JP6281116B2 - Waterproof pan for washing machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a waterproof pan, particularly a waterproof pan for a washing machine.

  In order to prevent water leakage, the waterproof pan is used by installing it on the floor surface of a laundry room, a washroom, a kitchen, a veranda or the like of an apartment house or a general house.

The waterproof pan is often installed adjacent to the interior wall of the installation building. However, in many cases, there is a baseboard (rising edge) at the lower part of the installation wall of the waterproof pan, and the upper surface thereof is relatively lower than the upper surface of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan.
Further, the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan generally has a certain angle, and a gap is generated between the baseboard and the waterproof pan.
For this reason, a dust pool is formed between the waterproof pan and the baseboard or the interior wall surface of the building, and dust is accumulated.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a dust reservoir formed in a conventional waterproof pan.
In the figure, 1 is a waterproof pan body, 2 is an interior wall surface adjacent to the installation location of the waterproof pan, and 3 is a baseboard provided at the lower part of the wall surface. In such a conventional waterproof pan, a dust reservoir S is formed as shown in the figure.
In order to close the dust reservoir, a sealing process may be performed using a filler or the like.

  In Reference 1, a gap formed between a waterproof pan installed adjacent to a wall surface having a skirting board and its outer peripheral edge is fixed to a joint material (an edge piece and the edge piece which is a separate member from the waterproof pan). For this reason, dust is prevented from accumulating and is improved in design properties.

Utility Model Registration No. 3107273

  The material described in Document 1 is effective in preventing dust accumulation and is excellent in design, but it is necessary to separately prepare and prepare a joint material that is a separate member from the waterproof pan. There are problems that require time and skill.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof pan that does not form a dust pool by forming the waterproof pan itself to cover a baseboard. To do.

The invention according to claim 1 is a waterproof pan for a washing machine installed adjacent to a wall surface having a baseboard at a lower portion thereof , and the waterproof pan body covering the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan with the baseboard The integrally formed projecting portion is provided, and the cross-sectional shape of the projecting portion is a rectangle or a rectangle having a small diameter R at the upper end portion thereof, and the upper surface of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan body and the projecting portion The upper surface is flush with the upper surface .
The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the protruding portion of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan is in contact with the wall surface.
The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the protruding portion of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan is in contact with the wall surface, and the outer wall end of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the baseboard.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the protrusion of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan is in contact with the wall surface, the outer wall end of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the baseboard, and the lower surface of the protrusion is in contact with the upper surface of the baseboard. Features.
The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that an outer wall portion of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan stands up vertically.
The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that the protruding portion of the waterproof pan is provided on one side of the outer peripheral edge.
The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the protruding portion of the waterproof pan is provided on two sides of the outer peripheral edge.
The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the protruding portion of the waterproof pan is provided on three sides of the outer peripheral edge.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the waterproof pan according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear side (the outer peripheral edge side disposed adjacent to the wall surface).
The waterproof pan shown in FIG. 1 has an outer peripheral edge 12 on the four circumferences of the waterproof pan body 11. In the present embodiment, the outer peripheral edge 12 includes an outer wall portion 13, an inner wall portion 14, and an upper surface portion 15 at the front and left and right side portions of the waterproof pan body 11. These are set to appropriate sizes suitable for the installation space in consideration of the floor plan of the building and the size of the washing machine.
An outer peripheral edge 12 on the rear side (front side in the figure) of the waterproof pan body 11 is composed of an inner wall portion 14 and an upper surface portion 15, and a protruding portion 16 that covers a baseboard (not shown) is provided on the upper portion. ing. The outer wall 13 of the portion of the outer peripheral edge 12 is omitted.
In FIG. 1, a mounting table 17 for mounting a washing machine or the like is provided on the upper surface of a rectangular corner formed by the outer peripheral edge 12. The mounting table 17 can have an appropriate size, shape, and height in accordance with the type and size of the washing machine to be mounted.
In the present embodiment, the upper surface portion 15 of the outer peripheral edge 12 is configured to have a constant height. However, in order to facilitate the attachment / detachment of the drain elbow and the drain trap installed in the drain port 18 and to improve the design, It can also be linear (for example, a curved concave shape). It is desirable that the upper surface portion 15 of the outer peripheral edge 12 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the mounting table 17, thereby preventing overflow to the outside of the waterproof pan even when water leaks to the upper surface of the mounting table 17. it can.
In the present embodiment, a drain outlet 18 is provided on the bottom surface of the middle part of the mounting table 17 on the front left and right of the waterproof pan body 11. The position of the drain port 18 can be changed according to the position of the drain port on the installation floor. The bottom surface of the waterproof pan body is inclined so that water can be drained from the drain port 18.
In FIG. 1, the outer wall portion of the rear outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan main body 11 is omitted, and as a result, the rib 19 is viewed from the outside, but the outer wall portion 13 (not shown) is shown in this portion. ) Can also be provided.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the waterproof pan 11 of the first embodiment, in which 13 is an outer wall portion of the outer peripheral edge 12, 15 is an upper surface portion of the outer peripheral edge 12, 16 is a protruding portion, and 18 is a drain outlet.
Reference numeral 20 denotes an end portion of the outer wall portion 13 on the baseboard (not shown) side, and stands up vertically in this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the waterproof pan 11 according to the first embodiment is installed adjacent to the building wall surface 2 including the baseboard 3.
As shown in the figure, the upper surface of the baseboard 3 is covered with the protruding portion 16 of the waterproof pan 11 of the present invention. Since the protrusion 16 on the outer periphery of the waterproof pan 11 is in contact with the wall surface 2, no dust reservoir is formed unlike the conventional waterproof pan, and therefore no dust accumulates.
In the present embodiment, the end 20 of the outer wall 13 of the waterproof pan rises vertically and is in contact with the baseboard 3 without a gap.
The end portion of the projecting portion 16 is also configured to be in contact with the wall surface 2 without a gap, but a small-diameter R is formed at the end portion of the upper surface from the viewpoint of design or the like. In this case, since R is sufficiently small, no substantial dust pool is formed.

FIG. 4 shows a waterproof pan according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
The waterproof pan of the present embodiment is suitable for installation in a corner portion where a wall portion (and hence a baseboard) of a building intersects at a right angle.
In FIG. 4, the outer peripheral edge 32 is formed on the four circumferences of the waterproof pan body 31. The left and right outer peripheral edges 32 of the waterproof pan body 31 on the front side of the figure are composed of an outer wall portion 33, an upper surface portion 34, and an inner wall portion (not shown).
The right and left outer peripheral edges 32 on the rear side of the waterproof pan main body 31 are composed of an inner wall portion 35 and an upper surface portion 34, and the outer wall portion is omitted. And the protrusion part 36 which covers a baseboard (not shown) is provided in the upper part in the outer periphery 32 of the back left and right of this figure.
A drain port 38 is provided on the bottom surface of the waterproof pan body 31. The bottom surface of the waterproof pan body 31 is gently inclined so that the water can be drained from the drain port 38.
In the present embodiment, a special mounting table for mounting a washing machine or the like is not provided, but a mounting table suitable for an assumed mounting object may be provided as appropriate.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the waterproof pan 31 according to the second embodiment is installed at a corner portion where the wall portion 2 (and consequently the baseboard 3) intersects at a right angle.
Also in the present embodiment, the baseboard 3 is covered with the protruding portion 36 of the waterproof pan 31, and the end 37 of the outer wall portion on the front side of the figure and the baseboard 3 are configured not to form a gap. .

FIG. 6 shows a waterproof pan according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
The waterproof pan of this embodiment is suitable for installation in a place surrounded by a wall having three baseboards.
In FIG. 6, the waterproof pan main body 41 has an outer peripheral edge 42 formed on the four circumferences thereof. The waterproof pan of the present embodiment is the same as the waterproof pan of the first and second embodiments except that the protrusions 43 are provided on the three sides thereof. Since the outer peripheral wall can be omitted, the amount of resin required for manufacturing the waterproof pan can be further reduced. This reduces the weight of the waterproof pan and makes installation easier.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the waterproof pan 41 of the third embodiment.
In FIG. 7, reference numeral 44 denotes an outer wall portion of the outer peripheral edge 42, 45 denotes an upper surface portion of the outer peripheral edge 42, 43 denotes a protruding portion, and 46 denotes a drain port.
Reference numeral 47 denotes an end portion of the outer wall portion 44, which is in contact with a baseboard (not shown) and stands vertically in this embodiment.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of an installation location suitable for the waterproof pan of the third embodiment of the present invention. Even when the waterproof pan of the present invention is installed in such a place, it can be used comfortably without dust accumulation.

  The size of the protrusion of the waterproof pan of the present invention can be changed as appropriate according to the size of the baseboard. As for a protrusion part, it is desirable for the vertical surface and the wall surface to contact | connect. It is desirable that the lower surface of the protruding portion and the upper surface of the baseboard are in contact with each other. Moreover, it is desirable that the vertical surface of the baseboard is in contact with the end portion of the outer wall portion of the waterproof pan.

The waterproof pan of the present invention can be manufactured by integral molding of any of the embodiments. In this case, a dedicated mold can be prepared and molded in each of the first to third embodiments.
Alternatively, the waterproof pan of the first embodiment is prepared by integral molding, and a separately prepared protrusion is fixed to the outer peripheral edge of the molded product by an appropriate means, whereby the second or third embodiment. It is also possible to use a waterproof pan. Similarly, the waterproof pan of the second embodiment integrally molded can be used as the waterproof pan of the third embodiment.
For the production of the waterproof pan of the present invention, an appropriate resin such as high-density polyethylene, polypropylene, hard polyvinyl chloride, polyacetal, ABS resin, or nylon can be used.

On the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan according to the present invention, a notch or a hole for passing the water supply hose may be formed.
In order to facilitate the inspection of the drain port, the outer peripheral edge of the side surface facing the drain port can have a concave central portion or a part of the outer peripheral edge that can be attached and detached.

  When mounting bases such as a washing machine are provided at the four corners of the waterproof pan of the present invention, the mounting base can have an appropriate size, shape, height, and the like according to an assumed mounting object. For example, assuming the placement of a drum-type washing machine, the position of the placement surface can be increased so that the laundry can be easily taken out.

  In addition, the said embodiment is an illustration and is not restrictive.

The present invention has the following effects.
The waterproof pan of the present invention is configured such that a protrusion is provided on the peripheral edge of the waterproof pan, and the protrusion covers the baseboard, so that there is a dust pool between the waterproof pan and the baseboard or building wall. Not formed.
Moreover, the waterproof pan of the present invention can be installed without requiring special skills, and can reduce the installation cost.
Since the waterproof pan of this invention can omit the outer wall part of the peripheral part, a weight is reduced. The reduction in weight facilitates installation and is advantageous in terms of manufacturing cost.
Furthermore, the waterproof pan of the present invention can be installed directly adjacent to the interior wall surface of the house, and is excellent in design.

1 is a perspective view of a waterproof pan according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The left view of the waterproof pan same as the above. Explanatory drawing of the state which installed the waterproof pan same as the above on the wall surface which has a baseboard. The perspective view of the waterproofing pan of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing of the state which installed the waterproof pan same as the above in the corner part of the wall surface which has a baseboard. The perspective view of the waterproofing pan of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The front view of a waterproof pan same as the above. An image of the installation location of the waterproof pan. Explanatory drawing of the state which installed the conventional waterproofing bread in the wall surface which has a baseboard.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Waterproof bread main body 2 Wall surface 3 Baseboard 11 Waterproof bread main body 12 Outer peripheral edge 13 Outer peripheral edge outer wall part 14 Outer peripheral edge inner wall part 15 Outer peripheral edge upper surface part 16 Projection part 17 Mounting stand 18 Drain outlet 20 End part 31 of outer wall part Waterproof pan main body 32 Outer peripheral edge 33 Outer peripheral outer wall part 34 Outer peripheral upper surface part 35 Outer peripheral inner wall part 36 Protruding part 37 Outer wall end 38 Drain outlet 41 Waterproof pan main body 42 Outer peripheral edge 43 Protruding part

Claims (8)

A waterproof pan for a washing machine installed adjacent to a wall surface having a baseboard at its lower part, and a protrusion integrally formed with the waterproof pan body is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan. The cross-sectional shape of the protruding portion is a rectangle or a rectangle having a small diameter R at the upper end thereof, and the upper surface of the outer peripheral edge of the waterproof pan body and the upper surface of the protruding portion are configured to be flush with each other. A waterproof pan for a washing machine . The waterproof pan for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the protruding portion of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the wall surface. The waterproof pan for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the protruding portion of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the wall surface and the outer wall end portion of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the baseboard. 2. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the protruding portion of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the wall surface, the outer wall end portion of the outer peripheral edge is in contact with the baseboard, and the lower surface of the protruding portion is in contact with the upper surface of the baseboard . Waterproof pan. 5. The waterproof pan for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein an outer wall portion of the outer peripheral edge stands vertically. 6. The waterproof pan for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the protruding portion is provided on one side of an outer peripheral edge. The waterproof pan for a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the protrusions are provided on two sides of the outer periphery. 6. The waterproof pan for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the protruding portions are provided on three sides of the outer peripheral edge.

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