KR101145094B1 - A assembly structure of a washing machine's console, and a assembly method - 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 the washing machine console according to the present invention includes a top cover including at least one front protrusion coupling portion and a bottom protrusion coupling portion; And at least one front projection coupled to the front projection coupling portion and at least one bottom projection coupled to the bottom projection coupling portion, the console being slid from the top cover and coupled to the top cover.

In addition, the method for assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention includes the steps of mounting the console on the top cover; Applying an external force to the console; The console is slid and transported on the top cover; And coupling the console to an upper portion of the top cover.

By the assembly structure and assembly method of the washing machine console according to the present invention, the front and bottom projections are formed, there is an effect that the console can be easily coupled to the top cover.

Console, Top Cover, Sliding

Description

A assembly structure of a washing machine's console, and a assembly method}

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 perspective view showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention.

3 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion A of FIG.

4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion B of FIG.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

7: top cover 13: console

14: front projection 15: front projection coupling portion

16: bottom projection 17: bottom projection coupling portion

18: protrusion 19: bend

28: body 29: head

30: insertion part 31: fixing part

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to an assembly structure and a method of assembling 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 and a method of assembling the washing machine console that can be easily assembled to the top cover.

The assembly structure of the washing machine console according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes a top cover that includes at least one front projection coupling portion and the bottom projection coupling portion; And at least one front projection coupled to the front projection coupling portion and at least one bottom projection coupled to the bottom projection coupling portion, the console being slid from the top cover and coupled to the top cover.

In addition, the method for assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention includes the steps of mounting the console on the top cover; Applying an external force to the console; The console is slid and transported on the top cover; And coupling the console to the top cover. Included.

By the assembly structure and assembly method of the washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above, the front and bottom projections are formed, there is an effect that the console can be easily coupled to the top cover.

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 perspective view showing the assembly structure and method of assembling the washing machine console according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the console 13 includes at least one front protrusion 14 formed below the front portion and a bottom protrusion 16 formed at least one below.

In addition, at least one top cover 7 is formed at an upper portion thereof, and is spaced apart from the front protrusion coupling part 15 to be coupled to the front protrusion 14 and the front protrusion coupling part 15 by a predetermined distance. At least one or more is formed on the upper rear side of the top cover 7, and includes a bottom protrusion coupling part 17 to which the bottom protrusion 16 is coupled.

Here, the front protrusion 14 is a portion that is preferentially coupled when the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, it may be formed in a predetermined hook structure.

In addition, the front protrusion coupling portion 15 is preferably formed at a position corresponding to the position of the front protrusion 14 so that the front protrusion 14 can be easily coupled.                     

In addition, the bottom protrusion coupling portion 17 and / or the front protrusion coupling portion 15 may have a hole or groove structure in which the bottom protrusion 16 and / or the front protrusion 14 may be easily coupled to each other. Preferably formed.

3 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion A of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, the front protrusion 14 includes a protrusion 18 protruding to a predetermined length from one side of the lower portion of the console 13, and a bent portion 19 bent at a predetermined angle from the protrusion 18. Included.

In addition, the front protrusion coupling portion 15 includes an insertion portion 30 into which the bent portion 19 is inserted when the front protrusion 14 is coupled. In addition, the fixing part 31 is formed at one side of the insertion part 30 and the front protrusion 14 in which the bent part 19 is inserted into the insertion part 30 is transported and fixed. do.

In detail, the width 25 in the front-rear direction of the fixing part 31 is compared with the width 21 in the front-rear direction of the protrusion 18 so that the front protrusion 14 is prevented from swinging forward and backward. Thus, the same or slightly wider is preferable.

In addition, the distance 20 between the bent portion 19 and the console 13 is the depth of the front protrusion coupling portion 15 so that the front protrusion 14 is prevented from swinging upward and downward. Compared with 24), it is preferred to be formed the same or slightly longer.

In addition, the front and rear projections 14 of the insertion portion 30, the width 26 in the front and rear directions and the width 27 in the left and right directions so that the insertion portion 30 can be easily inserted into the bent portion, respectively Compared with the width | variety 22 of the front-back direction of 19, and the width | variety 23 of the left-right direction, it is preferable to form in the same or slightly wider.

On the other hand, the bent portion 19 is preferably bent at an approximately right angle with the protrusion 18 so that the front projection 14 is effectively coupled to the front projection coupling portion 15 so as not to swing.

4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion B of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 4, the lower surface protrusion 16 has a body 28 formed to protrude to a predetermined length from the bottom of the console 13, and a head portion protruded to a predetermined length from the lower portion of the body 28. 29).

In addition, the top cover 7 includes a bottom protrusion coupling portion 17 to which the bottom protrusion 16 is coupled to the top.

Here, the head 29 is formed to reduce the friction when the lower surface projection 16 is transported when the top cover 7 slides the upper portion.

In addition, the shape of the longitudinal cross-section of the bottom projection 16 and the shape of the bottom projection engaging portion 17 is shown in the circle in this embodiment, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, it will be appreciated that a variety of shapes in which the bottom protrusion 16 may be easily inserted into and coupled to the bottom protrusion coupling unit 17 may be proposed.

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, an assembly method according to an assembly structure of a washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above will be described. Here, since the description of each component of the assembly structure of the washing machine console has already been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, redundant descriptions will be omitted.                     

First, the bent portion 19 of the front protrusion 14 is inserted into the insertion portion 30 of the front protrusion coupling portion 15. At this time, the head 29 of the bottom protrusion 16 is in contact with the top of the top cover (7).

Thereafter, when an external force is applied to the console 13, the front protrusion 14 is transferred to the fixing part 31. Then, the protrusion 18 and the bent portion 19 are in contact with the corresponding surface of the fixing portion 31 is engaged.

At this time, the head portion 29 is transported by sliding the upper portion of the top cover 7, the head portion 29 and the body 28 is inserted into the bottom projection coupling portion 17. Then, since the outer circumferential surface of the bottom projection 16 is engaged with the inner surface of the bottom projection coupling portion 17, the console 13 can be prevented from swinging in all directions.

As described above, the front projection 14 and the bottom projection 16 are respectively coupled to the front projection coupling portion 15 and the bottom projection coupling portion 17, so that the console 13 is the top cover ( 7) can be easily coupled to the top.

On the other hand, after the console 13 is coupled to the top cover 7, the top cover 7 and the console 13 can be effectively fixed by using a fixing member such as at least one screw. have.

Here, the fixing member is to assist the coupling by the front protrusion 14 and / or the bottom protrusion 16, it is possible to prevent the console 13 from rocking even if a small number is combined. .

 By the assembly structure and assembly method of the washing machine console according to the present invention configured as described above, the front and bottom projections are 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 (20)

A top cover including at least one front protrusion coupling portion and a bottom protrusion coupling portion; And At least one front projection coupled to the front projection coupling portion, and a bottom projection coupled to the bottom projection coupling portion are each included, The console sliding to the top cover coupled to the top cover; assembly structure of the washing machine console comprising a. The method of claim 1, The front protrusion is an assembly structure of a washing machine console, characterized in that the protrusion protruding to a predetermined length from one side of the lower portion of the console, and a bent portion bent at a predetermined angle from the protrusion. The method of claim 1, The front projection coupling portion assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that the insertion portion is inserted into a portion of the front projection, and the fixing portion formed on one side of the insertion portion. The method of claim 1, The front protrusion includes a protrusion protruding to a predetermined length from one side of the lower console, The front protrusion coupling part includes an insertion part into which a part of the front protrusion is inserted and a fixing part formed at one side of the insertion part. The width of the front and rear direction of the fixing portion is assembling structure of the washing machine console made wider in the same or a predetermined length, compared to the width of the front and rear direction of the protrusion. The method of claim 2, The distance between the bent portion and the bottom of the console assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that the length is made the same or a predetermined length compared to the depth of the front projection engaging portion. The method of claim 1, The front protrusion includes a protrusion protruding to a predetermined length from one side of the bottom of the console and a bent portion bent at a predetermined angle from the protrusion, The front protrusion coupling part includes an insertion part into which a part of the front protrusion is inserted and a fixing part formed at one side of the insertion part. The width of the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the insertion part is wider than the width of the front-rear direction and the width of the left-right direction of the bent portion, respectively, the assembly structure of the washing machine console made wider. delete The method of claim 1, The lower surface protrusion includes a body protruding from the lower portion of the console to a predetermined length, and a head portion protruding from the lower portion of the body to a predetermined length. The method of claim 1, Assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that at least one of the shape of the longitudinal section of the bottom surface projection or the shape of the bottom projection engaging portion is circular. 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 front projection engaging portion assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that formed in a position corresponding to the formation position of the front projection. The method of claim 1, At least one of the bottom protrusion coupling portion or the front protrusion coupling portion is an assembly structure of the washing machine console, characterized in that the hole or groove structure. delete The console is mounted on the top cover; Applying an external force to the console; The console is slid and transported on the top cover; And The console is coupled to the top of the top cover; Includes, The console is seated on the top cover Inserting the bent portion of the front projection into the insertion portion of the front projection coupling portion, Assembling the washing machine console, characterized in that it comprises a step that the lower protrusion bottom contact with the top cover. delete The method of claim 14, Sliding and transporting the console on the top cover is The front projection is transferred to the fixed part of the front projection coupling part, And a lower surface protrusion is slid and transferred from the top cover. The method of claim 14, Wherein the console is coupled to the top cover The front projection is coupled to the front projection coupling portion, Assembling the washing machine console, characterized in that the bottom projection comprises a step coupled to the bottom projection coupling. The method of claim 14, Wherein the console is coupled to the top cover, the step of assembling the washing machine console, characterized in that the step of contacting the projections and the bent portion of the front projections with the corresponding surface of the fixing portion of the front projection coupling, respectively. The method of claim 14, Wherein the console is coupled to the top cover When the bottom projection is inserted into the bottom projection engaging portion, Assembly method of the washing machine console, characterized in that the outer circumferential surface of the bottom projection is engaged with the inner surface of the bottom projection coupling portion. The method of claim 14, Assembly method of the washing machine console characterized in that it further comprises a step of coupling the separate fixing member.

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