JP7142126B2 - washing machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to washing machines.

Conventionally, a laundry processing liquid injection device was installed that weighs the laundry processing liquid such as detergent and softener (finishing agent) stored in the tank and automatically puts the appropriate amount of laundry processing liquid into the water tank (washing and spin-drying tank). A washing machine is known (see Patent Document 1, for example). In addition, a drum-type washing machine is known that has an input port for manual input (manual input unit) and an input port for automatic input (automatic input unit) as an input port for inputting the washing treatment liquid ( For example, see Non-Patent Document 1). The input port for automatic input (automatic input unit) is an input port to the tank of the laundry treatment liquid input device. That is, the washing machine of Non-Patent Document 1 includes a detergent tank for storing detergent and a softening agent tank for storing softening agent as tanks for storing the washing treatment liquid. When washing, one dose of detergent is weighed from the detergent tank and automatically put into the water tub, and one dose of softener is also weighed from the softener tank and automatically put into the water tub. Furthermore, in the washing machine of Non-Patent Document 1, in addition to the automatic input from the tank, manual input is used by the user to input the detergent and softener into the water tank each time (each time) washing is performed. It has an input port (manual input part).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-300891

Panasonic Corporation's washing machine homepage [searched on April 10, 2018], Internet <https://panasonic.jp/wash/product/vx/auto.html>

A conventional washing machine has a water supply means arranged in the rear upper part of the housing, and a manual loading section arranged in front thereof. A tank and an input section (automatic input section) of the laundry treatment liquid input device are arranged between the water supply means and the manual input section and at the side of the water tank (washing and dewatering tank). Therefore, in the conventional washing machine, when the user pours the laundry processing liquid into the tank of the laundry processing liquid loading device, the loading section of the laundry processing liquid loading device (automatic input part) was arranged. Therefore, the conventional washing machine has a problem that it is difficult to put the washing treatment liquid into the washing machine, and the usability is poor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and its main object is to provide a washing machine which facilitates the introduction of a washing treatment liquid and improves usability.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a vertical washing machine comprising a housing, an operation unit for operating a washing operation, a water tank provided inside the housing, a detergent and a softener for one use. a first input portion used when inputting either one or both of the agents into the water tank; a first tank containing multiple doses of detergent; a second tank containing multiple doses of softener; A second input part used when inputting from the first tank and the second tank into the water tank, the detergent stored in the first tank, and the softener stored in the second tank to the water tank. a conveying pump that conveys the The first tank and the second tank are arranged in the front upper part of the housing, which is closer to the user's standing position than the operation part, and the first tank and the second tank are moved vertically to be removed and attached. .
Other means will be described later.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can make it easy to throw in a washing processing liquid, and can improve usability.

It is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the washing machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view showing composition of a washing machine concerning an embodiment. It is a lineblock diagram showing composition of a washing machine concerning an embodiment seen from diagonally upper front. It is a schematic diagram which shows the internal structure of the washing machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the front panel of the washing machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the piping route of the washing machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view (1) which shows the external structure of the tank used by embodiment. It is a perspective view (2) which shows the external structure of the tank used by embodiment. It is a perspective view (3) which shows the external structure of the tank used by embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of a tank used in the embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of putting in a washing treatment liquid in a washing machine according to a comparative example; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of putting in the washing treatment liquid in the washing machine according to the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement|positioning relationship of a 1st cover and a 2nd cover.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "present embodiments") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, each figure is only shown roughly to such an extent that the present invention can be fully understood. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples only. Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about a common component and a similar component, and those overlapping description is abbreviate|omitted.

[Embodiment]
In addition to the problems described above, the present embodiment is a washing machine that considers solving the problems because conventional washing machines have problems that will be described in the chapter <Main Features of the Washing Machine> below. intended to provide

The washing machine 1 according to this embodiment has the following structural features.
(1) The washing machine 1 is equipped with a washing processing liquid injection device 30 in the front upper portion of the housing 11, which is a place near the standing position of the user (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
(2) The washing machine 1 is equipped with a washing processing liquid feeding device in the upper front portion of the housing, which is far from the drying unit 71 (see FIG. 4).
(3) The washing machine 1 is equipped with the washing treatment liquid injection device 30 at a position closer to the user's standing position than the operation panel 14 (see FIG. 4).
(4) The washing machine 1 is equipped with a laundry treatment liquid charging device 30 in front (outside) of the outer tub 22 (see FIG. 4).
(5) The washing machine 1 is equipped with the washing treatment liquid injection device 30 at a location closer to the user's standing position than the first injection portion 31 (manual injection portion) (see FIG. 4).
(6) The washing machine 1 has a structure in which the second loading section 32 (automatic loading section) of the laundry treatment liquid loading device 30 is opened from front to back (see FIG. 12).

<External configuration of washing machine>
Hereinafter, the external configuration of the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a washing machine 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the washing machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the washing machine 1 as seen obliquely from above.

Here, the washing machine 1 is described as a washing/drying machine having a function of drying an object (cloth) to be washed. However, the washing machine 1 may not have a drying function. Also, here, the washing machine 1 is described as being a vertical washing machine in which a vertical water tank is arranged inside the housing. However, the washing machine 1 may be a drum type washing machine.

Also, the first input portion 31 (input port) described later is described as a manual input portion for manually inputting the washing processing liquid into the water tank 21 (washing and dehydrating tank) described later by the user. Further, the second input part 32 (input port) described later is described as an automatic input part for inputting the washing treatment liquid into the washing treatment liquid input device 30 described later. However, the second input unit 32 to be described later does not necessarily have to be an automatic input unit for inputting the laundry treatment liquid input device 30 .

As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 includes an upper surface cover 12, an outer lid 13, and a tank storage lid 15 which can be opened and closed on the upper surface of a housing 11. As shown in FIG. Moreover, in this embodiment, the washing machine 1 includes a removable front panel 16 on the front surface of the housing 11 . The top cover 12 is arranged on the rear top surface of the housing 11 . The outer lid 13 is arranged on the central upper surface of the housing 11 . The tank housing lid 15 is arranged on the upper front surface of the housing 11 . An operation panel 14 for operating the washing machine 1 is provided on the upper surface of the outer lid 13 .

2 and 3 show the state in which the outer lid 13 and the tank housing lid 15 are opened, respectively. FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the washing machine 1 seen from the front, and FIG. 3 shows the configuration of the washing machine 1 seen obliquely from above.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the washing machine 1 is provided with an opening 11a inside the housing 11 when the outer lid 13 is opened. Inside the opening 11a, a water tank 21 is arranged which functions as a washing and dehydrating tank into which objects to be washed (cloths) are put. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, around the water tank 21, a first input part 31 is arranged to be used when inputting the washing processing liquid for one time into the water tank 21 (washing and dewatering tank). The first input unit 31 functions as a manual input unit for the user to manually input a liquid detergent, softener (finishing agent), or other liquid laundry treatment liquid into the tub 21 (washing and dewatering tub). In the illustrated example, the first input section 31 (manual input section) is arranged in the upper left front portion of the housing 11 and outside the water tub 21 (washing and dewatering tub).

When the tank storage lid 15 of the washing machine 1 is opened, the tank 42 of the washing treatment liquid charging device 30 is arranged inside the housing 11 . The washing processing liquid injection device 30 is a device for measuring the washing processing liquid contained in the tank 42 and automatically feeding an appropriate amount of the washing processing liquid into the water tank 21 (washing and dewatering tank). The washing treatment liquid injection device 30 includes a tank 42 that stores the washing treatment liquid for a plurality of times, and a conveying pump 46 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) that conveys the washing treatment liquid. The conveying pump 46 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) functions as conveying means for measuring the amount of the laundry processing liquid contained in the tank 42 and conveying the washing processing liquid from the inside of the tank 42 to the outside.

The tank 42 is arranged in the front upper portion of the housing 11 and in front of the first input section 31 (manual input section). In the illustrated example, two tanks 42a and 42b for detergent and softener (finishing agent) are arranged. Thereby, the washing machine 1 can automatically put the detergent and softener (finishing agent) into the water tank 21 . The tank 42 is provided with a second input portion 32 that is used when storing the laundry treatment liquid in the tank 42 . The second input unit 32 functions as an automatic input unit for automatically inputting the laundry processing liquid into the water tub 21 (washing and dewatering tub) by the laundry processing liquid loading device 30 . The second input portion 32 is sealed with an input port lid 43a. For example, the tank 42a is provided with a second input portion 32a for inputting detergent, and is sealed with an input opening lid 43a. Further, the tank 42b is provided with a second input portion 32b for inputting detergent, and is sealed with an input port cover 43a.

The second input section 32 is an input section (automatic input section) for inputting the laundry processing liquid contained in the tank 42 of the laundry processing liquid input device 30 . As described above, the tank 42 is arranged in the front upper portion of the housing 11 and in front of the first loading section 31 (manual loading section). Therefore, like the tank 42, the second input section 32 (automatic input section) is also arranged in the front upper part of the housing 11 and in front of the first input section 31 (manual input section). .

<Internal configuration of the washing machine>
Hereinafter, the internal configuration of the washing machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the internal configuration of the washing machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front panel of washing machine 1 is removed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the washing machine 1 has an outer tub 22 inside a housing 11, and further has a water tub 21 (washing/drying tub) inside.

The outer tank 22 includes an outer tank cover 22a provided on the upper surface, a lid member 22b for sealing an opening provided in the outer tank cover 22a, and a drop portion provided so as to be lower than other parts. 22c and .

The water tub 21 (washing and dehydrating tub) has a bottomed cylindrical shape with an open top. The water tank 21 has a copper plate 21a forming a cylindrical body portion, a rotor blade 21b rotating at the bottom of the water tank 21, and a balance ring 21c for maintaining the balance of the water tank 21. A plurality of through holes 21aa are formed in the copper plate 21a for water and ventilation. The balance ring 21c serves as a fluid balancer in which fluid is sealed.

The washing machine 1 includes a driving device 23 for rotationally driving the water tank 21 and the rotor blades 21b, and a rotation detecting device 24 and a motor current detecting device 25 for detecting the operation of the driving device 23. The drive device 23 includes a motor 23a that rotates the water tank 21 and the rotor blades 21b, a clutch mechanism 23b that regulates the rotational direction and speed of the water tank 21 and the rotor blades 21b, a rotating shaft 23c that is connected to the rotor blades 21b, have. The rotating shaft 23c is arranged at the center of the water tank 21 when viewed from above.

Further, the washing machine 1 has a water supply unit 20 as water supply means for supplying water to the water tank 21 and a drying unit 71 (heater) for heating air to obtain dry air. , a fan 72 for circulating dry air, an air duct 73, and a drying duct 81.

The air duct 73 is arranged between the fan 72 and the blowout nozzle 74, and the drying unit 71 (heater) is arranged in the middle. The air duct 73 is connected to the blowout nozzle 74 with a bellows tube 73a. The blowing nozzle 74 blows out the drying air sent by the fan 72 and heated by the drying unit 71 to the inside of the outer tub 22 . The drying duct 81 is arranged between the outer tub 22 and the fan 72 . The drying duct 81 is connected to the drop-in portion 22c of the outer tub 22 via a corrugated tube 81a.

In such a configuration, the washing machine 1 supplies water from the water supply unit 20 (water supply means) to the outer tub 22 so that the water tub 21 (washing and spin-drying tub) is immersed in water during the washing process and the rinsing process, for example. supply. Further, for example, the washing machine 1 rotates the fan 72 to send air to the air duct 73 during the drying process, heats the air in the drying unit 71 to obtain dry air, and distributes the dry air to the outer tub 22 and the water tank. 21 inside. Thereby, the washing machine 1 dries the object to be washed (cloths) housed inside the water tub 21 . Then, the washing machine 1 sends the air that has passed through the outer tub 22 and the water tub 21 from the drying duct 81 to the air duct 73 by the fan 72, and repeats the same operation.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the washing machine 1 includes a water injection hose 51a, an injection hose 54a, and a washing hose 61a. The water injection hose 51 a is a hose that allows water to flow from the water supply unit 20 to the outer tank 22 . The input hose 54a is a hose that allows water to flow from the first input portion 31 (manual input portion) to the outer tub 22 . The cleaning hose 61a is a hose that allows water to flow from the water supply unit 20 to the outer tank 22 when cleaning the water tank 21, the outer tank 22, and the like. The water injection hose 51a constitutes part of a first water supply path 51 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later. The injection hose 54a constitutes a part of an injection path 54 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later. The cleaning hose 61a forms part of a first cleaning path 61 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later.

The washing machine 1 also includes a discharge path 63 for discharging water and a drain valve 65 for opening and closing the discharge path 63 .

The washing machine 1 also includes a case 41 that houses a tank 42 in the upper front portion of the housing 11 . The tank 42 has such a structure that it can be freely removed from and attached to the case 41 by vertically moving it. The case 41 preferably has a structure that accommodates at least two or more tanks 42 for detergent and softener so that the detergent and softener can be automatically put into the water tank 21. .

As shown in FIG. 5, the case 41 has a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front and a vertically long rectangular shape when viewed from the side. Therefore, the case 41 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape whose overall shape is thin in the depth direction. The case 41 is arranged to extend vertically along the inner wall surface of the front panel 16 (see FIG. 4). A conveying pump 46 is arranged below the case 41 .

Either one or both of the case 41 and the tank 42 preferably have a vibration damping member 45 (see FIG. 4) that functions as a suppressing means for suppressing vibration of the laundry treatment liquid contained in the tank 42 between the case 41 and the tank 21. should have As a result, the washing machine 1 can prevent the washing liquid contained in the tank 42 from shaking and jumping due to vibrations propagated from the driving device 23 and the like.

The case 41 is attached to the front upper portion of the housing 11 and arranged so as to be sandwiched between the inner wall surface of the front panel 16 and the housing 11 . Therefore, the washing machine 1 can suppress shaking of the laundry processing liquid contained in the tank 42 even without the damping member 45 (see FIG. 4). However, the washing machine 1 can more efficiently suppress the shaking of the laundry processing liquid contained in the tank 42 by providing the damping member 45 (see FIG. 4).

In such a configuration, the second input portion 32 and the tank 42 of the laundry treatment liquid input device 30 are arranged forward of the center of the water tank 21 (for example, the portion connected by the rotating shaft 23c (see FIG. 4)). there is Also, the drying unit 71 (heater) is arranged behind the center of the water tank 21 so as to be separated from the second input portion 32 and the tank 42 .

<Configuration of piping route>
Hereinafter, the configuration of the piping route of washing machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 . FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a piping route of the washing machine 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the washing machine 1 has a first water supply path 51, a second water supply path 52, a conveying path 53, and an input path 54 as piping paths used when washing an object to be washed (clothes). and have.

The first water supply path 51 connects the water supply unit 20 and the first input portion 31 and supplies water from the water supply unit 20 to the first input portion 31 .
The second water supply path 52 connects the intermediate portion of the first water supply path 51 and the transport path 53 , and supplies water from the water supply unit 20 to the transport path 53 via the first water supply path 51 .
A conveying path 53 connects the tank 42 and the first input portion 31 and conveys the laundry treatment liquid discharged from the tank 42 via the conveying pump 46 .
The input path 54 connects the first input part 31 and the water tank 21 (outer tank 22 ), and inputs the washing treatment liquid and water from the first input part 31 into the water tank 21 .

A switching valve 64 is arranged at a connection point between the second water supply route 52 and the transport route 53 . The switching valve 64 is switching means for switching the flow of fluid. The switching valve 64 (switching means) selectively switches between the direction of flowing the laundry treatment liquid from the tank 42 to the conveying path 53 and the direction of flowing water from the second water supply path 52 to the conveying path 53 .

In addition, a transport pump 46 and check valves 47a and 47b for preventing reverse flow of fluid are arranged on the transport path 53 . The check valves 47a and 47b are arranged on the upstream side (the tank 42 side) and the downstream side (the first input portion 31 side) of the transfer pump 46, respectively.

The washing machine 1 also includes a first cleaning path 61, a second cleaning path 62, and a discharge path 63 as piping paths used when cleaning the water tub 21, the outer tub 22, the case 41, and the like.

The first cleaning path 61 connects the water supply unit 20 and the first input portion 31 and supplies cleaning water from the water supply unit 20 to the first input portion 31 .
The second cleaning path 62 connects the middle portion of the first cleaning path 61 and the case 41 , and supplies cleaning water from the water supply unit 20 to the case 41 via the first cleaning path 61 .
A discharge path 63 connects the case 41 and a drain port 66 to discharge water from the case 41 .

The discharge path 63 includes a drain pipe 63a connecting the case 41 and the fan duct 73, a drain pipe 63b connecting the fan duct 73 and the outer tank 22, and a drain valve 65 and a drain port 66 provided in the outer tank 22. and a drain pipe 63c that connects the

A drain valve 65 is provided in the outer tub 22 . By opening the drain valve 65, the washing machine 1 drains the laundry treatment liquid and water from the drain port 66 to the outside through the drain pipe 63c.

In such a washing machine 1, when automatic loading is performed (that is, when the laundry processing liquid is loaded into the water tank 21 by the laundry processing liquid loading device 30), the laundry processing liquid contained in the tank 42 is transferred to the transport path. 53 from the tank 42 to the first loading section 31 . Then, the washing machine 1 can introduce the conveyed laundry treatment liquid into the water tub 21 from the first introduction portion 31 through the introduction path 54 . Therefore, in the washing machine 1, the washing processing liquid passes through the first input portion 31 regardless of whether it is manually input or automatically input. can be reduced.

In washing machine 1 , second water supply path 52 is connected to a middle portion of first water supply path 51 . Therefore, even if conveying path 53 is clogged and unintended pressure is applied to conveying path 53 , washing machine 1 can prevent pressure applied to conveying path 53 from first water supply path 51 . can escape to the outside (to the water tank 21 side). Therefore, washing machine 1 can reduce the pressure applied to conveying path 53 even if such a phenomenon occurs. As a result, the washing machine 1 can maintain the performance of the transport path 53 for a relatively long time.

In addition, the washing machine 1 can wash the first input portion 31 by flowing cleaning water from the water supply unit 20 to the first input portion 31 along the first cleaning path 61 .

The washing machine 1 can wash the case 41 by flowing washing water from the water supply unit 20 to the case 41 along the second washing path 62 . In particular, the bottom of the case 41 is provided with a nozzle 41a (see FIG. 10) fitted to the bottom of the tank 42, for example, and the nozzle 41a (see FIG. 10) can be cleaned.

Further, the washing machine 1 discharges the washing water supplied to the first washing path 61 to the water tank 21 along the input path 54, and discharges the washing water supplied to the second washing path 62 to the water tank 21. (via air duct 73) into water tank 21. Therefore, washing machine 1 can wash tub 21 and outer tub 22 .

<Tank configuration>
The configuration of the tank 42 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. FIG. 7 to 9 are perspective views showing the external configuration of the tank 42, respectively. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the tank 42. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the tank 42 has a top cover 43 and a handle portion 44. As shown in FIGS. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the inlet cover 43a is closed. FIG. 8 shows a state in which the inlet cover 43a is opened. FIG. 9 shows a state in which the top cover 43 is removed.

The upper surface cover 43 is a cover member that covers the upper surface of the tank 42 .
The handle portion 44 is a member that is gripped by the user.

The second input part 32 is provided on the upper surface cover 43 and is sealed with the input port lid 43a. The inlet cover 43a is configured to be openable and closable in the vertical direction from front to back.

The upper surface of the upper surface cover 43 is formed as an inclined surface that slopes downward from the rear to the front. Such a top cover 43 can increase the length of the inlet lid 43a in the opening/closing direction compared to the case where the top surface is formed as a horizontal surface. Moreover, such a top cover 43 can cause the inlet cover 43a to protrude greatly upward when the inlet cover 43a is opened. Therefore, such a top cover 43 can improve the operability of the opening/closing operation of the inlet lid 43a, and can easily open and close the inlet lid 43a.

As described above, the tank 42 has such a structure that it can be freely removed from and attached to the case 41 (see FIG. 5) by vertically moving it. The tank 42 can be easily removed from the case 41 by the user holding the handle portion 44 and pulling it upward. As shown in FIG. 9, the top cover 43 can be removed from the tank 42 .

Since the user can remove the tank 42 from the case 41 and remove the top cover 43 from the tank 42, the case 41 and the top cover 43 can be easily washed by hand.

As shown in FIG. 10, a discharge port 49 (through hole) is provided at the bottom of the tank 42 . The discharge port 49 is structured to fit into a nozzle 41 a provided in the case 41 . As a result, the tank 42 can reliably deliver the laundry treatment liquid to the transport path 53 (see FIG. 6). The inside of the tank 42 is provided with a bottom portion that slopes down toward the discharge port 49 . A fine net-like tank mesh 48 is provided above the discharge port 49 . As a result, washing machine 1 can prevent foreign matter from flowing into conveying path 53 (see FIG. 6) even if foreign matter enters inside tank 42 .

<Injection operation of the laundry treatment liquid into the second injection unit (automatic injection unit)>
As described below, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which the laundry treatment liquid can be easily introduced into the second introduction section 32 (automatic introduction section, introduction port). Here, first, an example in which the washing treatment liquid is introduced into the second introduction section 32 (automatic introduction section) in the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example will be described with reference to FIG. 11A. After that, an example in which the washing processing liquid is introduced into the second introduction section 32 (automatic introduction section) in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11B. FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing the state of loading the washing treatment liquid in the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing the state of loading the washing treatment liquid in the washing machine 1 according to this embodiment.

Note that, in the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example shown in FIG. 11A, as in the conventional washing machine, the second input portion 32 is placed between the water supply unit 20 (water supply means) and the first input portion 31 (manual input portion). It is a device in which (automatic loading unit) is arranged.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in washing machine 101 according to the comparative example, second loading section 32 (automatic loading section) is arranged behind first loading section 31 (manual loading section). In the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example, when the user puts the washing treatment liquid into the second inlet 32, the housing 11 abuts against the body (or the bottom) of the refill container 91 for the washing treatment liquid. . Therefore, in the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example, it is necessary to dispose the discharge port of the refill container 91 at a relatively high position above the second input portion 32, and to input the washing processing liquid into the second input portion 32 in that state. There is In the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example, the washing treatment liquid is introduced into the second introduction part 32 from a relatively high position, so the washing treatment liquid cannot be properly introduced into the second introduction part 32. may spill. As a result, in the washing machine 101 according to the comparative example, there is a possibility that the surroundings of the second input portion 32 will be soiled with the washing treatment liquid.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second loading section 32 (automatic loading section) is arranged in front of the first loading section 31 (manual loading section). . In the washing machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the user puts the washing treatment liquid into the second inlet 32, the housing 11 is attached to the body (or the bottom) of the refill container 91 for the washing treatment liquid. I never bump into it. Therefore, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the washing treatment liquid can be introduced into the second introduction section 32 with the outlet of the refill container 91 attached to the second introduction section 32 . In the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the laundry processing liquid is introduced into the second loading section 32 from a relatively low position, so that the laundry processing liquid is efficiently loaded into the second loading section 32 without spilling. can do. As a result, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent the surroundings of the second input portion 32 from being soiled with the washing treatment liquid.

<Arrangement relationship between inlet lid (first lid) and tank storage lid (second lid)>
The positional relationship between the inlet lid 43a and the tank housing lid 15 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the inlet lid 43a (first lid) and the tank housing lid 15 (second lid).

As shown in FIG. 12 , the washing machine 1 includes an inlet lid 43 a and a tank housing lid 15 on the upper front portion of the housing 11 . The inlet lid 43 a is a first lid that seals the second inlet portion 32 . The tank housing lid 15 is a second lid that is larger than the inlet lid 43a and covers the inlet lid 43a. The inlet lid 43a (first lid) and the tank storage lid 15 (second lid) are configured to be vertically openable from front to back (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

As shown in FIG. 12, the tank housing lid 15 (second lid) is arranged at a position where it contacts the inlet lid 43a (first lid) when closed. Even if the inlet lid 43a is open, the tank housing lid 15 can contact the inlet lid 43a and automatically close the inlet lid 43a when closed. That is, even if the user forgets to close the inlet lid 43a, the washing machine 1 can automatically close the inlet lid 43a only by the user closing the tank housing lid 15.例文帳に追加

<Main features of the washing machine>
Since the conventional washing machine has the following problems, the present embodiment intends to provide the washing machine 1 in consideration of solving the problems.

(1) A conventional washing machine has a hose connected to a water tub (washing and dewatering tub) in each of the manual loading unit and the laundry processing liquid loading device. In other words, the conventional washing machine has a first system hose that connects the manual input unit and the water tank (washing and dehydrating tank), and a second system that connects the washing processing liquid input device and the water tank (washing and dehydrating tank). with multiple hoses. Such a conventional washing machine has a large number of hoses, so there is a problem that the risk of water leakage due to disconnection of hoses or breakage of hoses is relatively high.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment conveys the washing treatment liquid contained in the tank 42 through the conveying path 53 from the tank 42 to the first input portion 31, The water is introduced into the water tank 21 from the first introduction portion 31 through the introduction path 54 .

In the washing machine 1 according to this embodiment, the hose connecting the laundry treatment liquid supply device 30 and the water tank 21 can be omitted. Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can reduce the risk of water leakage due to disconnection of the hose or breakage of the hose by the removed hose compared to the conventional washing machine. As a result, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can reduce the risk of water leakage to 1/2 that of the conventional washing machine, and the reliability can be improved accordingly.

(2) In the conventional washing machine, when the detergent is added, it is necessary to separately supply water to both the manual input unit and the laundry processing liquid input device, so the amount of water used when the detergent is added is relatively large. I had a problem.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the water supplied to the laundry treatment liquid injection device 30 is supplied to the first injection portion 31, so the amount of water used when the detergent is injected is can be reduced. As a result, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can reduce the amount of water used when adding detergent to, for example, about 1/2 that of a conventional washing machine, and can reduce usage costs accordingly.

(3) A conventional washing machine has a water supply means arranged in the rear upper portion of the housing, and a manual loading section arranged in front thereof. A tank and an input section (automatic input section) of the laundry treatment liquid input device are arranged between the water supply means and the manual input section and at the side of the water tank (washing and dewatering tank). Therefore, in the conventional washing machine, the loading section (automatic loading section) of the laundry processing liquid loading device is arranged at a place away from the position where the user stands. Therefore, the conventional washing machine has a problem that it is difficult for the user to put the washing processing liquid into the automatic feeding unit, and the usability is poor.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second loading section 32 (automatic loading section) is arranged near the position where the user stands. Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can easily charge the laundry treatment liquid into the second charging portion 32 (automatic charging portion). The washing machine 1 according to this embodiment can improve usability.

(4) In the conventional washing machine, the automatic loading section of the laundry processing liquid loading device is arranged behind the manual loading section. Therefore, in the conventional washing machine, when the user holds the refill container for the laundry treatment liquid and puts the laundry treatment liquid into the automatic loading unit, the housing hits the body (or the bottom) of the refill container. Therefore, in the conventional washing machine, it is necessary to place the discharge port of the refill container at a relatively high position above the automatic loading section, and to load the laundry treatment liquid into the automatic loading section in that state. In such a conventional washing machine, since the washing processing liquid is introduced into the automatic loading section from a relatively high position, there is a possibility that the washing processing liquid cannot be properly loaded into the automatic loading section and spilled. There was a problem.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second loading section 32 (automatic loading section) is arranged in front of the first loading section 31 (manual loading section). Therefore, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the user holds the refill container 91 for the laundry treatment liquid and puts the laundry treatment liquid into the second charging part 32 (automatic charging part), the housing 11 is refilled. There is no contact with the body (or bottom) of the container 91 . Therefore, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the washing treatment liquid can be introduced into the second introduction section 32 with the outlet of the refill container 91 attached to the second introduction section 32 . In the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the laundry processing liquid is introduced into the second loading section 32 from a relatively low position, so that the laundry processing liquid is efficiently loaded into the second loading section 32 without spilling. can do. As a result, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent the surroundings of the second input portion 32 from being soiled with the washing treatment liquid.

(5) In the conventional washing machine, when the user puts the washing processing liquid into the automatic loading unit, the washing processing liquid is spilled on the operation panel, which may cause malfunction of the buttons and the touch panel. There was a problem.

On the other hand, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described in the above item (4), can skillfully charge the washing processing liquid into the second charging section 32 (automatic charging section) without spilling. . Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent malfunction of the buttons and the touch panel caused by spilling the washing liquid on the operation panel 14 (see FIG. 1).

(6) A larger amount of laundry processing liquid is introduced into the automatic charging section of the laundry processing liquid charging device than the manual charging section. Nevertheless, in conventional washing machines, the automatic loading section is provided behind the manual loading section. Therefore, conventional washing machines (particularly, vertical washing machines) have a problem of poor usability of the washing treatment liquid injection device.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second input portion 32 (automatic input portion) into which a relatively large amount of washing treatment liquid is input is replaced by the first input portion 31 (manual input portion). It is provided in front of the insertion part). Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can improve the usability of the washing treatment liquid injection device 30 .

(7) When the conventional washing machine has a drying function, for example, the drying unit is arranged in the rear upper part of the housing. In the conventional washing machine with this configuration, the distance between the tank of the washing processing liquid feeding device and the drying unit is relatively short, so the washing processing liquid stored in the tank may gel due to the heat from the drying unit. , there was a problem.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the drying unit 71 is arranged in the rear upper part of the housing 11, and the washing treatment liquid injection device 30 is arranged in the front upper part of the housing 11. It is In other words, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the washing treatment liquid injection device 30 is arranged at the farthest place from the drying unit 71 in the upper part of the housing 11 . Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can suppress gelling of the laundry treatment liquid contained in the tank 42 due to the heat from the drying unit 71 .

(8) In general, it is desired to reduce the width of washing machines. However, in the conventional washing machine, since the washing processing liquid charging device is mounted on the side of the water tank, it is necessary to reduce the size of the clothes receiving part (the opening of the water tank). As a result, the conventional washing machine (particularly, the vertical washing machine) has a problem of reducing the ease with which clothes can be put into the washing machine.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with a washing treatment liquid injection device 30 in front of the water tub 21 . Therefore, it is not necessary to reduce the size of the clothing insertion portion (the opening of the water tank 21). Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to this embodiment can improve the ease of loading clothes.

(9) In the conventional washing machine, the tank of the washing treatment liquid feeding device is arranged so as to extend in the front-rear direction on the side of the water tank (washing and dewatering tank), and the tank cannot be removed. had a structure. Therefore, the conventional washing machine has a problem that the tank and the like cannot be washed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the tank 42 of the washing treatment liquid charging device 30 can be removed, so that the tank 42 and the like can be washed.

(10) Conventional washing machines are provided with a lid that seals the automatic loading section. The lid has a structure that opens to either the left or the right. Such a conventional washing machine has a problem that it is difficult to open the lid when the direction in which the lid opens is opposite to the dominant hand of the user.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the inlet lid 43a (first lid) can be opened and closed in the vertical direction from front to back. Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can open the inlet lid 43a (first lid) regardless of the dominant hand. As a result, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can easily put (replenish) the laundry treatment liquid into the second putting portion 32 (automatic putting portion) regardless of the dominant hand.

(11) In the conventional washing machine, when the user forgets to close the lid that seals the automatic loading unit, the laundry processing liquid may leak from the tank of the laundry processing liquid loading device. There was a problem.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the user forgets to close the inlet lid 43a (first lid) during the washing, Also, the inlet lid 43a can be automatically closed by closing the tank storage lid 15 (second lid). Therefore, even in such a case, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent the laundry processing liquid from leaking from the tank 42 of the laundry processing liquid charging device 30 .

(12) In the conventional washing machine, when the laundry processing liquid contained in the tank of the laundry processing liquid feeding device is pressurized by air and sent out to the water tank, a portion through which water does not pass on the piping route through which the processing liquid passes. exists. A conventional washing machine has a problem that it is difficult to wash a portion through which water does not pass.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, in the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the washing treatment liquid contained in the tank 42 of the washing treatment liquid charging device 30 is delivered to the conveying path 53, and the conveying path 53 Water passes through any of the above parts. Therefore, the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment can reliably clean the conveying path 53 .

As described above, according to the washing machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier to put in the washing treatment liquid and to improve usability.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes various modifications. For example, the above-described embodiments have been described in detail for easy understanding of the present invention, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the described configurations. Also, part of the configuration of the embodiment can be replaced with another configuration, and it is also possible to add another configuration to the configuration of the embodiment. Moreover, it is possible to add, delete, or replace a part of each configuration with another configuration.

For example, the tank 42 preferably has claw-like engaging means or the like so as to firmly engage with the case 41 .

Further, for example, in the embodiment described above, the case 41 is provided with the damping member 45 . However, the damping member 45 may be provided on one or both of the tank 42 and the case 41 .

Further, for example, the inlet lid 43a (first lid) may be configured to open and close by sliding from front to back.

1 washing machine (washing dryer)
Reference Signs List 11 housing 11a opening 12 top cover 13 outer lid 14 operation panel (operation unit)
15 Tank storage lid (second lid)
16 front panel 20 water supply unit (water supply means)
21 Water tank (washing and dewatering tank)
21a copper plate 21aa through hole 21b rotary blade 21c balance ring (fluid balancer)
22 Outer tank 22a Outer tank cover 22b Lid member 22c Drop portion 23 Driving device 23a Motor 23b Clutch mechanism 23c Rotating shaft (center of water tank)
24 Rotation detection device 25 Motor current detection device 30 Laundry treatment liquid input device 31 First input unit (manual input unit)
32 (32a, 32b) second input unit (automatic input unit)
41 case 41a nozzle 42 (42a, 42b) tank (first tank, second tank)
43 top cover 43a inlet lid (first lid)
44 handle portion 45 damping member (suppressing means)
46 Conveying pump (conveying means)
47a, 47b check valve 48 tank mesh 49 discharge port 51 first water supply path 51a water injection hose 52 second water supply path 53 transfer path 54 input path 54a input hose 61 first cleaning path 61a cleaning hose 62 second cleaning path 63 discharge path 63a, 63b, 63c drain pipe 64 switching valve (switching means)
65 drain valve 66 drain port 71 drying unit (heater)
72 fan 73 air duct 73a, 81a bellows tube 74 blow nozzle 81 drying duct 91 refill container

Claims (3)

A vertical washing machine,
a housing;
an operation unit for operating the washing operation;
a water tank provided inside the housing;
a first input unit used when inputting one or both of detergent and softener for one time into the water tank;
a first tank containing detergent for multiple times;
a second tank containing a softening agent for multiple times;
a second input portion used when inputting from the first tank and the second tank into the water tank;
a conveying pump that conveys the detergent stored in the first tank and the softener stored in the second tank to the water tank;
The operation unit is arranged on the upper part of the housing,
The first tank, the second tank, and the second input section are arranged in the front upper portion of the housing, which is closer to the user's standing position than the water tank, the first input section, and the operation section. ,
The first tank and the second tank are moved vertically to be removed and attached,
A washing machine characterized by: The washing machine according to claim 1,
Having a case that accommodates the first tank and the second tank,
The conveying pump is arranged below the case,
A washing machine characterized by: The washing machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The front upper surface of the housing has a tank housing lid for housing the first tank and the second tank,
The first tank and the second tank have an inlet lid for charging detergent and softener,
The inlet lid and the tank housing lid can be opened and closed from front to back,
A washing machine characterized by:

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