Washing machine

Abstract

To provide a coin processor that can prevent theft of coins with a simple configuration and an electric device provided with the coin processor.SOLUTION: A coin processor 100 includes: an enclosure 120 equipped with a feeding unit 121 into which coins are fed; a storage unit 123 for storing the coins that have been fed into the enclosure; a holder 110 for holding the enclosure 120; and a first fastening unit 130 for fastening the enclosure 120 to the holder 110. The enclosure 120 includes a first housing unit 120a that houses the storage unit 123. The storage unit 123 includes a locking unit 123a that locks the storage unit 123 in a state where the locking unit is housed in the first housing unit 120a. The first fastening unit 130 can be fastened and unlocked via the first housing unit 120a and is covered by the storage unit 123 when the storage unit 123 is housed in the first housing unit 120a and is exposed in the first housing when the storage unit 123 is removed from the first housing unit 120a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a washing machine.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a coin inserter including a cover plate detachably provided at an opening of a control box of a washing machine, a coin sorting device attached to the back surface of the cover plate, and a cover having a coin receiving portion that covers the coin sorting device and has a coin receiving portion below. By unlocking the locking device attached to the cover plate with a key, the engagement between the opening of the control box and the cover body is released, and the cover plate, the coin sorting device, and the cover can be integrally taken out.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above-described coin processing device (coin inserter), since the insertion portion (coin sorting device) where coins are inserted and the storage portion (coin receiving portion) are integrally taken out, for example, when collecting coins, it is necessary to take out not only the storage portion but also the insertion portion, and each time the power supply and control lines to the insertion portion need to be disconnected, which makes the work complicated and also causes a decrease in reliability. Therefore, it is conceivable to configure the insertion portion and the storage portion separately so that only the storage portion can be taken out. In this configuration, as a measure against coin theft, for example, even if a locking portion (locking device) is attached to the storage portion, there is a risk that the coins stored in the storage portion can be taken out through the space where the insertion portion has been removed by removing the insertion portion from the coin processing device.

[0005] Therefore, one aspect of the present invention aims to provide, for example, a coin processing device and an electric device equipped with the coin processing device that can prevent coin theft with a simple configuration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A coin processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a housing having an insertion portion into which coins are inserted, a storage portion for storing the inserted coins, a holder for holding the housing, and a first fastening portion for fastening the housing to the holder. The housing includes a first accommodation portion for accommodating the storage portion. The storage portion includes a locking portion for locking the storage portion in a state where the storage portion is accommodated in the first accommodation portion. The first fastening portion can be fastened and released via the first accommodation portion. When the storage portion is accommodated in the first accommodation portion, it is covered by the storage portion. When the storage portion is removed from the first accommodation portion, it is exposed inside the first accommodation portion.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Regarding the drawings, the same or equivalent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, redundant descriptions are omitted, and elements not directly related to the present disclosure may be omitted from the illustration.

[0009] The electric appliance of this embodiment includes a washing machine 1 and a coin processing device 100. Hereinafter, in the washing machine 1, the side where the upper lid 30 described later is provided is defined as the upper side, the opposite side is defined as the lower side, the rotation fulcrum side of the upper lid 30 (the coin processing device 100 side) is defined as the rear side, and the opposite side is defined as the front side for explanation. However, these directions are directions defined for convenience in explanation and are not intended to define the directions during use.

[0010] The schematic configuration of the washing machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the electric appliance. In FIG. 1, a longitudinal section with the right front part of the washing machine 1 removed is shown in order to illustrate the internal structure of the washing machine 1.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 includes an outer box 10, an upper surface member 20, an upper lid 30, a base member 40, a drive mechanism 50, etc. The outer shape of the outer box 10 is a rectangular tube shape that is open at the top and bottom. The upper surface member 20 is provided above the outer box 10, and the base member 40 is provided below the outer box 10. The upper lid 30 can open and close an opening that penetrates the upper surface member 20 in the vertical direction. The water tank 11 is disposed inside the outer box 10 and is a substantially bottomed cylindrical shape that is open upward. A drainage portion for draining the water in the water tank 11 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 11.

[0012] Inside the water tank 11, a washing tub 12 into which shoes to be washed are put is provided. The washing tub 12 is a substantially bottomed cylindrical shape that is open upward, similar to the water tank 11, and is rotatable with respect to the water tank 11. The axis O passing through the center of rotation of the washing tub 12 extends in the vertical direction. A water draining portion is formed at the bottom of the washing tub 12, and a plurality of drainage holes are formed in the peripheral wall of the washing tub 12. Shoes are put into and taken out of the washing tub 12 from above through the upper end opening of the washing tub 12. A balance ring 14 is provided along the upper end opening edge of the washing tub 12.

[0013] The washing machine 1 includes a rotating body 13 that is disposed at the bottom of the washing tub 12 and rotates about an axis extending in the vertical direction. For example, the rotating body 13 is a disk-shaped pulsator for agitating the water in the washing tub 12. The rotating body 13 is rotatable relative to the washing tub 12. The axis passing through the center of rotation of the rotating body 13 substantially coincides with the axis O of the washing tub 12. Below the washing tub 12, a drive mechanism 50 for rotationally driving the washing tub 12 and the rotating body 13 is provided. A clutch 51 is provided between the drive mechanism 50, the washing tub 12, and the rotating body 13. The state in which the power of the drive mechanism 50 is transmitted to the washing tub 12 and the rotating body 13 and the state in which the power of the drive mechanism 50 is transmitted only to the rotating body 13 are switched by the clutch 51.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 includes a brush holder 3. The brush holder 3 has a shaft portion 60 fixed to the upper side of the rotating body 13 and a brush unit 7 extending from the shaft portion 60 toward the inner peripheral surface 12A side of the washing tub 12, and rotates together with the rotating body 13. The axis passing through the center of rotation of the brush holder 3 passes through the center of the shaft portion 60 and substantially coincides with the axis O of the washing tub 12. Accordingly, the washing tub 12, the rotating body 13, and the brush holder 3 are all rotatable about the axis O. The rotation direction about the axis O substantially coincides with the circumferential direction of the washing tub 12. The circumferential direction includes the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction in plan view.

[0015] The brush holder 3 is provided with a plurality of brush units 7. The upper end of each brush unit 7 is located below the upper end opening of the washing tub 12. The lower end of each brush unit 7 faces the upper surface of the rotating body 13 with a space therebetween from above. The tip of each brush unit 7 faces the inner peripheral surface 12A of the washing tub 12 with a space therebetween. In this example, two brush units 7 project from the shaft portion 60 in opposite directions in plan view. The number, position, shape, etc. of the brush units 7 are not limited to this embodiment.

[0016] In the washing machine 1, a washing operation in which shoes are washed in the washing tub 12 storing detergent and water, and a dehydration operation in which shoes are dehydrated in the washing tub 12 from which the detergent and water have been discharged can be executed. In the washing operation, the brush holder 3 and the rotating body 13 are rotated, and the brush unit 7 contacts the shoes on the outer peripheral side of the shaft portion 60, whereby the shoes are washed. In the dehydration operation, the shoes are dehydrated by performing a rolling operation in which the brush holder 3 and the rotating body 13 are alternately rotated forward and backward for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, and a tub rotation operation in which the washing tub 12 is rotated.

[0017] The schematic configuration of the coin processing device 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electrical equipment showing the coin processing device 100. In FIG. 2, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the electrical equipment with the storage unit 123 removed from the coin processing device 100. In FIG. 3, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the electrical equipment with the housing 120 removed from the coin processing device 100. In FIG. 4, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown. FIG. 5 is a top view of the electrical equipment showing the second fastening portion 140. In FIG. 5, in order to show the second fastening portion 140, a top view in which members other than the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 are removed is shown. In FIG. 5, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the electrical equipment showing the second fastening portion 140. In FIG. 6, in order to show the second fastening portion 140, an exploded perspective view in which members other than the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 are removed is shown. In FIG. 6, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical equipment showing the second fastening portion 140. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 5. In FIG. 7, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the coin processing device 100 is attached to the washing machine 1. The coin processing device 100 is disposed at the rear part of the upper surface of the washing machine 1. The coin processing device 100 includes a holder 110 attached to the washing machine 1 and a housing 120 accommodated in the holder 110.

[0019] The holder 110 is formed, for example, in a box shape. The holder 110 is formed, for example, by overlapping a plurality of frames and caulking them through rivets or fastening them using special screws. The front surface of the holder 110 has an opening 110a (see FIG. 4). Inside the holder 110, a housing 120 is held. The front surface of the housing 120 is exposed to the outside of the holder 110 through the opening 110a.

[0020] The housing 120 is formed, for example, in a box shape with an open front surface. The housing 120 houses a coin insertion part 121 into which coins are inserted, a coin payout part 122 from which the coins inserted through the insertion part 121 are paid out, and a storage part 123 for storing the inserted coins. The insertion part 121 has an insertion opening into which coins are inserted. Also, the insertion part 121 sorts, for example, whether the inserted coin is a genuine coin or not. When the coin is a genuine coin in the insertion part 121, upon receiving an operation instruction of the washing machine 1, it is sent to the storage part 123, and upon receiving a coin payout instruction, it is sent to the payout part 122. When the coin is not a genuine coin in the insertion part 121 or when the user presses the cancel button, it is sent to the payout part 122.

[0021] The insertion part 121 and the payout part 122 are integrally formed and arranged at the upper part of the housing 120. The insertion part 121 and the payout part 122 are fixed to the upper part of the housing 120 so as to be exposed to the outside of the holder 110 through the opening 110a.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 3, a first storage part 120a for housing the storage part 123 is provided at the lower part of the housing 120. The storage part 123 is detachably provided in the first storage part 120a. The storage part 123 is a tray for storing the inserted coins. A locking part 123a for locking the storage part 123 in a state where it is housed in the first storage part 120a is provided on the front surface of the storage part 123. In a state where the storage part 123 is housed in the first storage part 120a, the locking part 123a is exposed to the outside of the holder 110 through the opening 110a.

[0023] The locking part 123a is, for example, a keyhole. In a state where the storage part 123 is housed in the first housing part 120a, locking and unlocking can be performed by inserting a predetermined key into the locking part 123a and rotating it. When the user locks it, the housing 120 and the storage part 123 are locked, and when the user unlocks it, the lock between the housing 120 and the storage part 123 is released, and the storage part 123 can be removed from the housing 120.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 3, the coin processing device 100 further includes a first fastening part 130 that fastens the housing 120 to the holder 110. The first fastening part 130 is, for example, a screw. The screw is, for example, a special screw with a hexagonal groove cut in the screw head. Note that although the first fastening part 130 is a special screw, it is not limited to this, and it may be a screw with a groove such as a cross cut in the screw head.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 4, the holder 110 has a partition wall 110b that partitions its internal space. The partition wall 110b extends upward from the bottom of the holder 110 (the lower frame 111 described later). More specifically, the partition wall 110b is formed by bending a part of the lower frame 111 and standing it up (see FIG. 6). By the partition wall 110b, the internal space of the holder 110 is partitioned into a second housing part 110c located on the right side and a third housing part 110d located on the left side (see FIG. 5).

[0026] The second housing part 110c is a space in which the housing 120 is housed. In the third housing part 110d, for example, a detergent pump 21 used in the washing machine 1 to supply the detergent stored in the washing tank to the washing tub 12 and a sensor 22 that detects the supply amount of the detergent to the washing tub 12 are housed (see FIG. 5). The sensor 22 is, for example, an optical sensor.

[0027] The first fastening part 130 fastens the left side surface 120b (see FIG. 4) of the housing 120 and the partition wall 110b. More specifically, the left side surface 120b (see FIG. 4) of the housing 120 and the partition wall 110b are fastened at a position overlapping in the left - right direction with the storage part 123 housed in the first accommodation part 120a. In the present embodiment, two first fastening parts 130 are arranged side by side in the front - rear direction. The first fastening part 130 fastens the holder 110 and the housing 120 by being fastened to the screw hole 110e formed in the partition wall 110b through the through - hole 120c on the left side surface 120b of the housing 120.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, when the storage part 123 is housed in the first accommodation part 120a, the first fastening part 130 is covered by the storage part 123. That the first fastening part 130 is covered by the storage part 123 means that the exposed part of the first fastening part 130 is covered, or the space (in the present embodiment, the first accommodation part 120a) including the exposed part of the first fastening part 130 is covered.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 3, when the storage part 123 is removed from the first accommodation part 120a, the first fastening part 130 is exposed inside the first accommodation part 120a. Specifically, through the opening 110a, the first fastening part 130 is exposed. That the first fastening part 130 is exposed here means that the screw head of the first fastening part 130 is exposed. Since the first fastening part 130 is exposed inside the first accommodation part 120a, the first fastening part 130 can be fastened and released through the first accommodation part 120a.

[0030] As described above, the coin processing device 100 has a configuration in which the first fastening part 130 is not exposed unless the storage part 123 is removed from the housing 120. Therefore, in order to disassemble the coin processing device 100, the unlocking of the locking part 123a must be performed. Thus, since the coin processing device 100 cannot be easily disassembled, coin theft prevention can be achieved.

[0031] Since the third accommodation part 110d houses a detergent pump 21, a sensor 22, etc., it is preferable that the upper part of the holder 110 can be easily removed for maintenance. When the upper part of the holder 110 is removed, the housing 120 is exposed. However, as described above, the first fastening part 130 that fixes the housing 120 to the partition wall 110b of the holder 110 is covered by the storage part 123. For this reason, unless the storage part 123 is removed from the housing 120, the first fastening part 130 is not exposed and the housing 120 cannot be removed.

[0032] In addition, when the tip side of the first fastening part 130 is exposed on the third accommodation part 110d side, the distance between the screw head of the first fastening part 130 when the first fastening part 130 is fastened to the partition wall 110b and the wall surface of the storage part 123 is preferably shorter than the female screw formation length of the screw hole 110e formed in the partition wall 110b. When the tip side of the first fastening part 130 is exposed on the third accommodation part 110d side, it is conceivable to grasp the tip side with pliers or the like and forcibly turn it. However, by causing the screw head of the first fastening part 130 to protrude into the first accommodation part 120a and contact the storage part 123 before the first fastening part 130 comes off from the screw hole 110e, it is possible to prevent the first fastening part 130 from being removed from the third accommodation part 110d side.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 4, on the right side surface 120d of the housing 120, a tool insertion hole 120e used when assembling the coin processing device 100 is provided at a position facing the through hole 120c. By inserting a tool through the tool insertion hole 120e, it is possible to easily fasten the first fastening part 130 during the assembly of the coin processing device 100 without using a bent tool or the like.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 5, the coin processing device 100 further includes a second fastening part 140 that fastens the holder 110 to the washing machine 1. The second fastening part 140 is, for example, a screw. In FIG. 5, a top view in which members other than the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 are removed is shown in order to illustrate the second fastening part 140.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 5, the washing machine 1 has a rear cover 23. The rear cover 23 is a part of the surface cover of the washing machine 1 and has a shape that curves from the rear part of the upper surface of the washing machine 1 to the upper part of the rear surface. The rear cover 23 is fastened to other surface covers or the like with fasteners such as screws.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 5, the second fastening portion 140 fastens the holder 110 and the washing machine 1 in the second accommodating portion 110c of the holder 110. More specifically, at a position where the housing 120 accommodated in the second accommodating portion 110c overlaps in the vertical direction, the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 and the washing machine 1 are fastened. The second fastening portion 140 is, for example, a screw. The screw is, for example, a screw with a groove such as a cross on the screw head. In the present embodiment, two second fastening portions 140 are provided.

[0037] The second fastening portion 140 is covered by the housing 120 when the housing 120 is accommodated in the second accommodating portion 110c. That the second fastening portion 140 is covered by the housing 120 means that the exposed portion of the second fastening portion 140 is covered, or the space (in the present embodiment, the second accommodating portion 110c) including the exposed portion of the second fastening portion 140 is covered.

[0038] Further, the second fastening portion 140 is exposed in the second accommodating portion 110c when the housing 120 is removed from the second accommodating portion 110c. Specifically, the second fastening portion 140 is exposed through the opening 110a. That the second fastening portion 140 is exposed here means that the screw head of the second fastening portion 140 is exposed. By the second fastening portion 140 being exposed in the second accommodating portion 110c, the second fastening portion 140 can be fastened and released via the second accommodating portion 110c.

[0039] As described above, the coin processing device 100 has a configuration in which the second fastening portion 140 is not exposed unless the housing 120 is removed from the holder 110. Therefore, in order to disassemble the coin processing device 100, the storage portion 123 must be removed from the housing 120. Thus, unless the locking portion 123a is unlocked, the coin processing device 100 cannot be easily disassembled, so that it is possible to prevent coin theft.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the second fastening portion 140 fastens the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 and the reinforcing member 24 which is an internal structural component of the washing machine 1 with the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 interposed therebetween.

[0041] The washing machine 1 includes a drying unit 25 as an internal structural component. The drying unit 25 dries the object to be washed by sending warm air to the object to be washed. A reinforcing member 24 is fixed to the upper part of the drying unit 25. The reinforcing member 24 is a member for connecting and reinforcing the holder 110 and the washing machine 1. The reinforcing member 24 is a member made of a conductive material such as metal. The reinforcing member 24 has a substantially rectangular plate portion 24a and a plurality of leg portions 24b for attaching to the drying unit 25.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 7, the second fastening portion 140 fastens the holder 110 to the washing machine 1 by passing through the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 and the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 and fastening to the screw hole 24c formed in the plate portion 24a of the reinforcing member 24. By sandwiching the rear cover 23 therebetween and fastening the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 and the reinforcing member 24 which is an internal structural part of the washing machine 1, the rear cover 23 cannot be removed from the washing machine 1 unless the fastening between the holder 110 and the washing machine 1 by the second fastening portion 140 is released. Therefore, in order to remove the coin processing device 100 from the washing machine 1, the unlocking of the locking portion 123a must be performed. Thus, prevention of coin theft can be achieved. Also, by fastening the coin processing device 100 to the reinforcing member 24, the strength of the coin processing device 100 can be increased. Therefore, even if a load is applied to the washing machine 1 due to the weight of the coin processing device 100 or an external impact, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of distortion or deflection in the washing machine 1, and it is possible to suppress resonance caused by the distortion or deflection. Further, since the reinforcing member 24 of the washing machine 1 has conductivity, the length of the ground wire required for the coin processing device 100 can be shortened. Also, by arranging the reinforcing member 24 above the drying unit 25, it is possible to suppress the heat generated from the drying unit 25 from being transmitted to the coin processing device 100 as compared with the case where there is no reinforcing member 24. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the generation of bubbles that cause clogging due to the heat generated from the drying unit 25 being transmitted to the detergent pump 21 and the tubes.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the coin processing device 100 further includes a third fastening portion 150 that fastens the holder 110 to the washing machine 1. The third fastening portion 150 is different from the second fastening portion 140 in that it fastens only the holder 110 and the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1. The third fastening portion 150 is, for example, a screw. The screw is, for example, a special screw having a hexagonal groove cut in the screw head.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the lower frame 111 of the holder 110, two third fastening portions 150 are provided side by side in the front-rear direction on the left side, and two are provided side by side in the left-right direction on the right side.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 7, the third fastening portion 150 passes through the lower frame 111 of the holder 110 and is fastened to a screw hole 23a formed in the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1, thereby fastening the holder 110 and the washing machine 1. The strength of the washing machine 1 and the holder 110 can be increased by the third fastening portion 150.

[0046] The upper lid 30 of the washing machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the electric appliance showing the rib 30a of the upper lid 30. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 5. In FIG. 8, a part of the washing machine 1 and a part of the coin processing device 100 are not shown.

[0047] The washing machine 1 includes an opening 28 provided on the upper surface of the washing machine 1 and in front of the coin processing device 100, an upper lid 30 (lid portion) that opens and closes the opening 28, and a partition wall portion 26 provided on the upper surface of the washing machine 1 that surrounds the peripheral edge of the upper lid 30 when the opening 28 is closed by the upper lid 30.

[0048] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the upper lid 30 has a shape in which a part of a circle is cut off by a chord in a top view. The rear portion of the upper lid 30 is formed linearly. The partition wall portion 26 is recessed from the upper surface of the washing machine 1 so as to surround the peripheral edge of the upper lid 30 according to the shape of the upper lid 30.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8, the upper lid 30 has a rib 30a that extends rearward from the rear portion of the upper lid 30 so as to fill a gap between the rear portion of the upper lid 30 and the partition wall portion 26 when the opening 28 is closed.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of ribs 30a are provided at intervals in the left-right direction at the rear portion of the upper lid 30. In the present embodiment, four ribs 30a are provided at intervals in the left-right direction. The interval between the ribs 30a is preferably set to an interval such that coins cannot enter. The length of the rib 30a in the front-rear direction is set to a length such that the rib 30a does not contact the partition wall portion 26 when the upper lid 30 rotates from the state where the opening 28 is closed to the open state.

[0051] As described above, the electrical device has the rib 30a extending rearward from the rear portion of the upper lid 30, so that even if a coin drops into the gap between the upper lid 30 and the partition wall portion 26, it is possible to prevent the coin from entering the gap and becoming inaccessible.

[0052] With reference to FIG. 9, the arrangement of the washing machine 1 and the coin processing device 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a side view of the electrical device. In FIG. 9, a part of the washing machine 1 is not shown.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 9, the washing machine 1 protrudes rearward from the rear cover 23 and includes the abutting portion 27 for installing the washing machine 1. The two abutting portions 27 are provided at a predetermined height position of the rear cover 23 with a space therebetween in the left - right direction. When arranging the washing machine 1 along the wall surface, the installation position with respect to the wall surface is determined by abutting the abutting portion 27 against the wall surface.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 9, the rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is located behind the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 and in front of the abutting portion 27. The rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is the rear surface of the holder 110.

[0055] Since the rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is located in front of the abutting portion 27 located at the rearmost end of the washing machine 1, when the washing machine 1 is arranged along the wall surface, it is possible to prevent the coin processing device 100 from colliding with the wall surface. Therefore, it is possible to avoid applying a load or an impact to the coin processing device 100.

[0056] Since the rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is positioned behind the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1, a space S can be provided below the rear part of the coin processing device 100. Therefore, tubes connected to the detergent pump 21 housed inside the coin processing device 100, communication lines connected to the coin processing device 100, etc. can be configured to be drawn downward toward the space S, preventing the product depth from increasing, preventing tubes, wiring, etc. from being crushed between the wall surface and the coin processing device 100, and preventing water adhering to the tubes or wiring drawn out from the coin processing device 100 from entering the inside of the coin processing device 100 along the tubes or wiring. Furthermore, by using the step formed between the rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 and the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 as a gripping part, the washing machine 1 equipped with the coin processing device 100 can be easily moved.

[0057] In the above configuration, the coin processing device 100 includes a housing 120 having an insertion part 121 into which coins are inserted, a storage part 123 for storing the inserted coins, a holder 110 for holding the housing 120, and a first fastening part 130 for fastening the housing 120 to the holder 110. The housing 120 includes a first accommodation part 120a for accommodating the storage part 123. The storage part 123 includes a locking part 123a for locking the storage part 123 in a state where it is accommodated in the first accommodation part 120a. The first fastening part 130 can be fastened and released via the first accommodation part 120a. When the storage part 123 is accommodated in the first accommodation part 120a, it is covered by the storage part 123, and when the storage part 123 is removed from the first accommodation part 120a, it is exposed inside the first accommodation part 120a.

[0058] As described above, the coin processing device 100 has a configuration in which the first fastening part 130 is not exposed unless the storage part 123 is removed from the housing 120. Therefore, in order to disassemble the coin processing device 100, the locking part 123a must be unlocked. Thus, since the coin processing device 100 cannot be easily disassembled, coin theft can be prevented.

[0059] In addition, the electrical device equipped with the coin processing device 100 further includes a second fastening portion 140 that fastens the holder 110 to the washing machine 1. The holder 110 includes a second accommodating portion 110c that accommodates the housing 120. The second fastening portion 140 can be fastened and released via the second accommodating portion 110c. When the housing 120 is accommodated in the second accommodating portion 110c, it is covered by the housing 120, and when the housing 120 is removed from the second accommodating portion 110c, it is exposed inside the second accommodating portion 110c.

[0060] As described above, since the configuration is such that the second fastening portion 140 is not exposed unless the housing 120 of the coin processing device 100 is removed from the holder 110, in order to disassemble the coin processing device 100, the storage portion 123 must be removed from the housing 120. Therefore, unless the locking portion 123a is unlocked, the coin processing device 100 cannot be easily disassembled, so coin theft can be prevented.

[0061] Also, in the electrical device equipped with the coin processing device 100, the second fastening portion 140 fastens the holder 110 and the reinforcing member 24, which is an internal structural part of the washing machine 1, with the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 interposed therebetween.

[0062] Thereby, unless the fastening between the holder 110 and the washing machine 1 by the second fastening portion 140 is released, the rear cover 23 cannot be removed from the washing machine 1. Therefore, in order to remove the coin processing device 100 from the washing machine 1, the locking portion 123a must be unlocked. Therefore, coin theft can be prevented. Also, by fastening the coin processing device 100 to the reinforcing member 24, the strength of the coin processing device 100 can be increased. Therefore, even if a load is applied to the washing machine 1 due to the weight of the coin processing device 100 or an external impact, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of distortion or deflection in the washing machine 1, and it is possible to suppress the resonance caused by the distortion or deflection.

[0063] Also, in an electric appliance equipped with the coin processing device 100, the coin processing device 100 is disposed on the upper surface of the washing machine 1. The washing machine 1 includes an opening 28 provided on the upper surface of the washing machine 1 and in front of the coin processing device 100, an upper lid 30 for opening and closing the opening 28, and a partition wall portion 26 provided on the upper surface of the washing machine 1 and surrounding the peripheral edge of the upper lid 30 in a state where the opening 28 is closed by the upper lid 30. The upper lid 30 has a rib 30a extending rearward from the rear portion of the upper lid 30 so as to fill a gap between the rear portion of the upper lid 30 and the partition wall portion 26 facing the rear portion of the upper lid 30 in a state where the opening 28 is closed.

[0064] As described above, by having the rib 30a extending rearward from the rear portion of the upper lid 30, the electric appliance can prevent a coin from entering the gap and getting stuck even if a coin drops into the gap between the upper lid 30 and the partition wall portion 26.

[0065] Also, in an electric appliance equipped with the coin processing device 100, the coin processing device 100 is disposed on the upper surface of the washing machine 1. The washing machine 1 further includes a contact portion 27 that protrudes rearward from the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 for installing the washing machine 1. The rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is located behind the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1 and in front of the contact portion 27.

[0066] Since the rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is positioned in front of the contact portion 27 located at the rearmost end of the washing machine 1, when the washing machine 1 is arranged along the wall surface, the coin processing device 100 can be prevented from colliding with the wall surface. Also, since the rear surface 100a of the coin processing device 100 is positioned behind the rear cover 23 of the washing machine 1, a space S can be provided below the rear part of the coin processing device 100. Therefore, tubes connected to the detergent pump 21 housed inside the coin processing device 100 and communication lines connected to the coin processing device 100 can be configured to be drawn downward toward the space S, so that the depth of the product does not increase, the tubes and wiring are not crushed between the wall surface and the coin processing device 100, and water adhering to the tubes and wiring drawn out from the coin processing device 100 does not enter the inside of the coin processing device 100 along the tubes and wiring.

[0067] The holder 110 houses the detergent pump 21 that supplies detergent to the washing tub 12 of the washing machine 1. Thereby, by housing the detergent pump 21, which requires frequent maintenance, inside the coin processing device 100 that is more accessible than the washing machine 1, the maintainability of the detergent pump 21 can be improved.

[0068] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope indicated in the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment, new technical features can be formed.

[0069] The main body of the electric appliance in this embodiment is exemplified by a washing machine, but it is not limited thereto, and any main body of an electric appliance that operates using coins may be used. For example, the main body of the electric appliance may be a cooking heater, an air conditioner, a blower, or a refrigerator. Further, the washing machine 1 in this embodiment is exemplified by a washing machine having a brush holder 3 and a drying unit 25, but it is not necessary to have a brush holder 3 and a drying unit 25, and at least one of washing and dehydration may be possible. For example, the object to be washed is not limited to shoes, and any solid object having a three-dimensional shape may be used.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0070] 1 Washing machine, 21 Detergent pump, 23 Rear cover, 24 Reinforcing member, 26 Partition portion, 27 Contact portion, 28 Opening, 30 Upper lid, 30a Rib, 100 Coin processing device, 100a Rear surface, 110 Holder, 110c Second storage portion, 120 Housing, 120a First storage portion, 121 Insertion portion, 123 Storage portion, 123a Locking portion, 130 First fastening portion, 140 Second fastening portion

Claims

1. a top surface member in which an opening is provided; A lid portion that opens and closes the opening; a coin processing device into which coins are inserted; A rib disposed in a gap between the lid portion and the coin processing device; Equipped with a washing machine.

2. The coin processing device is located behind the lid, The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the rib extends rearward from a rear portion of the lid when the opening is closed by the lid.

3. a partition wall portion facing at least a rear portion of the lid portion when the opening is closed, The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the rib is located between the rear of the lid and the partition.

4. The rear portion of the lid is formed in a straight line, The washing machine according to claim 3 , wherein the partition portion is formed in a straight line.

5. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the ribs are arranged side by side at intervals on the rear portion of the lid portion.

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