JPH03957Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] (b) Industrial application fields The present invention relates to a washing machine.

(b) Conventional technology As a conventional example, Publication No. 58-30074 is listed,
This will be explained based on FIG.

Reference numeral 51 denotes an operation section of the washing machine, which is composed of a member forming a bottom portion 52 and a rear wall 53, and a member forming an operation panel 54. Although not shown, a washing tub is provided below the operating section 54.

Engagement holes 55 and 56 are provided in the bottom portion 52 and rear wall 53, and an operation panel 54 is provided in the engagement holes 55 and 56.
More protruding locking pieces 57 and 58 are engaged.

A timer and electronic/electrical components are disposed inside the operating section 51, but water vapor from the washing water in the washing tub enters through the engagement hole 56, causing water droplets on the timer and electronic/electrical components. This can lead to adhesion and cause malfunctions or malfunctions.

(c) Problems to be solved by the invention The present invention provides a washing machine which has a structure that prevents moisture from entering the operating section of the washing machine, and which reduces failures and malfunctions.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems The present invention is a washing machine in which a through hole for steam vent is provided at least in a region above the washing tub and isolated from the operating section.

(E) Function In other words, it allows moisture that tries to enter the operation box from the washing tub to escape to the outside of the machine through the through hole.

(F) Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 3.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a machine frame of a fully automatic washing machine, and this machine frame 1 has an outer tank 3 inside which a washing/dehydration tank 2 is installed.
A resin top plate 4 is attached to the upper opening of the machine frame 1. The upper surface plate 4 is composed of a portion forming the bottom 4a of the operating section 5 and a frame 4b forming the clothes slot 6, and by mounting the operating panel 7 on the bottom 4a of the operating section 5. It is referred to as an operation section 5.

8 is an upper lid that covers the clothes input port 6;
Here, the mounting structure of this upper lid 8 will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 4, engaging cylinder portions 9, 9 are integrally formed on both sides of the top plate 4. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, two locking claws 11, 11 with hinge shafts 10, 10 are prepared, and pivot parts 12, 12 formed on both sides of the upper lid 8,
After the hinge shafts 10, 10 are fitted to 12, the locking claws 11, 11 are fitted to the engaging cylinder parts 9, 9. In this way, since no butterfly is used, it is easy to attach the top cover 8, and since the top cover 8, hinge shafts 10, 10, and engaging cylinder parts 9, 9 are each separate, it is easy to install when repairing or replacing. Only the damaged parts need to be replaced, eliminating the need for extra parts costs.

Now, in the operation section 5, the water supply solenoid valve 13
By recessing the rear wall inwardly, an outwardly facing recess 14 is provided at the location where the holder is to be attached. Through holes 15 and 16 are provided in the bottom 14a of the recess 14 and the rear side wall 4c of the top plate 4.

In addition, 17 is a water supply port body, and 18 is a hanging rod that suspends and supports the outer tank 3.

For this reason, the washing and dehydration tank 2 and the outer tank 3
A portion of the moisture such as steam evaporated from inside the machine escapes from the space between the clothes input port 6 and the top cover 8 to the outside of the machine. The remaining moisture is removed from the operation panel 7 formed on the bottom 4a of the operation section 5 and the mounting hole 1 of the water supply port 17.
9..., but most of them are discharged out of the machine from the through holes 15, 16 along the bottom 4a of the operating section 5. At this time, if the bottom part 4a of the operating part 5 is inclined toward the through hole 15, the exhaust effect will be further increased.

In this embodiment, the through holes 15 and 16 are formed in the top plate 4.
Since it is integrally provided during molding, there is no need for a separate member, and the waterproof function can be provided at low cost.

Further, there is no particular restriction on the number of through holes.

(g) Effects of the invention The present invention has a structure in which moisture is discharged outside the machine through a hole provided near the operating section, so that moisture is difficult to enter into the operating section. Therefore, it is possible to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions due to water droplets from adhering to the timer and electronic/electrical components installed in the operating section, thereby providing a highly reliable washing machine.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a sectional view of the main parts near the operating section of the washing machine according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of the top plate, Figure 3 is a side sectional view of the washing machine, and Figure 4 A is when the top cover is installed. Figure B is a sectional view of the main part after the top cover is installed, Figure C is a side sectional view of the main part after the top cover is installed, and Figure 5 is a sectional view of the main part of the operating section in the conventional example. be. 1...Machine frame, 2...Washing and dehydration tank (washing tank),
3... Outer tank (washing tub), 15, 16... Through hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a washing machine in which an operating section is installed at the rear of the upper part of a machine frame in which a washing tub is installed, a steam vent which is always open is provided at a part behind the operating section and isolated from the operating section. A washing machine characterized by having a through hole.