washing machine

Abstract

To provide a washing machine capable of suppressing vibration and noise caused by movement of a structural member of a lid body during operation of the washing machine.SOLUTION: A washing machine according to the present disclosure includes a housing and a lid body which covers a loading opening formed in the housing in an openable and closable manner. The lid body includes; a first member having a plate shape; and an elastic abutting part which abuts on a side face of the first member, and energizes the first member in its plane direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a washing machine.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a washing machine having a lid that opens and closes an inlet of a housing.

[0003] In the washing machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a first lid member and a second lid member constituting the lid are fixed by an adhesive member.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of this disclosure is to provide a washing machine that suppresses vibrations and abnormal noises generated by the movement of the constituent members of the lid during the operation of the washing machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A washing machine according to one aspect of this disclosure includes a housing and a lid that opens and closes an inlet formed in the housing, wherein the lid has a first member having a plate shape, and an elastic contact portion that contacts a side surface of the first member and biases the first member in the surface direction.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide a washing machine that suppresses vibrations and abnormal noises generated by the movement of the constituent members of the lid during the operation of the washing machine.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] [Figure 1] Perspective view of a washing machine in one embodiment relating to this disclosure [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the opening of the loading port in the washing machine. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the washing machine with the loading opening half-open. [Figure 4] Perspective view of the lid of the washing machine shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Deconstructed view of the second lid, which constitutes the lid shown in Figure 4. [Figure 6] Top view of the surface member constituting the second lid shown in Figure 5. [Figure 7] Figure 5 shows a lower view of the surface member constituting the second lid. [Figure 8] Enlarged perspective view of the main part of the front member shown in Figure 6. [Figure 9] Enlarged perspective view of the main part of the front member shown in Figure 7. [Figure 10] This diagram illustrates the contact state between the surface member and the light-transmitting member that constitute the second cover. [Figure 11] Perspective view of the support member constituting the second lid shown in Figure 5. [Figure 12] Top view of a support member having a light-transmitting member. [Figure 13] Enlarged view of the main part of the support member shown in Figure 12. [Figure 14] Perspective view of the elastic contact portion shown in Figure 13. [Figure 15] A diagram illustrating the contact state of the elastic contact portion of the support member with respect to the light-transmitting member. [Figure 16] Figure 11 shows the lower view of the support member. [Figure 17] Top view of the backing member constituting the second lid shown in Figure 5. [Figure 18] Cross-sectional view illustrating the relationship between the front surface member and the light-transmitting member on the front side. [Figure 19] Cross-sectional view illustrating the relationship between the front surface member and the light-transmitting member on the front side. [Figure 20] Cross-sectional view illustrating the fitting relationship between the surface member and the support member. [Figure 21] Cross-sectional view explaining the fitting relationship between the support member and the back member [Figure 22] Top view of a modified example of the front member constituting the second lid [Figure 23] Top view of a modified example of the front member constituting the second lid

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] (Findings etc. that are the basis of the present disclosure) When the inventors arrived at the present disclosure, there was a washing machine that fixed two or more constituent members using an adhesive member in the lid. However, in a structure in which two or more constituent members made of different materials such as a glass member and a resin member are fixed using an adhesive member, when disassembling the lid for recycling, it is necessary to peel off the adhesive member, and there is a problem that separation and recovery of the constituent members are not easy. Therefore, in order to facilitate the separation and recovery of the constituent members for recycling the lid, it is desirable to combine two or more constituent members in the lid without using an adhesive member.

[0010] However, in a structure in which two or more constituent members are combined without using an adhesive member, there is a problem that vibration and abnormal noise occur in the lid due to the movement of the constituent members caused by the vibration generated during the operation of the washing machine. In order to solve this problem, the inventors have come to constitute the subject of the present disclosure.

[0011] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a washing machine that suppresses vibration and abnormal noise generated by the movement of the constituent members of the lid during the operation of the washing machine.

[0012] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. For convenience, each figure shows mutually orthogonal X, Y, and Z axes. In this specification, the width, depth, and height directions of the washing machine 1 are defined by the X, Y, and Z axes, respectively. For convenience of explanation, the directions in the washing machine 1 will be determined based on Figure 1, which is viewed from the side where the user is located (front side) when the washing machine 1 is in use.

[0013] In the X-axis direction of the drawing, the left side of the washing machine 1 when viewed from the front is sometimes referred to as the left side (leftward), and the right side of the washing machine 1 is sometimes referred to as the right side (rightward), and the X-axis direction is sometimes referred to as the left-right direction. In the Y-axis direction of the drawing, the side on which the user is positioned when using the washing machine 1 is sometimes referred to as the front side (forward), and the side on which the hinge axis of the lid 6 is provided is sometimes referred to as the rear side (rearward), and the Y-axis direction is sometimes referred to as the front-back direction. In the Z-axis direction of the drawing, the upper side of the washing machine 1 is sometimes referred to as the upper side (upward), and the lower side of the washing machine 1 is sometimes referred to as the lower side (downward), and the Z-axis direction is sometimes referred to as the up-down direction. In addition, the direction extending in the X-axis and Y-axis is sometimes referred to as the surface direction.

[0014] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the lid 6 is positioned in the washing machine 1 with a downward inclination from rear to front, so the Z-axis direction (vertical direction) of the lid 6 does not exactly coincide with the Z-axis direction (vertical direction) of the washing machine 1. For convenience, in Figures 4 to 23, which describe the lid 6 of the washing machine 1 and the components that make up the lid 6 (front member 10, light-transmitting member 20, support member 30, and back member 40), the orientation of the lid 6 and its components (front member 10, light-transmitting member 20, support member 30, and back member 40) is determined based on the state in which the lid 6 is placed on a horizontal stand (not shown).

[0015] (Embodiment 1) [1-1. Structure] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine 1 in one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the washing machine 1 shown in Figure 1 showing the opening 8 in the open state. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the washing machine 1 shown in Figure 1 showing the opening 8 in the half-open state.

[0016] (Overall structure) The washing machine 1 comprises a housing 2, a water tank 3, a washing tub 4, a chemical supply unit 5, a lid 6, and a control unit.

[0017] (Enclosure) As shown in Figure 1, the washing machine 1 comprises a casing 2 that forms the outer shell. An opening 8 for loading and unloading laundry such as clothes is formed on the top surface of the casing 2. A lid 6 is provided on the top surface of the casing 2 so as to be openable and closable. The lid 6 is configured to cover the opening 8. As shown in Figure 2, by opening the lid 6, laundry can be loaded and unloaded.

[0018] For example, as shown in Figure 1, an operation panel 7 is provided on the upper rear surface of the housing 2. The operation panel 7 includes a power button and a display operation section. A control unit (not shown) is installed inside the housing 2. A chemical supply unit 5 is provided on the upper inner rear surface of the housing 2. The chemical supply unit 5 has the function of supplying laundry chemicals such as liquid detergent, powder detergent, and solid detergent to the washing tub 4.

[0019] (Aquarium) The water tank 3 is a cylindrical component with a closed bottom, located inside the housing 2, and has an open upper end for collecting laundry water. The water tank 3 may also be referred to as the outer tank.

[0020] (Washing machine drum) The washing tub 4 is a cylindrical member with a closed bottom and an open upper end, rotatably mounted inside the water tank 3 to accommodate laundry. The washing tub 4 has numerous through-holes that communicate with the water tank 3. These through-holes allow for the flow of washing water and chemicals supplied from the chemical supply unit 5 between the water tank 3 and the washing tub 4. The washing tub 4 has an opening facing the input port 8 of the housing 2. Laundry is loaded into the washing tub 4 through this opening. The washing tub 4 may also be referred to as a drum or inner tub.

[0021] (Lid) Figure 4 is a perspective view of the lid 6 in the washing machine 1 shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the lid 6 has a first lid 6a located on the front side and a second lid 6b located on the rear side. The lid 6 is rotatably supported on the rear side of the housing 2. The lid 6 is configured to cover the input opening 8 of the housing 2.

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, by lowering the lid 6 and closing the opening 8 with the lid 6 (hereinafter referred to as the closed state of the lid 6), various washing operations become possible. In the closed state, the lid 6 is tilted forward and downward. As shown in Figure 2, by raising the folded lid 6 upright and opening the opening 8, it becomes possible to put laundry in and take it out. As shown in Figure 3, it is also possible to lay the folded lid 6 flat and leave the opening 8 half-open.

[0023] Figure 5 is an unfolded view of the second lid 6b, which constitutes the lid 6 shown in Figure 4. As shown in Figure 5, the second lid 6b is constructed so that the front member 10, the light-transmitting member 20, the support member 30, and the back member 40 are stacked in order from the top to the bottom. The front member 10 and the back member 40 function as outer members that constitute the outer surface of the second lid 6b in the lid 6.

[0024] Figure 6 is a top view of the front member 10 that constitutes the second lid 6b shown in Figure 5. Figure 7 is a bottom view of the front member 10 that constitutes the second lid 6b shown in Figure 5. Figure 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the front member 10 shown in Figure 6. Figure 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the front member 10 shown in Figure 7.

[0025] As shown in Figure 6, the front member 10 includes a front frame 11 which has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The front frame 11 has a front front portion 11a, a left front portion 11b, a rear front portion 11c, and a right front portion 11d. The front front portion 11a is the part located at the front of the front frame 11 when the lid 6 is closed. The left front portion 11b is the part located at the left side of the front frame 11 when the lid 6 is closed. The rear front portion 11c is the part located at the rear of the front frame 11 when the lid 6 is closed. The right front portion 11d is the part located at the right side of the front frame 11 when the lid 6 is closed. The front frame 11 also has a first front edge portion 11e and a second front edge portion 11f. The first edge portion 11e and the second edge portion 11f of the front frame are the edges of the surface (the front side wall portion 15a, which will be described later in this embodiment) that covers the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 in the front frame 11. Hereafter in this embodiment, the front edge portion of the front side wall portion 11a will be described as the first edge portion 11e of the front frame, and the lower end portion of the front side wall portion 15a, which will be described later, will be described as the second edge portion 11f of the front frame.

[0026] The front window 12 is formed inside the front frame 11 by the inner edges of the front frame front part 11a, the left part 11b, the rear part 11c, and the right part 11d. The front window 12 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The front member 10 is made of various resin materials, such as an acrylic nitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin (ABS resin).

[0027] As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the left front corner of the front window 12, formed where the front part 11a and the left part 11b of the front frame intersect, and the right front corner of the front window 12, formed where the front part 11a and the right part 11d of the front frame intersect, each have an angular shape, such as being approximately right-angled. Furthermore, the front-side boundary portions of the front part 11a and the left part 11b of the front frame, and the front-side boundary portions of the front part 11a and the right part 11d of the front frame, each have a groove portion 18. The groove portion 18 is recessed in the Z-axis direction and extends linearly along the Y-axis direction. In other words, the groove portion 18 extends in a straight line from the angular front corner portion of the front window 12 to the first edge portion 11e of the front frame, which is the front edge portion of the front part 11a of the front frame.

[0028] As shown in Figure 7, multiple front-side fitting portions 13 are provided on the back sides of the front frame front portion 11a, left portion 11b, rear portion 11c, and right portion 11d of the front member 10. The multiple front-side fitting portions 13 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction on each portion of the front frame 11. As shown in Figure 9, the front-side fitting portions 13 extend so as to protrude from the upper side to the lower side in the Z-axis direction. The front-side fitting portions 13 have front-side fitting holes 13a.

[0029] As shown in Figures 7 and 9, the front part 11a of the front frame has a plurality of contact ribs 14 on its back side. The plurality of contact ribs 14 are spaced apart in the X-axis direction on the front part 11a of the front frame. The contact ribs 14 protrude in the Z-axis direction and extend along the Y-axis direction. The contact ribs 14 have a contact restricting surface 14a at their rear end. The contact restricting surface 14a abuts against the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 incorporated into the second lid 6b.

[0030] As shown in Figure 7, the side wall 15 is formed to extend along the outer peripheral edge on the back side of the front member 10. The side wall 15 protrudes in the Z-axis direction. The side wall 15 has a front side wall 15a, a left side wall 15b, a rear side wall 15c, and a right side wall 15d, corresponding to the front front part 11a, left side part 11b, rear part 11c, and right side part 11d of the front frame, respectively. The side wall 15 covers the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 in the thickness direction. In other words, the side wall 15 is a surface provided in the thickness direction of the second lid 6b (in this embodiment, specifically referring to the front member 10).

[0031] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, two thin-walled portions 17 are formed on the front portion 15a of the side wall, spaced apart in the left-right direction.

[0032] The two thin-walled portions 17 have a recessed shape on the inner portion of the front portion 15a of the side wall. The thin-walled portions 17 have, for example, a gently recessed curved shape. One of the thin-walled portions 17 is located outward in the left-right direction from the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20, and is positioned closer to the left portion 15b of the side wall than the groove 18 formed at the boundary between the front portion 11a and the left portion 11b of the front frame. Although not shown, the other thin-walled portion 17 is located outward in the left-right direction from the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20, and is positioned closer to the right portion 15d of the side wall than the groove 18 formed at the boundary between the front portion 11a and the right portion 11d of the front frame.

[0033] In the front part 15a of the side wall, the thickness of the peripheral part located around the thin-walled portion 17 is denoted as t1, and the thickness of the thin-walled portion 17 is denoted as t2. t1 is the average thickness in the peripheral part, and t2 is the minimum thickness in the thin-walled portion 17. t2 is smaller than t1, and the dimensions are configured such that the thin-walled portion 17 is thinner than the peripheral part in the front part 15a of the side wall. While it depends on the material strength of the surface member 10, for example, it has a thickness of 0.2 × t1 ≤ t2 ≤ 0.8 × t1, and preferably a thickness of 0.3 × t1 ≤ t2 ≤ 0.7 × t1.

[0034] As will be described in detail later, the thin-walled portion 17 of the outer member 10 acts as the source of forced destruction when the front part 11a of the outer frame of the outer member 10 is forcibly broken in order to dismantle the second lid 6b and remove the light-transmitting member 20. This allows the thin-walled portion 17 to be forcibly broken, making it easy to remove the light-transmitting member 20 from the outer member 10, and allowing it to be sorted and collected for recycling. In this disclosure, the phrase "forcibly broken" means that it is not broken under normal use, but is broken by intentionally applying a strong force.

[0035] As shown in Figure 4, the light-transmitting member 20 has, for example, a roughly rectangular plate shape in plan view. The outer edge 22 of the light-transmitting member 20 is covered by the inner periphery of the front frame 11, with the portion corresponding to the front window 12 exposed. The light-transmitting member 20 is light-transmitting so that the inside of the washing tub 4 can be seen through the exposed portion corresponding to the front window 12. The light-transmitting member 20 is made of various light-transmitting materials such as glass.

[0036] Figure 11 is a perspective view of the support member 30 that constitutes the second lid 6b shown in Figure 5. Figure 12 is a top view of the support member 30 having the light-transmitting member 20. Figure 13 is an enlarged view of the main part of the support member 30 shown in Figure 12. Figure 14 is a perspective view of the elastic contact portion 34 shown in Figure 13. Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the contact state of the elastic contact portion 34 of the support member 30 with respect to the light-transmitting member 20. Figure 16 is a bottom view of the support member 30 shown in Figure 11.

[0037] As shown in Figure 11, the support member 30 includes a support frame 31 which has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The support frame 31 has four support frame parts, namely, a front support frame part 31a, a left support frame part 31b, a rear support frame part 31c, and a right support frame part 31d. The front support frame part 31a is the part located at the front of the support frame 31 when the lid 6 is closed. The left support frame part 31b is the part located at the left side of the support frame 31 when the lid 6 is closed. The rear support frame part 31c is the part located at the rear of the support frame 31 when the lid 6 is closed. The right support frame part 31d is the part located at the right side of the support frame 31 when the lid 6 is closed. The support window 32 is formed by the inner edges of the front support frame part 31a, the left support frame part 31b, the rear support frame part 31c, and the right support frame part 31d. The support window 32 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The support member 30 is made of various resin materials, such as polypropylene resin (PP resin).

[0038] As shown in Figures 11 to 14, a support recess 35 is formed on the front side of the support member 30. The support recess 35 surrounds the support window 32 and is formed to be recessed from the surface (front surface) of the support member 30. The outer edge 22 of the light-transmitting member 20 is supported by resting on the support recess 35. The support recess 35 in the left part 31b, the rear part 31c, and the right part 31d of the support frame is partially formed in the vicinity of the support window 32 to a size that can support the outer edge 22 of the light-transmitting member 20. In contrast, the support recess 35 in the front part 31a of the support frame is formed over the entire width in the Y-axis direction of the front part 31a of the support frame, and the front part 31a of the support frame, which is the front side of the support member 30, is configured to be flat without any steps.

[0039] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, multiple elastic contact portions 34 are provided on the front sides (front surfaces) of the left portion 31b, rear portion 31c, and right portion 31d of the support frame of the support member 30. The multiple elastic contact portions 34 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction within each portion of the support frame 31. The elastic contact portions 34 are integrally formed as part of the support member 30, for example, which is made of a resin material.

[0040] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the elastic contact portion 34 contacts the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 and biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction (X-axis direction and Y-axis direction). As a result, even in this embodiment, where no adhesive member is used to fix the front member 10, support member 30, and back member 40 to the light-transmitting member 20, it is possible to suppress the large movement of the light-transmitting member 20, which is a component of the second lid 6b, in the planar direction due to vibrations generated during the operation of the washing machine 1, thereby suppressing vibrations and abnormal noises generated in the lid 6.

[0041] The elastic contact portion 34 protrudes from the support frame 31 toward the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 and has a rectangular ring shape in plan view. This makes it easy to construct a biasing structure that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0042] The elastic contact portion 34 has a spring portion 34a and a protruding portion 34c. The spring portion 34a has one side portion 34l and the other side portion 34m that protrude from the support member 30, and the one side portion 34l and the other side portion 34m are connected by a spring connection portion 34n, forming a cavity portion 34g in the center, thus having a rectangular ring shape in plan view. In other words, the spring connection portion 34n is supported by both sides, one side portion 34l and the other side portion 34m. A U-shaped gap portion 34h is formed on the outer circumference of the spring portion 34a in plan view. The spring portion 34a deforms elastically when pressed. The elastic deformation of the spring portion 34a generates a biasing force that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0043] As described above, the elastic contact portion 34 is configured to have a biasing force that suppresses vibrations and abnormal noises generated in the lid 6. At the same time, the elastic contact portion 34 is configured so that its biasing force does not hinder the sliding movement of the light-transmitting member 20 when the lid 6 is broken to remove the light-transmitting member 20.

[0044] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the protrusion 34c is formed in the center of the spring connection portion 34n of the spring portion 34a. The protrusion 34c has a shape that protrudes from the spring portion 34a toward the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20. An inclined guide portion 34d is formed on the upper part of the protrusion 34c. The inclined guide portion 34d is inclined diagonally downward from the inner portion toward the outer portion. The inclined guide portion 34d has a shape such as a C-surface or an R-surface. The inclined guide portion 34d acts as a positioning guide when attaching the light-transmitting member 20 to the support member 30 from above when manufacturing the lid 6. A lateral contact portion 34e is formed below the inclined guide portion 34d. The lateral contact portion 34e is configured to contact the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20.

[0045] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the support member 30 has at least one (e.g., two) front support portions 38 on its front side, i.e., on the front side of the front portion 31a of the support frame. For example, the two front support portions 38 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction on the front portion 31a of the support frame. As shown in Figure 19, the front support portions 38 are cantilevered, extending from the front side to the rear side in the Y-axis direction and elastically displaceable in the Z-axis direction. When pressed from above, the front support portions 38 are elastically displaced downward. That is, the front support portions 38 move elastically between a support position in which the light-transmitting member 20 is supported by the front support portions 38 and a release position in which the support of the light-transmitting member 20 by the front support portions 38 is released. This allows for easy transition from the support position to the release position. When the second lid 6b is assembled, the front side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 is in contact with the contact rib 14, as shown in Figure 18, but is not in contact with the front support portion 38.

[0046] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, multiple front support fitting portions 33 are provided on the front sides of the front portion 31a, left portion 31b, rear portion 31c, and right portion 31d of the support frame of the support member 30. The multiple front support fitting portions 33 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction within each portion of the support frame 31.

[0047] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the fitting relationship between the surface member 10 and the support member 30. As shown in Figure 20, the surface support fitting portion 33 extends from the upper surface to the lower surface in the Z-axis direction and protrudes in the X-axis direction. The surface support fitting portion 33 has a claw portion 33a. The claw portion 33a of the support member 30 fits into the surface fitting hole 13a of the surface member 10, forming a fitting structure for fitting together in the thickness direction of the translucent member 20. As a result, the surface member 10, the translucent member 20, and the support member 30 can be easily integrated without using adhesive, and the second lid 6b can be easily disassembled for recycling sorting and collection.

[0048] As shown in Figure 16, multiple rear support fitting portions 36 are provided on the back sides of the front portion 31a, left portion 31b, rear portion 31c, and right portion 31d of the support frame of the support member 30. The multiple rear support fitting portions 36 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction within each portion of the support frame 31.

[0049] Figure 17 is a top view of the back member 40 that constitutes the second lid 6b shown in Figure 5.

[0050] As shown in Figure 17, the back member 40 includes a back frame 41 which has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The back frame 41 has a front back portion 41a, a left back portion 41b, a rear back portion 41c, and a right back portion 41d. The front back portion 41a is the part located at the front of the back frame 41 when the lid 6 is closed. The left back portion 41b is the part located at the left side of the back frame 41 when the lid 6 is closed. The rear back portion 41c is the part located at the rear of the back frame 41 when the lid 6 is closed. The right back portion 41d is the part located at the right side of the back frame 41 when the lid 6 is closed. The inner edges of the front back portion 41a, the left back portion 41b, the rear back portion 41c, and the right back portion 41d form a back window 42. The back window 42 has a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. The front window 12, the support window 32, and the back window 42 are configured to overlap in a plan view. The back member 40 is made of various resin materials, such as polypropylene resin (PP resin).

[0051] As shown in Figure 17, multiple back-side fitting portions 46 are provided on the front side (front side) of the front portion 41a, left portion 41b, rear portion 41c, and right portion 41d of the back frame of the back member 40. The multiple back-side fitting portions 46 are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction in each portion of the back frame 41.

[0052] Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the fitting relationship between the support member 30 and the back member 40. As shown in Figure 21, the back support fitting portion 36 extends from the upper side to the lower side in the Z-axis direction and protrudes in the X-axis direction. The back fitting portion 46 has a claw portion 46a. The claw portion 46a of the back member 40 fits into the claw portion 36a of the support member 30, forming a fitting structure for fitting together in the thickness direction of the light-transmitting member 20. This allows the support member 30 and the back member 40 to be easily integrated without the use of adhesive, and the second lid 6b to be easily disassembled for recycling sorting and collection.

[0053] Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the relationship between the front member 10 and the light-transmitting member 20 on the front side. Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the relationship between the front member 10 and the light-transmitting member 20 on the front side.

[0054] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, in the second lid 6b assembled from the front member 10, the light-transmitting member 20, the support member 30, and the back member 40, the light-transmitting member 20 is sandwiched between the front member 10 and the support member 30. Specifically, the outer edge 22 of the light-transmitting member 20 is sandwiched between the inner periphery of the front frame 11 of the front member 10 and the support recess 35 of the support member 30. As shown in Figures 10 and 18, the front side 21 of the assembled light-transmitting member 20 is supported by contacting the contact restricting surface 14a of the contact rib 14. This restricts the movement of the light-transmitting member 20 in the Y-axis direction in the assembled lid 6.

[0055] [1-2. Action and Function] The operation and function of the washing machine 1, configured as described above, are explained below.

[0056] [1-2-1. Operation and function of the elastic contact portion on the lid] The elastic contact portion 34 contacts the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 and biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction. This suppresses the large planar movement of the light-transmitting member 20, which is a component of the second lid 6b, due to vibrations generated during the operation of the washing machine 1, thereby suppressing vibrations and abnormal noises generated in the lid 6.

[0057] The elastic contact portion 34 is provided on the support member 30 that supports the outer edge portion 22 of the light-transmitting member 20. As a result, when the support member 30 is clamped by the fitting structure with the front member 10 or the back member 40, the elastic contact portion 34 is hidden by the front member 10 or the back member 40, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0058] The support member 30 has a support frame 31 that is substantially rectangular in plan view, and the elastic contact portion 34 is disposed on at least one of two opposing support frame portions 31a, 31c; 31b, 31d on the support frame 31. This makes it possible to easily and inexpensively construct a biasing structure that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0059] The elastic contact portion 34 protrudes toward the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 and has an annular shape in plan view. This makes it easy to construct a biasing structure that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0060] The elastic contact portion 34 has an elastically deformable spring portion 34a and a protruding portion 34c that extends from the spring portion 34a toward the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20. This makes it possible to suppress vibrations and abnormal noises generated in the lid 6 during the operation of the washing machine 1.

[0061] The support member 30 is made of resin, and the elastic contact portion 34 is part of the support member 30. This allows the elastic contact portion 34 to be provided easily and at low cost.

[0062] The lid 6 further comprises a front member 10 that constitutes the surface of the lid 6, and at least one of the front member 10 and the support member 30 is provided with a claw portion 33a for fitting together in the thickness direction of the light-transmitting member 20. Furthermore, the lid 6 further comprises a back member 40 that constitutes the back side of the lid 6, and at least one of the back member 40 and the support member 30 is provided with claw portions 36a and 46a for fitting together in the thickness direction of the light-transmitting member 20. As a result, the second lid 6b has a structure in which the light-transmitting member 20 is sandwiched by the claw structure provided on each of the front member 10, the support member 30 and the back member 40. Therefore, the front member 10, the light-transmitting member 20, the support member 30 and the back member 40 can be assembled without using adhesive members and separate mounting members such as screws, making it easy to separate the materials when disassembling and recycling the lid 6.

[0063] [1-2-2. Actions and processes related to the dismantling of the second lid] Next, we will describe an example of the operation when disassembling the second lid 6b and removing the light-transmitting member 20 from the second lid 6b.

[0064] To dismantle the second lid 6b, first, with the lid 6 attached to the housing 2 and the input opening 8 half-open, as shown in Figure 3, pull the front part of the side wall 15a forward.

[0065] The side wall 15 of the surface member 10 is provided with a thin-walled portion 17 having a thickness thinner than the surrounding area. Furthermore, a groove 18 is provided on the upper surface of the front part 11a of the surface frame of the surface member 10. When the front part 15a of the side wall is pulled forward, the groove 18 becomes a secondary source of fracture, making it easier for a crack to form connecting the thin-walled portion 17 and the groove 18. The thin-walled portion 17 then becomes the source of forced fracture. This results in the formation of a fracture in the front part 15a of the side wall of the surface member 10. Note that when the front part 15a of the side wall is pulled forward, it may be pulled while the upper surface of the front part 11a of the surface frame is supported.

[0066] In this embodiment, the thin-walled portion 17 is positioned outward in the left-right direction from the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20. In other words, the thin-walled portion 17 is positioned outward in the width direction from the light-transmitting member 20. As a result, the broken portion of the surface member 10 is formed outward in the width direction from the light-transmitting member 20, so that when the light-transmitting member 20 is removed from the broken portion of the surface member 10, it is possible to prevent the light-transmitting member 20 from getting caught on the broken portion of the surface member 10.

[0067] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the groove 18 extends in a straight line from the corner of the front window 12 to the first edge 11e of the front frame of the front member 10. This improves the appearance quality of the front member 10 and makes it easier for the user to recognize that they may support the front part 11a of the front frame, which is the area surrounded by the front window 12, the first edge 11e of the front frame, and the groove 18, when destroying the front member 10.

[0068] When the front part 11a of the front frame of the front member 10 is forcibly broken and separated from the front member 10, the contact and support of the light-transmitting member 20 by the contact rib 14 is relieved. Since the lid 6 is inclined forward and downward, the light-transmitting member 20 can move towards the front so as to slide forward and downward. Therefore, the lid 6 has a front support part 38.

[0069] In other words, the lid 6 is tilted forward and downward when the opening 8 is closed, and the lid 6 has a front support portion 38 that contacts the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 when the thin-walled portion 17 is forcibly destroyed. As a result, when the surface member 10 is destroyed, the light-transmitting member 20 is contacted and supported by the support portion 30 instead of the surface member 10, thus restricting the movement of the light-transmitting member 20 toward the front. In other words, when the surface member 10 is destroyed, it is possible to prevent the light-transmitting member 20 from unintentionally detaching from the second lid 6b.

[0070] The front support portion 38 moves elastically between a support position in which the light-transmitting member 20 is supported by the front support portion 38 and a release position in which the support of the light-transmitting member 20 by the front support portion 38 is released. The front support portion 38 moves from the support position to the release position when pressed from above. When the front support portion 38 is in the release position, the light-transmitting member 20 can pass over the upper surface of the front support portion 38, and the light-transmitting member 20 can be removed from the second lid 6b.

[0071] In this embodiment, the front side of the support member 30 is configured to be flat. This allows the light-transmitting member 20 to be smoothly removed without getting caught on the support member 30. As described above, in this embodiment, the light-transmitting member 20, which is made of glass, can be separated from the front member 10, support member 30, and back member 40, which are made of resin, thus enabling sorting and collection for recycling.

[0072] [1-3. Effects, etc.] The washing machine 1 of this embodiment can achieve the following effects.

[0073] [Effect 1] The washing machine 1 comprises a housing 2 and a lid 6 that can open and close to cover the input opening 8 formed in the housing 2. The lid 6 has a plate-shaped light-transmitting member 20 (first member) and an elastic contact portion 34 that abuts against the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 and biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0074] This configuration suppresses the large planar movement of the light-transmitting member 20, which is a component of the second lid 6b, due to vibrations generated during the operation of the washing machine 1, thereby suppressing vibrations and abnormal noises generated in the lid 6.

[0075] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the elastic contact portion 34 is provided on the support member 30 that supports the outer edge portion 22 of the light-transmitting member 20.

[0076] With this configuration, when the support member 30 is held in place by the fitting structure with the front member 10 or the back member 40, the elastic contact portion 34 is hidden by the front member 10 or the back member 40, thus improving the aesthetic appearance.

[0077] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the support member 30 has a support frame 31 that is substantially rectangular in plan view. The elastic contact portion 34 is disposed on at least one of two opposing support frame portions 31a, 31c; 31b, 31d of the support frame 31.

[0078] This configuration allows for the creation of a biasing structure that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction, easily and at low cost.

[0079] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the elastic contact portion 34 protrudes toward the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 and has an annular shape in plan view.

[0080] This configuration makes it easy to construct a biasing structure that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0081] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the elastic contact portion 34 has an elastically deformable spring portion 34a and a protruding portion 34c that protrudes from the spring portion 34a toward the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20.

[0082] This configuration makes it possible to suppress vibrations and abnormal noises that occur in the lid 6 while the washing machine 1 is in operation.

[0083] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the support member 30 is made of resin. The elastic contact portion 34 is a part of the support member 30.

[0084] This configuration allows the elastic contact portion 34 to be provided easily and at low cost.

[0085] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the lid 6 further comprises a surface member 10 that constitutes the surface of the lid 6. At least one of the surface member 10 and the support member 30 is provided with a claw portion 33a for fitting together with the light-transmitting member 20 in the thickness direction.

[0086] With this configuration, the surface member 10, the light-transmitting member 20, and the support member 30 can be easily integrated without using adhesive members, and the second lid 6b can be easily disassembled for recycling sorting and collection.

[0087] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the lid 6 further comprises a backing member 40 that constitutes the back side of the lid 6. At least one of the backing member 40 and the support member 30 is provided with claw portions 36a and 46a for fitting together with the light-transmitting member 20 in the thickness direction.

[0088] With this configuration, the support member 30 and the back member 40 can be easily integrated without using adhesive members, and the second lid 6b can be easily disassembled for sorting and collection for recycling.

[0089] [Effect 2] The washing machine 1 comprises a housing 2 and a lid 6 that can open and close to cover the opening 8 formed in the housing 2. The lid 6 has a light-transmitting member 20 (first member) and a front member 10 (second member) made of a different material from the light-transmitting member 20 and covering the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20. The side wall 15 of the front member 10 has a thin-walled portion 17 having a thickness thinner than the thickness of the surrounding portion.

[0090] With this configuration, the thin-walled portion 17 becomes the source of forced destruction of the surface member 10, and when the lid 6 is disassembled for recycling, it becomes easy to separate the surface member 10, which is a component, from the light-transmitting member 20, which is made of a different material from the surface member 10.

[0091] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the thin-walled portion 17 is positioned outward in the left-right direction (width direction) from the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20.

[0092] With this configuration, the break in the surface member 10 is formed outward in the width direction compared to the light-transmitting member 20. Therefore, the light-transmitting member 20 can be smoothly removed without getting caught on the break in the surface member 10.

[0093] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the thin-walled portion 17 extends to the first edge portion 11e (first edge portion) of the front frame of the front member 10, and the front member 10 further has a groove portion 18 that extends to the first edge portion 11e of the front frame.

[0094] With this configuration, the groove 18 becomes the origin of secondary fracture of the surface member 10, making it easier for cracks to form connecting the thin-walled portion 17 and the groove 18. Therefore, a fractured portion of the surface member 10 can be easily formed.

[0095] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the second member 10 is a surface member 10 that constitutes the surface of the lid 6. A surface window 12 is formed on the inside of the surface member 10 to expose the light-transmitting member 20. The surface member 10 further has a groove 18 that extends from the end of the surface window 12 to the first edge 11e (first edge) of the surface frame.

[0096] With this configuration, the groove 18 becomes the source of secondary fracture, making it easier for cracks to form connecting the thin-walled portion 17 and the groove 18. Furthermore, since the groove 18 is provided as an extension of the surface window 12, the appearance quality can be improved.

[0097] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the front member 10 has a contact rib 14 on the back side near the side wall 15 having a thin-walled portion 17 that abuts against the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20.

[0098] This configuration restricts the movement of the light-transmitting member 20 in the assembled lid 6.

[0099] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the lid 6 is rotatably supported on the rear side of the housing 2. The thin-walled portion 17 is disposed on the side wall 15 located on the front side.

[0100] With this configuration, the lid 6 can be easily destroyed by a force that pulls it forward while it is attached to the housing 2.

[0101] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the lid 6 is inclined forward and downward when the opening 8 is closed. The lid 6 also has a front support portion 38 that contacts the side surface 21 of the light-transmitting member 20 when the thin-walled portion 17 is forcibly destroyed.

[0102] This configuration prevents the light-transmitting member 20 from unintentionally detaching from the second lid 6b.

[0103] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the front support portion 38 moves elastically between a support position in which the light-transmitting member 20 is supported by the front support portion 38 and a release position in which the support of the light-transmitting member 20 by the front support portion 38 is released.

[0104] This configuration makes it easy to move the front support portion 38 from the support position to the release position.

[0105] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the lid 6 further includes a support member 30 that supports the outer edge 22 of the light-transmitting member 20. The front support portion 38 is disposed on the front side of the support member 30.

[0106] With this configuration, if the surface member 10 is destroyed, the light-transmitting member 20 will be in contact with and supported by the support member 30 instead of the surface member 10, thereby restricting the movement of the light-transmitting member 20 toward the front.

[0107] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the front side of the support member 30 is configured to be flat.

[0108] With this configuration, the light-transmitting member 20 can be smoothly removed without getting caught on the support member 30.

[0109] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, at least one of the surface member 10 and the support member 30 is provided with a claw portion 33a for fitting together with the light-transmitting member 20 in the thickness direction.

[0110] With this configuration, the surface member 10, the light-transmitting member 20, and the support member 30 can be easily integrated without using adhesive members, and the lid 6 can be easily disassembled for sorting and collection for recycling.

[0111] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the lid 6 further comprises a backing member 40 that constitutes the back surface of the lid 6. At least one of the backing member 40 and the support member 30 is provided with claw portions 36a and 46a for fitting together with the light-transmitting member 20 in the thickness direction.

[0112] With this configuration, the support member 30 and the back member 40 can be easily integrated without using adhesive members, and the lid 6 can be easily disassembled for sorting and collection for recycling.

[0113] In the washing machine 1 of this embodiment, the light-transmitting member 20 is made of glass. The surface member 10 is made of resin.

[0114] With this configuration, even if the light-transmitting member 20 (first member) and the surface member 10 (second member) are made of different materials, the light-transmitting member 20 can be removed from the surface member 10, making it easier to separate the materials when disassembling and recycling the lid 6.

[0115] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various other forms.

[0116] In the above embodiment, the elastic contact portion 34 is exemplified as being disposed on both the opposing left portion 31b and right portion 31d of the support frame, but it may also be disposed on either the left portion 31b or the right portion 31d of the support frame. That is, the elastic contact portion 34 is disposed on at least one of the opposing support frame portions 31a, 31c; 31b, 31d that constitute the substantially rectangular support frame 31. This makes it possible to easily and inexpensively construct a biasing structure that biases the light-transmitting member 20 in the planar direction.

[0117] In the above embodiment, the elastic contact portion 34 is exemplified as being disposed on a support member 30 that supports the outer edge portion 22 of the light-transmitting member 20. However, the support member 30 may be omitted, and the elastic contact portion 34 may be disposed on a front member 10 that incorporates the function of the support member 30, or on a back member 40 that incorporates the function of the support member 30.

[0118] Although the elastic contact portion 34 is exemplified as having a rectangular ring shape in plan view, it may have various ring shapes such as circular, elliptical, semicircular, or semielliptical in plan view.

[0119] Although the elastic contact portion 34 is shown as supporting the spring connection portion 34n by a double-support configuration with one side portion 34l and the other side portion 34m, it may also be configured so that one side portion 34l or the other side portion 34m is detached from the support frame 31 and the spring connection portion 34n is supported by a single-support configuration with one side portion 34l or the other side portion 34m.

[0120] In the above embodiment, the elastic contact portion 34 is exemplified as being part of the support member 30, but it may also be configured as a separate elastic element distinct from the support member 30. Furthermore, the elastic contact portion 34 may be made of felt, urethane foam, or the like.

[0121] In the above embodiment, the light-transmitting member 20 is exemplified as having a substantially rectangular plate shape in plan view, but it may also be circular or elliptical in plan view.

[0122] In the above embodiment, the thin-walled portion 17 is exemplified as having a gently concave curved shape, but it may also have a steeply concave V-shape or a groove-like shape.

[0123] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the side wall 15 of the front member 10 has a thin-walled portion 17, but the side wall of the back member 40, which acts as an outer surface member, may also have a thin-walled portion 17. Furthermore, the thin-walled portion 17 only needs to be provided on a member that covers a part of the side surface 21 of the first member (the light-transmitting member 20 in the above embodiment), so the thin-walled portion 17 does not need to be provided on an outer surface member that constitutes the outer surface of the lid 6. Moreover, since the thin-walled portion only needs to extend in the thickness direction of the lid, the direction in which the thin-walled portion extends is not limited to the vertical direction. In the case where the thickness direction of the lid is in the front-to-back direction, such as in a drum-type washing machine, the thin-walled portion may extend in the front-to-back direction.

[0124] In the above embodiment, as an example of a groove, a groove 18 provided to connect the corner portion of the front window 12 and the first edge portion 11e of the front frame was described. The groove 18 only needs to extend from the first edge portion 11e of the front frame where the thin-walled portion 17 is provided. As variations of the groove 18, a groove 118 located inward in the left-right direction (width direction) from the front window 12, as shown in Figure 22, and a groove 218 located outward in the left-right direction (width direction) from the front window 12, as shown in Figure 23, are possible. Note that the groove 18 may be located in the same straight line as the thin-walled portion 17 in the left-right direction (width direction). In this case, the formation of a fracture portion in the front part 15a of the side wall becomes easier. Furthermore, since the grooves 18, 118, and 218 only need to extend from the edge portion (first edge portion 11e of the front frame) which is the extended end of the thin-walled portion 17, they may be provided to extend inclined from the front-rear direction to the width direction. Furthermore, the shape of the grooves 18, 118, and 218 may be groove-like, have a gently concave curved shape, or have a steeply concave V-shape.

[0125] In this embodiment, a light-transmitting member 20 was described as an example of the first member 20. The first member 20 may be made of glass, or of transparent acrylic resin, etc. Alternatively, the first member 20 may be made of metal, etc., which does not transmit light. In this embodiment, a front member 10, a support member 30, and a back member 40 were described as an example of a second member that covers the side surface 21 of the first member 20. The second member may be made of resin, or of other materials. Furthermore, the first member and the second member may be made of different types of resin, etc. Note that the configuration of this disclosure can be more effective when the material constituting the first member 20 is different from the material constituting the second member that covers the side surface 21 of the first member 20.

[0126] In the above embodiment, a top-loading washing machine was described as an example of the washing machine 1. The washing machine 1 can be any machine capable of washing laundry using chemicals. Therefore, the washing machine 1 is not limited to a top-loading washing machine, but may also be a front-loading washing machine. Furthermore, although the lid 6 was exemplified as a folding type consisting of two lid elements, a first lid 6a and a second lid 6b, it may also be a non-folding type consisting of a single lid element.

[0127] A washing machine in a first embodiment comprises a housing and a lid that can open and close to cover an opening formed in the housing, the lid having a first plate-shaped member and an elastic contact portion that abuts against the side surface of the first member and biases the first member in the planar direction.

[0128] In the second embodiment of the washing machine, the elastic contact portion is provided on a support member that supports the outer edge of the first member.

[0129] In a third embodiment, the washing machine, in the washing machine of the second embodiment, has a support frame that is substantially rectangular in plan view, and the elastic contact portion is disposed on at least one of two opposing support frame portions of the support frame.

[0130] In the fourth embodiment, the washing machine is as described in any of the first to third embodiments, and the elastic contact portion protrudes toward the side surface of the first member and has an annular shape in plan view.

[0131] In the fifth embodiment, the washing machine, as in the fourth embodiment, has an elastic contact portion comprising an elastically deformable spring portion and a protruding portion that extends from the spring portion toward the side surface of the first member.

[0132] In the sixth embodiment, the washing machine is as described in any of the second to fifth embodiments, wherein the support member is made of resin, and the elastic contact portion is part of the support member.

[0133] As a washing machine in the seventh embodiment, in a washing machine in any of the second to sixth embodiments, the lid further comprises a surface member that constitutes the surface of the lid, and at least one of the surface member and the support member is provided with a claw portion for fitting together with the first member in the thickness direction.

[0134] As a washing machine in the eighth embodiment, in a washing machine in any of the second to seventh embodiments, the lid further comprises a backing member that constitutes the back surface of the lid, and at least one of the backing member and the support member is provided with a claw portion for fitting together with the first member in the thickness direction.

[0135] While this disclosure is adequately described in relation to preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, various variations and modifications will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications should be understood to be included within the scope of this disclosure as defined by the attached claims. [Industrial applicability]

[0136] This disclosure is applicable to washing machines having a lid that can be opened and closed to cover the loading opening of the casing. Specifically, it is useful for top-loading washing machines, front-loading washing machines, and the like. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0137] 1… Washing machine 2…Cabinet 3…Aquarium 4…Washing tub 5…Drug supply unit 6... Lid 6a...First lid 6b...Second lid 7…Control panel 8…Inlet 10…Front member (second member) 11…Table frame 11a...Front of the table frame 11b…Left side of table frame 11c... Rear of the front frame 11d... Right side of the table frame 11e...Table frame first edge (first edge) 11f…2nd edge of table frame 12…front window 13…Front side fitting part 13a... Front side fitting hole 14... Contact rib 14a…Contact regulation surface 15…Side wall 15a…Front side wall 15b…Left side wall 15c…Rear side wall 15d... Right side of the side wall 17…Thin-walled section 18… Groove 20…Light-transmitting member (first member) 21... Side view 22...Outer edge 30…Support member 31…Support slot 31a... Front part of the support frame (support frame section) 31b... Left side of the support frame (support frame section) 31c...Rear part of the support frame (support frame section) 31d...Right side of the support frame (support frame section) 32...Support window 33…Front support fitting part 33a...Claw part 34...Elastic contact area 34a... Spring part 34c…Protrusion 34d... Inclined guide section 34e...Side contact part 34g…Cavity part 34h... Gap 34l…One side 34m...other side 34n... Spring connection part 35…Support recess 36... Rear support fitting section 36a...Claw part 38…Front support part 40...Backing material (external material) 41...Back frame 41a... Front of the back frame 41b... Left side of the back frame 41c... Rear of the back frame 41d...Right side of the back frame 42...Rear window 46... Rear side fitting part 46a...Claw part 118… Groove 218… Groove t1…Thickness of the peripheral area t2…Thickness of the thin-walled section

Claims

1. It comprises a housing and a lid that can be opened and closed to cover the input opening formed in the housing, The aforementioned cover is A first member having a plate shape, It has an elastic contact portion that abuts against the side surface of the first member and biases the first member in the planar direction, The elastic contact portion protrudes toward the side surface of the first member and has an annular shape in plan view, in a washing machine.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the elastic contact portion is disposed on a support member that supports the outer edge of the first member.

3. The support member has a support frame that is substantially rectangular in plan view, The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the elastic contact portion is disposed on at least one of two opposing support frame portions in the support frame.

4. The support member has a support frame that is positioned on the outside in the surface direction relative to the first member, The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the elastic contact portion is composed of a portion of the support frame that protrudes inward in the plane direction.

5. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the elastic contact portion has an elastically deformable spring portion and a protruding portion that protrudes from the spring portion toward the side surface of the first member.

6. The aforementioned support member is made of resin. The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the elastic contact portion is part of the support member.

7. The lid further comprises a surface member that constitutes the surface of the lid, The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the surface member and the support member is provided with claws for fitting together with the first member in the thickness direction.

8. The lid further comprises a backing member that constitutes the back surface of the lid, The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the backing member and the support member is provided with claws for fitting together with the first member in the thickness direction.

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