KR20080104642A - Top loader type washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A top loader type washing machine is provided in which a top cover is not damaged though being made of steel material by installing a detergent injecting device on not inside of the top cover but on a control panel. A top loader type washing machine comprises a valve assembly(220), installed to the rear surface of a control panel, into which cold water and hot water enters; and a hose connecting a valve assembly to a detergent injecting device. A detergent comprises a housing inserted into a receiving part and a dispenser(320) attached to the housing.

Description

TOP LOADER TYPE WASHING MACHINE}

1 is a perspective view showing a top rod type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of the washing machine showing a detergent injection device installed in the control panel of Figure 1,

3 is a partial plan view of a washing machine showing a detergent injection device installed in the control panel of FIG.

4 is a perspective view showing the detergent dosing device of Figure 1 separated;

5 is a perspective view illustrating the dispenser of FIG. 4 separately.

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

100: washing machine 110: cabinet

111: top cover 112: lead

113: control panel 120: reservoir

130: washing tank 160: pulsator

170: drive unit 200: control panel

220: valve assembly 230: hose

240: connection terminal 300: detergent injection device

310: housing 311: duct

312: guide member 313: water dispersion member

320: dispenser 322: cap

R1: first storage unit R2: second storage unit

S: siphon tube

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a top rod type washing machine provided with a detergent injection device in a control panel.

In general, a washing machine is a device for removing various contaminants attached to laundry, such as clothes and bedding, by using the emulsification of the detergent, the friction action of the water flow according to the rotation of the pulsator, and the impact action applied to the laundry by the pulsator.

On the other hand, the top-load washing machine for administering the laundry from the upper side of the washing machine, the cabinet forming the appearance, a tub accommodated in the cabinet, the laundry tank (basket) accommodated inside the reservoir and rotated when washing or dehydrating And a motor installed at the bottom of the reservoir to rotate the pulsator and the washing tank, and a clutch for determining the direction of transmission of the driving force of the motor to rotate both the pulsator and the washing tank in the washing process and to rotate only the washing tank in the dehydration process. do.

On the other hand, the top cover is mounted on the upper part of the cabinet. On the rear upper side of the top cover is provided with a plurality of operation buttons for operating the washing stroke and a control panel for displaying the operation status is attached. In the center of the top cover is installed a lid for taking out or accommodating the laundry in the washing tank.

At the rear of the control panel, a valve assembly is connected to the water supply pipe for supplying the wash water to the washing tank.

On the other hand, a detergent injection device for supplying a detergent to the washing tank is installed on the inner lower side of the top cover. Detergent injection device is connected to the valve assembly by a hose receives the wash water supplied from the water supply pipe.

Generally, the detergent injection device is installed in the top cover and is opened in communication with the water supply pipe, as shown in FIG. 5 of Korean Patent No. 10-0303532, and is retractably accommodated in the detergent casing and is retractably accommodated in the water supply pipe. It includes a detergent container for temporarily receiving the wash water supplied from the dissolution of the detergent in the form of powder to supply the liquid in the washing tank.

In order to inject the detergent into the conventional detergent dosing device described above, the detergent dosing process as follows. First, the user opens the lid, puts his hand inside the cabinet, and pulls the detergent container backwards from the detergent casing, and withdraws the detergent container from the detergent casing. Next, put an appropriate amount of detergent in the dispensed detergent container and push it forward again to install the detergent container in the detergent casing. However, the conventional detergent dosing device has a problem that it is difficult and complicated to inject the detergent, it is difficult to put the correct amount of detergent in the detergent container in the dark cabinet.

In addition, when the top cover is made of steel (steel) material, it is necessary to drill a separate fastener to install a detergent casing on the inside of the top cover, which has a problem that is not good.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a top-load washing machine having a simple and simple detergent input device. In addition, there is another object to provide a top-loading washing machine in which the detergent injection device is basically installed in a place other than the inner side of the top cover, even if the top cover is made of steel.

Top-load washing machine according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the control panel; And a detergent dosing device installed on the control panel. Thus, the detergent dosing device is installed in the control panel, the process of adding detergent is simple and simple. In addition, even if the top cover is made of steel is provided a top rod type washing machine that does not damage the appearance.

Here, the control panel is provided with a receiving portion, it is preferable that the detergent injection device is inserted into the receiving portion. In addition, the above-described top rod type washing machine is installed on the rear of the control panel, the valve assembly to which cold water and hot water flow; And a hose connecting the valve assembly and the detergent injection device. Here, the hose is preferably made of a flexible rubber material for the convenience of connection.

The detergent injection device, the housing is inserted into the housing; And a dispenser detachably installed at the housing, wherein the housing is fastened to the control panel, and the dispenser is detachably detached from the housing. The lower side of the housing is provided with a duct for the wash water flows out, through the duct is a detergent mixed with the wash water in the detergent input device is introduced into the washing tank.

The dispenser includes: a first storage unit for storing a large amount of powder detergent; A second storage part formed at both sides of the first storage part and storing a small amount of powder detergent or fabric softener; And a cap installed above the first storage part and preventing the powder detergent stored in the first storage part from pouring out of the first storage part.

Here, it is preferable that a siphon tube through which wash water flows is installed at the bottom of the first storage unit and the second storage unit. When the washing water fills the first storage unit and the second storage unit to a predetermined level by the siphon tube, the washing water mixed with the detergent passes through the siphon tube through the siphon tube according to the principle of the siphon. The wash water thus discharged is guided through the above-described duct of the housing and supplied to the washing tank.

A space is formed between the first storage part and the second storage part, and a guide member fitted between the space when the housing and the dispenser are coupled to the inside of the housing is installed. The guide member serves as a guide when the dispenser is coupled to the housing, and supports the dispenser in a stable coupling state after coupling.

On the other hand, the upper surface of the housing is provided with a terminal for supplying the wash water to the first and second storage unit, the terminal is preferably connected to the valve assembly and the rubber hose.

In addition, the inside of the housing, a water dispersion member having a plurality of holes formed on the upper side of the cap is installed, which allows the washing water evenly spread to flow into the first storage unit to mix the powder detergent and the washing water stored in the first storage unit well It plays a role. Such a water dispersion member is preferably installed between the guide members for ease of installation.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described in detail a top load type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a top rod type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of a washing machine showing a detergent injection device installed in the control panel of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a control panel of Figure 1 4 is a partial plan view of the washing machine showing the detergent dispensing apparatus installed, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the detergent dispensing apparatus of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the dispenser of FIG. 4.

1 and 2, the top-loaded washing machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a cabinet 110 forming an appearance, and a water tank filled with washing water accommodated in the cabinet 110 ( 120, the washing tank 130, which is accommodated in the inside of the reservoir 120 and rotates during washing or dehydration, is rotatably installed on the bottom surface of the inner wall 131 and the laundry tank 130 consisting of the outer wall 132 and the inner wall 131 It includes a pulsator 160 and the driving unit 170 for driving the washing tank 130 or the pulsator 160 simultaneously or respectively.

The washing tub 130 is composed of an outer wall 132 forming an outer appearance, and an inner wall 131 forming an accommodation space in which laundry is spaced apart from the outer wall 132 by an interval.

A plurality of drain holes 131a and 131b are formed in the outer wall 132 and the inner wall 131 so that the wash water filled in the reservoir 120 may freely enter and exit the washing tank 130.

The top cover 111 is installed above the cabinet 110. The lid 112 that opens and closes the washing tub 130 is installed at the top of the top cover 111. And, in front of the top cover 111, a bleach input space 110a capable of containing bleach is formed. The bleach contained in the bleach input space 110a is mixed with the wash water supplied through the valve assembly 220 and the supply pipe (not shown), and then overflows the bleach input space 110a and is introduced into the washing tank 130.

The control panel 200 is installed at the rear upper side of the top cover 111, and controls the operation of the washing machine 100 and displays the operation state. To this end, the control box 100 has a built-in control box (C) made of a microcomputer and electrical components.

A valve assembly 220 including a cold water valve 221 for supplying cold water and a hot water valve 222 for supplying hot water is installed on the rear surface of the control panel 200.

An accommodating part 210 is formed in the control panel 200, and the detergent injecting device 300 is inserted into the accommodating part 210. Thus, the detergent injection device 300 is installed in the control panel 200, the process of introducing detergent is simple and simple. In addition, even when the top cover 111 is made of steel, the detergent injection device 300 itself is not installed in the top cover 111 as in the prior art, so that the top rod type washing machine does not damage the aesthetics of the top cover 111. Is provided.

Referring to FIG. 3, the valve assembly 220 and the detergent injection device 300 are connected to the hose 230. Here, the material of the hose 230 is formed of a flexible rubber material in order to easily connect the valve assembly 220 and the detergent injection device 300. More specifically, the hose 230 is the first hose 231, the second hose 232 and the first connected to the first terminal 241, the second terminal 242 and the third terminal 243 to be described later, respectively. It consists of three hoses 233.

2 and 4, the detergent injection device 300, the housing 310 is inserted into the housing 210; And a dispenser 320 detachably installed at the housing 310.

The housing 310 is fixed to the control panel 200 or the top cover 111 in a screw or hinged manner.

The dispenser 320 is detachably attached to the housing 310. That is, the user pulls or pushes the handle 321a formed on the front surface 321 of the dispenser 320 to draw the dispenser 320 to the housing 310 in order to administer the detergent.

4 and 5, the dispenser 320 may be formed on both sides of the first storage part R1 and the first storage part R1 to form a space in which a large amount of powder detergent is stored. A second storage part R2 forming a space in which the powder detergent or the fabric softener is stored; And a cap 322 provided above the first storage part R1.

The cap 322 is formed of an inclined wall 322a having a hole in the center thereof. The inclined wall 322a rides down the washing water dropped to the inclined wall 322a to the first storage part R1 through the hole. In addition, the powder detergent stored in the first storage unit R1 is prevented from pouring out of the first storage unit R1.

The siphon pipes S are installed at the bottom of the first storage part R1 and the second storage part R2, respectively, and the specific structure and operation principle of the siphon pipe S are described in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2006-85978. The description will be omitted below.

Meanwhile, a space T is formed between the first storage part R1 and the second storage part R2, and the space T when the housing 310 and the dispenser 320 are coupled to the inside of the housing 310. Guide member 312 fitted between the is installed in the vertical direction. The guide member 312 serves as a guide when the dispenser 320 is coupled to the housing 310, and serves to support the dispenser 320 in a stable coupling state after the dispenser 320 is coupled to the housing 310.

On the other hand, the upper surface 322 of the housing 310 is provided with a terminal 240 for supplying the wash water from the upper side of the first storage unit (R1) and the second storage unit (R2), the terminal 240 is a valve Connected to the assembly 220 and hose 230, respectively. More specifically, the terminal 240 includes a first terminal 241, a second terminal 242, and a third terminal 243, and as described above, the first hose 231, the second hose 232, and the like. It is connected to the third hose 233, respectively.

The water dispersing member 313 having a plurality of holes 313a formed above the cap 322 is installed in the housing 310. The hole 313a of the water dispersing member 313 evenly spreads the washing water sprayed on the upper portion of the water dispersing member 313 to be introduced into the first storage part R1. do. As a result, the powder detergent stored in the first storage unit R1 and the washing water are mixed well, and the powder detergent is prevented from agglomerating into the washing tank 130. The water dispersion member 313 is installed between the guide member 312 for convenience of installation.

A duct 311 extending upward of the washing tub 130 is installed at the bottom of the housing 310, and an outflow hole 311a through which the washing water is supplied to the washing tub 130 is formed in front of the duct 311. The duct 311 may be integrally formed with the housing 310 or may be manufactured as a separate member and installed on the bottom of the housing 310.

Hereinafter, the installation and operation of the above-described detergent dosing device will be described.

Referring to FIG. 2, in order to inject detergent, the user grasps the handle 321a of the dispenser 320 and pulls the dispenser 320 from the housing 310 in the arrow A direction.

4 and 5, the powder detergent is filled in the first storage part R1 of the dispenser 320, the powder detergent or the fabric softener is filled in the second storage part R2, and then the handle of the dispenser 320 is filled. Hold and push the dispenser 320 into the housing 310 in the direction indicated by arrow B. If necessary, the user may inject the bleach into the bleach input space 110a. The bleach added in this way is mixed with the wash water, and the bleach is filled into the washing tank 130 by overflowing the bleach input space 110a.

3 and 4, when the user presses the washing operation button of the control panel 200, the washing water is connected to the first storage unit R1 through the valve assembly 220, the hose 230, and the terminal 240. It is supplied to the upper side of the 2nd storage part R2, respectively.

The wash water supplied is mixed with detergent stored in the first storage unit R1 and the second storage unit R2. At this time, the water dispersing member 313 is installed on the upper side of the first storage unit R1 in which a large amount of powder detergent is stored, and the washing water spreads through the water dispersing member 313 to flow into the first storage unit R1. Accordingly, the washing water and the powder detergent stored in the first storage unit R1 are evenly mixed.

4 and 5, when the wash water flowing into the first storage unit R1 and the second storage unit R2 is above a certain level, the siphon tube S may be formed by the principle of siphon. The first storage part R1 and the second storage part R2 exit.

The wash water mixed with the detergent exiting the siphon tube (S) is guided to the upper side of the washing tank 130 (see FIG. 1) through the duct 311, and then the washing tank 130 through the outlet hole 311a of the duct 311. , See FIG. 1). After that, washing is performed by a general washing process.

According to the top load type washing machine according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the detergent input device is installed in the control panel, so that the user does not open the lid to put the detergent in and puts his hand inside the cabinet. .

In addition, the problem of having to put the correct amount of detergent in the detergent container in the dark cabinet is solved. In conclusion, the process of adding detergent is simple and straightforward.

In addition, the detergent injection device is installed on the control panel, not the inside of the top cover, it is provided with a top-load washing machine that does not damage the aesthetics even when the top cover is made of steel.

Claims (15)

Control panel; And Top load type washing machine comprising a; detergent input device installed on the control panel. According to claim 1, wherein the control panel is provided with a receiving portion, The detergent injection device is a top rod type washing machine inserted into the housing. The method of claim 1, A valve assembly installed at a rear side of the control panel and into which cold water and hot water are introduced; And And a hose connecting the valve assembly and the detergent injection device. 4. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 3, wherein the hose is made of rubber. The method of claim 2, The detergent injection device, A housing inserted into the housing; And And a dispenser detachably mounted to the housing. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the housing is fastened to the control panel. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 5, wherein a duct through which the wash water flows out is installed below the housing. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the dispenser is detachably attached to the housing. 9. The dispenser of claim 5, wherein the dispenser is A first storage unit; Second storage parts formed on both sides of the first storage part; And Top rod type washing machine comprising a; cap installed on the upper side of the first storage. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 9, wherein a siphon tube through which wash water flows out is installed at the bottom of the first storage unit and the second storage unit. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 9, wherein a space is formed between the first storage part and the second storage part. 12. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 11, wherein a guide member is inserted into the housing when the housing and the dispenser are coupled to each other. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 9, wherein a terminal for supplying wash water to the first and second storage units is provided on an upper surface of the housing. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 12, wherein a water dispersing member is installed inside the housing to uniformly spray the washing water onto the upper side of the cap when the housing and the dispenser are coupled to each other. 15. The top rod type washing machine according to claim 14, wherein the water dispersion member has a plurality of holes.

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