WO2019193794A1 - Machine à laver - Google Patents

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WO2019193794A1
WO2019193794A1 PCT/JP2018/047732 JP2018047732W WO2019193794A1 WO 2019193794 A1 WO2019193794 A1 WO 2019193794A1 JP 2018047732 W JP2018047732 W JP 2018047732W WO 2019193794 A1 WO2019193794 A1 WO 2019193794A1
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久保 哲也
稲田 剛士
勇二 平澤
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パナソニックIpマネジメント株式会社
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12Casings; Tubs
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26Casings; Tubs

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  • This disclosure relates to a washing machine including an operation display unit on the rear side.
  • Patent Document 1 As a conventional washing machine, a washing machine having an operation display unit on the rear side is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
  • the washing machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a housing in which a slot is formed, a washing tub accommodated in the casing, a lid that covers the slot and can be closed, and a lid that rotates.
  • a hinge portion that is movably supported, and an operation display portion that receives an operation request regarding the operation content of the washing machine and displays the input content given by the user.
  • the operation part is formed in the back of the insertion port, and the hinge part is arrange
  • This disclosure provides a washing machine that improves the appearance quality.
  • the washing machine includes a housing having an insertion port for loading clothing, a housing that opens upward and is included in the housing, and a lid that is provided so as to cover the upper side of the loading port. And a hinge portion that supports the lid so as to be freely opened and closed.
  • an operation display unit is provided at the rear of the insertion port, and sets an instruction relating to the washing operation and displays an instruction relating to the washing operation.
  • the horizontal width dimension of the operation display unit is substantially the same as the horizontal width dimension of the housing, and the hinge portion is positioned below the operation display unit.
  • the washing machine of the present disclosure includes the hinge portion that supports the lid so as to be freely opened and closed, and can improve the appearance quality.
  • FIG. 1 is an external perspective view when the lid of the washing machine according to the first embodiment is in a closed state.
  • FIG. 2 is an external perspective view when the lid of the washing machine in the first embodiment is in an open state.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the lid of the washing machine in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure around the hinge portion of the lid of the washing machine in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is an external perspective view when the lid of the washing machine according to the first embodiment is in a closed state.
  • FIG. 2 is an external perspective view when the lid of the washing machine in the first embodiment is in an open state.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the lid of the washing machine in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure around the hinge portion of the lid of the washing machine in the first embodiment.
  • the basic configuration of the washing machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the washing machine 100 includes an outer frame 110 that constitutes a casing, an upper cover 300 that constitutes the casing, a lid 500, and an operation display unit 400 that is an operation display unit.
  • the upper cover 300 forms an input port 310 for inputting clothes and is fixed to the upper part of the outer frame 110.
  • a washing tub 200 constituting a housing portion is included inside the outer frame 110.
  • the washing tub 200 has a bottomed cylindrical shape that opens upward, and is arranged so that the opening faces the charging port 310.
  • the lid body 500 includes a front lid body 510, a rear lid body 520, and a folded lid body shaft portion 530.
  • the lid body 500 is provided on the upper cover 300 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the insertion port 310.
  • the front lid body 510 and the rear lid body 520 are connected so as to be rotatable about the folding lid body shaft portion 530 as a fulcrum.
  • the rear lid body 520 is pivotally connected to the rear of the upper cover 300 that is a housing.
  • a handle portion 513 is formed on the front lid 510, and the handle portion 513 is configured so that the user can insert and hold the hand.
  • the user can open the lid 500 by grasping the handle portion 513 and lifting the front lid 510 upward and pushing it backward. As shown in FIG. 2, the lid 500 in the open state is folded so that the folded lid shaft portion 530 is on the upper side, and is positioned at the upper rear portion of the upper cover 300.
  • the operation display unit 400 that is an operation display unit includes a display 411, operation buttons 412, and a unit cover 421 on which the display 411 and the operation buttons 412 are arranged.
  • the user can confirm the washing operation information displayed on the display 411 and can set an instruction regarding the washing operation by the operation button 412.
  • the operation display unit 400 is disposed in the rear part of the upper cover 300 which is a casing. Since the operation display unit 400 is behind the loading slot 310, the user can easily put the laundry into and out of the loading slot 310.
  • the horizontal width dimension of the operation display unit 400 is substantially the same as the horizontal width dimension of the lid 500 and the upper cover 300 which is a casing.
  • a step is not formed when the lid 500 is in a closed state. Therefore, when the lid 500 is in the closed state, the operation display unit 400 and the lid 500 form a flat plane.
  • the lid 500 is in the open state, the state shown in FIG. 2 is obtained, and the lid 500 is positioned behind the operation display unit 400. Therefore, the user can view the display 411 and use the operation buttons 412 even when the lid 500 is in the open state.
  • the configuration of the lid 500 will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the front lid 510 is configured by arranging a front lid top surface portion 511, a front lid outer peripheral portion 512, and a front lid rear surface portion 514 from above.
  • the front lid outer peripheral portion 512 is provided so as to be sandwiched between the front lid top surface portion 511 and the front lid rear surface portion 514, but the side surface of the front lid outer peripheral portion 512 is visible from the outside. It is configured.
  • the rear lid body 520 includes a rear lid body top surface portion 521, a rear lid body outer peripheral portion 522, and a rear lid body rear surface portion 524.
  • the rear lid rear surface portion 524 is provided below the rear lid body top surface portion 521.
  • the rear lid outer peripheral portion 522 is disposed on the side surface of the rear lid top surface portion 521 and is provided at two locations on the left and right sides.
  • Part of the folded lid body shaft portion 530 is formed at the rear end portion of the front lid rear surface portion 514 and the front end portion of the rear lid rear surface portion 524, respectively.
  • the folded lid body shaft portion guide plate 604 is fixed to a part of the folded lid body shaft portion 530 in the rear lid body rear surface portion 524 with a screw.
  • a part of the folded lid body shaft portion 530 in the front lid body rear surface portion 514 and a part of the folded lid body shaft portion 530 in the rear lid body rear surface portion 524 are engaged with each other, and the folded lid body shaft portion guide plate 604 By covering with, the front lid body 510 and the rear lid body 520 are rotatably connected.
  • the hinge unit 700 is configured by combining the components in the lid 500, the upper cover 300 that is a casing, and the operation display unit 400 that is an operation display unit.
  • the hinge unit 700 mainly includes a lid rotating shaft 525, a lid rotating bearing 321 and a lid rotating shaft guide plate 602, and connects the lid 500 to be rotatable.
  • the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 that is a cover portion is a plate-like member that extends rearward of the rear surface of the rear lid 520 and is formed in a substantially semicircular shape that is convex downward.
  • a lower rotation shaft 525a of a lid rotation shaft 525 formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape is provided on the inner surface of the rear lid hinge cover portion 523.
  • the rear lid outer peripheral portion 522 is provided with an upper rotary shaft 525b of a lid rotary shaft 525 formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape.
  • the upper rotating shaft 525b of the lid rotating shaft 525 in the rear lid outer peripheral portion 522 and the lower rotating shaft 525a of the lid rotating shaft 525 in the rear lid rear surface 524 are fixed by screws to form the lid rotating shaft 525.
  • a hinge reinforcing plate 605 is provided between the upper rotating shaft 525b and the lower rotating shaft 525a of the lid rotating shaft 525.
  • the hinge reinforcing plate 605 is fixed on the lower rotating shaft 525a and the rear lid rear surface 524 of the lid rotating shaft 525 with screws.
  • FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the structure around the hinge portion of the lid of the washing machine in the present embodiment.
  • the lid rotation shaft 525 includes a lid rotation shaft recess 541.
  • the upper cover 300 that is a housing includes a lid rotation bearing 321 and a lid rotation shaft convex portion 322.
  • the lid rotating shaft 525 is disposed on the semicircular lid rotating bearing 321 in a state where the lid rotating shaft convex portion 322 is inserted into the lid rotating shaft concave portion 541.
  • a lid rotation shaft guide plate 602 is disposed on the lid rotation shaft 525, and the lid rotation shaft guide plate 602 is fixed to the upper cover 300 with a hinge portion screw 603.
  • the upper cover 300 that is a housing is provided with a substantially semicircular concave shaped portion 320 that is recessed downward at a position corresponding to the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 that is a cover portion.
  • the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 is accommodated in the concave shape portion 320 and rotated so that the lid body 500 does not protrude laterally from the upper cover 300.
  • the unit cover 421 of the operation display unit 400 is fixed to the upper cover 300 which is a housing by claw fitting on the front and screwing on the rear.
  • the lid rotating shaft cutout 431 provided in the unit cover 421 is a semicircular cutout, and forms a circular hole together with the lid rotating bearing 321.
  • the unit cover 421 is arranged so that the lid rotating shaft cutout 431 contacts the lid rotating bearing 321. That is, the lid rotating shaft 525 constituting the hinge 700 is disposed so as to pass through the hole formed by the lid rotating shaft notch 431 and the lid rotating bearing 321. Therefore, most of the hinge part 700 is contained inside the unit cover 421.
  • a rear lid hinge cover portion 523 that is a cover portion, and is not visually recognized from the outside.
  • the hinge portion 700 that supports the lid 500 so as to be freely opened and closed is positioned below the operation display unit 400 that is an operation display portion.
  • the hinge portion 700 includes the lid rotation bearing 321 and the lid rotation shaft 525 disclosed in any of FIGS. 7 and 8. , A lid rotating shaft guide plate 602, a hinge portion screw 603, and a hinge reinforcing plate 605. Further, the hinge part 700 includes a spring accommodating part 324, a spring 601, a stopper receiving convex part 543, and a stopper receiving surface 325.
  • FIG. 7 shows the structure of the hinge 700 in the closed state.
  • the spring accommodating portion 324 constituting the hinge portion 700 is formed in the upper cover 300 and is disposed in the lower rear portion of the lid rotating shaft 525.
  • a spring 601 is disposed inside the spring accommodating portion 324.
  • One end of the spring 601 is fixed to a spring mounting groove 323 provided in the upper cover 300, and the other end is fixed to a spring mounting hole 542 formed in the lid rotating shaft 525.
  • the spring 601 is in a compressed state in the closed state, and is biased in the direction to be in the open state. When the user lifts the lid 500 upward, the biasing force of the spring 601 in the opening direction is applied. Therefore, the user can easily open the lid 500.
  • a stopper receiving convex portion 543 is provided on the upper portion of the lid rotating shaft 525, and a stopper receiving surface 325 is provided on the side surface of the spring accommodating portion 324. In the closed state, the stopper receiving convex portion 543 and the stopper receiving surface 325 are not in contact with each other.
  • FIG. 8 shows the structure of the hinge portion 700 in the open state. Since the stopper receiving convex portion 543 is in contact with the stopper receiving surface 325, the lid 500 cannot be opened any further. With this configuration, the lid 500 can be held at a constant opening angle.
  • the lid rotating shaft 525 in the present embodiment is configured in a cylindrical shape.
  • the lid rotating shaft 525 can contact the semicircular lid rotating bearing 321 to stably support the lid 500 on the upper cover 300.
  • the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 exposed to the outside does not receive much stress, so that the thickness can be reduced.
  • the hinge portion 700 is disposed at two places on the left and right side surfaces of the upper portion of the upper cover 300 that is a casing.
  • a spring 601 is arranged at the lower rear part of the lid rotating shaft 525.
  • the width of the operation display unit 400 that is an operation display unit in the present embodiment can be made substantially the same as the width of the lid 500 and the upper cover 300 that is a housing, the operation buttons 412 and the display 411 are provided. Can be arranged widely. As a result, the number of operation buttons 412 can be increased or the interval between the operation buttons 412 can be increased, and the operability is improved.
  • the lid rotating shaft 525 of the hinge 700 in the present embodiment is inserted into a hole formed by the lid rotating shaft notch 431 and the lid rotating bearing 321, whereby the hinge 700 is an operation display unit.
  • the operation display unit 400 can be positioned below and covered with the unit cover 421 of the operation display unit 400. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a special cover for covering the hinge part 700. As a result, the number of parts can be reduced, and the number of assembly steps can also be reduced.
  • the hinge part 700 in the present embodiment is housed inside the unit cover 421, the hinge part 700 is not visible from the outside even when the lid 500 is in the open state. This makes it difficult for the user to feel the presence of the hinge portion 700, and does not impair the appearance quality when the lid 500 is opened. Further, since the hinge portion 700 and the operation display substrate 422 are integrally covered with the unit cover 421, there are no gaps or irregularities on the surface of the unit cover 421. Therefore, even if detergent is spilled, it can be wiped off immediately.
  • the washing machine 100 includes the outer frame 110 and the upper cover 300 that constitute the housing, the washing tub 200 that constitutes the housing portion, the lid 500, the hinge portion 700, And an operation display unit 400 which is an operation display unit.
  • the upper cover 300 has an input port 310 for inputting clothes.
  • the washing tub 200 opens upward and is enclosed in the outer frame 110.
  • the lid is provided so as to cover the top of the charging port 310.
  • the hinge unit 700 supports the lid 500 so as to be freely opened and closed.
  • the operation display unit 400 is provided behind the insertion port 310, and sets and displays an instruction related to the washing operation.
  • the horizontal width dimension of the operation display unit 400 is substantially the same as the horizontal width dimension of the upper cover 300 which is a casing, and the hinge portion 700 is positioned below the operation display unit 400.
  • the hinge 700 includes a lid rotating shaft 525 provided at the rear portion of the lid 500, a lid rotating bearing 321 and a lid rotating shaft guide plate that support the lid rotating shaft 525. 602.
  • the lid 500 can be supported on the upper cover 300 by only the left and right hinge portions 700 while the hinge portion 700 is housed in the operation display unit 400. Further, the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 that covers the side surface of the hinge portion 700 can be thinned. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the user to feel the presence of the hinge part 700, and the appearance quality of the washing machine 100 is improved.
  • the lid rotation shaft 525 has a substantially cylindrical shape extending from the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 toward the inside of the operation display unit 400, and includes a lid rotation shaft notch portion 431 and You may make it the structure which penetrates the hole formed by the cover body rotary bearing 321.
  • FIG. 1 A substantially cylindrical shape extending from the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 toward the inside of the operation display unit 400, and includes a lid rotation shaft notch portion 431 and You may make it the structure which penetrates the hole formed by the cover body rotary bearing 321.
  • the lid 500 can be supported on the upper cover 300 by only the left and right hinge portions 700 while the hinge portion 700 is housed in the operation display unit 400. Further, the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 that covers the side surface of the hinge portion 700 can be thinned. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the user to feel the presence of the hinge part 700, and the appearance quality of the washing machine 100 is improved.
  • the lid 500 has a rear lid hinge cover portion 523 formed in a substantially semicircular plate shape extending rearward and projecting downward, and the lid rotation shaft. May be provided on the inner surface side of the cover portion.
  • the upper cover 300 is provided with a substantially semicircular concave shaped portion 320 that is recessed downward at a position corresponding to the rear lid hinge cover portion 523, and the rear lid hinge cover portion 523 has a concave shaped portion 320. It may be configured to be housed and rotated.
  • the first embodiment has been described as an example of the technique disclosed in the present application.
  • the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can also be applied to embodiments that have been changed, replaced, added, omitted, and the like.
  • the lid rotating shaft is fixed by fixing half of the lid rotating shaft provided on the outer periphery of the rear lid and the rear surface of the rear lid with screws.
  • the configuration as the shaft has been described. Since the lid rotating shaft only needs to be provided in the rear part of the lid, it may be installed on either the rear lid outer periphery or the rear lid rear surface.
  • the lid rotating bearing 321 and the lid rotating shaft guide plate 602 have been described as examples of bearings.
  • the bearing is not limited to the lid rotating shaft bearing 321 and the lid rotating shaft guide plate 602, as long as it has a structure that supports the lid rotating shaft 525.
  • a guide plate formed as a part of the unit cover 421 may be used instead of the lid rotating shaft guide plate 602 .
  • the lid rotating shaft guide plate 602 is used, there is no need to make a specially shaped part.
  • the present disclosure is applicable to a washing machine having a clothing inlet on the top. Specifically, the present disclosure is applicable to a vertical washing machine, a vertical washing / drying machine, a two-tank washing machine, and the like.

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La présente invention comprend : un capot supérieur (300) formant boîtier ayant un orifice de chargement (310) pour introduire des vêtements ; une partie de stockage qui s'ouvre vers le haut et est contenue à l'intérieur du capot supérieur (300) formant boîtier ; un corps de couvercle (500) qui est disposé de manière à recouvrir l'orifice de chargement (310) ; et une partie charnière qui supporte le corps de couvercle (500) d'une manière qui permet l'ouverture/la fermeture de ce dernier. Une unité d'affichage d'opération (400) est disposée à l'arrière de l'orifice de chargement (310) et constitue une un afficheur d'opération permettant de définir et d'afficher des instructions concernant une opération de lavage. Les dimensions de largeur latérale de l'unité d'affichage d'opération (400) formant afficheur d'opération sont approximativement égales aux dimensions de largeur latérale du capot supérieur (300) formant boîtier, et la partie charnière est positionnée au-dessous de l'unité d'affichage d'opération (400). Grâce à cette configuration, la partie charnière qui supporte le corps de couvercle (500) d'une manière qui permet l'ouverture/la fermeture de ce dernier est contenue à l'intérieur de l'unité d'affichage d'opération (400) formant afficheur d'opération
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