washing machine

Abstract

This washing machine has a detergent introduction case that can be drawn out toward the front from a washing machine body. The detergent introduction case has a case body that is formed from a resin, and a glass panel that is adhered to the front surface of the case body using an adhesive or a double-sided tape. The case body has frame-shaped ribs formed on a glass adhesion surface to which the glass panel is to be adhered, and the glass panel is fitted into the interior of the frame-shaped ribs so that the periphery thereof is surrounded by the frame-shaped ribs.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a washing machine having a detergent dispenser. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-84516, filed on May 13, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a drum-type washing machine with improved operability and design of the detergent dispenser case. The drum-type washing machine in Patent Document 1 has a detergent dispenser case that can be pulled out forward from the front frame of the washing machine body, and a handle that allows the user to pull out the detergent dispenser case is provided on the top surface of the washing machine with an opening at the top.

[0003] In the washing machine of Patent Document 1, the detergent dispenser case and the operation panel are arranged side by side in a left-right direction when viewed from the front at the upper part of the front of the washing machine body. That is, when the detergent dispenser case is closed, the front faces of the detergent dispenser case and the operation panel are on the same plane. Furthermore, by providing the handle of the detergent dispenser case on the top face rather than the front face of the washing machine, it is said that the dividing line on the front face of the washing machine can be reduced and the design can be improved. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-363 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] By using a touch panel for the washing machine's control panel, the front of the panel can be made of glass, enhancing the design. Meanwhile, detergent dispensers are often made of resin, which is easy to process and chemically resistant. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the design by attaching a glass plate to the front of the detergent dispenser with adhesive or other means. However, if the glass plate is made larger to enhance the design, the edges and part of the back of the glass plate are likely to be exposed. This can lead to users placing their fingers on these exposed areas, or water or detergent entering through the exposed areas between the detergent dispenser's case body (made of resin) and the glass plate, reducing the adhesive strength of the glass plate and potentially causing it to peel off or fall.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a washing machine that improves the design of the detergent dispenser case on the front of the washing machine body and also has excellent safety. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, one embodiment of the present invention provides a washing machine having a detergent dispenser case that can be pulled out forward relative to the washing machine body, the detergent dispenser case having a resin case body and a case glass plate that is attached to the front of the case body using double-sided tape or adhesive, the case body having a case frame-shaped rib formed on the glass attachment surface to which the case glass plate is attached, the case glass plate being fitted inside the case frame-shaped rib, and the periphery of the case glass plate being surrounded by the case frame-shaped rib.

[0008] According to the above configuration, the glass plate for the case is attached to the front surface of the case body using double-sided tape or adhesive, and its periphery is surrounded by the frame-shaped rib for the case. This makes it difficult for the back surface of the glass plate for the case to be exposed, preventing the glass-attached surface from peeling off when a user hooks their finger on the back surface of the glass plate for the case and pulls it. Furthermore, the frame-shaped rib for the case prevents water and detergent from entering from the peripheral edge (especially the upper edge) of the glass plate for the case. As a result, the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape or adhesive can be prevented from decreasing, and the glass plate for the case can be prevented from peeling off or falling.

[0009] In addition, in the washing machine described above, the front surface of the case body is an inclined surface with the upper side lowered toward the rear compared to the lower side, and at least the lower edge of the case glass plate is cut so that the surface facing the case frame-shaped rib is a horizontal surface or an inclined surface rising toward the rear.

[0010] According to the above configuration, the end face of the lower edge of the glass plate for the case has a horizontal plane or an inclined surface that rises toward the rear, thereby maximizing the main glass surface facing the user and improving the design of the washing machine.

[0011] In addition, in the above-mentioned washing machine, a groove portion can be formed on the front surface of the case body at least above and to the side of the area where the double-sided tape is attached or the area where the adhesive is applied, for draining water or detergent that has entered the glass-attached surface to the outside.

[0012] With this configuration, even if water or detergent gets into the glass attachment surface, the water or detergent is allowed to flow along the grooves and discharged to the outside, preventing it from reaching the area where the double-sided tape is attached or the area where the adhesive is applied. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the adhesion of the double-sided tape or adhesive from decreasing due to the intrusion of water or detergent.

[0013] In the washing machine, the groove may be configured to be open to the inside of the detergent dispenser case.

[0014] According to the above configuration, the water and detergent discharged along the groove can be discharged toward the inside of the detergent dispenser case, preventing them from leaking out toward the front side of the washing machine.

[0015] In addition, the washing machine may be configured such that an operation panel consisting of a touch panel is provided next to the detergent dispenser case, a panel glass plate is attached to the front of the operation panel, and a panel frame-shaped rib is provided on at least the edge of the panel glass plate adjacent to the case glass plate.

[0016] According to the above configuration, the edges and back surface of the panel glass plate are protected by the panel frame-shaped ribs, which prevents the user's fingers from getting caught in the gap when the detergent dispenser case is pulled forward and pulling the panel glass plate forward, thereby preventing the panel glass plate from shifting or being damaged.

[0017] In addition, in the above-mentioned washing machine, a slope or recess is provided on the rear side of the case frame rib, and a slope or protrusion is provided on the panel frame rib that faces the slope or recess of the case frame rib, and the case frame rib and the panel frame rib can be configured so that, by arranging the slopes or the recess and the protrusion facing each other, the case frame rib and the panel frame rib are arranged so that parts of the case frame rib and the panel frame rib overlap each other when viewed from the front side of the washing machine.

[0018] According to the above configuration, by arranging the case frame ribs and the panel frame ribs so that they partially overlap each other when viewed from the front side of the washing machine, it is possible to narrow the gap between the case glass plate and the panel glass plate, thereby improving the sense of unity between the case glass plate and the panel glass plate and improving the design of the washing machine. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] One aspect of the washing machine of the present invention is a detergent dispenser case that has an improved design by attaching a glass plate to the front of the case body, and by surrounding the glass plate with a frame-shaped rib, it has the effect of preventing the glass plate from peeling off, breaking, or falling. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the appearance of a washing machine with a detergent dispenser case stored in the washing machine body. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the appearance of a washing machine with a detergent dispenser case slightly pulled out from the washing machine body. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the detergent dispenser case. [Figure 4] 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the front cover portion of the detergent dispenser case. FIG. [Figure 5A] 10 is a diagram showing a modified example of the detergent dispenser case, and is a vertical cross-sectional view of the front cover portion. FIG. [Figure 5B] 10 is a diagram showing another modified example of the detergent dispenser case, and is a vertical cross-sectional view of the front cover portion. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a modified example of the detergent dispenser case. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the detergent dispenser case of FIG. 6, seen from the back side. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a washing machine viewed from the front. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 8, showing an example of the configuration of a frame-shaped rib in the detergent dispenser case and a frame-shaped rib in the operation panel. FIG. [Figure 10] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 8, showing an example of the configuration of a frame-shaped rib in the detergent dispenser case and a frame-shaped rib in the operation panel. FIG. [Figure 11] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 8, showing an example of the configuration of a frame-shaped rib in the detergent dispenser case and a frame-shaped rib in the operation panel. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] First Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are perspective views showing the appearance of a washing machine 10 according to this embodiment, with Fig. 1 showing a state in which a detergent dispenser case 20 is stored in a washing machine main body 11, and Fig. 2 showing a state in which the detergent dispenser case 20 is slightly pulled out from the washing machine main body 11. Note that the washing machine 10 in this embodiment is a drum-type washing machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be widely applied to electrical appliances such as washing machines and dryers that have a case that can be pulled out forward.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, washing machine 10 has a laundry inlet (not shown) on the front of washing machine main body 11, and front door 12 is provided to cover this inlet. In other words, front door 12 is provided to open and close the front of washing machine main body 11. Also, an operation panel 13 and a detergent dispenser case 20 are provided on the upper front surface of washing machine main body 11 (above front door 12). Operation panel 13 and detergent dispenser case 20 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction when viewed from the front of washing machine 10. In the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, operation panel 13 is arranged on the right side when viewed from the front, and detergent dispenser case 20 is arranged on the left side.

[0023] Operation panel 13 is an operation unit for allowing a user to input operations to washing machine 10, and a touch panel is used here. For this reason, the front surface of operation panel 13 is a glass surface.

[0024] The detergent dispenser case 20 is of a front-pullout type (can be pulled out forward relative to the washing machine main body 11), and detergent and fabric softener can be replenished while pulled out from the washing machine main body 11. The detergent dispenser case 20 is of a push-open type, and when it is in the stored state shown in FIG. 1, this state is maintained by a locking mechanism. When the user wants to pull out the detergent dispenser case 20, he or she presses the front of the detergent dispenser case 20 and pushes the detergent dispenser case 20 rearward. This pushing operation of the detergent dispenser case 20 releases the lock provided by the locking mechanism, and when the user releases their hands from the detergent dispenser case 20, the detergent dispenser case 20 automatically moves forward. As a result, the detergent dispenser case 20 is slightly pulled out from the washing machine main body 11, as shown in FIG. 2.

[0025] 2, the detergent dispenser case 20 can be easily pulled out forward by, for example, hooking a user's finger on the upper edge of the front cover portion 23 of the detergent dispenser case 20. To return the pulled-out detergent dispenser case 20 to its stored state, the user simply pushes the detergent dispenser case 20 backward and then releases their hand, and the detergent dispenser case 20 returns to its stored state and is locked.

[0026] The front surfaces of operation panel 13 and detergent dispenser case 20 may be inclined so that the upper side is lowered further back than the lower side, as shown in Fig. 1. By making the front surface (display operation surface) of operation panel 13 inclined in this way, the user can easily view and operate operation panel 13.

[0027] Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the detergent dispenser case 20. As shown in Fig. 3, the detergent dispenser case 20 is made up of a resin case body 21 and a glass plate (case glass plate) 22 attached to the case body 21. The case body 21 is made up of a front cover portion 23 and a storage portion 24 extending rearward from the front cover portion 23. The storage portion 24 is divided into three storage chambers: a liquid detergent storage chamber 241 for storing liquid detergent, a fabric softener storage chamber 242 for storing liquid fabric softener, and a powder detergent storage chamber 243 for storing powder detergent. Note that the arrangement of the storage chambers is an example, and other arrangements may also be used.

[0028] Glass plate 22 is attached to the front of detergent dispenser case 20, i.e., the front side of front cover portion 23, using double-sided tape 30 or the like. By attaching glass plate 22 to the front of detergent dispenser case 20 in this manner, the front faces of operation panel 13 and detergent dispenser case 20 can both be made of glass, further improving the design of the front face of washing machine 10. Note that glass plate 22 may be attached to front cover portion 23 by applying an adhesive instead of using double-sided tape 30.

[0029] If water or detergent gets in between the case body 21 and the glass plate 22, the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30 on the attachment surface (glass attachment surface) of the glass plate 22 will decrease, and there is a risk of the glass plate 22 peeling off or falling. For this reason, the detergent dispenser case 20 according to this embodiment has a structure for preventing water or detergent from getting into the glass attachment surface.

[0030] 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view near the front of the detergent dispenser case 20. As described above, the glass plate 22 is attached to the front side of the front cover part 23 of the case body 21. A frame-shaped rib (case frame-shaped rib) 231 is provided along the outer periphery of the front surface of the front cover part 23, and the glass plate 22 is attached to the front cover part 23 in a state where it is fitted inside the frame-shaped rib 231. In other words, the periphery of the glass plate 22 is surrounded by the frame-shaped rib 231.

[0031] This makes it difficult for the rear surface of the glass plate 22 to be exposed, and prevents the glass-attached surface from peeling off when a user hooks their fingers on the rear surface of the glass plate 22 and pulls it. In addition, the frame-shaped rib 231 prevents water and detergent from entering from the peripheral edge (particularly the upper edge) of the glass plate 22, preventing the glass plate 22 from peeling off or falling off due to a decrease in the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30.

[0032] 4, the thickness of frame-shaped rib 231 (thickness in the normal direction from the glass attachment surface) is smaller than the thickness of glass plate 22. As a result, when washing machine 10 is viewed from the front side, frame-shaped rib 231 is recessed further back than the surface of glass plate 22, making it difficult for the user to see. As a result, the upper front surface of washing machine main body 11 appears to the user to be formed only by the glass surfaces of operation panel 13 and detergent dispenser case 20, improving the design of washing machine 10.

[0033] Furthermore, the edge faces of the glass plate 22 are usually cut perpendicular to the main surface of the glass. In the cross section shown in Fig. 4, the edge faces at the upper and lower edges of the glass plate 22 are shown, and these edge faces are both formed on planes perpendicular to the main surface of the glass.

[0034] On the other hand, when the front surface of detergent dispenser case 20 is an inclined surface such that the upper side is lowered rearward compared to the lower side, as shown in Fig. 5A, the end surface at the lower edge of glass plate 22 may be cut to be a horizontal surface. More specifically, the end surface at the lower edge of glass plate 22 may not be perpendicular to the main glass surface, but may be cut so that at least the surface facing frame-shaped rib 231 of front cover portion 23 is a horizontal surface 221. Furthermore, both sides of the end surfaces of glass plate 22 may be chamfered to have C-faces 222 to prevent cracks or chips on the end surfaces.

[0035] In this way, by having the end face at the lower edge of the glass plate 22 be horizontal, the main glass surface facing the user can be maximized, improving the design of the washing machine 10. Furthermore, cutting the end face of the glass plate 22 horizontally does not impair the safety and component interference of the detergent dispenser case 20. While FIG. 5A shows only the end face at the lower edge of the glass plate 22 cut horizontally, the present invention is not limited to this. The end face at the upper edge of the glass plate 22 may also be cut horizontally. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5B, the end face at the lower edge of the glass plate 22 may be cut into an inclined surface 223 that rises rearward. In this case, the same effect as when the end face of the glass plate 22 is cut horizontally can be obtained. Furthermore, the end face at the upper edge of the glass plate 22 may be cut into an inclined surface that slopes downward rearward. The inclined surface 223 in FIG. 5B is a surface created by making the C-face processing on the back side of the glass plate 22 larger than that on the front side.

[0036] Second Embodiment As shown in FIG. 3 , in the detergent dispenser case 20, the glass plate 22 is attached to the front cover portion 23 with double-sided tape 30 or the like. As described above, if water or detergent penetrates into the glass attachment surface, the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30 decreases, and there is a risk of the glass plate 22 peeling off or falling. As described in the first embodiment, the frame-shaped rib 231 surrounding the periphery of the glass plate 22 can largely prevent the water and detergent from penetrating into the glass attachment surface. However, the frame-shaped rib 231 alone may not be able to completely prevent the water and detergent from penetrating into the glass attachment surface. For this reason, in the second embodiment, a configuration that can more reliably prevent the adhesiveness of the double-sided tape 30 from decreasing due to the penetration of water or detergent will be described.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 3, a groove 25 is provided on the front surface of the front cover 23. This groove 25 is formed from a first groove 251 and a second groove 252. The first groove 251 is formed at an angle such that it is higher in the center of the front cover 23 in the left-right direction and lower at both ends. The first groove 251 is provided above the attachment area of ​​the double-sided tape 30, and in the example of FIG. 3, two first grooves 251 are provided side by side in the vertical direction. The second grooves 252 are formed on both left-right sides of the front cover 23 so as to extend in the vertical direction. Both ends of the first groove 251 are connected to the second grooves 252.

[0038] When water or detergent seeps into the glass bonding surface between glass plate 22 and front cover portion 23 from the upper edge side of glass plate 22, the intruding water or detergent reaches first groove portion 251, flows along the slope within the groove, and is sent to second groove portion 252. Thereafter, the water or detergent flows downward along second groove portion 252 and is discharged from drain hole 253 provided at the lower end of front cover portion 23. Furthermore, water or detergent that seeps in from the side of the edge of glass plate 22 can be discharged by second groove portion 252. Note that drain hole 253 ultimately opens to the inside of detergent dispenser case 20, and the water or detergent that is discharged downward by drain hole 253 does not leak out to the front side of washing machine 10 after being discharged from drain hole 253.

[0039] In this way, grooves 25 are provided around (at least above and to the sides of) the area where double-sided tape 30 is attached (or the area where adhesive is applied) on the glass-attached surface of front cover 23, allowing water and detergent to flow and be discharged along grooves 25, thereby preventing water and detergent from reaching the area where double-sided tape 30 is attached within the glass-attached surface. As a result, a decrease in the adhesiveness of double-sided tape 30 due to the intrusion of water and detergent can be reliably prevented. Furthermore, since water and detergent do not leak out of washing machine 10 or onto the surface of the machine body, the outside and the surface of the machine are not soiled, reducing the effort required for cleaning. Furthermore, if detergent does not soil the surface of the machine body, there is no need for the surface material of the machine body to be resistant to detergent components, and the material of the surface material of the machine body can be selected with a priority on appearance.

[0040] The shape of the groove 25 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 3, and the drain hole 253 is not limited to the lower end of the front cover portion 23.

[0041] 6 and 7 show modified examples of groove portion 25. As shown in FIG. 6, groove portion 25 in this modified example is inclined so that it is lower at the center and higher at both ends, which is the opposite of FIG. 3. Therefore, water that flows into first groove portion 251 flows along first groove portion 251 toward the center. Drainage holes 253 (253a and 253b) are provided at the lowest position of each first groove portion 251 (i.e., the center in the left-right direction), and water is discharged from drainage holes 253 to the back surface side of front cover portion 23.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 7, upper drain hole 253a is provided above storage section 24 on the back surface of front cover section 23. Therefore, water discharged from drain hole 253a flows into storage section 24 and does not leak out toward the front side of washing machine 10. On the other hand, lower drain hole 253b is provided below storage section 24. However, drain hole 253b is provided with a discharge rib 254 that protrudes toward the inside of detergent dispenser case 20. Discharge rib 254 is provided to prevent water discharged from drain hole 253b from flowing along the back surface of front cover section 23 and leaking out toward the front side of washing machine 10.

[0043] Third Embodiment As described above, the glass plate 22 of the detergent dispenser case 20 has a frame-shaped rib 231 attached along its outer periphery. The operation panel 13 is disposed beside the detergent dispenser case 20. In this example, a touch panel is used for the operation panel 13, and a glass plate (panel glass plate) 131 (see FIGS. 9 to 11) is also attached to the front of the operation panel 13. The glass plate 131 of the operation panel 13 also has a frame-shaped rib (panel frame rib) 132 (see FIGS. 9 to 11) attached along its outer periphery, and the glass plate 131 is surrounded by the frame-shaped rib 132.

[0044] Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the washing machine 10 as seen from the front side. Figs. 9 to 11 are cross-sectional views taken along line AA in Fig. 8, and show different configuration examples of the frame-shaped rib 231 in the detergent dispenser case 20 and the frame-shaped rib 132 in the operation panel 13.

[0045] 9 to 11, the end faces and back surface of the glass plate 131 in the operation panel 13 are also protected by the frame-shaped ribs 132, which prevents the user's fingers from getting caught in the gap when the detergent dispenser case 20 is pulled forward and pulling the glass plate 131 forward. Furthermore, because the end faces of the glass plate 131 are protected by the frame-shaped ribs 132, even if the side of the detergent dispenser case 20 hits the side of the operation panel 13 when the detergent dispenser case 20 is moved back and forth, the end faces of the glass plate 131 can be protected. This prevents the glass plate 131 in the operation panel 13 from shifting or being damaged.

[0046] In the examples of Figures 10 and 11, in addition to the above effects, a configuration is described in which the design of washing machine 10 can be improved by devising the shapes of frame-shaped rib 231 in detergent dispenser case 20 and frame-shaped rib 132 in operation panel 13.

[0047] In Figure 9, frame-shaped rib 231 and frame-shaped rib 132 do not overlap each other when viewed from the front side of washing machine 10. Therefore, there is a width equivalent to the width of the two ribs between glass plate 22 of detergent dispenser case 20 and glass plate 131 of operation panel 13. As a result, the gap between glass plate 22 and glass plate 131 becomes larger, which detracts from the design of washing machine 10.

[0048] 9, the gap between detergent dispenser case 20 and operation panel 13 (the gap between frame-shaped rib 231 and frame-shaped rib 132) is formed linearly in the front-to-rear direction. Therefore, when opening or closing detergent dispenser case 20, the liquid agent (liquid detergent or liquid fabric softener) may splash inside detergent dispenser case 20 and leak out from the gap between detergent dispenser case 20 and operation panel 13 to the front side of washing machine 10.

[0049] 10 shows a configuration example in which the shapes of the frame rib 231 and the frame rib 132 are modified. In this example, the frame rib 231 of the detergent dispenser case 20 has a slope 231a on the rear side of the side adjacent to the frame rib 132. Furthermore, the frame rib 132 of the operation panel 13 has a slope 132a on the front side of the side adjacent to the frame rib 231. The slope 231a formed on the frame rib 231 and the slope 132a formed on the frame rib 132 are parallel to each other.

[0050] In this example, by arranging inclined surfaces 231a and 132a opposite each other, frame-shaped rib 231 and frame-shaped rib 132 can be arranged so that they partially overlap each other when viewed from the front side of washing machine 10. As a result, the gap between glass plate 22 in detergent dispenser case 20 and glass plate 131 in operation panel 13 can be narrowed compared to the example in Fig. 9, improving the sense of unity between glass plate 22 and glass plate 131 and improving the design of washing machine 10.

[0051] 10, the gap between detergent dispenser case 20 and operation panel 13 (the gap between frame rib 231 and frame rib 132) is not formed linearly in the front-to-rear direction, but has a partially curved shape. Therefore, even if the liquid agent splashes inside detergent dispenser case 20 when opening or closing detergent dispenser case 20, it is possible to prevent the liquid agent from leaking out from the gap between detergent dispenser case 20 and operation panel 13 to the front side of washing machine 10.

[0052] 11 shows another example of a configuration in which the shapes of the frame rib 231 and the frame rib 132 are modified. In this example, the frame rib 231 of the detergent dispenser case 20 has a recess 231b on the rear side of the edge adjacent to the frame rib 132. Furthermore, the frame rib 132 of the operation panel 13 has a protrusion 132b on the rear side of the edge adjacent to the frame rib 231.

[0053] In this example, by arranging recessed portion 231b and protruding portion 132b opposite each other, frame-shaped rib 231 and frame-shaped rib 132 can be arranged so that a portion of each of them overlaps with each other when viewed from the front side of washing machine 10. As a result, similar to the example shown in Fig. 10, the gap between glass plate 22 and glass plate 131 can be narrowed to improve the design of washing machine 10, and the liquid agent can be prevented from leaking out to the front side of washing machine 10 from the gap between detergent dispenser case 20 and operation panel 13.

[0054] In addition, the examples of Figures 9 to 11 illustrate a configuration in which the frame-shaped rib 132 surrounds the periphery of the glass plate 131, but in order to obtain the above effect, it is sufficient that the frame-shaped rib 132 is provided at least on the edge of the detergent dispenser case 20 on the side adjacent to the glass plate 22.

[0055] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not intended to be limiting. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted solely by the above-described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims. Furthermore, all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the claims are included.

Claims

1. A washing machine having a detergent dispenser case that can be pulled out forward relative to the washing machine body, The detergent dispenser case has a resin case body and a case glass plate attached to the front surface of the case body using double-sided tape or adhesive, the case body has a case frame-shaped rib formed on a glass joining surface to which the case glass plate is joined, the case glass plate is fitted inside the case frame-shaped rib, and the periphery of the case glass plate is surrounded by the case frame-shaped rib; The front surface of the case body is an inclined surface in which the upper side is lowered rearward compared to the lower side, A groove is provided on the front surface of the case body to allow water or detergent that has entered the glass bonding surface to be discharged to the outside. The groove portion is a first groove portion located above the area where the double-sided tape is applied or the area where the adhesive is applied, the first groove portion inclining downward from a center portion toward each end portion in the left-right direction; two second groove portions located on both sides of the attachment area or the application area in the left-right direction, connected to the left-right ends of the first groove portion, and extending in the up-down direction; The washing machine may further comprise a drain hole at a lower end of the second groove portion, the drain hole being open to an inner side of the detergent dispenser case.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, The washing machine is characterized in that at least the lower edge of the glass plate for the case is cut so that the surface facing the frame-shaped rib for the case is horizontal or inclined upward toward the rear.

3. A washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, An operation panel consisting of a touch panel is provided next to the detergent dispenser case, A washing machine characterized in that a panel glass plate is attached to the front surface of the operation panel, and a panel frame-shaped rib is provided on at least the edge of the panel glass plate adjacent to the case glass plate.

4. A washing machine according to claim 3, a slope or a recess is provided on the rear surface side of the case frame rib, and a slope or a protrusion is provided on the panel frame rib facing the slope or the recess of the case frame rib, The washing machine is characterized in that the case frame ribs and the panel frame ribs are arranged so that, when viewed from the front side of the washing machine, portions of the case frame ribs and the panel frame ribs overlap each other by arranging the inclined surfaces or the concave portions and the convex portions facing each other.

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