KR20120012218A - wasing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A washing machine is provided to prevent abrasion at a wiring by installing a radiant heat ball at the cover of a controller. CONSTITUTION: A controller controls various components of a washing machine. A controller casing unit accepts the controller. A controller cover covers the controller casing unit. The controller emits heat through plural heating radiation holes(42, 42a, 42b). A protrusion unit(43) located between neighbor heat radiating holes is curved to the controller.

Description

Washing machine

The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a washing machine for preventing the wear of the wiring made between the various configurations of the washing machine and the controller for controlling the washing machine.

In general, a washing machine includes an outer tub for washing water, and an inner tub rotatably provided in the outer tub to accommodate clothes and the like (hereinafter, referred to as 'foam'), and washing of the fabric is performed as the inner tub is rotated.

The washing machine has a top loading type in which an inner tank is vertically provided so that the foam can be fed from the upper side and rotates about a vertical axis, and the inner tank is horizontally provided so that the foam can be fed from the front and rotates about the horizontal axis. It can be divided into front loading type.

Such a washing machine includes a controller for controlling various configurations constituting a washing machine such as a driving unit, a water supply valve, a drain pump, and the like, and a controller cover covering a controller accommodating part accommodating the controller is provided. In this case, heat dissipation holes are formed in the controller cover for heat dissipation of the controller, and the wires connected to the wicking controller are worn by contacting the cut surface generated when the heat dissipation hole is cut, thereby causing a wire break, a short circuit, a fire, or the like. A problem occurred.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of preventing wear of the wiring formed between the various configurations of the washing machine and the controller for controlling the same.

The washing machine of the present invention includes a controller for controlling various configurations of the washing machine, a controller casing for accommodating the controller, and a controller cover for covering the controller casing, and a portion of the controller cover is cut away to dissipate the controller. A plurality of heat dissipation holes are formed, and the washing machine is formed between the adjacent heat dissipation holes are bent toward the controller.

The washing machine of the present invention has an effect of preventing the wires from being worn by the heat dissipation holes formed in the controller cover.

In addition, the washing machine of the present invention has an effect that can prevent the washing machine from leaking.

In addition, the washing machine of the present invention has the effect of preventing the controller from overheating.

1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side cross-sectional view of the washing machine shown in FIG.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a control relationship between main components of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing that the controller cover and the controller casing of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined.
FIG. 5 illustrates that the controller is accommodated in the controller casing by removing the controller cover of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the controller casing shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various forms, and only the embodiments of the present invention make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, the invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the washing machine shown in FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control relationship between main components of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the washing machine W according to an embodiment of the present invention has an appearance formed by a cabinet 1, a top cover 2, a door 3, and a control panel 4. The cabinet 1 has an open top, a top cover 2 having a discharge hole (not shown) formed in the center of the cabinet 1 so that the fabric can enter and exit, and the top cover 2 has the above-mentioned. A door 3 for opening and closing a discharge opening and closing hole is rotatably provided, and on one side of the top cover 2, the input unit 12 and the washing machine W receive various control commands for controlling the washing machine W from a user. The control panel 4 is provided with an output unit 14 for informing the user of the operating state.

The outer tub 6 is suspended from the top cover 3 by the support member 51 to accommodate the wash water. The vibration generated during the operation of the washing machine W is buffered by the suspension 52 connecting one end of the support member 51 and the outer tub 6.

In the outer tub 6, an inner tub 7 for receiving a cloth is rotatably provided, and a pulsator 8 is rotatably provided at the bottom of the inner tub 7. During washing process, the inner tub 7 and the pulsator 9 are rotated in various ways so that washing of the cloth is effectively performed. In order to allow wash water to circulate between the outer tank 6 and the inner tank 7, a plurality of water holes 7h are formed in the inner tank 7.

The washing machine W according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a controller 5 for controlling various configurations of the washing machine, an input unit 12 through which a control command for controlling the washing machine W is input, and a washing machine W Output unit 14 for outputting the operating state of the user so that the user can recognize, the drive unit 22 for driving the inner tank 7 and / or pulsator 9, and the water supply unit 24 for supplying the wash water ), A drain 26 for draining the wash water, a detector 28 composed of various sensors, and a heater 30 for heating the wash water.

The input unit 12 may be variously implemented as a rotary switch, a push switch, a touch switch, and the like, and the output unit 14 may be implemented as a diode, an LCD, an LED, or the like.

The drive unit 22 provides a driving force for rotating the inner tub 7 and / or the pulsator 8, and transfers the motor and the driving force generated by the motor to the inner tub 7 and / or the pulsator 8. It may include a clutch for selectively transmitting.

The water supply unit 24 may include a water supply valve 36 for controlling the water supply hose 34 by supplying the wash water supplied through the water supply hose 34 to the inner tank 7. When the water supply valve 36 is opened, the washing water is guided to the detergent box 32, mixed with the detergent contained in the detergent box 32, and then supplied to the inner tank 7.

The drainage part 26 includes a drain valve 55 for controlling the wash water drained from the outer tub 6 through the drain hose 56 and a drain pump 57 for pumping the wash water in the drain hose 56 to the outside. ) May be included.

The detection unit 28 may include a temperature sensor (not shown) for sensing the temperature of the wash water in the outer tub 6 or a level sensor (not shown) for sensing the water level in the outer tub 6.

The heating unit 30 is to heat the wash water in the outer tank 6, for this purpose, a heater may be provided at the bottom of the outer tank (6).

In the washing machine of the present invention, the controller is for controlling various configurations of the washing machine, and includes the input unit 12, the output unit 14, the driving unit 22, the water supply unit 24, the drain unit 26, and the detection unit. At least one of the 28 and the heating unit 30 can be controlled. The controller may be formed of a printed circuit board.

 In more detail, the controller includes an input / output controller 10 that controls the input unit 12 and the output unit 14, a driving unit 22, a water supply unit 24, a drain unit 26, a sensing unit 28, and It may include a main controller 50 for controlling the heating unit 30. The input / output controller 10 may be disposed in the control panel 4, and the main controller 50 may be disposed in the cabinet 1.

However, the components 12 and 14 controlled by the input / output controller 12 described above and the components 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 controlled by the main controller 50 are just examples. In the present invention, the distinction between the input / output controller and the main controller is not based on the difference in the control configuration, but the input / output controller 12 is disposed inside the control panel 4, and the main controller 50 is located in the cabinet 1. It must be determined by the difference in placement.

The input / output controller 10 and the main controller 50 may be electrically connected to each other to communicate with each other. For example, when a control command for instructing washing is input through the input unit 12, the input / output controller 10 outputs a message indicating that washing is started through the output unit 14, and at the same time, the main controller A predetermined control signal is applied to the main controller 50, and the main controller 50 includes a driver 22, a water supply unit 24, a drain unit 26, a sensor unit 28, and / or a heating unit 30. Washing is performed by controlling to operate according to a set algorithm, and a predetermined control signal is applied to the input / output controller 10 according to the washing progress state, and the input / output controller 10 receives the washing progress state through the output unit 14. To be printed.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing that the controller cover and the controller casing of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined. FIG. 5 illustrates that the controller is accommodated in the controller casing by removing the controller cover of FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the controller casing shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 6.

In this embodiment, the controller cover 40 is provided to cover the input / output controller 10. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.

The controller casing 16 accommodates the input / output controller 10. The controller casing 16 is formed to have one side open so that the input / output controller 10 can be mounted, and the controller cover 40 covers the opened portion of the controller casing 16.

The controller cover 40 includes a plurality of heat dissipation holes 42, 42a, and 42b for dissipating the input / output controller 10, and the adjacent heat dissipation holes 42a and 42b are bent toward the input / output controller 10 so that the plurality of heat dissipation holes 42, 42a, and 42b may be bent. To form a protrusion 43. The protrusion 43 may have a curved surface having a predetermined curvature R on a surface in contact with the wire 5.

The controller cover 40 may be formed of a metal material composed of aluminum, stainless steel, or the like, and the heat dissipation port 42 may have a front surface 41 of the controller cover 40 facing the input / output controller 10 cut away. Is formed. Hereinafter, the controller cover 40 will be described as being formed of a metal material.

Alternatively, the controller cover 40 may be formed of a flame retardant plastic material to effectively withstand the heat generated from the controller 10.

Due to the cut surface of the controller cover 40 cut to form the heat dissipation port 42, the wires 5 wired to the input / output controller 16 are worn, which may cause a problem in that a connection or a short circuit occurs. Therefore, the controller cover 40 has a protrusion 43 formed between the adjacent heat dissipation holes 42a and 42b, thereby preventing the electric wire 5 from contacting the cut surface of the heat dissipation hole 42.

As shown in FIG. 5, the input / output controller 10 may be configured by mounting various electrical components on the PCB 18, and the plurality of terminals 18a, 18b, and 18c to which the wires 5 are connected to the PCB 18. , 18d, 18e 18f, 18g, 18h, 18i, 18k, 18m, 18n) may be formed. The wire through hole 16h through which the wires 5 connected to the terminal pass may be formed in the controller casing 16.

Meanwhile, the controller cover 40 includes a front face 41 facing the input / output controller 10 and side surfaces 46, 47, 48, and 49 respectively extending from the front face 41 to be assembled to the controller casing 16. Include. Adjacent sides 46, 47 of said sides 46, 47, 48, 49 are hooked together. That is, a hook 47a may be formed on one of the adjacent side surfaces, and a fastener 46a on which the hook 47a may be formed.

As shown in FIG. 4, when two adjacent sides are referred to as the first side 46 and the second side 47, the hook 47a is formed on the second side 47, and the first side ( A fastener 46a may be formed at 46.

Adjacent ones of the side surfaces 46, 47, 48, and 49 of the controller cover 40 may be coupled to each other to improve productivity of the controller cover 40. In particular, the controller cover 40 may be formed by press working in a developed form, and in this case, the heat dissipation opening 42 and the protrusion 43 at the same time as cutting the metal plate body in the form in which the controller cover 40 is developed. It is possible to continuously form a plurality of metal plate body of the form in which the controller cover 40 is developed in a short time by repeatedly forming together.

Subsequently, the metal plate body in which the controller cover 40 formed by press working is developed is folded so as to form the front surface 41 and the side surfaces 46, 47, 48, and 49, and then the hook 47a and The final form of the controller cover 40 is completed by engaging the fastener 46a and joining the adjacent sides 46, 47, 48, 49 together.

In the above description, the controller, the controller casing, and the controller cover of the present invention have been described as being an input / output controller 10, a controller casing 16, and a controller cover 40 disposed inside the control panel 4, respectively. It is not. That is, the controller of the present invention may be the main controller 50 disposed in the cabinet 1, in which case the controller casing 16 accommodates the main controller 50, and the controller cover 40 also includes the cabinet ( It is disposed in 1) to cover the main controller 50.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the following claims rather than the detailed description, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and the equivalent concept are included in the scope of the present invention. Should be interpreted.

Claims (11)

A controller for controlling various configurations of the washing machine;
A controller casing to receive the controller; And
A controller cover covering the controller casing,
And a portion of the controller cover is cut to dissipate the controller to form a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and a plurality of heat dissipation holes are bent between the adjacent heat dissipation holes to form a protrusion. The method of claim 1,
The controller cover is formed of a metal material. The method of claim 2,
The controller cover is formed by pressing. The method of claim 3, wherein
The protrusion,
Washing machine having a predetermined curved surface formed in contact with the wire connected to the controller. The method of claim 1,
And a control panel including an input unit for inputting various control commands for controlling the washing machine, and an output unit for displaying an operating state of the washing machine.
The controller controls the input unit and the output unit,
The controller casing is disposed in the control panel. The method of claim 1,
A cabinet having at least one of a driving part, a water supply part, a drain part, a sensing part, and a heating part therein; And
The controller controls at least one of the driving unit, the water supply unit, the drainage unit, the sensing unit, and the heating unit,
The controller casing is disposed in the cabinet. The method of claim 1,
The controller,
Washing machine including a printed circuit board (PCB). The method of claim 1,
The controller cover,
Washing machine formed of flame-retardant plastic material. The method of claim 1,
The controller,
The washing machine is formed with a terminal portion to which electric wires are connected. The method of claim 1,
The controller cover,
A plurality of side surfaces coupled with the controller casing,
Washing machines are coupled to each other adjacent to each other of the plurality of sides. The method of claim 10,
One of the plurality of side surfaces adjacent to each other is formed with a hook, the other is a washing machine is formed with a fastener to the hook.

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