupling portion 36 for coupling the lower surface protrusion 25.

In detail, the lower surface hook 35 is formed to be bent at a predetermined angle from the support protrusion 37, the connection portion 38 extending from a predetermined position on the support protrusion 37, and the connection portion 38. Being fitted hook 39 is included. Then, the hook nose 45 constituting the nose portion of the fitting hook 39 is included.

In addition, the bottom hook coupling part 36 includes a first bent part 40 and a third bent part 42 formed by being bent at a predetermined angle in the upper panel 20. The second bent portion 41 is bent at a predetermined angle in the first bent portion 40 and the fourth bent portion is bent at a predetermined angle from the third bent portion 42 ( 43). In addition, the second bent portion 41 and the fourth bent portion 43 includes a fitting hole 44 formed to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

Here, the bottom hook coupling portion 36 protrudes from the upper panel 20 to a predetermined height, and the fitting hole 44 is formed at an approximately center portion of the protruding portion.

In addition, the length of the bottom hook coupling portion 36 and / or the bottom hook 35 may be presented in various ways depending on the required design specifications. However, in order for the lower surface hook coupling portion 36 and the lower surface hook 35 to be effectively coupled, the lower surface hook coupling portion 36 may be formed to have a predetermined length along the side surface of the upper panel 20.

In addition, the front protrusion 18 is a portion that is preferentially coupled to serve as a rotating shaft when the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, it may be formed in a predetermined hook structure.

In addition, since the fitting hole 44 is a part to which the fitting hook 39 is coupled, the width of the fitting hole 44 is preferably equal to or larger than the thickness of the fitting hook 39.

In addition, the fitting hole 44 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the formation position of the fitting hook 39 to facilitate coupling with the fitting hook 39.

In addition, the front protrusion coupling portion 19 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the formation position of the front protrusion 19 so that the front protrusion 19 can be easily coupled.

In addition, the fitting hole 44 and / or the front protrusion coupling portion 19 may be formed in a hole or groove structure to which the fitting hook 39 and / or the front protrusion 19 may be easily coupled, respectively. desirable.

In addition, the edge formed by the first bent portion 30 and the second bent portion 31 is chamfered so that the lower hook 35 can be easily inserted into the fitting hole 44. Or rounding is preferred.

In addition, the hook hook 45 is not formed sharply, the hook nose 45 is formed by a smooth surface, it can be prevented from being broken when fitted in the fitting hole (44).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the support protrusion 37 is in contact with the first bent portion 40, the lower hook 35 is proposed to the structure coupled to the lower hook hook 36, The invention is not limited thereto. That is, the structure in which the lower surface hook 35 is coupled to the lower surface hook coupling portion 36 may be easily proposed such that the support protrusion 37 contacts the third bent portion 42. .

Hereinafter will be described the assembly method by the assembly structure of the washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above.

First, when the front projection 18 is coupled to the front projection coupling portion 19, the combined front projection 18 becomes a rotation axis, the console 13 is rotated at a predetermined angle after the top cover (7) is seated on the upper panel 20 and the rear panel (15).

At this time, the fitting hook 39 is fitted into the fitting hole 44 of the lower hook coupling portion 36.

Then, the hook nose 45 is caught by the lower surface of the fourth bent portion 43, it is prevented that the fitting hook 39 is separated again. Therefore, as described above, since the bottom hook 35 is inserted into the bottom hook coupling portion 36 and the separation is prevented, the console 13 is fixed on the top cover 17.

Here, the lower surface hook 35 is fitted to the lower surface hook coupling portion 36, thereby preventing the console 13 from being rocked to the front side, the rear side, the left side, and the right side.

That is, the front protrusion 18 and / or the bottom hook 35 are coupled to the front protrusion coupling 19 and / or the bottom hook coupling 36, respectively, so that the console 13 is connected to the top. It can be effectively prevented from rocking after being joined to the cover 7.                     

Meanwhile, after the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, the rear panel 15 and the console 13 may be effectively fixed using at least one fixing member such as a screw. have.

Here, the fixing member is to assist the coupling by the front protrusion 18 and / or the lower hook 35, it is possible to prevent the console 13 from rocking even if a small number is combined. .

8 is a fourth embodiment showing an assembling structure and a method of assembling a washing machine console according to the present invention.

Here, in the description of the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the descriptions overlapping with respect to the configuration and coupling process of FIGS. 6 and 7 according to the third embodiment are the same as those of FIGS. 6 and 7. It will be omitted.

Referring to Figure 8, the lower surface hook 35 is applied to the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention is a connecting portion 38, the fitting portion formed by bending at a predetermined angle in the connecting portion 38 ( 46).

In addition, the lower hook 35 extends from the hook tip 47 and the hook tip 47 formed by bending the end of the fitting portion 46 at a predetermined angle, It includes an elastic portion 48 formed to face one side and one side.

Here, in order for the lower surface hook 35 to be easily fitted to the lower surface hook coupling portion 36, the hook peak 47 is preferably formed in a pointed shape or a taper shape.                     

On the other hand, in order that the lower hook 35 is coupled to the lower hook coupling portion 36 so as not to be separated again, the fitting hole 44 has a hole spacing between the fitting portion 46 and the elastic portion ( It is preferable to form narrower than the distance between the 48).

Therefore, the elastic portion 48 and / or the fitting portion 46 should be close to each other when the lower hook 35 is fitted, so that it can be easily fitted into the fitting hole 44. Then, after the bottom hook 35 is fitted, it is to be restored to its original state, so that the bottom hook 35 is prevented from being separated. Therefore, it is preferable that the elastic portion 48 and / or the fitting portion 46 have a predetermined elasticity.

By the assembly structure and assembly method of the washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above, since the projection or hook for the coupling is formed, there is an effect that the console can be easily coupled to the top cover.

In addition, the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention can be combined even by using a smaller fixing member than in the prior art, as well as reducing the manufacturing cost, there is an effect that can be easily manufactured.

Claims (14)

A top cover including one or more front protrusion coupling portions; A rear panel formed on a rear surface of the top cover; At least one slot formed in the rear panel; And a console including one or more front projections coupled to the front projection coupling portion and one or more rear projections inserted into and coupled to the slots to the rear portion. The rear protrusion includes an upper portion, a side portion, and a lower portion, An assembly structure of the washing machine console, wherein an edge between the upper part and the side part and between the side part and the lower part is chamfered or rounded. The method of claim 1, The front projection is an assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that included in the lower front side of the console. The method of claim 1, The front projection is an assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that the hook structure. The method of claim 1, The slot is an assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that the width is equal to or greater than the thickness of the rear projection. The method of claim 1, The slot is an assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that included in the position corresponding to the position including the rear projection. The method of claim 1, The front projection coupling portion assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that included in the position corresponding to the position including the front projection. The method of claim 1, Assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that at least one of the slot or the front projection coupling portion is a hole or a groove. delete delete The method of claim 1, Assembly structure of the washing machine console further comprises at least one fixing member. A top cover including one or more slots; And And a console including one or more rear protrusions inserted into the slot and coupled to the rear portion. The rear protrusion includes an upper portion, a side portion, and a lower portion, An assembly structure of the washing machine console, wherein an edge between the upper part and the side part and between the side part and the lower part is chamfered or rounded. delete delete delete

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