JP2004215830A - Washing machine also used as spin-dryer - Google Patents

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JP2004215830A
JP2004215830A JP2003005769A JP2003005769A JP2004215830A JP 2004215830 A JP2004215830 A JP 2004215830A JP 2003005769 A JP2003005769 A JP 2003005769A JP 2003005769 A JP2003005769 A JP 2003005769A JP 2004215830 A JP2004215830 A JP 2004215830A
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F25/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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    • D06F34/08—Control circuits or arrangements thereof
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    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/14—Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
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    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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    • E05Y2900/30—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/312—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for washing machines or laundry dryers
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an effect of accelerating spin dry of laundry articles without being obstructed by the laundry article placed on a lid and damaging beauty. <P>SOLUTION: An inner tub (rotary tub) for spin-drying the laundry articles by rotation is provided in the inside of an outer shell 5. First, an air suction port 25 for sucking outside air to the inside of the inner tub is formed at a handle part 24 which a lid 4 in the outer shell 5 has. Thus, even when the laundry articles are placed on the lid 4, sucking of the outside air is kept through the air suction port 25 at the handle part 24 to keep sufficient ventilation in the inner tub and to make the air suction port 25 less conspicuous by the handle part 24. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

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【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は洗濯物の脱水を効果的に行うための改良をした脱水兼用洗濯機に関する。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来より、脱水兼用洗濯機においては、外箱など外殻の内部に回転槽を具え、この回転槽を洗濯物を収容した状態で回転させることにより、洗濯物の脱水を行うようになっている。しかして、その脱水を行うとき、回転槽からは空気も排出されるもので、それに伴い回転槽外からは槽内に空気が吸入されることにより、回転槽内に空気が通され、この回転槽内を通る空気が槽内の洗濯物に触れてその水分を奪うことにより、洗濯物の脱水が促進されることが知られている。
【０００３】
しかしながら、その通気に関して、従来の一般的な脱水兼用洗濯機においては、特別の措置がなされておらず、せいぜい、外殻中の外箱とこれに被着したカバーとの間、及び該カバーと蓋との間等の、それぞれ適当な隙間から外気を吸入するだけとなっている。このため、上記回転槽内の通気も充分には行われず、洗濯物の水分を奪う効果が少ないことから、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果も少なくしか得られていなかった。
一方、これに対して、蓋に吸気口を設けたものがある（例えば、特許文献１参照）。
【０００４】
【特許文献１】
実公昭６２−３４５４８号公報（第２頁、第２図）
【０００５】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
上述の、蓋に吸気口を設けたものは、外殻の適当な隙間から外気を吸入するだけのものと違って、その吸気口から外気を盛んに吸入することにより、回転槽内の通気も充分に行われ、よって、洗濯物の水分を奪う効果が高く得られ、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果が高く得られる。
【０００６】
しかしながら、蓋に設けた吸気口がその上に何気なく置かれた洗濯物によって塞がれることにより、外気の吸入ができなくなって、回転槽内の通気が充分に行われず、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果が失われるという欠点があり、又、吸気口が目立ちやすく、脱水兼用洗濯機の美観が損なわれるという欠点もあった。
【０００７】
本発明は上述の事情に鑑みてなされたものであり、従ってその目的は、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を、蓋の上に置かれる洗濯物に邪魔されず且つ美観を損なうこともなく、高く得ることのできる脱水兼用洗濯機を提供するにある。
【０００８】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記目的を達成するために、本発明の脱水兼用洗濯機は、外殻の内部に、回転することによって洗濯物の脱水をする回転槽を有するものにおいて、第１に、前記外殻が手掛部を有する蓋を具え、その手掛部に、前記回転槽の内部に対し外気を吸入する吸気口を設けたことを特徴とする（請求項１の発明）。
このものによれば、蓋の上に洗濯物が置かれても、手掛部において吸気口を通じ外気を吸入し続けて、回転槽内の通気を充分に行い続けることができる。又、その吸気口は手掛部により目立たなくされる。
【０００９】
本発明の脱水兼用洗濯機は、第２に、前記外殻が洗濯物出入口を有するカバーを具え、このカバーの側部に、前記回転槽の内部に対し外気を吸入する吸気口を設けたことを特徴とする（請求項２の発明）。
このものによっても、蓋の上に洗濯物が置かれても、カバーの両側部において吸気口を通じ外気を吸入し続けて、回転槽内の通気を充分に行い続けることができる。又、その吸気口はカバーの両側部に存し、目立たない。更に、このものの場合、例えば強度の関係等で蓋に吸気口が設けられないような機種であっても、吸気口を設けることができ、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を高く得ることができる。
【００１０】
本発明の脱水兼用洗濯機は、第３に、前記回転槽の回転を含む運転を制御する電子ユニットを具え、この電子ユニットの近傍に、前記回転槽の内部に対し外気を吸入する吸気口を設けたことを特徴とする（請求項３の発明）。
このものによっても、蓋の上に洗濯物が置かれても、電子ユニットの近傍において吸気口を通じ外気を吸入し続けて、回転槽内の通気を充分に行い続けることができる。又、その吸気口は電子ユニットの近傍に存し、目立たない。加えて、特にこのものの場合、吸気口から吸入した外気により電子ユニットを冷却することまでできる。
【００１１】
本発明の脱水兼用洗濯機は、第４に、前記回転槽の内周側面部に、入口が該回転槽の脱水時における回転方向に指向し、出口が該回転槽の外部に臨んで、該回転槽の回転に伴い通気する通気部材を設けたことを特徴とする（請求項４の発明）。
このものによっても、蓋の上に洗濯物が置かれても、回転槽の内周側面部において通気部材を通じ回転槽内に空気を通し続けることができる。又、その通気部材は回転槽の内周側面部に存し、目立たない。
【００１２】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明の第１実施例につき、図１及び図２を参照して説明する。
まず、図２には、脱水兼用洗濯機の全体構成を示しており、複数の脚１を有する外箱２と、これの最上部に装着したカバー（いわゆるトップカバー）３、及びこのカバー３に枢着した蓋４とで全体の外殻５を構成している。
【００１３】
なお、蓋４は、詳細には例えば後蓋４ａと前蓋４ｂとにより２つに折られる構造にて、上記カバー３のほゞ中央部に存する洗濯物出入口６を開閉するようになっている。又、外箱２は、四角筒状で上面部に洗濯物出入口６に通じる開口部７を有し、底面部に機外下方に通じる開口部８を有している。
【００１４】
そして、外箱２の内部には、水溜め用の外槽９を配設して弾性支持機構１０（一部のみ図示）により弾性支持している。外槽９の内部には内槽１１を回転可能に配設しており、従って、内槽１１は回転槽である。この内槽１１の周側部には、脱水孔１２をほぼ全域にわたり多数形成すると共に、糸屑捕獲用の揚水路１３及びフィルタ１４を設けており、内槽１１の上縁部にはリング状の回転バランサ１５を設けている。又、外槽９の上縁部には同じくリング状の外槽カバー１６を装着している。
【００１５】
一方、内槽１１の内下部には撹拌体１７を配設しており、内槽１１の外下方部には、モータ１８と、ベルト伝動機構１９、及び図示しないクラッチ機構とブレーキ機構とを有する機構部２０から成る駆動装置２１を配設していて、この駆動装置２１により、洗濯時に上記撹拌体１７を正逆両方向に低速回転させ、脱水時に内槽１１を撹拌体１７と共に一方向に高速回転させるようにしている。
このほか、内槽１１の外下方部には、排水弁２２や排水ホース２３等も配設している。
【００１６】
これらに対して、前記蓋４、特にこれの前部である前蓋４ｂのほゞ中央部には、手掛部２４を設けている。この手掛部２４は、詳細には図１に示すように、凹部２４ａと手掛主部２４ｂとにより構成したもので、そのうちの凹部２４ａは、図１中右側の後部がなだらかな曲面の斜面状を成し、最前部が直立面を成していて、この凹部２４ａの前上部に手掛主部２４ｂを前蓋４ｂと面一の庇状に設けたものであり、使用者は凹部２４ａに差し込んだ手を手掛主部２４ｂにかけて蓋４を開閉するようになっている。
【００１７】
しかして、この手掛部２４には、凹部２４ａ最前部の直立面とこれ近くの底面とに、それぞれ多数のスリット状孔にて吸気口２５を形成している。又、この吸気口２５に対して、手掛主部２４ｂは該吸気口２５の上方に位置して、それらの吸気口２５を覆っており、従って、吸気口２５は手掛部２４の手掛主部２４ｂによって陰となる部分に設けている。
なお、蓋４の前方（カバー３の前部）には、使用者が脱水兼用洗濯機の運転に係る操作をするための操作パネル２６を設けている。
【００１８】
さて、上述のように構成したものの場合、駆動装置２１により脱水時に内槽１１を撹拌体１７と共に一方向に高速回転させることは既述のとおりで、これにより、洗濯後の洗濯物の水分が遠心力にて脱水孔１２から振り切られ、脱水が行われる。
【００１９】
そして、そのとき同時に、図２に矢印Ａで示すように、内槽１１からは空気も脱水孔１２から排出され、それに伴い、機外からは外気が蓋４の手掛部２４に設けた吸気口２５を通じて盛んに吸入され、それが更に、カバー３の洗濯物出入口６、外箱２の上面の開口部７、外槽カバー１６内、及び回転バランサ１５内を順に通って内槽１１内に吸入され、そして該内槽１１内を通って脱水孔１２から排出される。
【００２０】
かくして、内槽１１内に空気が通され、この内槽１１内を充分に通る空気が槽内の洗濯物に触れてその水分を盛んに奪うことにより、洗濯物の脱水が大いに促進される。なお、内槽１１内から出た空気は、洗濯物から奪った水分と共に外箱２の底面の開口部８から機外に排出される。
【００２１】
このように本構成のものでは、脱水兼用洗濯機の外殻５中の蓋４に設けた吸気口２５から、脱水中、外気を吸入して内槽１１内を盛んに通気することにより、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果が高く得られるもので、その折り、蓋４の上に洗濯物が置かれても、上述の蓋４の手掛部２４に設けた吸気口２５からは、これが洗濯物に塞がれることなく外気を吸入し続けて、内槽１１内の通気を充分に行い続けることができるものであり、かくして、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を高く得続けることができる。
そして又、蓋４の手掛部２４に設けた吸気口２５は、目立たちもせず、脱水兼用洗濯機の美観を良好に保つことができる。
【００２２】
以上に対して、図３ないし図６は本発明の第２ないし第４実施例を示すもので、それぞれ、第１実施例と同一の部分には同一の符号を付して説明を省略し、異なる部分についてのみ述べる。
【００２３】
［第２実施例］
図３に示す第２実施例においては、脱水兼用洗濯機の外殻５中のカバー３の側部、特には一方側のみしか図示しないが左右の両側部に、吸気口３１を２箇所ずつに設けており、この吸気口３１が、矢印Ｂで示すように、上述の吸気口２５に代わって内槽１１の内部に対し外気を吸入するようになっている。
【００２４】
このものによっても、蓋４の上に洗濯物が置かれても、吸気口３１を通じ外気を吸入し続けて、内槽１１内の通気を充分に行い続けることができるものであり、かくして、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を高く得続けることができる。又、カバー３の側部に設けた吸気口３１は目立たちもせず、脱水兼用洗濯機の美観を良好に保つことができる。更に、このものの場合、例えば強度の関係等で蓋４に吸気口２５が設けられないような機種であっても、吸気口３１をカバー３の側部に設けることができる。
【００２５】
［第３実施例］
図４に示す第３実施例においては、内槽１１の回転を含む脱水兼用洗濯機の運転を制御する電子ユニット４１を、特に操作パネル２６の下方に具え、この電子ユニット４１の近傍、特には操作パネル２６の左右両側部（一方側のみ図示）に、吸気口４２を設けており、この吸気口４２が、矢印Ｃで示すように、前述の吸気口２５及び上述の吸気口３１に代わって内槽１１の内部に対し外気を吸入するようになっている。
【００２６】
このものによっても、蓋４の上に洗濯物が置かれても、吸気口４２を通じ外気を吸入し続けて、内槽１１内の通気を充分に行い続けることができるものであり、かくして、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を高く得続けることができる。又、電子ユニット４１の近傍に設けた吸気口４２は目立たちもせず、脱水兼用洗濯機の美観を良好に保つことができる。加えて、特にこのものの場合、吸気口４２から吸入した外気は、電子ユニット４１に触れて内槽１１方向に通過することにより、電子ユニット４１、特にはこれが有するパワー素子など放熱量の大きな電子部品を冷却することまでできる。
【００２７】
なお、この場合、電子ユニット４１の下方に位置してカバー３の前部には、水抜き孔４３を複数形成しており、これによって、上記吸気口４２から吸入した外気をその水抜き孔４３を通じて内槽１１方向に通過させることが確実にできるようにしている。
【００２８】
［第４実施例］
図５及び図６に示す第４実施例においては、内槽１１の内周側面部、特にはその対向する２箇所（１箇所のみ図示）に、通気部材５１を設けている。この通気部材５１は、入口５１ａが内槽１１の脱水時における回転方向（矢印Ｄ）に指向し、出口５１ｂが内槽１１の周側部に形成した縦長の開口部５２を通じて該内槽１１の外部に臨むもので、その入口５１ａと出口５１ｂとの間には、上下に平行な多数の整流リブ５３を有している。又、内槽１１に対するこの通気部材５１の取付けは、複数のねじ５４を外方から内槽１１を通して、通気部材５１の裏面に形成したボス５５にそれぞれ螺挿するねじ止めで行っている。
【００２９】
この構成で、脱水時には、内槽１１の回転に伴って、矢印Ｅで示すように、通気部材５１の入口５１ａから整流リブ５３に沿って出口５１ｂへと通気することにより、蓋４の上に洗濯物が置かれていても、内槽１１内に空気を通し続けることができるものであり、かくして、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を高く得続けることができる。又、通気部材５１は内槽１１内の内周側面部に存するものであり、目立たないから、脱水兼用洗濯機の美観を良好に保つことができる。
なお、この場合、整流リブ５３は通気部材５１内に洗濯物が入り込むことを防止するのに効果を奏するが、具えられていなくても良い。
【００３０】
又、脱水兼用洗濯機全体として、上述の内槽１１（回転槽）を縦軸状に有する縦軸形のものに限られず、横軸状もしくは斜軸状に有するドラム式のものにも適用が可能である。
そのほか、本発明は上記し且つ図面に示した実施例にのみ限定されるものではなく、要旨を逸脱しない範囲内で適宜変更して実施し得る。
【００３１】
【発明の効果】
以上説明したように、本発明の脱水兼用洗濯機によれば、洗濯物の脱水を促進する効果を、蓋の上に置かれる洗濯物に邪魔されず且つ美観を損なうこともなく、高く得ることができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の第１実施例を示す主要部分の斜視図
【図２】脱水兼用洗濯機全体の破断側面図
【図３】本発明の第２実施例を示す主要部分の斜視図
【図４】本発明の第３実施例を示す主要部分の斜視図
【図５】本発明の第４実施例を示す主要部分の斜視図
【図６】主要部分の外面図（図５の矢印Ｆ方向に見た裏面図）
【符号の説明】
３はカバー、４は蓋、５は外殻、１１は内槽（回転槽）、２４は手掛部、２５，３１は吸気口、４１は電子ユニット、４２は吸気口、５１は通気部材、５１ａは入口、５１ｂは出口を示す。[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an improved dehydrating / washing machine for effectively dehydrating laundry.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a washing machine for both dehydration and dehydrating is provided with a rotating tub inside an outer shell such as an outer box, and rotating the rotating tub in a state in which laundry is stored, thereby performing dehydration of the laundry. . When the dehydration is performed, air is also discharged from the rotary tub, and air is sucked into the tub from the outside of the rotary tub, whereby air is passed through the rotary tub. It is known that air passing through the tub touches laundry in the tub to remove the moisture, thereby promoting dehydration of the laundry.
[0003]
However, with regard to the ventilation, no special measures have been taken in the conventional general dehydrating / washing machine, and at most, between the outer box in the outer shell and the cover attached thereto, and between the outer cover and the cover. The outside air is only sucked in from appropriate gaps such as between the lid and the like. For this reason, the inside of the rotating tub is not sufficiently ventilated, and the effect of dewatering the laundry is small, so that only a small effect of promoting the dehydration of the laundry is obtained.
On the other hand, there is one in which a lid is provided with an intake port (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-34548 (page 2, FIG. 2)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Unlike the above-mentioned one in which the lid is provided with an intake port, unlike the one in which only external air is sucked through an appropriate gap in the outer shell, the outside air is actively sucked from the intake port, so that the air in the rotary tank is also ventilated. Sufficiently performed, therefore, a high effect of dewatering laundry is obtained, and a high effect of promoting dehydration of the laundry is obtained.
[0006]
However, since the air inlet provided on the lid is closed by the laundry placed on it casually, the outside air cannot be sucked in, and the air in the rotating tub is not sufficiently ventilated and the dehydration of the laundry is promoted. In addition, there is a disadvantage that the effect of the washing is lost, and the intake port is conspicuous and the aesthetic appearance of the washing machine for both dehydration is impaired.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and therefore has as its object the effect of accelerating the dehydration of the laundry without disturbing the laundry placed on the lid and without impairing the appearance. An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine that can be used at high cost.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a spin-drying / washing machine according to the present invention, wherein a spin tub for spin-drying laundry by rotating inside the outer shell is provided. A lid having a portion is provided, and a suction port for sucking outside air into the inside of the rotary tub is provided in a handle portion thereof (the invention of claim 1).
According to this configuration, even if the laundry is placed on the lid, the outside air can be continuously sucked through the air inlet in the handhold portion, and the ventilation in the rotating tub can be sufficiently performed. Also, the air inlet is made inconspicuous by the handhold.
[0009]
Secondly, in the washing machine with dehydration of the present invention, the outer shell is provided with a cover having a laundry inlet / outlet, and a side portion of the cover is provided with an air inlet for sucking outside air into the inside of the rotary tub. (Invention of claim 2).
According to this configuration, even if the laundry is placed on the lid, the outside air can be continuously sucked through the air inlets on both sides of the cover, and the ventilation in the rotating tub can be sufficiently performed. In addition, the air inlets are located on both sides of the cover and are inconspicuous. Furthermore, in the case of this type, even if the model does not have an intake port on the lid due to, for example, strength, etc., the intake port can be provided, and the effect of promoting dehydration of the laundry can be enhanced. .
[0010]
Thirdly, the spin-drying washing machine of the present invention includes an electronic unit for controlling operation including rotation of the rotary tub, and an air inlet for sucking outside air into the rotary tub near the electronic unit. The invention is characterized in that it is provided (the invention of claim 3).
According to this configuration, even if the laundry is placed on the lid, the outside air can be continuously sucked through the air inlet in the vicinity of the electronic unit, and the ventilation in the rotating tub can be sufficiently performed. Further, the intake port is located in the vicinity of the electronic unit and is inconspicuous. In addition, in particular, in this case, the electronic unit can be cooled by the outside air sucked from the intake port.
[0011]
Fourthly, in the dehydrating / washing machine of the present invention, fourthly, on the inner peripheral side surface portion of the rotary tub, an inlet is directed in a rotation direction during dehydration of the rotary tub, and an outlet faces outside the rotary tub. A ventilating member for ventilating with the rotation of the rotating tub is provided (the invention of claim 4).
According to this configuration, even when the laundry is placed on the lid, air can be kept flowing through the rotating tub through the ventilation member on the inner peripheral side surface of the rotating tub. Further, the ventilation member is present on the inner peripheral side surface of the rotary tank and is inconspicuous.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, FIG. 2 shows the entire structure of a washing machine for both dehydration, in which an outer box 2 having a plurality of legs 1, a cover (so-called top cover) 3 mounted on the top of the outer box 2, and the cover 3 The outer shell 5 is constituted by the lid 4 pivotally attached.
[0013]
The lid 4 has a structure that can be folded in two by, for example, a rear lid 4a and a front lid 4b. The lid 4 opens and closes the laundry entrance 6 located substantially at the center of the cover 3. . The outer box 2 has a rectangular cylindrical shape, and has an opening 7 on the upper surface thereof communicating with the laundry doorway 6 and an opening 8 on the bottom surface thereof communicating with the outside of the machine.
[0014]
An outer tank 9 for storing water is provided inside the outer box 2 and is elastically supported by an elastic support mechanism 10 (only a part is shown). The inner tank 11 is rotatably disposed inside the outer tank 9, and therefore, the inner tank 11 is a rotating tank. A large number of dewatering holes 12 are formed on substantially the entire periphery of the inner tank 11, and a pumping path 13 and a filter 14 for catching lint are provided. Are provided. A ring-shaped outer tank cover 16 is attached to the upper edge of the outer tank 9.
[0015]
On the other hand, a stirrer 17 is disposed in the lower part of the inner tank 11, and a motor 18, a belt transmission mechanism 19, and a clutch mechanism and a brake mechanism (not shown) are provided in a lower part of the outer tank 11. A driving device 21 comprising a mechanism section 20 is provided. The driving device 21 rotates the agitating body 17 at low speed in both the forward and reverse directions during washing, and rotates the inner tub 11 together with the agitating body 17 in one direction during dehydration. I try to rotate it.
In addition, a drain valve 22, a drain hose 23, and the like are provided outside and below the inner tank 11.
[0016]
On the other hand, a handle portion 24 is provided at a substantially central portion of the cover 4, particularly the front cover 4b which is a front portion thereof. As shown in detail in FIG. 1, the handle 24 is formed by a concave portion 24a and a handle main portion 24b, and the concave portion 24a has a gently curved slope at the rear right side in FIG. A front main part forms an upright surface, and a main handle part 24b is provided in an upper front part of the concave part 24a in an eave shape flush with the front lid 4b. The cover 4 is opened and closed by putting the hand inserted into the handle main portion 24b.
[0017]
In the handle 24, an intake port 25 is formed by a large number of slit holes on the upright surface at the forefront of the concave portion 24a and the bottom surface near the upright surface. In addition, with respect to the intake port 25, the main handle portion 24b is located above the intake port 25 and covers the intake port 25. Therefore, the intake port 25 is It is provided in a portion shaded by the main portion 24b.
In addition, an operation panel 26 is provided in front of the lid 4 (in front of the cover 3) for the user to perform an operation related to the operation of the spin-drying washing machine.
[0018]
By the way, in the case of the above-described configuration, as described above, the inner tub 11 is rotated at a high speed in one direction together with the stirrer 17 at the time of dehydration by the driving device 21. It is shaken off from the dewatering hole 12 by centrifugal force, and dewatering is performed.
[0019]
At the same time, as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 2, air is also discharged from the inner tank 11 through the dewatering hole 12, and accordingly, outside air is supplied from the outside of the machine to the air-inlet provided in the handle 24 of the lid 4. It is actively sucked through the mouth 25, and further passes through the laundry doorway 6 of the cover 3, the opening 7 on the upper surface of the outer box 2, the outer tub cover 16, and the rotary balancer 15, and sequentially into the inner tub 11. It is sucked and discharged from the dehydration hole 12 through the inner tank 11.
[0020]
Thus, air is passed through the inner tub 11, and the air sufficiently passing through the inner tub 11 touches the laundry in the tub and actively removes the moisture, thereby greatly promoting the dehydration of the laundry. The air that has come out of the inner tub 11 is discharged out of the machine through the opening 8 on the bottom surface of the outer box 2 together with the moisture taken from the laundry.
[0021]
As described above, according to the present configuration, during dehydration, the outside air is sucked from the air inlet 25 provided in the lid 4 in the outer shell 5 of the dehydrating / washing machine, and the inside of the inner tub 11 is actively ventilated. It is highly effective in accelerating the dehydration of the laundry. Even if the laundry is folded and the laundry is placed on the lid 4, the laundry can be washed through the air inlet 25 provided in the handle 24 of the lid 4 described above. It is possible to continue to inhale the outside air without being blocked by the thing and to continue to sufficiently ventilate the inner tub 11, and thus it is possible to continue to obtain a high effect of promoting the dehydration of the laundry.
In addition, the air inlet 25 provided in the handle portion 24 of the lid 4 does not stand out, so that the good appearance of the washing machine for both dehydration can be kept good.
[0022]
3 to 6 show the second to fourth embodiments of the present invention. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description will be omitted. Only different parts will be described.
[0023]
[Second embodiment]
In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the suction port 31 is provided at two places on each of the sides of the cover 3 in the outer shell 5 of the dehydrating and washing machine, particularly, only one side is shown. The intake port 31 sucks outside air into the inside of the inner tank 11 instead of the above-described intake port 25 as shown by an arrow B.
[0024]
According to this, even if the laundry is placed on the lid 4, the outside air can be continuously sucked through the air inlet 31 and the ventilation in the inner tub 11 can be sufficiently performed. The effect of accelerating the dehydration of the material can be continuously obtained. In addition, the intake port 31 provided on the side of the cover 3 is not noticeable, so that the aesthetic appearance of the washing machine for both dehydration can be kept good. Furthermore, in the case of this type, even in a model in which the intake port 25 is not provided in the lid 4 due to, for example, strength, the intake port 31 can be provided on the side of the cover 3.
[0025]
[Third embodiment]
In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 4, an electronic unit 41 for controlling the operation of the spin-drying / washing machine including the rotation of the inner tub 11 is provided particularly below the operation panel 26. An intake port 42 is provided on both left and right sides (only one side is shown) of the operation panel 26, and this intake port 42 replaces the above-described intake port 25 and the above-described intake port 31 as shown by an arrow C. The outside air is sucked into the inside of the inner tank 11.
[0026]
According to this, even if the laundry is placed on the lid 4, the outside air can be continuously sucked through the air inlet 42 and the ventilation in the inner tub 11 can be sufficiently performed. The effect of accelerating the dehydration of the material can be continuously obtained. In addition, the intake port 42 provided in the vicinity of the electronic unit 41 does not stand out, so that the aesthetic appearance of the washing machine for both dehydration and washing can be kept good. In addition, especially in this case, the outside air sucked from the intake port 42 touches the electronic unit 41 and passes in the direction of the inner tub 11, so that the electronic unit 41, particularly, an electronic component having a large heat radiation amount such as a power element of the electronic unit 41. Can be cooled.
[0027]
In this case, a plurality of drainage holes 43 are formed in the front part of the cover 3 below the electronic unit 41, so that the outside air sucked from the intake port 42 can be removed from the drainage holes 43. Through to the inner tank 11.
[0028]
[Fourth embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a ventilation member 51 is provided at the inner peripheral side surface of the inner tank 11, particularly at two opposing positions (only one position is shown). The ventilation member 51 has an inlet 51 a oriented in the rotation direction (arrow D) during dehydration of the inner tub 11, and an outlet 51 b through a vertically long opening 52 formed in a peripheral portion of the inner tub 11. It faces the outside, and has a number of vertically parallel rectifying ribs 53 between its inlet 51a and outlet 51b. The ventilation member 51 is attached to the inner tank 11 by screwing a plurality of screws 54 through the inner tank 11 from the outside and into bosses 55 formed on the back surface of the ventilation member 51, respectively.
[0029]
With this configuration, at the time of spin-drying, as the inner tub 11 rotates, the air flows from the inlet 51a of the ventilation member 51 to the outlet 51b along the rectifying rib 53 as shown by the arrow E, so that Even if the laundry is placed, the air can be kept flowing through the inner tub 11, and thus the effect of accelerating the dehydration of the laundry can be continuously obtained. Further, the ventilation member 51 is present on the inner peripheral side surface in the inner tub 11 and is inconspicuous, so that the aesthetic appearance of the washing machine for both dehydration can be kept good.
In this case, the rectifying ribs 53 are effective in preventing the laundry from entering the ventilation member 51, but need not be provided.
[0030]
In addition, the entire dehydrating and washing machine is not limited to the vertical type having the inner tub 11 (rotating tub) described above in the vertical direction, and may be applied to a drum type having the horizontal axis or the oblique axis. It is possible.
In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above and shown in the drawings, and can be implemented with appropriate modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the effect of accelerating the dehydration of the laundry can be enhanced without being hindered by the laundry placed on the lid and without impairing the appearance. Can be.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part showing a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cutaway side view of an entire dehydrating / washing machine. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a main part showing a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an external view of the main part (arrow F in FIG. 5). Back view seen in the direction)
[Explanation of symbols]
3 is a cover, 4 is a lid, 5 is an outer shell, 11 is an inner tank (rotating tank), 24 is a handhold, 25 and 31 are intake ports, 41 is an electronic unit, 42 is an intake port, 51 is a ventilation member, 51a indicates an inlet, and 51b indicates an outlet.

Claims (4)

外殻の内部に、回転することによって洗濯物の脱水をする回転槽を有するものにおいて、
前記外殻が手掛部を有する蓋を具え、その手掛部に、前記回転槽の内部に対し外気を吸入する吸気口を設けたことを特徴とする脱水兼用洗濯機。In the inside of the outer shell, having a rotating tub that spins the laundry by spinning,
The outer shell includes a lid having a handle portion, and the handle portion is provided with an air inlet for sucking outside air into the inside of the rotary tub. 外殻の内部に、回転することによって洗濯物の脱水をする回転槽を有するものにおいて、
前記外殻が洗濯物出入口を有するカバーを具え、このカバーの側部に、前記回転槽の内部に対し外気を吸入する吸気口を設けたことを特徴とする脱水兼用洗濯機。In the inside of the outer shell, having a rotating tub that spins the laundry by spinning,
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the outer shell includes a cover having a laundry entrance, and a side of the cover is provided with an intake port for sucking outside air into the inside of the rotary tub. 外殻の内部に、回転することによって洗濯物の脱水をする回転槽を有するものにおいて、
その回転槽の回転を含む運転を制御する電子ユニットを具え、この電子ユニットの近傍に、前記回転槽の内部に対し外気を吸入する吸気口を設けたことを特徴とする脱水兼用洗濯機。In the inside of the outer shell, having a rotating tub that spins the laundry by spinning,
An electronic unit for controlling operation including rotation of the rotary tub, and an intake port for sucking outside air into the rotary tub is provided near the electronic unit. 外殻の内部に、回転することによって洗濯物の脱水をする回転槽を有するものにおいて、
その回転槽の内周側面部に、入口が該回転槽の脱水時における回転方向に指向し、出口が該回転槽の外部に臨んで、該回転槽の回転に伴い通気する通気部材を設けたことを特徴とする脱水兼用洗濯機。In the inside of the outer shell, having a rotating tub that spins the laundry by spinning,
On the inner peripheral side surface of the rotary tub, a ventilation member was provided in which an inlet was directed in a rotation direction during dehydration of the rotary tub, and an outlet faced the outside of the rotary tub, and ventilated as the rotary tub rotated. A washing machine for both dehydration and washing.
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