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Washing machine

a technology of washing machine and control panel, which is applied in the direction of washing machine with receptacle, other washing machines, textiles and paper, etc., can solve the problems of assembly structure problems below, and achieve the effect of minimizing the gap formed between the control panel and the upper deco

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-23
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0019] An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine that prevents in advance washing water from penetrating into electronic components mounted within the control panel through a gap formed between a control panel and an upper deco by modifying the coupling structure of a control panel assembly.
[0024] According to the present invention, the gap formed between the control panel and the upper deco can be minimized by modifying the assembly structure of the control panel assembly to prevent the washing water from penetrating into the control panel, thereby protecting the electronic components built in the control panel from the washing water.

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However, the assembled structure of the control panel assembly has problems below.

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[0034] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0035]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an assembled state of a control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 8 to 9 are perspective views explaining an assembly process of a control panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 6, a drum type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control panel 110, an upper deco 130, a panel frame 150, a first coupling unit, and a second coupling unit.

[0037] A knob and a variety of electronic components are installed in the control panel 110, and the upper deco 130 is installed to closely attach and surround both sides and an upper surface of the con...

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Abstract

A washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes a panel frame, a control panel, and a deco. The control panel is disposed on a front surface of the panel frame, and the deco is attached to a circumference of the control panel.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a washing machine. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Generally, a drum type washing method performs a washing cycle using frictional force between the laundry and a drum rotating by receiving driving force from a motor with detergent, washing water, and the laundry inserted into the drum. The drum type washing method has some advantages that can prevent the laundry from being tangled, so that fabrics of the laundry are not damaged. Also, the drum type washing method has an effect of beating and rubbing the laundry. [0005] An installation structure of a control panel assembly of a related art drum type washing machine will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. [0006]FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an outer appearance of a general drum type washing machine. The control panel assembly 50 is formed on a front upper portion of a cabinet 1 fo...

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IPC IPC(8): D06F33/00D06F37/00D06F23/00D06F34/34
CPCD06F39/005D06F2216/00D06F39/12D06F34/34D06F34/28D06F37/26D06F37/42D06F2105/58
Inventor KIM, TAE WOO
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC