JPH04102995U - washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Even when the outer box, which has at least one surface formed into a curved surface, and the base plate on which it is placed and joined do not match the curvatures, and they are forced to join together, A bonded state with no gaps between them should be obtained. [Configuration] The connecting flange portion 1 of the outer box 17 is attached to the base plate 20.
In addition to providing a connecting portion 22 that sandwiches and connects the connecting portion 9, an exterior portion 23 that is located outside the connecting portion 22 and constitutes the outer surface is provided, so that the connecting portion 2 is not forced to connect.
Even if the outer ribs 22b of No. 2 open, it does not reach the exterior part 23, and even if it does, it is only slightly stopped, and the exterior part 23 is maintained in a normal state.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001 [Purpose of invention]

0002

[Industrial application field]

The present invention is a modification of the connecting part between the outer box and the base plate, which has at least one surface formed into a curved shape. Regarding washing machines with good quality.

0003

[Conventional technology]

In recent years, in washing machines, the front part 1a of the outer box 1 is curved, as shown in FIG. The ones that have been formed are served. In this outer box 1, the lower edge of the front part 1a A coupling flange portion 2 is formed on the front upper surface portion of the base plate 3 on which the outer box 1 is placed. , a connecting portion 4 is formed to sandwich and connect the connecting flange portion 2, and as shown in FIG. As shown, the outer box 1 and the base plate 3 are connected.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, generally, the outer box 1 is made of sheet metal, while the base plate 3 is made of resin. Due to variations in manufacturing, their curvatures are difficult to match, and it is difficult to combine them by force. As shown in FIG. 8, the outer part 4a of the joint 4 opens and the outer box There was a problem in that a gap g was created between the two and 1, resulting in a defective product.

[0005] The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and therefore its purpose is to reduce the curvature. Even when an outer box and a base plate that do not match are forcibly joined together, there is no gap between the base plate and the outer case. To provide a washing machine which can reduce the number of defective products without wasting time.

[0006] [Structure of the idea]

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the washing machine of the present invention has at least one surface. The outer box is formed into a curved shape and has a connecting flange on its lower edge, and this outer box is described above. It is equipped with a base plate that is joined at the joining flange part, and the base plate has the above-mentioned A connecting part that connects by sandwiching the connecting flange part, and a part that is separated from this connecting part to the outside. The invention is characterized in that it is provided with an exterior part that forms an outer surface.

[0008]

[Effect]

According to the above means, when the outer box and the base plate whose curvatures do not match are forcibly connected, the Even if the outer part of the joint opens, it will not reach the exterior part, and even if it does, it will be very small. Since it stays slightly and keeps this exterior part in its normal state, there is also a gap between the base plate and the outer box. Close contact will be maintained.

[0009]

【Example】

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

0010 First, FIG. 3 shows an inner tank 11, an outer tank 12, and an agitator 1 disposed at the inner bottom of the inner tank 11. 3. A drive mechanism 14, a drain valve 15, and a drain hose disposed on the outer lower part of the outer tank 12. 16 is shown, and these are housed in an outer box 17.

[0011] In detail, the outer box 17 is formed by, for example, sheet metal processing, as shown in FIG. The surface portion 17a is formed into a rectangular box shape with a curved surface, and a flange is provided on the entire lower edge of the surface portion 17a. A coupling portion 18 is formed, and a coupling portion protruding downward is provided at the lower edge of the front portion 17a. A flange portion 19 is formed.

0012 On the other hand, the base plate 20 on which the outer box 17 is placed is made of resin at the four corners. It is formed into a rectangular plate shape having leg parts 21 at the sides, and the front part 20a is connected to the front surface of the outer box 17. It is formed into a curved shape to match the portion 17a. Then, on the front upper surface of this base plate 20, Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the above-mentioned A connecting portion 22 is formed to sandwich and connect the connecting flange portion 19 of the outer box 17. , furthermore, on the outermost periphery thereof, there is a spaced apart distance L from the coupling part 22, and the outer surface is The composing exterior portion 23 is formed by one rib.

[0013] In the case of the above configuration, when joining the outer box 17 and the base plate 20, the outer box 17 is Insert the coupling flange part 19 between the inner and outer two ribs 22a and 22b of the coupling part 22. nothing. Then, the coupling flange portion 19 is sandwiched between the coupling portions 22 and coupled. At this time, the curvatures of the outer box 17 and the base plate 20 do not match, making it difficult to connect them. As shown in FIG. Even if it does, it will not reach the exterior part 23 because it will be absorbed by the portion of dimension L, and if it did, it would However, it is only slightly fastened, thus keeping the exterior part 23 in its normal state. Since the base plate 20 and the outer box 17 can be kept in close contact with each other, unlike the conventional There will be no gaps.

[0014] In addition, as described above, the coupling flange portion 19 is sandwiched between the coupling portions 22 and coupled. The outer box 17 and the base plate 20 are then moved, for example, at multiple locations, as shown representatively in FIG. It is fixed by screws 24 to the holder.

[0015] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto. For one, the joints are formed not by ribs but by multiple bosses. In addition, the outer box can be used not only on one side such as the front but also on other sides. The portion may also be formed into a curved shape.

[0016] In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and shown in the drawings. However, modifications may be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0017]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above description, the washing machine of the present invention has at least one surface shaped like a curved surface. an outer box having a connecting flange on its lower edge; It is equipped with a base plate that is connected at the flange part, and the base plate has the above-mentioned connecting plate. There is a joining part that sandwiches the flange part and a part that is located outside this joining part. It is characterized by having an exterior part that constitutes the outer surface, thereby reducing the curvature. Even when an outer box and a base plate that do not match are forcibly joined together, there is no gap between the base plate and the outer case. It has the excellent effect of reducing the number of defective products by reducing the time required. It is.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Fig. 1] A vertical cross-sectional side view of the main part along line A-A in Fig. 2 showing one embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Exploded perspective view of the same part

[Figure 3] Overall longitudinal side view

[Figure 4] Longitudinal side view to explain the functions of main parts

[Figure 5] Longitudinal side view of the fixed part between the outer box and the base plate

[Fig. 6] A diagram corresponding to Fig. 2 showing a conventional example

[Figure 7] Diagram equivalent to Figure 1

[Figure 8] Diagram equivalent to Figure 4

[Explanation of symbols]

17 is an outer box, 17a is a front part, 19 is a coupling flange part, 20 is a base plate, 22 is a coupling part, and 23 is an exterior part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: An outer box having at least one surface formed into a curved shape and having a connecting flange at its lower edge, and a base plate that connects the outer case with the connecting flange. A washing machine characterized in that the base plate is provided with a coupling part that sandwiches and couples the coupling flange part, and an exterior part that is located apart from the coupling part and forms an outer surface.