KR101193283B1 - Front portion assembling method of Cleaning appliance for the laundry - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus, and more particularly, to a method for fastening the front portion of the washing apparatus to be easily replaceable to the front portion of the washing apparatus to be decorated with a variety of colors according to the user's taste.

Method for fastening the front part of the cleaning device according to the present invention comprises the steps of coupling the upper panel and the lower panel to the cabinet; The outer cover is fastened to the front of the cabinet cover to form a front panel; Coupling a frame to an edge of the front panel; Coupling the front panel to the cabinet; And a control panel seated on an upper side of the front panel, wherein the frame is coupled to side and bottom surfaces of the front panel.

By the fastening method as described above, not only the color of the front part of the washing apparatus can be freely replaced according to the taste of the consumer, but also the replacement cost is low.

Furthermore, there is an additional effect that the front edge of the cleaning device is neatly arranged to give the product a luxurious feel.

Cabinet cover, outer cover, fringe frame

Description

Front portion assembling method of Cleaning appliance for the laundry}

1 is a perspective view showing a drum washing machine as an embodiment to which the idea of the present invention is applied;

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the appearance of the cleaning device according to the spirit of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a front perspective view of the cabinet cover constituting the front portion according to the spirit of the present invention.

4 is a rear perspective view of the cabinet cover;

5 is a front perspective view of the outer cover constituting the front portion according to the spirit of the present invention.

6 is a rear perspective view of the outer cover;

7 is a front perspective view of an upper frame constituting a fringe frame according to the spirit of the present invention.

8 is a rear perspective view of the upper frame.

9 is a front perspective view of a side frame constituting a fringe frame according to the spirit of the present invention.

10 is a rear perspective view of the side frame.

11 is a front perspective view of a lower frame constituting a fringe frame according to the spirit of the present invention.

12 is a rear perspective view of the fringe frame.

13 is a front view of a control panel according to the spirit of the present invention.

14 is a rear perspective view of the control panel.

15 is a bottom perspective view of the control panel;

16 is a perspective view showing a cabinet in which the front panel according to the spirit of the present invention is mounted.

17 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the lower end of the cabinet cover according to the spirit of the present invention is assembled to the lower panel.

18 is a cross-sectional view showing the upper end of the outer cover is assembled to the cabinet cover according to the spirit of the present invention.

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

4: front panel 5: fringe frame 6: door

7: control panel 10: front 41: outer cover

42: cabinet cover 51: upper frame 52: side frame

53: lower frame

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus, and more particularly, to a method for fastening the front portion of the washing apparatus to be easily replaceable to the front portion of the washing apparatus to be decorated with a variety of colors according to the user's taste.

In general, the cleaning device includes a household appliance such as a washing machine equipped with a washing function for washing dust or dirt, and / or a clothes dryer equipped with a drying function for drying wet laundry.

In detail, the washing machine puts laundry into a cylindrical washing tank, and the washing water in which the laundry and the detergent are dissolved are collided by the rotation of the washing tank to remove the dirt on the laundry. The washing machine includes a pulsator type washing machine in which a washing tank is mounted vertically, a pulsator is mounted on a bottom surface, and a washing tank is mounted horizontally, and a drum type washing is performed by allowing the laundry to rise and fall while the washing tank rotates. It is roughly classified as a washing machine.

In addition, the dryer for drying the laundry is a home appliance that uses the principle that the moisture in the laundry evaporates by blowing hot air therein.

On the other hand, a drum washing apparatus such as a conventional drum washing machine or dryer includes a drum in which laundry is accommodated, a cabinet surrounding and protecting the drum and forming an appearance, a drive motor for driving the drum, and a front surface of the cabinet. It consists of a front part to be mounted. The front panel is equipped with a control panel having various buttons, a door for opening and closing an opening for injecting laundry, and a front panel rotatably mounted and blocking a front part of the cabinet. The front panel, the door, and the control panel forming the front portion are firmly coupled by the fastening member.

However, in the case of the conventional cleaning device, the front portion is fixed to a specific color when the product is shipped. That is, the front part is painted in the same color as the color of the cabinet. In addition, in order to replace the front panel, there is a problem of disassembling the whole product or replacing the product itself.

In addition, in the case of the conventional washing machine or dryer, since the front panel is formed of a metal plate, there is a disadvantage in that a cost burden is greatly exerted on the consumer because much cost is required to replace.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a washing apparatus in which a consumer can easily replace the front part color of a washing apparatus such as a washing machine, a dryer, or a dishwasher.

Another object of the present invention to change the front portion to a variety of colors, patterns or designs in the manufacturing process without replacing the other components forming the appearance of the cleaning device, so as to meet the various tastes of consumers It is to provide a washing device. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to be effectively applicable to a built-in cleaning device that is exposed to the outside only the front.

Yet another object of the present invention is to replace only the damaged edge portion without replacing the whole portion when the outer edge portion is damaged during the movement or assembly of the cleaning device, thereby reducing the ease of repair and the cost of repair. To be able to import.

Method for fastening the front part of the washing apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the object as described above is the step of combining the upper panel and the lower panel in the cabinet; The outer cover is fastened to the front of the cabinet cover to form a front panel; Coupling a frame to an edge of the front panel; Coupling the front panel to the cabinet; And a control panel seated on an upper side of the front panel, wherein the frame is coupled to side and bottom surfaces of the front panel.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of fastening a front part of a washing apparatus includes: fastening an outer cover to a front surface of a cabinet cover to form a front panel; Coupling a side frame to a side of the front panel; Coupling a lower frame to a bottom of the front panel; Mounting the front panel to a cabinet; Coupling an upper frame to an upper surface of the front panel; And mounting a control panel in a space between the upper frame and the front panel.

By the fastening method as described above, not only the color of the front part of the washing apparatus can be freely replaced according to the taste of the consumer, but also the replacement cost is low.

Furthermore, there is an additional effect that the front edge of the cleaning device is neatly arranged to give the product a luxurious feel.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the scope of the present invention to the embodiment shown, and that other embodiments falling within the scope of the present invention may be easily devised by adding, Can be proposed.

In addition, a drum washing machine will be described as an example to explain a washing apparatus to which the idea of the present invention is applied. Here, the washing apparatus to which the idea of the present invention is applied will be found to include not only a drum washing machine but also a washing machine for washing and drying clothes such as a clothes dryer or a dish washing machine for washing dishes.

1 is an external perspective view showing a drum washing machine as an embodiment to which the idea of the present invention is applied.

Referring to Figure 1, the drum washing machine 1 is provided with a front structure according to the present invention has an outer shape, the front of the cabinet (2), the top cover (3) covering the upper surface of the cabinet, A front portion 10 mounted on the open front of the cabinet 2 is included.

In detail, the front portion 10 is a front panel 4, a door 6 that is rotatably mounted at a central portion of the front panel 4 to open and close a laundry inlet, and the front panel 4 of the front panel 4. It includes a control panel 7 seated on the upper side, consisting of various buttons and power button for inputting the washing conditions, and a fringe frame 5 surrounding the outer edge of the front panel 4 and the control panel 7. do. And, one side edge of the control panel 7 is equipped with a detergent box 8 for injecting detergent. In addition, the cabinet 2 is equipped with a drum in which laundry is accommodated, and a tub surrounding the outside of the drum. In addition, a driving motor is mounted to the rear of the drum to rotate the drum in the washing process.

By the above configuration, the user opens the door 6 to inject laundry into the drum, and then closes the door 6. Then, when the detergent is put into the detergent box 8 and the operation button is pressed, the washing water is mixed with the detergent through the detergent box 8 and then introduced into the drum. When the washing water flows into the drum by a predetermined amount, the washing process is performed while the drum rotates. Then, when the washing process is finished, the washing is finished through the rinsing and dehydration process.

Hereinafter will be described in more detail with reference to the structure of the front portion 10 of the cleaning device (1).

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the appearance of the cleaning device according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the exterior of the cleaning device 1 according to the present invention is a cabinet 2, and the front part 10 of the cabinet is a front of an approximately rectangular shape blocking the open front of the cabinet 2. The panel 4, the control panel 7 seated on the upper side of the front panel 4, and the fringe frame 5 surrounded by the rim of the front panel 4 and the control panel 7 Included.

In detail, the front panel 4 has a cabinet cover 42 having a rear edge portion mounted to an edge portion of the cabinet 2 and a front surface of the cabinet cover 42 to form an appearance of the cleaning device 1. The outer cover 41 is made. In more detail, the cabinet cover 42 is formed of a strength reinforcing material that allows the rear edge portion to be coupled to the front edge of the cabinet 2 by a fastening member, thereby maintaining the shape of the cabinet 2 without being crushed. Perform the function.

Here, when the rear of the cabinet 2 is opened and the front panel 4 is mounted to the front, the cabinet cover 42 is integrally formed with both sides of the cabinet 2 to mount a separate cabinet cover member. There is no need to do it. In other words, only the outer cover 41 may be mounted on the front surface of the cabinet 2.

In addition, the outer cover 41 performs a function of an interior plate to make the front appearance of the cleaning device 1 look beautiful as a plastic injection molded product having a specific color. In addition, the outer cover 41 is configured to be easily separated from the cabinet cover 42, it is characterized in that the consumer can be freely replaced according to the desired color. In addition, the outer cover 41 is formed of a plastic injection molding, the material cost is less than the cabinet cover 42, there is a feature that does not require a large cost when replacing.

The fringe frame 5 may include a lower frame 53 mounted on a lower end of the front panel 4, side frames 52 mounted on both sides of the front panel 5, and the control panel 7. The upper frame 51 is mounted to the upper edge of the).

In detail, the fringe frame 5 may be mounted to the edge portions of the front panel 4 and the control panel 7, respectively, as described above, whereas the side frame 52 and the lower The frame 53 may be integrally molded into a substantially U shape and formed in two parts. Alternatively, the upper frame 51, the side frame 52, and the lower frame 53 may be integrally formed into a rectangular shape. In other words, the shape of the fringe frame 5 or the number of coupling pieces is not limited to the embodiment of the present invention, and may be assembled in various shapes and numbers, which are included within the scope of the present invention. Here, the fringe frame 5 is mounted to the outer edge portion of the front panel 4 and the control panel 7, so that the outer edge portion of the side where the cabinet cover 42 and the outer cover 41 meet each other is formed. It will be hidden. Thus, the front portion 10 is the edge portion by the fringe frame 5 gives a neat and luxurious feeling.

Hereinafter, each component constituting the front portion 10 and the coupling method and the coupling order will be described in detail with the drawings.

3 is a front perspective view of a cabinet cover constituting a front part according to the spirit of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the cabinet cover.

3 and 4, the cabinet cover 42 according to the present invention is mounted on the front opening surface of the cabinet 2 as described above.

In detail, the cabinet cover 42 has four side edges bent backwards, and again bent in the approximately 90 degree direction to form guide ribs. In more detail, the guide ribs may include upper guide ribs 424 that are bent upward from the center of the cabinet cover 42, and side guide ribs that are formed on both sides of the cabinet cover 42 and bent in the center direction. 429 and a lower guide rib 428 formed on a lower side of the cabinet cover and bent in a central direction. The upper guide rib 424 is formed with a bolting hole 424a through which a fastening member to be coupled to the cabinet 2 penetrates. The side guide ribs 429 and the lower guide ribs 428 are also provided with bolting holes 429a and 428a through which the fastening members pass. Further, upper frame fastening holes 425 are further formed at both ends of the upper guide rib 424 to allow the fastening member to be coupled to the upper frame 51 of the fringe frame 5 to pass therethrough.

In addition, the control panel 7 is seated on the upper bent surface of the cabinet cover 42, and the side frame 52 is mounted on both side bent surfaces. The lower frame 53 is coupled to the lower end of the cabinet cover 42. In addition, frame hook insertion holes 423 for fitting hooks formed in the side frame 42 are formed at both side bent surfaces of the cabinet cover 42. In addition, an upper rib insertion hole 426 for inserting a coupling rib formed in an upper portion of the outer cover 41 is formed at an upper bent surface of the cabinet cover 42. Preferably, the upper rib insertion hole 426 is formed at a symmetrical distance from the vertical center line of the cabinet cover 42.

In addition, the cabinet cover 42 has a door seating portion 421 recessed in a predetermined depth and width in the front portion. The door seating portion 421 is formed in a circular shape corresponding to the shape of the door, and an opening hole for inserting laundry is formed inside. The edge portion of the opening hole is bent forward to form a gasket mounting rib 432 whose end is bent in a radial direction. In detail, the gasket mounting rib 432 is formed as shown, so that the gasket does not come off when fitted to the outer circumferential surface of the gasket mounting rib 432.

In addition, at least two center hook insertion holes 431 are formed in the inner edge portion of the door seating portion 421 along the inner edge portion at predetermined intervals. In detail, the center hook insertion hole 431 is a hole into which a plurality of hooks protruding to the rear surface of the outer cover 41 to be described later are inserted. By inserting a plurality of hooks formed in the outer cover 41 into the center hook insertion hole 431, the cabinet cover 42 and the outer cover 41 are more closely coupled.

In addition, the cabinet cover 42 is formed with a plurality of recesses 422 recessed to a predetermined depth on the inner side. This is to prevent the outer cover 41 and the cabinet cover 42 from being spaced apart by the fastening boss so that the fastening boss (to be described later) projecting a predetermined length to the rear surface of the outer cover 41 is seated. .

In addition, at least one lower rib insertion hole 430 is formed at a lower end of the front portion of the cabinet cover 42 at a predetermined interval. In detail, the lower rib insertion hole 430 is inserted into the lower rib 418 (see FIG. 5) protruding at a predetermined interval from the bottom of the rear surface of the outer cover 41. In addition, a bolting hole 427 is formed at a lower end of the cabinet cover 42 to be coupled to the lower frame 53 by a fastening member. In addition, a plurality of support slots 428c are formed at predetermined intervals on the lower end of the cabinet cover 42 to insert the supporting ribs 221 protruding from the front of the lower panel 22 to be described later. A process of inserting the supporting rib into the support slot 428c will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

5 is a front perspective view of the outer cover constituting the front portion according to the spirit of the present invention, Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the outer cover.

5 and 6, the outer cover 41 according to the present invention is seated on the front of the cabinet cover 42, made of a plastic injection molding having a predetermined color.

In detail, the outer cover 41 is manufactured by injection molding a plastic resin, spray-spraying a paint on the front surface thereof, and drying the same.

In more detail, it is preferable that the plastic resin does not produce an erosion effect due to paint.

In addition, since the outer cover 41 is manufactured by a relatively large mold, the plastic resin serving as the material of the outer cover 41 should have good flowability during injection.

When the erosion occurs by the paint or the flow of the resin during injection is not good, the surface is not smooth, and when the paint is applied, a uniform coating thickness cannot be obtained.

In view of such a point, it is preferable to use ABS resin for coating (GP35 by BASF Corporation).

 On the other hand, in the mold for injection of the outer cover 41, the portion to form the front surface of the outer cover 41 is mirror-finished, so that the front portion of the outer cover 41 maintains the gloss and paint It is desirable to ensure that is uniformly applied.

In addition, the paint sprayed on the front surface of the outer cover 41 manufactured by the injection process is composed of an acrylic base resin (Acryle Base Resin) and a pigment for realizing a specific color. In particular, when it is desired to give gloss, it is preferable to add a metal powder to it, and it is particularly preferable to use aluminum powder as a pigment. In addition, the spray injection method is preferable for mass production, and for this, the addition of a solvent for lowering the viscosity of the paint is preferable. The solvent is preferably isopropylene alcohol.

Subsequently, looking at the drying process, the outer cover 41 in which the paint is colored is dried at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time.

In detail, the outer cover 41 is most preferably dried for about 40 minutes at a temperature of about 60 to 70 degrees. If it is dried at a temperature of 60 degrees or less, a problem of deterioration of adhesive strength occurs such that the paint is easily peeled off due to external contact of the colored portion of the paint. In addition, the problem occurs that the shape of the outer cover 41 is deformed when dried at a temperature of 70 degrees or more. Therefore, it is preferable that the outer cover 41 is also molded from a heat resistant material that does not deform in shape at a temperature of 60 degrees or more.

In detail, the outer cover 41 is recessed to a predetermined depth with a door seat 411 for mounting the door 6 on the front part. In addition, an opening hole for introducing laundry is formed inside the door seating portion 411. In addition, a plurality of center hooks 417 are formed on the rear surface of the edge of the opening hole to be fitted into the center hook insertion hole 431 formed in the cabinet cover 42. In addition, side frame fastening ends 414 are formed at both side surfaces to be coupled to the side frame 52. At least one frame rib insertion hole 413 is inserted between the side frame fastening ends 414 to insert the frame ribs 526 (see FIG. 9) protruding from the inner surface of the side frame 52. . In addition, a rib insertion hole 412 for inserting the outer cover fixing rib 75 (see FIG. 15) formed on the rear surface of the control panel 7 is provided on the upper side of the outer cover 41 at a predetermined interval. Is formed.

On the other hand, the outer cover 41, like the cabinet cover 42, the edge portion is bent back to a predetermined width, the rib insertion hole 412, the frame rib insertion hole 413 and the side frame fastening end 414 is formed in the bent surface. In particular, at least one upper rib 416 is formed at an end portion of the bent surface formed on the upper side of the outer cover 41 of the bent surface. In detail, the upper rib 416 is inserted into the upper rib insertion hole 426 formed in the upper surface of the cabinet cover 42.

In addition, a plurality of fastening bosses 415 protruding to a predetermined height at a predetermined position are formed on the rear surface of the outer cover 41. In detail, the fastening boss 415 contacts the recessed portion 422 recessed to a predetermined depth in the front part of the cabinet cover 42. Then, the fastening member is inserted through the hole formed in the center of the depression 422 from the rear surface of the cabinet cover 42. In addition, the fastening member is inserted into the fastening boss 415 so that the cabinet cover 42 and the outer cover 41 are firmly coupled. In addition, as described above, a plurality of lower ribs 418 protrude from the lower end of the outer cover 41, and the lower rib 418 has a lower rib insertion hole 430 formed at the lower end of the cabinet cover 42. Is inserted into

7 is a front perspective view of an upper frame constituting a fringe frame according to the spirit of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the upper frame.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the upper frame 51, which is a component of the fringe frame 5 according to the present invention, has an approximately n-shape to cover the upper and both side edges of the control panel 7.

In detail, the upper frame 51 includes a cabinet cover fastening end 511 extending to a rear end at both ends, a control panel fastening end 513 extending a predetermined length downwardly at the upper end of the rear end, and a lower end at both ends. And a fixing rib 515 extending to a predetermined length and width. In addition, a first rib 516 protruding a predetermined length downward and a second rib 517 protruding at a predetermined distance from the first rib 516 are formed in a horizontal portion of the upper frame 51. . In addition, the first rib 516 and the second rib 517 are inserted into an insertion hole formed in the upper surface of the upper panel, which will be described later, so that the upper frame 51 is fixedly mounted to the upper panel.

In more detail, the cabinet cover fastening end 511 is coupled to the upper guide rib 424 bent to the upper side of the cabinet cover 42. In other words, a fastening member such as a screw penetrates the upper frame fastening hole 425 formed at both ends of the upper guide rib 424 and the fastening hole 512 formed in the cabinet cover fastening end 511. do.

In addition, the control panel fastening end 513 is coupled to a fastening boss (to be described later) protruding to the rear surface of the control panel (7). In addition, the fixing ribs 515 extending on both lower ends of the upper frame 51 are fitted into the fixing rib insertion holes 524 (see FIG. 9) formed on the upper surface of the side frame 52. That is, it can be seen that the upper frame 51 is coupled to the side frame 52, the control panel 7, and the cabinet cover 42 by the assembly process as described above.

On the other hand, the side surface 516 of the upper frame 51, in more detail, the side surface 516 of the portion where the detergent box 8 is mounted has a predetermined thickness in the front and rear direction, so that the detergent box 8 is inserted Or it performs a function of guiding the movement of the detergent box (8) in the withdrawal process.

In addition, since the upper frame 51 is mounted, the front edge portion of the top cover 3 covering the upper portion of the cabinet 2 is coupled to the rear surface of the upper portion of the upper frame 51.

9 is a front perspective view of a side frame constituting a fringe frame according to the spirit of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the side frame.

9 and 10, the side frame 52 according to the present invention has a predetermined width and length to cover side edge portions of the cabinet cover 42 and the outer cover 41. Therefore, by covering the overlapping portion of the cabinet cover 42 and the outer cover 41, it gives a beautiful appearance.

In detail, the side frame 52 includes a frame body 521 having a substantially rectangular shape, a frame front 522 curved at a predetermined curvature from the front end of the frame body 521, and an upper frame seated horizontally bent at an upper end thereof. A stage 523 and a standing rib 527 extending to a predetermined length are included in the lower end.

More specifically, the upper frame seating end 523 is formed with a fixing rib insertion hole 524 for inserting the fixing rib 515 formed at the lower end of the upper frame 51. In addition, a plurality of frame ribs 526 having predetermined widths and lengths are formed at ends of the frame front 522 at predetermined intervals. Here, the frame rib 526 is fitted into the frame rib insertion hole 413 formed on the side surface of the outer cover 41.

In addition, at least one frame hook 525 protrudes at a predetermined interval from a rear end of the frame body 521. In detail, the frame hook 525 is inserted into the frame hook insertion hole 423 formed at the side of the cabinet cover 42.

On the other hand, a side frame fastening end insertion groove 528 into which the side frame fastening end 414 is formed at the rear surface of the frame front 522 is formed at the side of the outer cover 41.

By the above configuration, the side frame 52 has an upper end coupled with the upper frame 51, a lower end coupled with the lower frame 453, and a side portion connected with the outer cover 41 and the cabinet cover 42. You can see that combined with). In addition, it can also be seen that the side frame 52 is coupled without the need for a separate member, such as the member and the screw.

11 is a front perspective view of a lower frame constituting a fringe frame according to the spirit of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the fringe frame.

11 and 12, the lower frame 53 constituting the fringe frame 5 according to the present invention includes an outer cover seating portion 532 for mounting the outer cover 41 on an upper surface thereof. A cabinet cover seating portion 531 recessed to a predetermined depth at the rear side of the outer cover seating portion 532 and a standing rib insertion groove 534 for inserting the standing ribs 527 of the side frame into upper sides of both ends are provided. Included. In addition, a plurality of supporting rib receiving grooves 535 recessed to a predetermined depth in the rear edge portion of the lower frame 53 are formed. Here, the supporting rib receiving groove 535 is formed to prevent the supporting rib protruding from the lower panel, which will be described later, from interfering with the lower frame 53.

In detail, at least one bolting hole 533 is formed on the cabinet cover seating portion 531, and the lower frame 53 and the cabinet cover 42 are coupled to each other by a fastening member. Accordingly, it can be seen that the lower frame 53 is coupled to the cabinet cover 42 by a fastening member such as a screw, and both ends are assembled with the side frame.

As described above, the front frame 4 and the control panel 7 are prevented from being damaged by an external force by the french frame 5 surrounding the edges of the front panel 4 and the control panel 7. . Even if an external impact is applied, a part of the fringe frame 5 will be damaged, and the front panel 4 is protected. In addition, by replacing only the damaged fringe frame 5, not only the repair of the product is easy but also the repair cost is reduced.

13 is a front view of a control panel according to the spirit of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the control panel, and FIG. 15 is a bottom perspective view of the control panel.

Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15, the controller 7 according to the present invention has an upper surface and a side surface surrounded by the upper frame 51, and a lower end thereof is coupled to the upper surface of the front panel 4. .

In detail, the control panel 7 includes an input unit 71 provided with various operation units on one side, and a detergent box mounting unit 72 for inserting a detergent box on the other side.

In more detail, the input unit 71 includes the power button 711, a dial knob insertion groove 713 for inputting washing conditions, an operation button 712, a display window 714, and a washing condition for inputting washing conditions. The condition input button 715 is provided.

In addition, a rear surface of the control panel 7 is equipped with a PCB substrate equipped with a control unit for storing and controlling the information input through the input unit 71.

In detail, a PCB substrate fastening boss 74 is formed to protrude to a predetermined length to the rear surface of the control panel 7. In addition, an upper frame fastening boss 73 coupled to the control panel fastening end 513 formed on the upper frame 51 is protruded from the rear surface of the control panel 7. Accordingly, a fastening member such as a screw is inserted through the fastening groove 514 formed in the control panel fastening end 513 from the rear to the front, and then inserted into the upper frame fastening boss 73, thereby providing the control panel ( 7) and the upper frame 51 are assembled integrally.

In addition, an outer cover fixing rib 75 having a predetermined length is formed at a lower end surface of the control panel 7, and the outer cover fixing rib 75 is formed on an upper surface of the outer cover 41. It is inserted into the rib insertion hole 412. Accordingly, the bottom surface of the control panel 7 is seated and fixed to the outer cover 41.

In addition, a panel hook 76 is formed at a rear surface of the upper portion of the control panel 7 to be inserted into a hole formed in an upper panel which will be described later, so that the control panel 7 does not swing from the upper panel. In addition, a dispenser fastening boss 77 protrudes from the rear surface of the control panel 7 to be fastened by a dispenser and a fastening member mounted inside the cabinet 2 to accommodate a detergent box.

16 is a perspective view illustrating a cabinet in which a front panel according to the spirit of the present invention is mounted.

Referring to FIG. 16, the cabinet 2 according to the present invention includes a main body 23 that is bent in a substantially “c” shape, an upper panel 21 and a lower connecting both ends of the main body 23. A panel 22 is included.

In detail, the cabinet 2 is open at the front in which the front panel 4 is mounted, the side and the rear are integrally formed, or the front and the side in which the front panel 4 is mounted are integral, and rear This can be made to be an opening.

In this case, a panel frame (to be described later) having a predetermined length and width is attached to the upper side and / or the lower side in order to connect both sides.

Alternatively, the cabinet 2 may be assembled into four separate parts on each side, and an opening for injecting laundry is formed on one side, and the front panel 4 is mounted on the side on which the opening is formed. Can be.

Alternatively, in the case of the built-in type, the side or rear wall cabinet may not be configured.

Here, the shape of the cabinet 2 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to suggest a cabinet 2 of various shapes, which is to be included in the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

Meanwhile, the upper panel 21 mounted on the front side of the main body 23 has a detergent box insertion hole 211 formed at one edge thereof to allow a detergent box to be inserted therein, and is cut to a predetermined size in a central portion thereof. A wire insertion hole 212 through which an electric wire connected to the control panel 7 passes, a hook insertion hole 213a for inserting a panel hook 76 formed in the upper edge portion to be formed in the control panel 7, and Hook hook end 213 is included to prevent the panel hook 76 from being caught.

In addition, the upper panel 21 may include at least one upper frame fastening end 214a extending a predetermined length downward from an upper edge surface, and a first rib formed on an upper edge portion of the upper frame 51. A first rib insertion hole 215 for inserting the 516 and a second rib insertion hole 216 for inserting the second rib 517 are included.

In detail, a fastening hole 214b through which a fastening member penetrates is formed at an end of the upper frame fastening end 214a. In addition, a control panel fastening end 513 of the upper frame 51 is located on the rear surface of the upper frame fastening end 214a. In addition, an upper frame fastening boss 73 protruding from the rear surface of the control panel 7 is positioned on the front surface of the upper frame fastening end 214a. The fastening member penetrates through the control panel fastening end 513 and the upper frame fastening end 214a and is inserted into the upper frame fastening boss 73.

In addition, cabinet cover fastening holes 217 for fastening with the cabinet cover 42 and upper frame fastening holes 218 for fastening with the upper frame 51 are disposed at both lower ends of the upper panel 21, respectively. Is formed. Here, the upper frame fastening hole 425 formed in the cabinet cover 42 is located on the front surface of the upper frame fastening hole 218, and the upper frame 51 on the front surface of the upper frame fastening hole 425. Cabinet cover fastening end 511 is formed in the position. Accordingly, the upper frame 51, the cabinet cover 42, and the upper panel 21 are integrally coupled by the fastening member.

In addition, the panel hook 76 formed on the rear surface of the control panel 7 is inserted into the hook insertion hole 213a formed in the upper portion of the upper panel 21, and the upper portion of the panel hook 76 is provided. The surface is caught by the hook engaging end 213b. Therefore, once the control panel 7 is coupled to the upper panel 21, the panel hook 76 does not easily come off. The first rib 516 protruding from the upper rear surface of the upper frame 51 to the first rib insertion inlet 215 and the second rib insertion hole 216 formed on the upper edge of the upper panel 21. And the second ribs 517 are respectively inserted so that the upper frame 51 is coupled to the upper panel 21 so as not to swing.

Meanwhile, at least one supporting rib 221 is formed at a lower end of the lower panel 22 coupled to the lower end of the main body 23 at predetermined intervals.

In detail, the supporting rib 221 is formed by cutting a portion of the lower panel 22 to a predetermined size and bending the cut portion at an angle as shown in the drawing. In addition, the supporting rib 221 is fitted into the support slot 428c formed at the lower end bent surface of the cabinet cover 42 as described above.

17 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the lower end of the cabinet cover is assembled to the lower panel according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 17, the lower end of the cabinet cover 42 according to the present invention is fastened by the supporting rib 221 of the lower panel 22.

In detail, since the supporting rib 21 protrudes forward and is bent a predetermined angle upward, the upper side of the cabinet cover 42 is first inclined forward in order to be inserted into the support slot 428c. Then, the end of the supporting rib 221 is inserted into the support slot 428c, and then the upper end of the cabinet cover 42 is pushed and rotated to be in close contact with the upper panel 21 of the cabinet 2. Then, the lower bent surface of the cabinet cover 42 is seated on the upper surface of the supporting rib 221, and the lower guide rib 428 of the cabinet cover 42 is brought into the vertical state.

18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which an upper end portion of an outer cover according to the spirit of the present invention is assembled to a cabinet cover.

Referring to FIG. 18, the outer cover 41 according to the present invention allows the upper surface to be coupled to the upper surface of the cabinet cover 42, and then another portion to be coupled.

In detail, a plurality of upper ribs 416 extending downwards are formed on the upper edge of the outer cover 41 at predetermined intervals. In addition, the upper ribs 416 extend in the vertical direction and are gently curved or bent backwards. Therefore, in order to fasten the outer cover 41 to the cabinet cover 42, the lower end of the outer cover 41 is lifted slightly. The curved portion of the upper rib 416 is inserted into the upper rib insertion hole 426. Then, the outer cover 41 is lowered and brought into close contact with the front surface of the cabinet cover 42. Then, the upper rib 416 is completely inserted into the upper rib insertion hole 426.

Hereinafter, the step of assembling the front part of the washing apparatus 1 described above will be described in detail step by step.

<First step>

First, the outer cover 41 is coupled to the front surface of the cabinet cover 42.

In detail, the upper rib 416 formed on the upper cover 41 is inserted into the upper rib insertion hole 426 formed on the upper surface of the cabinet cover 42. In this case, in order to easily insert the upper rib 416 into the upper rib insertion hole 426, a process as described in FIG. 18 is performed.

Here, the outer cover 41 is laid down on the cabinet cover 42 and then pressurized with a predetermined force. Then, the center hook 417 protruding from the rear surface of the outer cover 41 is inserted into the center hook insertion hole 431 of the cabinet cover 42, and the lower rib protruding from the bottom lower surface of the outer cover 41. 418 is inserted into the lower rib insertion hole 430 formed at the lower front of the cabinet cover 42. At the same time, end portions of the plurality of fastening bosses 415 protruding from the rear surface of the outer cover 41 are in close contact with the recessed portions 422 recessed in front of the cabinet cover 42. In this state, the fastening member having a fastening member such as a screw is inserted from the rear of the recess 422 and tightened to be inserted into the fastening boss 415.

<Second step>

As a second step, the side frame 52 is coupled to the side of the front panel 4.

In detail, the side frame coupling end 414 formed on the side of the outer cover 41 is fitted into the side frame coupling end insertion groove 528 of the side frame 520. At the same time, the frame rib 526 of the side frame 52 is inserted into the frame rib insertion hole 413 of the outer frame 41. The frame hook 525 of the side frame 52 is inserted into the frame hook insertion hole 423 of the cabinet cover 42.

<Third step>

As a third step, the lower frame 53 is coupled to the lower end with the side frame 52 fastened to the side of the front panel 4.

In detail, the lower surfaces of the outer cover 41 and the cabinet cover 42 are respectively seated on the outer cover seating portion 532 and the cabinet cover seating portion 531 formed on the upper surface of the lower frame 53. At this time, the standing ribs 527 extending at the lower end of the side frame 52 are inserted into the standing rib insertion grooves 534 of the lower frame 53. In this state, the fastening member is inserted into the bolting hole 533 formed in the cabinet cover seating portion 9531, but is inserted from the lower side of the lower frame 53 upward. The fastening member passes through the bolting hole 427 formed at the lower end of the cabinet cover 42.

<Fourth step>

As a fourth step, the front panel 4 assembled through the above three steps is mounted on the front of the cabinet 2.

In detail, a process as described in FIG. 17 is performed such that the lower end of the cabinet cover 42 is coupled to the lower panel 22. Then, the upper rear surface of the cabinet cover 42 is in close contact with the front surface of the upper panel 21. Here, the upper surface of the cabinet cover 42 is in close contact with the front surface of the upper panel 21, and then the cabinet cover 42 is coupled to the upper panel 21 by using fastening bolts.

<Step 5>

As a fifth step, the upper frame 51 is coupled to the cabinet cover 42, the upper panel 21, and the side frame 52.

In detail, the fixing rib 515 formed at the lower end of the upper frame 51 is inserted into the fixing rib insertion hole 524 formed at the upper surface of the side frame 52. At this time, the first rib 516 and the second rib 517 protruding from the rear surface of the upper frame 51 are the first rib insertion hole 215 and the second rib insertion hole 216 of the upper panel 21. To be inserted into Next, the fastening groove 512 formed in the cabinet cover fastening end 511 of the upper frame 51 and the upper frame fastening hole 425 of the cabinet cover 42 are coincident with each other. The fastening member passes through the fastening groove 512, the upper frame fastening hole 425, and the upper frame fastening hole 218 formed in the upper panel 21.

Here, in the process of fastening the upper frame 51, the control panel fastening end 513 protruding from the upper frame 51 is positioned at the rear side of the upper frame fastening end 214a.

<Step 6>

As a final step, the control panel 7 is mounted inside the upper frame 51.

In detail, the outer cover fixing rib 75 formed at the bottom of the control panel 7 is inserted into the rib insertion hole 412 formed at the upper surface of the outer cover 41. The panel hook 76 is inserted into the hook insertion hole 213a of the upper panel 21 by pushing the control panel 7 with a predetermined force. Next, the upper frame fastening boss 73 protruding from the rear surface of the control panel 7 is positioned in front of the upper frame fastening end 214a. In addition, the control panel fastening end 513, the upper frame fastening end 214a, and the upper frame fastening boss 73 are coupled to each other by using a fastening member.

By the fastening method of the front part of the washing apparatus according to the present invention constituting the configuration as described above, there is an effect that the consumer can easily replace the front part color of the washing apparatus, such as a washing machine, dryer or dishwasher.

In addition, in the manufacturing process, it is possible to change the front portion to a variety of colors, patterns or designs without replacing the other components forming the appearance of the cleaning device, there is an effect that can meet a variety of tastes of consumers.

In addition, when a part of the outer edge portion is damaged during the movement or assembly of the cleaning device, only the damaged edge portion can be replaced without replacing the whole, thereby reducing the cost and cost of repair. .

Furthermore, there is an additional effect that the front edge of the cleaning device is neatly arranged to give the product a luxurious feel.

Claims (10)

Coupling an upper panel and a lower panel to the cabinet; The outer cover is fastened to the front of the cabinet cover to form a front panel; Coupling a frame to an edge of the front panel; Coupling the front panel to the cabinet; And And a control panel seated on an upper side of the front panel. And said frame is coupled to the front and side surfaces of said front panel. delete The method of claim 1, The forming of the front panel may include inserting a coupling rib formed at an upper portion of the outer cover into a rib insertion groove formed at an upper portion of the cabinet cover. The method of claim 1, The forming of the front panel may include inserting a fastening member protruding from a rear surface of the outer cover into a fastening member insertion hole formed in the cabinet cover. The method of claim 1, Wherein the front panel is formed is a step in which the fastening boss projecting on the rear surface of the outer cover is in close contact with the recess formed in the front of the cabinet cover, And a fastening member inserted into the fastening boss by penetrating the recess from the rear surface of the cabinet cover. The method of claim 1, The coupling of the front panel to the cabinet may include inserting ribs protruding in front of the lower panel into slots formed at the lower end of the cabinet; And coupling the upper surface of the cabinet cover to the upper panel by a fastening member. The method of claim 1, And after the front panel is seated in the cabinet, an upper frame is coupled to a front surface of the upper panel. The method of claim 7, wherein The step of mounting the control panel on the upper surface of the front panel may include the step of inserting a rib protruding to the lower end of the control panel into the rib insertion hole formed in the upper surface of the outer cover, A fastening hook protruding from a rear surface of the control panel is inserted into a hook insertion hole formed in the upper panel; The front portion of the cleaning device comprising the step of engaging the fastening boss projecting on the back of the control panel, the fastening end extending to the upper surface of the upper panel and the fastening end extending to the upper surface of the upper frame by a fastening member. Fastening method. The method of claim 7, wherein The coupling of the upper frame to the front of the upper panel may include inserting a rib extending to a rear surface of the upper frame into a rib insertion hole formed at an upper edge of the upper panel; And coupling a lower end of the upper frame, an upper surface of the cabinet cover, and a lower end of the upper panel by a fastening member. The outer cover is fastened to the front of the cabinet cover to form a front panel; Coupling a side frame to a side of the front panel; Coupling a lower frame to a bottom of the front panel; Mounting the front panel to a cabinet; Coupling an upper frame to an upper surface of the front panel; And mounting a control panel in a space between the upper frame and the front panel.

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