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Assembly structure of a washing machine's console and assembly method

a technology for washing machines and consoles, applied in the field of washing machines, can solve the problems of increasing manufacturing costs, complicated assembly processes, and difficulty in installing the inner parts of the consoles, and achieve the effects of reducing manufacturing costs, simplifying manufacturing processes, and easy installation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-28
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an installation structure and method for a washing machine console that is easy to install and does not require many parts, thereby decreasing manufacturing costs and simplifying the assembly process. The installation structure includes a top cover with a console attached to it, and a first coupling structure and second coupling structure at the console for easy installation on the top cover. The method involves preparing the top cover, installing the console, and coupling the first and second coupling structures. The installation structure and method allow for easy installation of the console on the top cover of the washing machine.

Problems solved by technology

However, when the console is formed integral with the top cover, it is difficult to install inner parts of the console.
Further, when the console is formed separate from the top cover, another assembly process and additional parts such as screws are required, thereby complicating the assembly process and increasing the manufacturing cost.

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[0045]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an installation structure of a console according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view of the area encircled by line “A” in FIG. 2.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the console 13 includes at least one front protrusion 18 on a bottom front surface and at least one rear protrusion 16 on a rear surface.

[0047] For coupling with the console 13, the top cover 7 includes a rear panel 15. The rear panel 15 couples to the back of the console 13 and defines at least one rear protrusion receiving slot 17 to receive the at least one rear protrusion 16 of the console 13.

[0048] Further, the top cover 7 includes a top panel 20 at a top. The top panel 20 defines at least one front protrusion coupling portion 19 to receive the front protrusion 18 of the console 13.

[0049] The rear protrusion 16 includes a top 21, a side 23, and a bottom 24. Also, the rear protrusion 16 includes corners 22 between the top 21 and the side 23 and be...

second embodiment

[0068]FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an installation structure of a console according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an assembled sectional view of the area encircled by line “B” in FIG. 4.

[0069] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the console 13 includes an n-shaped bottom protrusion 25 at each bottom end.

[0070] The top cover 7 includes a bottom protrusion coupling portion 26 formed on the top panel 20 for coupling with the bottom protrusion 25.

[0071] The bottom protrusion 25 includes a support end 27, a connection portion 28 extended from the supporting end 27, and an insertion end 29 bent from the connecting portion 28 at a predetermined angle.

[0072] The bottom protrusion coupling portion 26 includes a first bent portion 30 and a third bent portion 32 that are formed on the top panel 20. Also, the bottom protrusion coupling portion 26 includes a second bent portion 31 bent from the first bent portion 30, a fourth bent portion 33 bent from the third bent portion 32, and ...

third embodiment

[0089]FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an installation structure of a console according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an assembled sectional view of the area encircled by line “C” in FIG. 6.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the console 13 includes an n-shaped bottom hook 35.

[0091] The top cover 7 includes a bottom hook coupling portion 36 on the top panel 20 for coupling with the bottom hook 35 of the console 13.

[0092] The bottom hook 35 includes a support end 37, a connection portion 38 extended from the supporting end 37, an insertion end 39 bent from the connecting portion 38 at a predetermined angle, and a hooking portion 45 at an end of the insertion end 39.

[0093] The bottom hook coupling portion 36 includes a first bent portion 40 and a third bent portion 42 that are formed on the top panel 20. Also, the bottom hook coupling portion 36 includes a second bent portion 41 bent from the first bent portion 40, a fourth bent portion 43 bent from the third bent port...

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Abstract

There is provided an installation structure and method for a washing machine console. In the installation structure, a top cover is formed at an upper side of the washing machine, a console to be installed to the top cover is provided, a first coupling structure and a second coupling structure are formed at the console, and a third coupling structure and a fourth coupling structure are formed at the top cover and they respectively correspond to the first and the second coupling structures for installing the console to the top cover.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to an installation structure and method for a washing machine console. BACKGROUND ART [0002] A washing machine is a home appliance for washing clothes automatically. A typical washing machine uses an electric motor as a driving unit to agitate clothes together with water containing detergent to remove dirt from the clothes. The washing process of the washing machine generally includes washing, rinsing, and drying operations. [0003] Washing machines can be classified into a drum type washing machine, an agitator type washing machine, and a pulsator type washing machine. [0004] The drum type washing machine includes projected lifters inside of a drum to lift up and drop down clothes in the drum as the drum is rotated about a horizontal axis at a low speed. Therefore, the clothes can be cleaned by the collision with water containing detergent. [0005] The agitator type washing machine inclu...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B81/00D06F37/26D06F39/12
CPCD06F39/12
Inventor LIM, SANG GYUSONG, HYUNG JUKIM, DONG YOON
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC