Cover component

Abstract

To provide a cover member to securely prevent a small animal from entering or a child from playfully putting his / her limb into a clearance between a washing machine and a placement surface on which the washing machine is placed.SOLUTION: A cover member 1 covers a clearance between a washing machine S and a placement surface H for the washing machine. The cover member is constituted to have a lock mechanism for bringing the cover member into a lock state for keeping a condition of covering the clearance between the washing machine and the placement surface or releasing the lock state. The placement surface of the washing machine is provided on a frame 6a on which the washing machine is placed. The placement surface of the washing machine is provided on a waterproof pan 6 on which the washing machine is placed. The cover member 1 is watertightly fixed to the placement surface in the state of covering the clearance between the washing machine and the placement surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to a cover member that covers a gap formed between a washing machine and a mounting surface on which the washing machine is mounted. 【Background Art】 【0002】 Between a washing machine and a mounting surface on which the washing machine is mounted, such as the upper surface of a pedestal, etc., there is often a gap large enough for a person's hand or a small pet to enter under the washing machine, between the washing machine and the pedestal or between multiple pedestals. This gap is provided for inserting a hand when cleaning under the washing machine or performing maintenance on a drain trap provided under the washing machine. However, small pets may sneak under the washing machine or children may insert their hands out of mischief through this gap. Moreover, the space under the washing machine is dirty due to dust, water leakage from the joints of the washing machine's pipes, etc., and is unsanitary. Also, the lower surface of the washing machine has metal edges, screw protrusions, etc., and there is a risk of injury if touched carelessly. Therefore, there has been a demand for a method to prevent small pets from sneaking under the washing machine or children from inserting their hands out of mischief. 【0003】 The invention described in Patent Document 1 is a waterproof pan used as a mounting surface for a washing machine. Pedestals for mounting the legs of the washing machine are provided at the four corners of the waterproof pan having a square shape in plan view, and a cover member is provided to cover the gaps on the sides and upper surface between the pedestals. In the invention of this Patent Document 1, recesses and protrusions are provided on the pedestal and the cover member so that the cover member does not fall off from the pedestal. By locking the protrusion in the recess, the cover member is configured not to fall off from the pedestal of the waterproof pan for the washing machine. 【0004】 Furthermore, in the invention described in Patent Document 2, a plurality of frames serving as a mounting surface on which a washing machine is placed are provided with cover members that cover the gaps between the sides and top surfaces of the plurality of frames, and these cover members are configured to prevent foreign objects and small animals from entering the space below the washing machine. In the invention described in Patent Document 2, recesses and protrusions are provided on the frame and the cover member to prevent the cover member from falling off the frame, and the protrusions are locked into the recesses, thereby preventing the cover member from falling off the frame of the washing machine waterproof pan. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents] 【0005】 [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2018-80448 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-74922 [Disclosure of the Invention] [Problems that the invention aims to solve] 【0006】 The cover members described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are effective in preventing items from entering the space below the washing machine. However, in both inventions, the stand and the cover member are only simply engaged by recesses and protrusions, and animals of a certain size, such as indoor dogs and cats, or children, can push up the cover member and enter the space below the washing machine or insert their hands and feet. Therefore, it is not possible to completely prevent small pet animals from crawling under the washing machine or children from inserting their hands and feet out of mischief. The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a cover member that reliably prevents small animals from entering or children from inserting their hands or feet into the gap between the washing machine and the surface on which the washing machine is placed. [Means for solving the problem] 【0007】 The present invention as described in claim 1 isAn outer wall portion provided on the outer edge of the bottom surface, and at a position higher than the outer wall portion washing machine Place it on top Mounting surface A frame section having a recess, and attached to a waterproof pan having a recess in the frame section, Between the aforementioned mounting sections A cover member that covers the gap that occurs in the above, The cover member is It is equipped with a locking mechanism and has a protrusion on its side that fits into the recess, The protrusion is fitted into the recess to cover the gap between the base portions, The hook portion, which is operated by the locking mechanism, engages with the waterproof pan, causing the protrusion to fit into the recess. The cover member is characterized by having a locked state in which it maintains a state that covers the gap, and a state in which the locked state is released. 【0008】 The present invention as described in claim 2 is The cover member is fixed to the base portion in a watertight manner, covering the gap that occurs between the base portions of the waterproof pan. The cover member is as described in feature 1. 【0009】 The present invention as described in claim 3 is A cover member that covers the gap between a washing machine and an existing frame member or waterproof pan having a mounting surface on which the washing machine is placed, comprising a cover member body that covers the gap and a base member that is detachably connected to the cover member body, wherein the base member is fixed to the frame member or waterproof pan, positions the cover member body, and can be fixed to the frame member or waterproof pan. 【0010】 The present invention as described in claim 4 is A cover member that covers the gap between a washing machine placed on the floor and the floor, characterized in that it comprises a cover member body that covers the gap and a base member that positions the cover member body on the floor and can be fixed to the floor. 【0011】 The present invention as described in claim 5 is the cover member In The device includes a locking mechanism that maintains a locked state in which the cover member body and the base member are connected and cannot be separated, and a locking mechanism that releases the locked state. Features Claim 3 or Claim 4 This is the cover component described in [reference]. [Effects of the Invention] 【0012】 In this invention, a washing machine and floor surface or The gap between the washing machine and the mounting surface is covered with a cover member. This prevents small animals from entering the gaps and prevents children from accidentally sticking their hands or feet in. Also, The structure is such that the cover member cannot be released from covering the gap unless the locking mechanism is released. This effectively prevents small animals from entering and prevents children from accidentally inserting their hands or feet. Furthermore, by ensuring a watertight connection between the cover member and the mounting surface when the locking mechanism is activated, the water level at which leaked water can be collected in the event of a leak from a washing machine or other appliance can be raised to the position where the cover member is watertightly connected. Further, the cover member is composed of a cover member main body that covers the gap and a base member that can be separated from the cover member main body. By fixing the base member to the washing machine or the placement surface or the like, the cover member of the present invention can be retrofitted to an installed washing machine. 【Brief Description of Drawings】 【0013】 [Figure 1] It is a (a) plan view, (b) front view, and (c) perspective view of the washing machine. [Figure 2] It is a front view showing the construction state of the washing machine of the first embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a reference view of the cover member main body of the first embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a reference view showing the process of installing the cover member main body on the washing machine of the first embodiment. [Figure 5] It is an enlarged view of part A of FIG. 4. [Figure 6] It is a reference view showing the process of installing the cover member main body on the washing machine of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] It is an enlarged view of part B of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] It is a plan view of FIG. 6. [Figure 9] It is a front view showing the construction state without the cover member of the second embodiment. [Figure 10] It is a (a) front view and (b) side view of the cover member of the second embodiment. [Figure 11] It is a plan view of FIG. 9 with the washing machine omitted. [Figure 12] It is a front view showing the construction state with the cover member of the second embodiment. [Figure 13] It is a plan view of FIG. 11 with the washing machine omitted. [Figure 14] It is a reference view showing the process of installing the cover member main body on the washing machine of the third embodiment. [Figure 15] It is a reference view showing the process of installing the cover member main body on the washing machine of the third embodiment. [Figure 16]This is a reference diagram showing the process of installing the cover member body to the washing machine of the third embodiment. [Figure 17] This is a reference diagram showing the process of installing the cover member body to the washing machine of the third embodiment. [Figure 18] This is a reference diagram showing the washing machine of the third embodiment with the cover member body installed. [Figure 19] This is a front view showing the installation state of the fourth embodiment without the cover member. [Figure 20] This is a plan view of Figure 19, with the washing machine omitted. [Figure 21] This is a front view showing the installation state with the cover member attached, according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 22] This is a plan view of Figure 21 with the washing machine omitted. [Figure 23] This is a front view showing another embodiment. [Figure 24] This is a plan view of Figure 23, with the washing machine omitted. [Figure 25] This is a front view showing another embodiment. [Figure 26] This is a plan view of Figure 25, with the washing machine omitted. [Examples] 【0014】 A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 3 to 8, consists of a washing machine S described below, a floor surface H as a mounting surface on which the washing machine S is placed, and a cover member 1. The washing machine S, as shown in Figure 1, is a so-called vertical washing machine S, in which the washing and spin-drying tub for storing the laundry is arranged vertically and rotates horizontally. The bottom surface of the washing machine S is provided with legs S1 at the four corners, and these legs S1 are placed on the floor surface H which is the mounting surface. In addition, a hose pipe S2 is provided for draining water from the washing machine S. The floor surface H is the floor surface on which the indoor washing machine S is placed, and in this embodiment, the washing machine S is positioned in the part adjacent to the interior wall. On this floor surface H, there is a riser pipe P that communicates with the sewer side for drainage, and a drain trap T is provided as a unit inside this riser pipe P to prevent odors and pests from entering the interior. The drain trap T is equipped with an elbow pipe T2, and as shown in Figure 2, by connecting the hose pipe S2 of the washing machine S to this elbow pipe T2, the drainage from the washing machine S can be discharged to the sewer side via the drain trap T. The cover member 1 consists of the cover member body 1c, the anchor member 3 as a base member 1d, the padlock 4 as a locking mechanism, and the chain member CH, as described below. As shown in Figure 3, the cover member body 1c is a member made of elongated rib pieces, each about 40 centimeters high and 5 centimeters wide, connected in a blind-like manner using hinges. Its width is sufficient to cover all four sides of the washing machine S. Specifically, while a typical washing machine S has a side width of about 65 centimeters and a total circumference of about 260 centimeters, the cover member 1 has a width of about 300 centimeters, which is wide enough to reliably cover the entire circumference of the washing machine S. In addition, each rib piece is provided with an opening 2 through which the hinge shaft is exposed for passing a padlock 4. The anchor member 3, which serves as the base member 1d, is a metal member equipped with a male screw and a ring portion 3a. The male screw is a tapping screw, which allows the member to be fixed to a flat floor surface H or wall surface by driving the male screw into the surface from its tip. The padlock 4 consists of a padlock body 4a having a keyhole portion 1f (not shown in the first embodiment), a hook portion 5 provided on the padlock body 4a, and a key member 10 (not shown in the first embodiment) that is inserted into the keyhole portion 1f to operate the opening and closing of the hook portion 5. The chain member CH is a metal chain that connects the cover member 1 and the base member 1d. In this embodiment, it is simply shown with a dashed line, but in reality, it is made up of connected metal rings, and as will be described later, the padlock body 4a can be fixed by locking the hook portion 5 of the padlock body 4a to an appropriate part of these rings. 【0015】 The above-mentioned components are installed as follows. First, connect the unitized drain trap T inside the riser pipe P. Next, the washing machine S is installed as shown in Figure 2, near the riser pipe P, with its legs S1 resting on the floor surface H, which is the installation surface. At this time, the lower surface of the legs S1 of the washing machine S is in contact with the floor surface H, but there is a slight gap between the bottom surface 6c of the washing machine S other than the legs S1 and the floor surface H. Next, connect the hose pipe S2 to the elbow pipe T2 of the drain trap T. In this way, the wastewater generated during washing is discharged to the sewer through the hose pipe S2, elbow pipe T2, and drain trap T. With this, the installation of the washing machine S on the floor surface H is complete. 【0016】 Next, the installation of the cover member 1 will be described. In this embodiment, the cover member 1 is installed as an additional member after the washing machine S has been installed as described above, for the purpose of covering the gap between the bottom portion 6c of the washing machine S (excluding the legs S1) and the floor H. First, the screw member N of the anchor member 3 is driven into the floor surface H near the washing machine S, thereby fixing the anchor member 3 to the floor surface H near the washing machine S. Next, the cover member body 1c is positioned to cover the perimeter of the washing machine S, including the riser pipe P, as shown in Figure 4. As mentioned above, the cover member body 1c is configured to have a width that can reliably cover the entire circumference of the washing machine S, and the remaining portion is positioned so that the cover member body is doubled, as shown in Figure 8. Also, as shown in Figure 8, the exposed end of the cover member body 1c is positioned closest to the anchor member 3. By arranging the cover member body 1c as described above, the cover member body 1c can cover the area between the bottom portion 6c of the washing machine S (excluding the legs S1) and the floor H. Next, the chain member CH is inserted through the ring portion 3a of the anchor member 3, and both ends are brought close to the opening 2 at the exposed end of the cover member body 1c. Next, the hinge shaft portion 2a of the opening 2 at the exposed end of the cover member body 1c, the hinge shaft portion 2a of the opening 2 on the opposite side of the cover member body 1c that is closest to the exposed end, and both ends of the chain member CH are hooked onto the hook portion 5 of the padlock body 4a. In this embodiment, the portion of the chain member CH from the part that is hooked onto the hook portion 5 of the padlock 4 to the ring portion 3a of the anchor member 3 will be referred to as the "connecting portion" from now on. During installation, the connecting portion of the chain member CH is secured to the hook portion 5 of the padlock body 4a, ensuring that there is no slack in the connecting portion and that the length of the connecting portion is minimized. By locking the padlock body 4a in this state, the installation of the washing machine S and cover member 1 of the first embodiment is completed, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. 【0017】 When the washing machine S is used and wastewater is generated, the wastewater is discharged to the sewer side via the hose pipe S2, elbow pipe T2, drain trap T, and riser pipe P. 【0018】 In the washing machine S and cover member 1 described above, the cover member body 1c is in a state where it covers the entire circumference of the washing machine S and cannot be unfolded by the locking mechanism of the padlock body 4a. Therefore, unless the padlock body 4a is unlocked by operation, it is not possible to unfold the cover member body 1c and expose the gap between the bottom surface 6c of the washing machine S (excluding the legs S1) and the floor surface H. Furthermore, the portion of the cover member body 1c connected to the chain member CH by the padlock 4 is located closest to the anchor member 3, and the length of the connecting portion of the chain member CH is kept to its shortest possible length to achieve the locked state. Therefore, unless the padlock body 4a, which is the locking mechanism, is released by operation, it is not possible to raise the cover member body 1c to expose the gap between the bottom portion 6c of the washing machine S (excluding the legs S1) and the floor H. Furthermore, when it is necessary to release the cover member body 1c from covering the gap between the bottom portion 6c of the washing machine S (excluding the legs S1) and the floor H for purposes such as cleaning, the locking mechanism of the padlock 4 is released by using the key member 10 in the keyhole portion 1f of the padlock body 4a, thereby releasing the chain member CH and the shaft portion 2a of the cover member 1 from the hook portion 5 of the padlock 4. In other words, the cover member 1 of this embodiment locks the cover member body 1c in a way that makes it impossible to separate it from the base member 1d, which is the chain member CH, anchor member 3, padlock 4, etc., thereby covering the gap between the washing machine S and the installation surface with the cover member 1, and making it impossible to release this state, thereby reliably preventing small animals from entering the gap between the washing machine S and the installation surface, or preventing children from accidentally putting their hands or feet into the gap. Furthermore, by operating the padlock 4, which is a locking mechanism, the cover member body 1c can be separated from the base member 1d, and the state in which the cover member 1 covers the gap between the washing machine S and the installation surface of the washing machine S can be released. Furthermore, the cover member 1 of this embodiment can be used even with washing machines S of different sizes by adjusting the shaft portion 2a of the cover member body 1c, which engages with the hook portion 5 of the padlock 4. Since the cover member 1 is not a dedicated cover member 1 made to fit the washing machine S, but can be adjusted as needed to fit the washing machine S, it is possible to purchase the cover member 1 separately from a home improvement store or similar and install it after the washing machine S has been installed. 【0019】 Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The second embodiment of the present invention, illustrated in Figures 9 to 13, consists of a washing machine S described below, a waterproof pan 6 having a mounting surface on which the washing machine S is placed, and a cover member 1. The washing machine S, as shown in Figure 1, is a so-called vertical washing machine S, in which the washing and spin-drying tub for storing the laundry is arranged vertically and rotates horizontally. The bottom surface of the washing machine S is provided with legs S1 at the four corners, and these legs S1 are placed on the floor surface H which is the mounting surface. In addition, a hose pipe S2 is provided for draining water from the washing machine S. The waterproof pan 6 is a tank that forms a square in plan view, and as shown in Figures 11 and 13, it consists of a bottom portion 6c, support portions 6a provided at the four corners of the bottom portion 6c on which the washing machine S is placed, an outer wall portion 6b provided at the outer edge of the bottom portion 6c between the support portions 6a, and a drain trap T provided on the bottom portion 6c. The upper surface of the frame section 6a is positioned higher than the upper surface of the outer wall section 6b, and the upper surface of the frame section 6a is configured as a mounting surface on which the legs S1 of the washing machine S are placed. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 9 and 12, the waterproof pan 6 has horizontal upper surfaces on the outer wall portion 6b and the base portion 6a, and the sides of the base portion 6a are sloped such that the base portion 6a becomes wider towards the bottom. Furthermore, the upper surface of the outer wall portion 6b is provided with an opening 2 having a shaft portion 2a into which the hook portion 5 of the cover member 1, which will be described later, is locked. The waterproof pan 6 described above is located indoors and is attached and fixed to a floor surface H equipped with a riser pipe P that communicates with the sewer side for drainage, using screw members or the like (not shown). The drain trap T, provided on the bottom surface 6c, is a component configured to prevent odors and pests from entering the interior by forming a flow path that becomes full of drainage inside it. It has a drain port T1 on its upper surface into which drainage from the waterproof pan 6 flows, and an elbow pipe T2 is provided inside the drain port T1. By connecting the hose pipe S2 of the washing machine S to this elbow pipe T2, drainage from the washing machine S flows in. The drainage from the drain port T1 and the elbow pipe T2 is discharged to the sewer side via the drain trap T. As shown in Figure 10, the cover member 1 is a transparent resin member consisting of an upper surface portion 1a and a side surface portion 1b that covers the gap between the frame portions 6a of the waterproof pan 6. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12, the upper surface portion 1a is configured to be continuous with the upper surface of the frame portion 6a when attached to the waterproof pan 6. The side portion 1b has a shape that matches the side of the base portion 6a of the waterproof pan 6 and the upper surface of the outer wall portion 6b. Furthermore, the cover member 1 is equipped with a locking mechanism, which includes a keyhole portion 1f on the side portion 1b, and a hook portion 5 at the lower end of the side portion 1b, which is operated by the locking mechanism and engages with the shaft portion 2a of the opening 2 in the outer wall portion 6b of the cover member 1. When the locking mechanism is operated by inserting a key member 10 (not shown in the second embodiment) into the keyhole portion 1f and the locking mechanism is set to the locked state, the hook portion 5 moves to be pulled upward. During installation, since the hook portion 5 is engaged with the shaft portion 2a of the waterproof pan 6 and does not move, when the locking mechanism is activated and the locking state is set, the cover member 1 moves to be lowered relative to it. Furthermore, the side and bottom surfaces of the side portion 1b are equipped with watertight packing PK on the surfaces that come into contact with the waterproof pan 6. 【0020】 The above-mentioned components are installed as follows. First, in the pre-installation state, the cover member 1 is attached to the gap between the support frames of the waterproof pan 6. The hook portion 5 of the cover member 1 is locked onto the shaft portion 2a of the opening 2 in the outer wall portion 6b of the waterproof pan 6, and the key member 10 is inserted into the keyhole portion 1f to activate the locking mechanism. This causes the hook portion 5 to pull the cover member 1 towards it, and as the cover member 1 moves downward relative to the waterproof pan 6, the cover member 1 comes into strong contact with the gap between the support frames of the washing machine S, and the packing PK causes the cover member 1 to be watertightly connected to the support frames of the waterproof pan 6. This procedure is performed for three of the gaps between the support frames of the waterproof pan 6, excluding the side facing the washing machine S. Next, connect the drain trap T to the underfloor piping, then install the waterproof pan 6 on the floor surface H and secure it with screws or other fasteners. Next, the washing machine S is installed so that its legs S1 are placed on the mounting surface on the upper surface of the frame 6a. Next, connect the hose pipe S2 to the elbow pipe T2 of the drain trap T. The worker can easily perform the installation work from the gap between the frames on the front side of the waterproof pan 6 where the cover member 1 is not attached. Furthermore, by attaching the cover member 1 to the gap on the front side of the waterproof pan 6 where the cover member 1 is not attached, using the same procedure as described above, and locking it in place, the installation of the waterproof pan 6 equipped with the washing machine S and cover member 1 of the second embodiment, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, is completed. 【0021】 When the washing machine S is used and wastewater is generated, the wastewater is discharged to the sewer side via the hose pipe S2, elbow pipe T2, drain trap T, and riser pipe P. Furthermore, if water leaks onto the waterproof pan 6, the leaked water on the waterproof pan 6 is discharged into the drain trap T through the drain port T1 of the drain trap T provided on the bottom surface 6c of the waterproof pan 6, and then discharged to the sewer side via the drain trap T and riser pipe P. Furthermore, if a large amount of water leaks onto the waterproof pan 6 due to a malfunction of the washing machine S or hose pipe S2, the leaked water is discharged into the drain trap T through the drain port T1 of the drain trap T. However, if a large amount of water leaks in a short period of time, the discharge from the drain trap T may not keep up with the amount of water leaking. In such cases, the leaked water will accumulate on the waterproof pan 6. However, in this embodiment, since the cover member 1 is in watertight contact with all four of the bases of the waterproof pan 6, the leaked water can be collected up to the height of the upper surface of the base portion 6a, and unless a considerably large amount of water leaks in a short period of time, the leaked water will not overflow outside the waterproof pan 6. In addition, since the cover member 1 is made of transparent resin, the water level inside the waterproof pan 6 can be seen from the outside. 【0022】 In the waterproof pan 6 using the washing machine S and cover member 1 described above, the cover member body 1c covers the space between the bases of the waterproof pan 6 and is locked in place by the locking mechanism, preventing it from being removed. Therefore, unless the locking mechanism is released, the cover member 1 will not be removed, and the gap between the bases will not be exposed. Furthermore, when it is necessary to release the cover member 1 from covering the gap between the frames for purposes such as cleaning, the cover member 1 can be removed by using the key member 10 to release the locking mechanism of the cover member 1, thereby releasing the cover member 1 from covering the gap between the frames. In other words, the cover member 1 of this embodiment covers the gap between the base of the waterproof pan 6 that occurs between the washing machine S and the installation surface of the washing machine S, and has a locking structure that prevents the cover member 1 from releasing the gap unless the locking mechanism is released by operation, thereby reliably preventing small animals from entering or children from accidentally putting their hands or feet into the gap that occurs between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6 which is the installation surface of the washing machine S. 【0023】 Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The third embodiment of the present invention, illustrated in Figures 14 to 18, consists of a washing machine S described below, four support members 7 having a mounting surface on which the washing machine S is placed, and a cover member 1. The washing machine S, as shown in Figure 1, is a so-called vertical washing machine S, in which the washing and spin-drying tub for storing the laundry is arranged vertically and rotates horizontally. The bottom surface of the washing machine S is provided with legs S1 at the four corners, and these legs S1 are placed on the floor surface H which is the mounting surface. In addition, a hose pipe S2 is provided for draining water from the washing machine S. The support member 7 is a resin member that forms a square in plan view and is fixed to the indoor floor surface H by members such as screws. Furthermore, the upper surface of the frame member 7 is configured as a mounting surface on which the legs S1 of the washing machine S are placed. The floor surface H to which the frame member 7 is fixed is an indoor floor surface H, and in this embodiment, it is the part adjacent to the interior wall. On this floor surface H, there is a riser pipe P that communicates with the sewer side for drainage, and a drain trap T is provided as a unit inside this riser pipe P to prevent odors and pests from entering the indoor side. An elbow pipe T2 is provided in the drain trap T, and by connecting the hose pipe S2 of the washing machine S to this elbow pipe T2, the wastewater from the washing machine S can be discharged to the sewer side via the drain trap T. The cover member 1 is a member that covers the gap between the frame portions 6a of the waterproof pan 6 and the space between the washing machine S and the frame, and consists of the cover member body 1c, a base member 1d consisting of a band member 8 and a plate-shaped member 9, a screw member N that fixes the band member 8 to the plate-shaped member 9, and a locking member 10 that fixes the cover member body to the base member 1d. The cover member body 1c is a plate-shaped member, and as shown in Figures 17 and 18, it has a return portion at the top that covers the top and back surfaces of the plate-shaped member 9. Also, as shown in Figure 17, it has a through hole 9b in the upper left, including the return portion, through which the key member 10 passes. The through hole 9b has a recess 9c at the top for passing the projection 10d of the key member 10. The band member 8 is a so-called cable tie with a base portion 8a for screwing in a female screw. In this embodiment, the base portion 8a can be fixed to the frame member 7 by wrapping the band member 8 around the frame member 7 and securing it. Two band members 8 are used to attach the cover member 1 to one side of the washing machine S. The plate-shaped member 9 is a plate-shaped member with a vertical slit 9a for passing the male screw of the screw member N through, and as shown in Figure 16, two of these are used to attach the cover member 1 to one side of the washing machine S. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 16, one of the plate-shaped members 9, the plate-shaped member 9 on the left side in Figure 16, has a through-hole 9b in the upper right corner that has the same shape as the through-hole 9b of the cover member body 1c for passing the key member 10 through. The through-hole 9b has a recess 9c above it for passing the projection 10d of the key member 10 through. The screw member N is a member for fixing the plate-shaped member 9 to the base portion 8a of the band member 8, and is equipped with a male screw that penetrates the slit 9a of the plate-shaped member 9 and screws into the female screw of the base portion 8a. The key component 10 consists of a disc-shaped flange portion 10a, a knob portion 10b provided on the front side of the flange portion 10a, and a rod-shaped key shaft portion 10c provided on the back side of the flange portion 10a with a projection 10d. 【0024】 The above-mentioned components are installed as follows. First, the frame member 7 is placed on the floor surface H so that it matches the legs S1 of the washing machine S, and then fixed to the floor surface H with screws or other fasteners. Next, the washing machine S is installed so that its legs S1 are placed on the mounting surface on the upper surface of the frame member 7, which is the installation surface. At this time, gaps are created between the washing machine S and the support member 7, and also between the support members 7 themselves. Next, a unitized drain trap T is connected to the riser pipe P, and the hose pipe S2 is connected to the elbow pipe T2 of the drain trap T. In this way, the wastewater generated during washing is discharged to the sewer through the hose pipe S2, elbow pipe T2, and drain trap T. 【0025】 Next, the installation of the cover member 1 will be described. In this embodiment, the cover member 1 is installed as an additional member after the washing machine S has been installed as described above, for the purpose of covering the gap between the washing machine S and the frame member 7, and the gaps between the frame members 7 themselves. Furthermore, if the washing machine S is positioned adjacent to a wall, it is impossible to reach in from the wall side, and therefore there is no need to place the cover member 1 on the wall side. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 14 to 18, the cover member 1 is additionally installed only on the front side and the right side of the washing machine S as viewed from the drawing. First, the band member 8 is tied and secured around the perimeter of each of the two mounting members 7 that have surfaces on which the cover member 1 will be installed. At this time, care is taken to ensure that the base portions 8a fixed to the two mounting members 7 are at the same height and facing outwards from the mounting surface when fixing the band member 8 to the mounting members 7. As shown in the right-hand frame member 7 of Figure 15, when multiple band members 8 are arranged on a single frame member 7, it is sufficient that the heights of the base portions 8a on the same construction surface match; the heights of the base portions 8a on different construction surfaces may be different. Next, the plate-shaped member 9 is brought into contact with the base portion 8a, and the screw member N is screwed into the female screw of the base portion 8a through the slit 9a. The height is adjusted so that the lower end of the plate-shaped member 9 contacts the floor surface H on which the frame member 7 is installed, and then the screwing of the screw member N is completed. Since the slit 9a of the plate-shaped member 9 is oriented vertically, the plate-shaped member 9 can be moved along the slit 9a so that the lower end of the plate-shaped member 9 contacts the floor surface H on which the frame member 7 is installed without any problems. In this way, the base member 1d of the cover member 1 is fixed to the frame member 7. Next, the cover member body 1c is positioned as shown in Figure 18, so as to cover the space between the two plate-shaped members 9, and so that the folded-over portion at the upper end of the cover member body 1c abuts against the upper surface of the plate-shaped members 9. Furthermore, by aligning the position of the through-hole 9b in the plate-shaped member 9 with the position of the through-hole 9b in the cover member body 1c, and inserting the key shaft portion 10c of the key member 10 with the direction of the projection 10d aligned with the recess 9c of the through-hole 9b, the key shaft portion 10c of the key member 10 passes through the through-hole 9b without obstruction. After this, by rotating the key member 10 around the axis of the key shaft portion 10c, it becomes impossible to remove the key member 10 from the through-hole 9b. In addition, since the key shaft portion 10c passes through both the plate-shaped member 9 and the cover member body 1c, the cover member body 1c is locked in a state where it cannot be removed from the plate-shaped member 9. As described above, the installation of the washing machine S and cover member 1 in the third embodiment is completed by locking the cover member 1 and the plate-shaped member 9 in a state that cannot be removed, while covering the gap between the washing machine S and the frame member 7 and the gap between the frame members 7. Furthermore, once the installation is complete, as shown in Figure 18, the screw member N is covered by the cover member body 1c, making it impossible to work on the screw member N. Therefore, it is impossible to remove the cover member body 1c by unscrewing the screw member N. Furthermore, when the spacing of the support members 7 changes, the positional relationship between the plate-shaped member 9 on the left side of Figure 18 and the cover member body 1c remains unchanged because the key shaft portion 10c is inserted through the through hole 9b. The positional relationship between the plate-shaped member 9 on the right side of Figure 18 and the cover member body 1c changes, but since the cover member body 1c and the plate-shaped member 9 are only locked together by the return portion of the cover member body 1c to the upper surface of the plate-shaped member 9, the locking position can be easily adjusted in the left-right direction. 【0026】 When the washing machine S is used and wastewater is generated, the wastewater is discharged to the sewer side via the hose pipe S2, elbow pipe T2, drain trap T, and riser pipe P. 【0027】 In the above-described washing machine S and the frame member 7 employing the cover member 1, the cover member body 1c and the plate-shaped member 9 are designed to cover the gap between the washing machine S and the frame member 7 and the gaps between the frame members 7, and are in a state where they cannot be removed because the key shaft portion 10c of the key member 10 is inserted through the through hole 9b as a locking mechanism. Therefore, unless the locking mechanism is released by operation, the cover member 1 will not be removed, and the gap between the washing machine S and the frame members 7 and the gaps between the frame members 7 will not be exposed. Furthermore, when it is necessary to release the cover member 1 from covering the gap between the washing machine S and the frame member 7 and the gaps between the frame members 7 for purposes such as cleaning, the locking mechanism is released by rotating the key shaft portion 10c of the key member 10 and aligning the direction of the projection 10d with the recess 9c of the through hole 9b, thereby removing the key member 10 from the through hole 9b. This releases the locking mechanism, allowing the cover member body 1c to be removed from the base member 1d, and the cover member 10 from covering the gap between the washing machine S and the frame members 7 and the gaps between the frame members 7. In other words, the cover member 1 of this embodiment covers the gap between the washing machine S and the stand member 7 and the gaps between the stand member 7, and is equipped with a locking structure that prevents the cover member 1 from releasing the state in which it covers the gap unless operated, thereby reliably preventing small animals from entering the gap between the washing machine S and the stand member 7 and the gaps between the stand member 7, or preventing children from accidentally inserting their hands or feet. In other words, the cover member 1 of this embodiment locks the cover member body 1c in a state that makes it impossible to separate it from the base member 1d, which is the band member 8 or plate-shaped member 9. This locks the gaps between the washing machine S and the frame member 7, and between the frame members 7, and the structure is designed so that this state cannot be released. This reliably prevents small animals from entering the gaps between the washing machine S and the frame members 7, and between the frame members 7, and prevents children from accidentally inserting their hands or feet into these gaps. Furthermore, by releasing the locking mechanism through operation, the cover member body 1c can be separated from the base member 1d, and the state in which the cover member 1 covers the gap between the washing machine S and the frame member 7, and the gaps between the frame members 7, can be released. Furthermore, the band member 8 of the cover member 1 in this embodiment can be used even with frame members 7 of different sizes, etc., by adjusting the fastening position of the band member 8. Furthermore, the attachment of the cover component body 1c to the plate-shaped component 9 can be adjusted to match the size of the washing machine S. Rather than a dedicated cover component 1 that is specifically designed for the washing machine S and the stand component 7, it can be adjusted as needed to fit the washing machine S and the stand component 7. Therefore, after the washing machine S has been installed, the cover component 1 can be purchased separately from a home improvement store and installed later. 【0028】 Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The fourth embodiment of the present invention, illustrated in Figures 19 to 22, consists of a washing machine S described below, a waterproof pan 6 having a mounting surface on which the washing machine S is placed, and a cover member 1. The washing machine S, as shown in Figure 1, is a so-called vertical washing machine S, in which the washing and spin-drying tub for storing the laundry is arranged vertically and rotates horizontally. The bottom surface of the washing machine S is provided with legs S1 at the four corners, and these legs S1 are placed on the floor surface H which is the mounting surface. In addition, a hose pipe S2 is provided for draining water from the washing machine S. The waterproof pan 6 is a tank body that forms a square in plan view, and as shown in Figure 20, it is composed of a bottom portion 6c, an outer wall portion 6b which is the outer edge of the bottom portion 6c, and a drain trap T provided on the bottom portion 6c. The waterproof pan 6 described above is located indoors and is attached and fixed to a floor surface H equipped with a riser pipe P that communicates with the sewer side for drainage, using screw members or the like (not shown). The drain trap T, provided on the bottom surface 6c, is a component configured to prevent odors and pests from entering the interior by forming a flow path that becomes full of drainage inside it. It has a drain port T1 on its upper surface into which drainage from the waterproof pan 6 flows, and an elbow pipe T2 is provided inside the drain port T1. By connecting the hose pipe S2 of the washing machine S to this elbow pipe T2, drainage from the washing machine S flows in. The drainage from the drain port T1 and the elbow pipe T2 is discharged to the sewer side via the drain trap T. The cover member 1 is a member that covers the space between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6, and is composed of the cover member body 1c and the base member 1d, as described below. The cover member body 1c is a plate-shaped member and, as shown in Figures 21 and 22, consists of a guide portion 11 that contacts the base member 1d to prevent the cover member body 1c from tilting, and a lever member 12 with a tip portion that connects to the base member 1d. The base member 1d consists of a hook portion 5, a screw member N located opposite the hook portion 5 which, when screwed in, clamps the outer wall portion 6b of the waterproof pan 6 between the hook portion 5 and its tip portion, and a locking mechanism, although its specific structure and mechanism will not be described, which engages and fixes the tip of the lever member 12 by inserting the lever member 12 into a keyhole portion 1f provided on the upper surface, and the engagement is released by operating the lever member 12. 【0029】 The above-mentioned components are installed as follows. First, connect the drain trap T to the underfloor piping, then install the waterproof pan 6 on the floor surface H and secure it with screws or similar components. Next, the washing machine S is installed so that its legs S1 are placed on the bottom surface 6c of the waterproof pan 6, which is the mounting surface. Furthermore, by connecting the hose pipe S2 to the elbow pipe T2 of the drain trap T, the installation of the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6 equipped with the cover member 1 of the fourth embodiment is completed. 【0030】 Next, the installation of the cover member 1 will be described. In this embodiment, the cover member 1 is installed as an additional member after the washing machine S has been installed as described above, for the purpose of covering the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6. First, the hook portion 5 of the base member 1d is locked to the inner surface of the outer wall portion 6b of the waterproof pan 6, and then the screw member N is screwed in, thereby clamping and fixing the outer wall portion 6b of the waterproof pan 6 between the hook portion 5 and the tip of the screw member N. Next, the cover member body 1c is positioned so that the guide portion 11 abuts against the base member 1d, and the tip of the lever member 12 is engaged with the keyhole portion 1f of the locking mechanism to lock it, thereby completing the installation of the washing machine S and cover member 1 in the fourth embodiment. Furthermore, once the installation is complete, as shown in Figures 21 and 22, the screw member N is covered by the cover member body 1c, making it impossible to work on the screw member N. Therefore, it is impossible to remove the cover member body 1c by unscrewing the screw member N. 【0031】 When the washing machine S is used and wastewater is generated, the wastewater is discharged to the sewer side via the hose pipe S2, elbow pipe T2, drain trap T, and riser pipe P. 【0032】 In the above-mentioned washing machine S and the frame member 7 which employs the cover member 1, The cover member body 1c and the plate-shaped member 9 cover the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6, and the tip of the lever member 12 engages with the keyhole portion 1f as a locking mechanism, preventing them from being removed. Therefore, unless the locking mechanism is released by operating the lever member 12, the cover member 1 cannot be removed, and the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6 will not be exposed. Furthermore, when it is necessary to release the cover member 1 from covering the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6 for purposes such as cleaning, the locking mechanism is released by operating the lever member 12 to disengage it, allowing the cover member body 1c to be removed from the base member 1d and the cover member 1 from covering the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6 to be released. In other words, the cover member 1 of this embodiment is designed so that the cover member body 1c is locked in a state that makes it impossible to separate from the base member 1d, thereby covering the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6 with the cover member 1, and making it impossible to release this state. This reliably prevents small animals from entering the gap between the washing machine S and the waterproof pan 6, or children from accidentally putting their hands or feet into the gap of the cover member 1. Furthermore, by releasing the locking mechanism through operation, the cover member body 1c can be separated from the base member 1d, and the state in which the cover member 1 covers the gap between the washing machine S and the frame member 7, and the gaps between the frame members 7, can be released. Furthermore, since the band member 8 of the cover member 1 in this embodiment is secured by clamping using the screw member N and the hook portion 5, it can be used even if the waterproof pan 6 has different thicknesses of outer wall portion 6b. Instead of a dedicated cover component 1 that fits the waterproof pan 6, it can be adjusted to fit the waterproof pan 6 as needed. Therefore, after the washing machine S is installed, the cover component 1 can be purchased separately from a home improvement store and installed later. 【0033】 While embodiments of the present invention are as described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications are permitted as long as they do not alter the spirit of the invention. For example, the methods shown in Figures 23 and 25 may be used to fix the base member 1d to the waterproof pan 6. The embodiment shown in Figure 23 is an embodiment of the present invention in which a base member 1d is adopted in a waterproof pan 6 equipped with a support base 6a, and the base member 1d is equipped with a hook portion 5, a rod-shaped portion, and a screw mechanism 14 that narrows the space between them. The locking mechanism equipped with the hook portion 5 is fixed to the waterproof pan 6 by locking the rod-shaped body 15 to the inside of the support base 6a, locking the hook portion 5 to the outer wall portion 6b, and clamping the space between them using the screw mechanism 14. The connection structure of the cover member 1 and the locking mechanism to the cover member 1 shown in Figure 24 employs the same mechanism as in the fourth embodiment. Furthermore, in the embodiment shown in Figure 25, in a waterproof pan 6 equipped with a support base 6a, a rod-shaped body 15 that extends using screws is placed between the support base 6a, and the rod-shaped body 15 is fixed between the support base 6a as a so-called "tension rod," thereby fixing the locking mechanism connected to the rod-shaped body 15 to the waterproof pan 6. Note that the connection structure between the cover member 1 and the locking mechanism shown in Figure 26 employs the same mechanism as in the fourth embodiment. Furthermore, in the embodiments shown in Figures 23 and 24, the waterproof pan 6 and its stand are fixed by clamping between the rod-shaped body 15 and the hook portion 5, and in the embodiments shown in Figures 25 and 26, they are fixed by pressing with the rod-shaped body 15. Therefore, they can be used even if the thickness and position of the waterproof pan 6 and its stand differ. Instead of using a dedicated cover component 1 that is specifically designed for the waterproof pan 6 and frame, this component can be adjusted to fit the waterproof pan 6 and frame as needed. Therefore, after the washing machine S is installed, the cover component 1 can be purchased separately from a home improvement store and installed later. 【0034】 Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the anchor member 3 as the base member 1d was fixed to the floor surface H, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the present invention may be carried out by fixing the anchor member 3 as the base member 1d to the floor surface H on the mounting surface side, that is, to an indoor wall surface that is fixed to the floor surface H which is the mounting surface. [Explanation of symbols] 【0035】 1 Cover member 1a Upper surface 1b Side section 1c Cover member body 1d Foundation member 1e Return section 1f Keyhole section 2 Opening 2a Shaft portion 3 Anchor member 3a Ring part 4 Padlock 4a Padlock body 5 Hook part 6 Waterproof tray 6a Stand 6b Outer wall part 6c Bottom part 7. Support frame members 8. Band members 8a Base portion 9 Plate-shaped member 9a Slit 9b Through hole 9c recess 10 key member 10a Flange section 10b Knob section 10c Key shaft 10d Protrusion 11 Guide section 12 Lever member 13 Locking mechanism 14 Screw mechanism 15 Rod-shaped body CH Chain member H Floor surface N Screw member P riser pipe PK packing S washing machine S1 legs S2 Hose Pipe T Drain Trap T1 Drain outlet T2 Elbow pipe

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[Claim 1] An outer wall portion provided on the outer edge of the bottom portion, a stand portion having a mounting surface for placing the washing machine at a position higher than the outer wall portion, and attached to a waterproof pan having a recess on the stand portion, A cover member that covers the gap that occurs between the aforementioned mounting sections, The cover member is equipped with a locking mechanism and has a protrusion on its side that fits into the recess. The protrusion is fitted into the recess to cover the gap between the base portions, A cover member characterized by having a lock state in which the protrusion is fitted into the recess and covers the gap, maintained by a hook portion that engages with the waterproof pan, which is operated by the locking mechanism, and a state in which the lock state is released. [Claim 2] In a state in which the cover member covers the gap that occurs between the base portions of the waterproof pan, The cover member according to claim 1, characterized in that it is fixed to the aforementioned mounting portion in a watertight manner. [Claim 3] A cover member that covers the gap between a washing machine and an existing stand member or existing waterproof pan having a mounting surface on which the washing machine is placed, A cover member body that covers the gap, The base member is detachably connected to the cover member body, The base member is fixed to the frame member or the waterproof pan, positions the cover member body, and is characterized in that it can be fixed to the frame member or the waterproof pan. [Claim 4] A cover member that covers the gap between a washing machine placed on the floor and the floor, A cover member body that covers the gap, A base member that can be positioned on the floor surface and fixed to the floor surface, A cover member characterized by being composed of the following. [Claim 5] In the cover member, The cover member according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that it includes a locking mechanism that maintains a locked state in which the cover member body and the base member are connected and cannot be separated, and a state in which the locked state is released.

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